QUICK GAME BREAKDOWN

• Study QB-specific tendencies weekly as each quarterback has unique quick game mechanics
• Some QBs hold ball to ear, others use lazy one-step drops, others fire from hip
• Early week preparation: Show LBs video of what "hot" ball release looks like
• Primary coaching point: LBs must go "flat and fast" to their coverage assignments
• For zone concepts (like Cover 3), LBs play hook drops going to window 2 or 3 based on formation

SCAT PROTECTION KEYS

• Identify difference between scat release (immediate) vs. check release
• LBs must recognize scat looks early in week preparation
• Key technique: Go "flat first" then drop if ball isn't thrown immediately
• Common scat protection plays: mesh, Y-cross/climb routes, spacing concepts
• Adjust technique based on timing (hot reads vs. developing plays)

OTHER QUARTERBACK ACTIONS TO RECOGNIZE

• Play action: Only react to "hard action" that causes LBs to bite
• Ignore "lazy play action" - treat as regular drop back
• For hard play action: Execute "panic drop" with crossfield vision
• Watch for pre-snap indicators like condensed splits
• Regular drop back: Straightforward reads
• Moving pocket: Multiple fitting techniques (situation dependent)

DRILL IMPLEMENTATION

• Basic drill uses "cans" with coach calling formations
• LBs break based on formation or QB vision
• Window assignments vary by alignment and formation
• Coach demonstrates QB mechanics (ball to ear) for recognition
• Drill focuses on burst, speed, and proper angles

SUCCESS FACTORS

• When executed correctly: Forces QB to pull down ball, creates tight windows
• Proper "flat and fast" technique can lead to interceptions or incompletions
• Poor execution (losing ground) allows completions and YAC
• Proper recognition turns LBs into coverage weapons

COACHING POINTS

• For quick game: "Flat and fast" is non-negotiable
• For scat: "Flat first" then adjust based on QB action
• Proper alignment and initial steps are critical
• Recognition skills must be developed through film study
• Winning technique is about anticipation, not just reaction