3 4 d powerpoint

1. 3-4 Defense Alignment, Benefits, Philosophy Integration Josh Abbott EDU 209

2. Benefits Balanced. Fluid rotations. Multiple ways to pressure the offense. Lets Athletes make plays in space. Speed and athleticism are maximized. More of the field is covered.

3. Philosophy Defensive Linemen and Linebackers support the run first. Defensive Backs defend against the pass first. Pressure by the Linemen and Linebackers creates coverage.

4. Alignment - Defensive Ends (DE) and Nose Tackle (NT) line up in a three or four point stance. - Linebackers (OLB/ILB) are four and a half yards off the ball with their feet about shoulder width apart. - Cornerbacks (CB) are lined up across from the Wide Receivers, ready to backpedal. - Safeties (SS/FS) are 10-12 yards off the ball, ready to backpedal. f romtherumbleseat.com

5. Schemes Adjust to opposing offenses effectively. Disguise coverages . Hide blitz. Multiple players can “spy”. c m-life.com

6. Schemes Defense easily translates to a 4-3, 3-5-3, 4-4 or 5-2 4-3 CB CB DE DE DT DT SS FS MLB OLB OLB CB CB DE DE DT FS OLB OLB MLB MLB 4-4 DT 3-5-3 CB CB DE DE DT SS FS MLB OLB OLB MLB MLB CB CB DE DE DT SS FS MLB MLB DT DT 5-2

7. Pursuit Angles Go towards where the ball will be, not where it is. Ball Flow

8. Coverages Cover 2 Protect flats. Deep halves. C OLB ILB SS FS DE NT DE ILB OLB C

9. Coverages Cover 3 Protect flats and the middle of the field. Deep thirds. C OLB ILB SS FS DE NT DE ILB OLB C

10. Coverages Man Short yardage coverage. Physical. C OLB ILB SS FS DE NT DE ILB OLB C

11. Bringing Pressure: Defensive Line DE NT DE Slant DE NT DE Angle DE NT DE Pinch DE NT DE Opposite DE NT DE Contain

12. Bringing Pressure: Inside Linebackers OLB ILB DE NT DE ILB OLB Backside A-Gap Playside A-Gap Playside B-Gap Playside C-Gap

13. Bringing Pressure: Outside Linebackers OLB ILB DE NT DE ILB OLB C-Gap B-Gap A-Gap

14. Bringing Pressure: Defensive Backs C OLB ILB SS FS DE NT DE ILB OLB C Corner Blitz Strong Safety Blitz Free Safety Blitz

15. Bringing Pressure: Combo Blitz C OLB ILB SS FS DE NT DE ILB OLB C Overload Inside Outside

16. Review Maximizes athlete skill. Balanced Fast to the ball. Easy to shift formations . Disguise coverages . Brings pressure from all over the field.