By squeezing the offense, the defense has put free hitting defenders on the edge of the box ready catch anything that bounces. In american football, a 43 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. Your defensive line in the 4 3 defense will be on the attack. The 4 3 defense lets you adapt to anything, but keep attacking. By the experts and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Take your new skill on the field or court, come back anytime to revisit your courses or keep learning. Outside lineback technique and drills for the multiple 3 4 defense is a great compliment to coach fexs other dvds on the multiple 3 4 defense. Using offensive formations to dictate defensive alignment.
Online shopping for defence coaching from a great selection at books store. Coaches wanting to run the swarm 34 defense should look at what type of skill sets their players possess. Its packed with detailed instructions, simple diagrams, and quicklearn coaching pointers that you can take right to practice. The comprehensive wide receiver coaching system by coach bobby acosta. Even if you are not running the 3 4 defense, the outside linebacker fundamentals and techniques presented are relevant for any defense that wants to build championship outside linebackers. The 44 defense for youth football or the 44 defensive formation is a good youth football defense for select teams. The tite front essentially fits like a 43 under front. Technique and drills for the multiple 34 defense 4pack. During the 1970s and 1980s the 34 defense was the most widely used defense in the nfl. Dec 23, 2012 coaching the attacking defensive line.
Defensive coordinators football handbook is a complete guide for football coaches. Jan 08, 2017 understanding the 4 25 defense january 8, 2017 by the 4. Great runstopping front, with the ability to get 9 men in the box. The dvd features positionspecific, as well as team, drills for the 34 defense. The slanting 34 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. Your defensive line in the 43 defense will be on the attack.
You can play a variety of different coverages behind these blitz packages. Even if you are not running the 34 defense, the outside linebacker fundamentals and techniques presented are relevant for any defense that wants to build championship outside linebackers. He has written numerous football coaching articles in various publications, is the author of over 30 books on coaching football, and has produced 12 coaching video series. The definitive work on the multiple 43 numbers defense. We teach our defensive linemen to align on the outside shade of their offensive lineman, and attack his outside half. Playbook team license reprint up to 50 copies for your coaching staff and team. The slanting 34 defense in youth football slanting and. In his first dvd, coach thompson details the intricacies of the okie 3 4 defensive package which includes both his philosophy of defense and why this package can be effective against any offense. Thats why we created the ultimate 43 defense playbook. A 34 defense, in its simplest form, looks like this.
The 34 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. Search sports courses from the top 5% of selected coaches in any skill and difficulty. Drills and techniques for defending the pass in the pattern read 43 defense. Ultimate 34 defense playbook complete execution plan for installing the 34, including base defense, fronts, personnel, coverages and blitzes. The pittsburgh steelers brought it to fame at the professional level in the 1980s. Manipulating the 4 25, 4 3, 3 4, 3 3 5 and bear defenses with no tight end and tight end formations by bill renner nov 23, 2015. Additionally, he is a nationally sought after speaker on the coaching clinic circuit. Ultimate 3 4 defense playbook complete execution plan for installing the 3 4, including base defense, fronts, personnel, coverages and blitzes. Many spread formations force the defense into light boxes that spread teams feast on. This book examines the offensive and defensive phases of the popular 3412 and 4231 systems of play. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The back seven include four linebackers and three defensive backs ss is a hybridmonster type player.
It is a called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. Durkin incorporated albeit, he leans on his 34 a bit more heavily, in my opinion. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers. That is one reason that i was absolutely thrilled about pettine coming to green bay. The 3 3 defense to stop any opponent taught by coach chad hetlet. Again, why not make that an advantage for the defense. Thats why we created the ultimate 4 3 defense playbook. The 3 4 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. Advantages of the 34 defense its an extremely versatile defensive front, and works incredibly well against the most common offenses used in youth and high school football today.
The major weakness is when the offense attacks from the corners and into the low post. Everyday drills for the 3 4 defense presents a comprehensive set of 3 4 defense practice drills that coaches can utilize to enhance the skills and techniques of their players. The information contained in the book has been compiled by leo hand during 47 years of coaching championship teams at both the high school and collegiate levels. The 34 defense can be used against any offensive scheme because of the versatility and multiple looks it offers. Jim mcelwain, glazier attendee since 85 head coach. The carolina panthers will run a 34 base defense in the 2019 season for the first time since the late 1990s. The 34 defense has been around since the 1940s when bud wilkinson utilized it with the university of oklahoma. The 1 zone defense has the advantage of being able to apply pressure on the outside arc and high post, and allows for some trapping. The basics of the 34 defense in football liveabout.
Jul 30, 2016 saban switched the defense to a 43 and slowly added 34 packages as he recruited better linebackers, jenkins said. Watch courses when and where its convenient for you. Coaching primer don brown michigan defensive coordinator it was said that jim harbaugh wanted to go more towards a 34 defense, and what he got was a guy that runs a similar 4334 look that his former defensive coordinator d. The alignment consists of a nose tackle lined up directly over center, with two defensive ends lined up over the offensive tackles. Former nfl head coach bill cowher talks troy polamalu on the re show. Each drill is explained and demonstrated in an easytounderstand manner. Mar 08, 2018 343 formation the ultimate coaching guide 6 soccer formations like the 343 formation are constantly falling in and out of fashion as tactical innovations lead teams to vary their approach in how they set themselves up to win games. Everyday drills for the 34 defense presents a comprehensive set of 34 defense practice drills that coaches can utilize to enhance the skills and techniques of their players.
Instructional coaching videos online courses how to coach. Football team play defense 43 page 1 coaches choice. Team tactics introduction this manual is designed to introduce you to a wide selection of fundamental and advanced tactical principles for effective team performances such as systems of play, attacking team tactics, defensive team tactics, small group tactics, attacking restarts and setplays, defensive restarts and setplays. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in. They are expected to make tackles, just like the linebackers are. It is called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs.
James alder is an expert on the game of american football, blogs for the new york times, and appears on radio shows. But they first have to take control of the line of scrimmage. Depending on how a defense plays its boundary olb wide9 or true hybrid, he can be a free player being able to fold into the box or drop into coverage. This book examines the offensive and defensive phases of the popular 3 4 12 and 4 2 3 1 systems of play. Download to your computer, save to your mobile device, or print a hard copy. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Drills and techniques for defending the pass in the pattern read 4 3 defense.
With 7 men in the box, teams will struggle to get a running back through the teeth of your defense. Onball defense communication positional field awareness skills to be introduced. In his first dvd, coach thompson details the intricacies of the okie 34 defensive package which includes both his philosophy of defense and why this package can be effective against any offense. The 1972 miami dolphins were the first team to win a super bowl with the 34 defense, going undefeated and using number 53, bob matheson, as a down lineman or rushing linebacker. Here are the five keys to running a successful 34 defense. If you have read any of my articles on defense before, youll know that i love the 34. Beginning in the 2020 season, the washington redskins will return to the 43 base defense for the first time since 2009 under new head coach ron rivera and new defensive coordinator jack del rio. From youth football all the way up to the professional ranks, just about every team has some plays that are run out of the 43 formation. While teams may have hybrid versions of the 34, coaches are recognizing how it can be used quite effectively as a. It describes tactics such as secondary coverages, defending various offences, finalizing the 43 package, and addressing problem areas.
See more ideas about football, football drills and coaching. The 34 defense was originally devised by bud wilkinson at the university of oklahoma in the 1940s. Whether youre a firstyear coach or youve been coaching for over 30 years, glazier clinics helps you become a better, more well prepared coach. Offensive team skills team defense fundamentals formation 231, 2 basic slide package crease slide 2 man game pick and roll mandown basics substitution game uuv vu o uu v manup basics use of long stick for defense. Aug 17, 2010 a 3 4 defense, in its simplest form, looks like this. The slanting 3 4 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. The 3 4 tite front can be a simple way to eliminate the inside zone, make zone reads harder for the qb, and force the teams that like to run a zone offense to bounce their plays outside to open defenders. This book covers both the attack and defense phases in th. By the experts features articles from 19 top coaches on a variety of 34 topics including alignments and adjustments, secondary coverages, linebacker play, and. The 43 defense lets you adapt to anything, but keep attacking. Each book features articles on a specific topic so you can focus on the area that is most helpful to your need. The 3 4 defense has been around since the 1940s when bud wilkinson utilized it with the university of oklahoma.
Coaches may differ on who covers what, but you have to decide which is best for your team and make sure your players all. Specific defensive strategies the okie 34 by john thompson. This resource enhances your players learning curve and does it in a fraction of the time while giving coaches detailed coaching points for every play on offense, defense, special teams, youth and flag. The the 4 4 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen 2defensive tackles t and 2 defensive ends e. Part of a series on coaching american football, this book covers the history and evolution of the 43 defence. The 33 defense to stop any opponent taught by coach chad hetlet. Many teams have won the super bowl with the 34 defense as its base defense, most recently, the green bay packers in. Outside linebacker technique and drills for the multiple 3. Starting with a discussion of the characteristics of the players at each position, it builds into a comprehensive tactical overview complete with buildup options and attacking schemes in the attack phase and marking responsibilities and zonal movements in defense. However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments such as a nickel defense or a dime defense as circumstances change.
Lucchesi starts with a discussion of the characteristics of the players at each position and builds into a comprehensive tactical overview complete with buildup options and attacking schemes in the attack and marking responsibilities and zonal movement in defense. Saban switched the defense to a 43 and slowly added 34 packages as he recruited better linebackers, jenkins said. Outside lineback technique and drills for the multiple 34 defense is a great compliment to coach fexs other dvds on the multiple 34 defense. Former athletic director and coach dennis harris puts his 39 years of coaching experience into this extremely detailed and thorough yet easytounderstand and implement reference on the multiple 43. The by the experts series features articles from several college, high school, and sometimes pro coaches who lectured at a coach of the year clinic over the years.
The dvd features positionspecific, as well as team, drills for the 3 4 defense. Inside, youll discover a simple, step by step formula for installing and implementing a top notch 43 for any competitive level. Advantages of the 3 4 defense its an extremely versatile defensive front, and works incredibly well against the most common offenses used in youth and high school football today. Inside, youll discover a simple, step by step formula for installing and implementing a top notch 4 3 for any competitive level. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The 4 4 defense for youth football or the 4 4 defensive formation is a good youth football defense for select teams. This makes it an ideal fit for the youth level as it can adapt just as easily to a 2 te set as a 4 wr formation while staying strong against the run. By the experts features articles from 19 top coaches on a variety of 34 topics including alignments and adjustments, secondary coverages, linebacker play, and zone blitzes. The 34 defense has become more popular in recent years with both nfl and college defenses. Many teams have won the super bowl with the 34 defense as its base defense, most recently, the green bay packers in 2011.