What are the differences between nickle and dime packages as far as football is concerned? How can a team both defend against the run and also the pass? It sounds like trying to sit in a chair and run at the same time. As hard as it may seem, how do teams actually defend against both the run and pass at the same time?
2006-08-07 10:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
you actually cannot defend both as equally well. One defense will be stronger than the other. The whole idea is to make the defense think you are going to do the opposite of what their best defense will be. to surprise them if you will. now as for nickle and dime defenses that is all about the formation of the defense. and how many linemen there are. Thats about all I know.
2006-08-07 10:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bistro 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
A nickle package often has 3 corner backs, and a dime has 4
In my opinion the best way to defend a potent offense is to use a 3-4 scheme. In a 3-4 you'll need quick and speedy linebackers that tackle well and cover in short to intermediate passing routes. You'll also need a pretty good defensive tackle to disrupt the line of scrimmage causing the offensive line to either pull guys down to double him or zone block him.
I like a 4-3 too... but the thing with me is you may not be able to defend a team that has a running back as a passing threat. He'll be able to get open in the flats pretty much when every he wants to. In a 4-3 you need a monster of a middle linebacker and 2 versatile defensive ends for it to really be effective.
And if your playing against a smart QB, playing a zone coverage will almost for sure get you burned. Playing a zone can get you beat because it always has holes in it across the middle of the field. Man coverage is better if you ask me, cause in one on one situations there is a better chance of the QB throwing a bad pass because there is a smaller window to throw the football to.
2006-08-07 18:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dun Dun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defensive packages are situational. Opposing teams offenses are track through tendencies. The offensive personnel changes can also dictate which defensive package should be used. A 3-4 or a 4-3 is balanced against the run or pass. When you go to the nickle, with five defensive backs, you're pretty much leaning toward defending against the pass but with six lineman/linebackers you may be able to contain the run. The dime puts in six defensive backs and you are pretty much guessing that the play will be a pass.
2006-08-07 17:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tim C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting behind the line is a great way to do both, because either it gives you a chance to hit the RB before he gains any ground, or it puts pressure on the QB (ideally you'll get a sack, but even pressure makes it more likely he'll miss). You have to be careful about blitzing all the time, however, because that makes you predictable, and leaves you vulnerable against longer passes.
The idea is to always surprise the offense, while crippling their strengths and attacking their weaknesses.
2006-08-07 17:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well nickel and dime package is quite easy to describe for all that really changes is the # of DB/CB/... Nickel has 4 DB/CB and dime has five. Dime protects more against the pass and nickel is almost considered balanced player wise
2006-08-07 20:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, not sure why Dan T can't count.
Nickel package is 5 DB's (hence the name "nickel"), dime package is 6 DB's.
2006-08-08 00:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all about the blitz
2006-08-07 17:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by tlalteutli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BLITZ, BLITZ, BLITZ!!!
2006-08-07 17:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋