However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments such as a nickel defense or a dime defense as circumstances. The alignment of the 43 defense is what allows you to maximize speed on the field, while not sacrificing run defense. This playbook will cover the stack 44 defense, which calls for 8 players in the box and offers simple blitz schemes that will confuse the offensive linemen and. It is rarely just a fit of genius that invents a brand new defensive scheme.
We talk about how to align the front, why you would use it, and where to go from here in creating your aggressive 34 defense to stop the offense from running the football and throwing it. In todays installment of the nfl 101 series, former nfl defensive back matt bowen breaks down the basics of the 34 defensive front to give you a. While the 34 defense will commonly 2gap the defensive linemen, we 2gap the linebackers in the 43 defense particularly the mike linebacker. During the 1970s and 1980s the 34 defense was the most widely used defense in the nfl. In 1956, landry became the first defensive coordinator to switch to the 43 as a base defense. Defensive line in a 3 4 setup, the defensive line consists of a nose tackle and two defensive ends. If, at the end of the day, someone cannot see the fun in an action by a wolves player or staff member, we should strive to solve this matter. The 34 defense has grown in popularity across the nfl in recent years. Running parallel to the defensive dilemma of lineman depth is the popularity of the spread. The 34 defense is so named because it involves 3 down linemen and 4 linebackers. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers. Ratledge has had numerous football articles published in national publications as well as authoring four books, attacking football s wingt, football s attacking 46, coaching football s special teams, and developing a defensive game plan. Oct 17, 2015 the 3 4 defense has grown in popularity across the nfl in recent years.
Free ioption playbook pdf included with purchase 115 pages learn more 34 defense playbook. The 34 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three. A natural conclusion for many defensive coordinators around the country has been a shift away from a fourdown front and into a 3 4 scheme. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 3 4 defense. The entire tampa2 scheme was built around mitigating this problem. Last week, veteran lb lamar louis announced his intentions to return to lsu, and perhaps, more notably, tossed out an interesting bit about kevin steeles scheme. Jul 30, 2016 lsu is far from alone in its switch to a 3 4. Mar 21, 2014 openside defensive end the majority of nfl offenses are right handed in terms of formation and alignment, so i look to the openside end or right end as a key factor in the 43 front. The 34 defense has been making a comeback in our area over the last 5 years. While the concept of rushing an olb in the 34 is simple there are multiple choices the defense can make to help make a basic call more versatile. Due to the fact that you only have three defensive lineman, the coach needs to make sure he has some big guys that are able to beat double teams. Many teams have won the super bowl with the 34 defense as its base defense, most recently, the green bay packers in 2011. Ryan mccartney has been the defensive coordinator at seymour high ind.
The 3 4 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. The reason is because of the versatility it provides, both in terms of. We will be efficient in red zone and goal line situations. A natural conclusion for many defensive coordinators around the country has been a shift away from a fourdown front and into a 34 scheme. In the world of high school football, a lot of teams do not have the size on the defensive line to play a 3 4 defense the way college and pro teams play their 3 4. The alignment of the 4 3 defense is what allows you to maximize speed on the field, while not sacrificing run defense. The tampa bay buccaneers will switch to a 34 defense for the coming season under new defensive coordinator, todd bowles, who previously ran the 34 defense with the new york jets. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 34 defense. The 5 defensive schemes that dominate joe daniel football.
Playbook team license reprint up to 50 copies for your coaching staff and team. Author matchquarters posted on october 10, 2016 september 1, 2018 categories defending the spread, defensive scheme tags 3 4, 3 4 fronts, 3 4 playbook, 404 front, double eagle, iowa st, power read, rpo, tite front. Most 34 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. The slanting 34 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. Download to your computer, save to your mobile device, or print a hard copy.
The football coaching community still needs a good 34 book. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers. In the world of high school football, a lot of teams do not have the size on the defensive line to play a 34 defense the way college and pro teams play their 34. A great resource is rex ryans book, coaching the 46 defense. Tilburg wolves defensive attitude we assume any player suits up for the main purpose of fun. Nov 18, 2014 kenny ratledge is the defensive coordinator at sevier county high school 6a in sevierville, tennessee. The other main variation of the 34 in use in the nfl is the one gap 34. 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 reason is because of the versatility it provides, both in terms of different blitz calls and coverages that the defense. While the concept of rushing an olb in the 3 4 is simple there are multiple choices the defense can make to help make a basic call more versatile.
The back seven include four linebackers and three defensive backs ss is a hybridmonster type player. For previous posts in the series on the 34 defense, see the following links. Defensive line in a 34 setup, the defensive line consists of a nose tackle and two defensive ends. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca insider. Jan 20, 2015 last week, veteran lb lamar louis announced his intentions to return to lsu, and perhaps, more notably, tossed out an interesting bit about kevin steeles scheme. The use of four lbs on the field allowed the defensive coordinator to.
Sam and rover both in the 30 and stack defensive schemes have the number two receiver their side. Most 3 4 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. An american football team has a variety of defensive strategies. In 2019, the cardinals returned to the 34 under new defensive coordinator. Predictably, this scheme calls for the defensive line to only be responsible for a single gap rather than two. New york jets defense playbook 2010 rex ryan 1 files 4884. 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. Openside defensive end the majority of nfl offenses are right handed in terms of formation and alignment, so i look to the openside end or right end as a. Jan 14, 2015 the other main variation of the 3 4 in use in the nfl is the one gap 3 4. This one is going to be a little different, because all of these work out of two base defenses. The 34 defense is great for youth football because it.
Here are the five keys to running a successful 3 4 defense. A look at the 34 and whether or not wsu could run the scheme. For wade phillips, broncos 34 defense and one gap equals. In todays installment of the nfl 101 series, former nfl defensive back matt bowen breaks down the basics of the 34 defensive front to give you a better understanding of the pro game. This is the first post in a series about basics of the 425 defense. The slanting 34 defense in youth football slanting and. The 34 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. Mar 28, 2014 in todays installment of the nfl 101 series, former nfl defensive back matt bowen breaks down the basics of the 34 defensive front to give you a better understanding of the pro game. Many programs are getting rid of the 43 and replacing it with a scheme, experts say, thats built. These are the best defensive schemes in football today. In american football, a 43 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen.
The defense lines up differently, for example, when its making a goalline stand or when its defending against a long pass. Kevin steele, the 34 defense and lsu personnel part 1. A 3 3 5 is often confused with a 3 4, but not all 3 linemen schemes are. The 34 defense has become more popular in recent years with both nfl and college defenses. Baltimore ravens 34 defense 2005 rex ryan 1 files 3080 downloads 34 defense, 43 defense, 46 defense, defense playbooks, nfl defense november 27, 2017. Pro footballs greatest dynasty, taylor trade publishing, 2006 ebook. The 34 is the modern day version of the old 50 defense.
The 3 4 defense can be used against any offensive scheme because of the versatility and multiple looks it offers. The flexibility of the 34 and the added athlete on the field makes the scheme spread friendly. It is a called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,52, and 53 or an even 43, 4. Defensive tackles will read their keys and maintain their responsibility. The flexibility of the 3 4 and the added athlete on the field makes the scheme spread friendly. Kenny ratledge is the defensive coordinator at sevier county high school 6a in sevierville, tennessee. Many programs are getting rid of the 4 3 and replacing it with a scheme, experts say, thats built to combat the latest evolution of college football.
Clemsons brent venables base defense rileykolste football. The slanting 3 4 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. In 2014, he was the defensive line coach at arizona christian university phoenix, ariz. On the outlaw technique the rushing olb sam plays the d gap and the ilb mike plays the c gap on flow to the te. The 34 defense can be used against any offensive scheme because of the versatility and multiple looks it offers. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major publishers. If youre a 35 guy or are thinking about switching to the 35, i highly recommend coach albaughs simplest 353 and dallas simplest 353. Green beret 353 defense playbook scribd read books. Jun 20, 2019 the 3 4 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. One basic approach using the 34 scheme is the ability to get lined. Since the basics of a 34 defense went over well, lets move on to the next 3 down lineman scheme.
The carolina panthers will run a 34 base defense in. The olbs or sam and rover as they are called in this manual often. Ultimate 34 defense playbook complete execution plan for installing the 34, including base defense, fronts, personnel, coverages and blitzes. Dec 23, 2012 while the 3 4 defense will commonly 2gap the defensive linemen, we 2gap the linebackers in the 4 3 defense particularly the mike linebacker. Youth football playbooks for defense, pdf football defense. Dec 30, 2015 on the outlaw technique the rushing olb sam plays the d gap and the ilb mike plays the c gap on flow to the te. But the route that will absolutely ravage a cover 2 scheme is the post because of the safetys angle coming to it and the lack of help inside. This 3 video series covers their defensive package, developing the scheme in practice, and game planning for offenses. We try to fit what the players can do in the defense rather than saying, ok, were a 43 or were a twogap 34, phillips said. Jun 02, 2017 this 3 video series covers their defensive package, developing the scheme in practice, and game planning for offenses.
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