4-3 DEFENSE

My favorite defense, by far. If I had to take over a team tomorrow, I would not run it. But if you are dedicated to your team, and want to teach your players to play great defense, this is the way to go. It made the Miami Hurricanes the team of the 1980′s, won Super Bowls in the 1990′s, and continues to be one of the most popular defenses in football today.

For the complete installation of the 4-3 Defense, read Installing Football’s 4-3 Over Defensive Front.

4-3 Defense
4-3 Defense Over Front
Defensive End Techniques: Which is Best?
Defending the Option Offense – This is THE defense for stopping the Option!
4-3 Under Front
Aggressive Linebacker Play for Stopping the Inside Zone
Linebacker Reads vs. the Pistol

Blitzing
Pass Rush Lanes in the Zone Blitz
Blitzing the Option
8-man Blitz Pressure Concept

Coverages
Quarters Coverage (Cover 4) in the 4-3 Defense
Quarters Coverage: Read Check
Cornerback Play in Quarters Coverage
Prevent Defense

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