The 4-3 defense has proven to be very versatile. We have dealt with a lot of changes in offensive attacks recently and have been able to deal with the explosion…
Basic ILB Run Reads in the Multiple 3-4 Defense
Defending the run in our 3-4 defensive scheme rests heavily on our inside linebackers ability to diagnose blocking schemes and attack the line of scrimmage with speed and efficiency. To…
Shutting Down the Run With the Under Front in Your 4-3 Defense
I love using the 4-3 defense’s over front because it is one of the most versatile defensive fronts in the game. There are times, however, when we know that the…
Shutting Down the Pistol Flex Bone Option With Your 4-3 Defense
There is nothing tougher than stopping a great option Offense. No matter how physically superior your guys are, the option guys are going by a simple mantra: If you can’t…
Slanting 3-4 Defense
Swarm, tackles, and takeaways is the specific type of defense we play. The 3-4 is just the way we choose to play it. My philosophy is to be able to…
Linebacker Keys in the Miami 4-3 Defense
By Joe Daniel. Defensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Prince George High School (VA) The Miami 4-3 Defense originated in the mid-1980s at the University of Miami. The original concept…
SHORT YARDAGE PLAY vs. BEAR DEFENSE
This play is great for gaining short yardage especially near the goal line. It places the ball in the hands of your best player….QB! Why take chances handing that ball…
WHAT TO DO vs BEAR DEFENSE
Many triple coaches want to know what to run if the defense is covering both Guards? The original play call in this case would be 12/13 (triple option). However, as…
KEEPING RUN PLAYS LOOKING THE SAME CREATES UNCERTAINTY IN DEFENSE
All seven of the Pistol-Flex run plays that are outlined in the DVD collection have one thing in common: they all look like our base Veer play at the snap…
RED ZONE RESCUE
Red Zone Rescue – Using a separate red zone offensive package can confuse the defense. by: Mike McDanielsRetired High School Coach© January 2014 0 Too often, teams drive the length of…