What to do Against Gap Defenses that Switch 1-5

Concepts to Exploit Gap Defenses

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One of the most common questions I hear coaches ask in regard to running a pace & space offense is, “What do you do against teams that sit in gaps and switch 1-5?” Here are some ideas for adjusting to those types of defensive schemes.