2LD Defense - Gregory Double Wing

In the above diagram, the left Tackle has been substituted with a second DSwho shares Max Double responsibilities with Len on the 1B receiver to the(defensive) left of the formation. (Note: While it might seem logical to removethe Nose in Two-Deep, it actually restricts the 1L alignments severely. Removingone Tackle leaves the defense with many more 1L alignment options.) The otherDS enforces the end line across the entire field as usual. All other Maxtechniques remain in force as usual.Depending on whether you substitute a Right or Left Tackle for the second DS inTwo-Deep, three alignments are possible: If the Right Tackle is removed, youcan still line up in 4-Right, 5-Left or 5-Right; while if the Left Tackle is removedin favor of a second DS, you can line up in 4-Left, 5-Left or 5-Right. If youremove the Nose man, however, only one alignment is viable -- a 44 with nostack by the Nose. This alignment is duplicated by the 4-Right and -Leftalignments anyway, and you can also use the 5's if you remove one Tackle.(Using the 1L alignment rules on pp. 11-13, demonstrate for yourself that thesealignments are possible with one Tackle removed. Also, the diagram on page 39shows Two-Deep from a 2 Left 1L front; while this can be used as a "prevent"set-up in long yardage situations, it is not recommended as a base front for Two-Deep.)While none of the coverages above may seem extraordinary (with the exceptionof the Deep Safety position, of course), it should be mentioned that theuniqueness of the 2LD rests with techniques and alignments, as well as withtheir application. In Max, for example, the 2L technique brings defendersunderneath receivers to take away short routes. Beyond that, the skilfulintermixing of Max and Cover with stunts, blitzes, and 2LD variations such asTwo-Deep and offense-specific adjustments (see pp. 77-94) make the 2LD a verytricky proposition to attack. The game becomes a chess match betweenoffensive and defensive coordinators, with the advantages of surprise andunfamiliarity almost always on the side of the defense.40