We discussed basic fundamentals for defensive back play earlier, and now want to get into some. In the flex, on a pro set right, with defensive keys showing a run to the right, the right defensive tackle would be flush on the line and was supposed to penetrate. The defensive line will be in your traditional onegap 43 under alignment. This creates the same over front youd have in a base 43 over defensive front. Your guide to playing defensive line want to create an unstoppable force up front. You tube football position drills matt and steve snyder table of contents links hold ctrl and click to go to page offensive wide recievers quarterbacks offensive line running backs defensive defensive line line backers defensive backs form tackling team special teams team drills competetive drills mat drills drill diagrams. Most 34 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. Football defensive drills, diagrams, and techniques from the 43 defense from coach and athletic director magazine.
I specifically focus on the accurate positioning of a defensive linemens foot placement, hip. Know the defense and your responsibility at all times. May 16, 2017 youth, high school, college, and the pros can be seen every weekend playing the 4 3. Ppt defensive line powerpoint presentation free to. Minor adjustments in positioning and mentality easily allow the system to become a more defensive 4. Despite of having to be as strong as an ox to take on one or sometimes two offensive linemen who are trying to move him out of the way. The defensive line in the 43 its critical that the defensive line is able to control their gap. Insiders get access to all of our exclusive coaching systems including the 425 defense system, pistol power offense system, 33 stack defensive system, 43 defense system, and 34 defense system. Jan 10, 2012 the defensive line is the lifeblood of any defensive unit, especially in the 3 4 defense. Inseason, this is a great time to bring the offense line down and run the giant drill. Below, youll find our favorite defensive line drills to help your team shut down your opponents and dominate the line of scrimmage. Due to the number of spread offenses that can be faced today, the 4 3 and most defenses have become all about speed on the field.
In this article we will look at the alignment of the base 43. We also have 50 offensive football drills available as well. 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. Good stuff from the 2009 harrisburg glazier clinic.
Before we get to the chalkboard and all22 looks of the two base 43 fronts over and under, we need to discuss the gaps and alignments along the defensive line. Designed to help you develop speed and agility, tackling fundamentals, coverage, and interception skills. Defensive line technique and drills for the multiple 34. Send the defensive tackle through the bgap, and his aiming point is the butt of the offensive tackle. Inside leverage on the ball always staying inside out. You will also see two 2 cornerbacks, one strong safety, and one free safety. But they first have to take control of the line of scrimmage. In the twist drill, we work on our twists and stunts. Defensive line drills defensive line drills for agilities. Each of the 101 drills presented in this book offers a terrific tool for teaching a particular attribute of defensive line play. This vlog provides detailed instructions on the 3 point stance. The 34 defense can be used against any offensive scheme because of the versatility and multiple looks it offers. The des will be lined up in identical spots on the outside shoulders of the. The 34 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher.
There are a variety of different drills you can do to work your defensive line. Speed, body control, and aggression are the hallmarks of an effective defensive back. Defensive line drills despite of having to be as strong as an ox to take on one or sometimes two offensive linemen who are trying to move him out of the way. As most of you know, there is a fine line between good and great. Football drills defensive line fundamentals series by img.
The coverage call is cover 3, but youll want the sam backer to adjust his alignment presnap to get in better position to cover the flats. A team running the midline, or inside, option play. Oct 14, 2009 how to hit the ball then the turf with your irons magic drill duration. For a defensive lineman it is not enough just to hold his ground, he also has to have the agility to free himself from the block and persue the ballcarrier and make the tackle. Conventionally, 43 teams are 1 gap and prefer quicker linemen to wreak havoc. Two of these are safeties, and two of them are cornerbacks. The defense is based on each lineman being responsible for one gap and controlling that gap. The tackle is going to take one step to set up the tackle and skim it tight off of the defensive tackles butt. Stancestarts takeoffs objective to develop an effective stance and takeoff from the line of scrimmage. Christian lavers, madison capital elite the best teams are able to adjust their system of play to meet the demands of a game, opponent or weather condition.
Mar 15, 2016 steven ciocci usa football offensive line manual 1. Defensive backs fundamentals and drills before getting into the nuts and bolts of defensive backs fundamentals and drills, i would like to point out, that i will not tell anybody anything that he or she has not heard before. Here are the five keys to running a successful 34 defense. Defensive line pass rush technique and drills denny marcin new york jets consultant defensive line pass rush skills and drills. A 43 defense is a defense that incorporates four 4 down linemen and three 3 linebackers. Defensive line technique and the 43 over front shakin.
We use the same defensive line reads and techniques in the 44 defense as we would in a 43 defense or 425 defense. Below is your basic chart which outlines the specific alphabetized gaps and the numerical defensive line techniques where the defensive. Your defensive linemen are responsible for gap control, pressure, and freeing up linebackers. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. The defensive linemen will have a hand on the ground, preparing to do battle with a 310 pound offensive lineman. 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. The progression and fit drills have to be instrumental in developing our defensive linemen. Besides being all about speed, the 4 3 defense is also a spill defense.
Specifically there are tactical situations and there is a training session for each one of them. We also include a tackle drill with any of the fit drills to work the multiple techniques into a simple drill. However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments such as a nickel defense or a dime defense as circumstances change. Defensive tackles will read their keys and maintain their responsibility. The defensive linemen have similar roles, but execute very differently. If your ends are similar in ability, there is no reason to flip them. As you prepare your defensive line drills, you must keep a certain mentality in mind while conducting the drill. Steve fex clearly describes, in detail, the specific techniques and drills required to develop a dominant.
If the yellow player tries a forward long ball option 2, the second yellow player moves out of the blue area and makes it 6 v 5. Denny marcin, consultant for the new york jets, gives a lot of detail on pass rush, defensive line drills, and more. In the 43 there are four linemen each with a specific alignment and role. Before i get into my approach of accomplishing this though defensive line progressions, i want to discuss philosophy, constants and key points of coaching defensive linemen. It can be done without pads on, making it ideal for spring workouts, especially at the high school level, where players may not be allowed to wear pads. However, before adjusting between systems becomes a possibility, players must become experts in the basics of each system and their roles within it. In the 4 3 defense, you use four defensive linemen and three linebackers. The cornerbacks line up three to five yards off the line of scrimmage and may play zone defense or mantoman coverage. We will be efficient in red zone and goal line situations.
Mar 03, 2016 defensive line technique and the 4 3 over front. Alignment, coverages, and basic wrinkles for a 43 defense. Oct 02, 2009 once this happens again, we will complete the drill with a good press and break down to find the ball carrier. Jun 17, 20 two inside linebackers line up over each guard. Defensive line in a 3 4 setup, the defensive line consists of a nose tackle and two defensive ends. Five defensive linemen line up across from five offensive linemen. Follow the coaching pointers for proper stances section 2. To introduce kids to the basics of football and the rules of your team. This lecture is supposed to reinforce what you already know, show you some drills you might. The 7technique is often used by 43 teams on the left side of the defense as the runstuffing, power end. Defensive line technique and the 43 over front shakin the. In this section, youll discover our 25 favorite defensive back drills. Anticipate the blockers, know who can hurt you at all ti mes.
The most important aspect of your defense is the defensive line. Offensive coaches teach linemen and quarterbacks to recognize the alignment of the defense. Here are the best defensive line drills for youth football. Get the best defensive line drills and tips from top coaches and learn how to play football in the trenches the right way. In landrys original 43 defenses 43 inside and 43 outside, both defensive tackles were flexed. In 2014, he was the defensive line coach at arizona christian university phoenix, ariz. Defensive line drills for youth football coaching dl. In this article we will look at the alignment of the base 43 and the responsibilities of each position group. The 9technique is the speed rushing defensive end, and aside from a few defenses in the nfl, is often used more in obvious passrushing situations than as an every down alignment, such is the size of the gap left between the dre and anybody else inside him. Dec 23, 2012 bigger, slower defensive linemen are asked to play the offensive line on teams that run the 4 3 defense. Plus you get other full courses including the offensive line coaching formula, max motivation for peak performance and more.
The fact of the matter is that if you control the line of scrimmage you control the game. Defensive line in a 34 setup, the defensive line consists of a nose tackle and two defensive ends. Your defensive line in the 43 defense will be on the attack. The linebackers will be standing up, preparing to read the play and react to the actions of the tight end, fullback, running back, and quarterback. It is called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. Joe daniel is the defensive coordinator and offensive line coach at prince george high school va.
The defensive line is the lifeblood of any defensive unit, especially in the 34 defense. Jun 14, 20 learn about five tough, functional drills that are essential for defensive linemen to perform in football practice. Facing a defensive alignment with a 3 tech to one side and a 1 tech to the other, the quarterback will run the play toward the 3 tech defender as the alignment creates a better advantage. In american football, a 43 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. Defensive philosophy in front office football i would strongly recommend reading and becoming familiar with this section of the help file if youre going to manage your own depth charts and create your own defensive game plans. Ppt defensive line powerpoint presentation free to view. This is an excellent drill for improving recognition of blocking schemes and reacting to schemes. Our defensive players are always either in a football position or running.
The defenders try to neutralize the long ball and with the help of the defensive midfielders seek to drive the ball through the half way line within 8 seconds in a 6 v 5. Grey ruegamer offensive lineman for the new york giants 3. If you are versatile, tough and smart you will be a successful offensive lineman. Designed to enhance the skills and techniques of defensive linemen, the drills address a variety of areas. In both defenses, the inside linebackers have straight ahead gap responsibility, and the defensive line forces running backs to go where the defensive coordinator wants them to go. The following points, if read, digested, and practiced will make the difference. By using four defensive linemen and having each of these linemen responsible for a gap the linebackers can play downhill and control the box. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca. He lines up in the gap between the rt and the te if there is one on that side of the formation and is just as often playing the 6technique depending on how the offense lines up. The secondaries in a 34 defense are four defensive backs. Below, youll find our favorite defensive line drills to help your team shut down your opponents and dominate the line of. In this drill, two players stand across from each other at no more than arms length.
We teach our defensive linemen to align on the outside shade of their offensive lineman, and attack his outside half. This is the first video in a series of four defensive football drills and defensive line tips designed to help you become a better football player. Throws ittoany oftheoffensive players whoimmediately break theotherway. Hand fighting is a skill that all defensive linemen must learn. The 34 defense is more similar to the bud foster 425 and 44 than most recognize. Jan 15, 2018 in figure 1 you have a weak slant by the defensive line aim and bring the strong safety off the edge with a smoke strong. Disciplined players limit the formations weaknesses if welldrilled and tactically competent, the team can stop the opponent from taking advantage of the 433 line up by tracking back and supporting their team mates with the defensive work. Linebacker play is so important because they are involved in every play. Just like the defensive line, we want to keep everything consistent for the inside linebackers. Transition defense drills linetransitiondrill 2 1 5 4 3 x2x1 x5x4 x3 coach coach starts withtheball. Defensive linemen must become adept at shedding blocks, stopping the run, attacking the passer, and tackling with proper fundamentals. They are expected to make tackles, just like the linebackers are.
The free safety responds to the plays and covers deep passes. Onegap 34 defense as teams begin to get faster, more spread out, and more pass heavy on offense, a way many defenses are counteracting this is by moving to a 34 defense. The 4 3 is a speed defense as well as a spill defense, which means trying to force everything to the outside. Generally speaking, defensive backs push off with the front foot, then take a short step back with. Defensive backs are tough players who always are alert to the snap on every play, react quickly an d decisively in pursuing the. After 30 years, the miami 43 defense is just as effective as it ever was. The 3 4 defense is more similar to the bud foster 4 25 and 4 4 than most recognize. 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. That means that you are always trying to force the ball carriers to run east and west, not north and south. Defensive linemen can line up single file in their respective stance and fire off and strike the dummy hands extended, th en shuffle slide down or roll on the ground, rising quickly to the next dummy.
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