Opponent Tendencies
How opponent film data informs your game plan.
Opponent Intelligence in Your Game Plan
When you build a game plan in The Coach Hub, opponent tendencies are automatically surfaced alongside your playbook. Every play you've tagged as an "opponent play" contributes to a profile of what you'll face on game day.
Where to Find It
Opponent analysis appears directly in the Game Plan builder:
- Navigate to Game Week from your team dashboard
- Click the Game Plan tile (or "Build Game Plan")
- Select the upcoming game you're preparing for
- Opponent tendencies display in the sidebar as you browse plays
What You'll See
Defensive Tendencies
When planning your offense, you'll see the opponent's defensive profile:
| Metric | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Overall Blitz Rate | How often they bring extra rushers |
| Run Stop Rate | Their success defending the run |
| Pass Defense Rate | Their effectiveness in coverage |
| Primary Coverage | The coverage they use most |
| Coverage Distribution | Breakdown of all coverages used |
| High Blitz Situations | Specific downs where they blitz heavily |
Offensive Tendencies
When planning your defense, you'll see:
| Metric | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Run/Pass Ratio | Their tendency to run vs. pass |
| Yards Per Play | Overall offensive efficiency |
| Play Type by Down | What they call on 1st, 2nd, 3rd down |
| Formation Tendencies | Their most common offensive looks |
Special Teams Tendencies
If you've tagged special teams plays:
- Kickoff coverage patterns
- Punt tendencies
- Return schemes
Confidence Indicators
The analysis shows confidence levels based on sample size:
| Sample Size | Confidence |
|---|---|
| 60+ plays | High - strong patterns |
| 30-59 plays | Medium - reasonable trends |
| Under 30 | Low - use with caution |
Recommendations
Based on the data, the system provides tailored recommendations:
- High blitz rate? "Use quick passes and screens"
- Weak run defense? "Establish the run early"
- Cover 3 heavy? "Target the seams and deep posts"
- Aggressive vs. run? "Mix in play-action and misdirection"
Building Better Opponent Data
The more opponent film you tag, the better your insights:
- Tag opponent plays - Check "Opponent Play" when tagging their film
- Include coverage - Note what coverage they're running
- Track formations - Record their defensive/offensive formations
- Multiple games - Tag film from several games for trends
How to Tag Opponent Plays
- Go to Film and select a game against this opponent
- When tagging plays, check "Opponent Play"
- Fill in formation, coverage, and result
- The data automatically flows to your Game Plan
Pro Tip: Tag opponent film immediately after games while it's fresh. The data you collect throughout the season makes your playoff game plans significantly stronger.
Next Steps
- Build Your Game Plan - Put opponent intelligence to work
- Tagging Plays - How to tag film effectively
- Game Day Ready - Final preparation checklist