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The Two Gap is very similar to the One Gap...only double.
Hope that helps.
Very helpful. But is it twice as good or twice as bad?
And why would one choose one over the other?
read and react..any scheme
In a nutshell, one gap is going to the play, sometimes before it even develops. Two gap is waiting for the play to come to you.
The benefit of one-gapping is that you can get a significant loss, but then again, you can give up a significant gain because you got caught in overpursuit.
The benefit of two-gapping is you know pretty much what is happening because you waited for the play to unfold, so the possibility of a big gain is much lower, but then again the play will almost always advance for a small to medium gain, because they had the time to do so.
A successful two gapping defense will always mix in the occasional one-gap play to keep things off balance.
In a nutshell, one gap is going to the play, sometimes before it even develops. Two gap is waiting for the play to come to you.
The benefit of one-gapping is that you can get a significant loss, but then again, you can give up a significant gain because you got caught in overpursuit.
The benefit of two-gapping is you know pretty much what is happening because you waited for the play to unfold, so the possibility of a big gain is much lower, but then again the play will almost always advance for a small to medium gain, because they had the time to do so.
A successful two gapping defense will always mix in the occasional one-gap play to keep things off balance.
I'm wondering why you would ever 2 gap during a passing situation.
I'm wondering why you would ever 2 gap during a passing situation.
Got it, thanks.
Hi Pj. Here is another explanation of a two gap 3-4 defensive alignment. Pretty well explained, with pictures....
Football 101: Defensive Line Alignments
Thanks shirt. So reviewing this and the other replies to this thread, what I understand is that in a one-gap defense, the DL and LBs attempt to penetrate pre-determined gaps. With the two-gap D, they wait to see what is happening and then penetrate the appropriate gap based upon their and their teammates' responsibility. The one-gap seems to rely upon athleticism whereas the two-gap seems far more complex.
Who was that masked man?Ummm...kinda. In a two gap, the LB's could have a predetermined gap as well, perhaps even the SS if he is in Force/flat responsibilities or blitzing. The gap responsibilities pertain more to the D linemen, although they could pertain to the LBs as well...but that is where it gets complicated.
Look at the diagram on that link. The responsibility for two gaps falls to the NG, and DT's. See the arrows?
But yes, a two gap alignment has more schemes available to it and can be far more complex. Romeo had that D dialed up big time in the championship years. Since Ratgina left, something has been missing in the translation to these transplants and younger players.
Additionally a strong DE/OLB hybrid to rush and set the edge seems missing. And since Rodney left, the big SS to thump the middle is another void to be filled.
Kinda makes me wonder why the team doesn't one gap more, to take advantage of the young kids' athleticism and speed, while they digest the complexities of the two gap system. Just a meandering thought.