Coaching the Strong Safety in the 4-2-5 Defense | QC Episode 169

Published: July 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

The Strong Safety is a Hybrid Defender in the 4-2-5 Defense. How do you adjust your coaching to get him ready?

The Strong Safety in your 4-2-5 Defense may need to wear a lot of hats, depending on the coverage package you choose.  

He might be just a Linebacker, or he may truly need the ability to play as a hybrid defender running in man coverage with slot receivers.  How do you plan for and prepare a player like that? 

This was a response to a listener question sent on Twitter. You can send in your questions for the JDFB Quick Clinic by messaging me on Twitter @footballinfo or sending an email to me at joe@joedanielfootball.com.