A 1gap scheme with the sam backer using the 2gap technique over the. In all situations, defend the inside or middle of the field first. Anytime a defender aligns headup against an offensive lineman he will be known as an even numbered defender. You can disguise coverages in that 425 type defense, and keep the edge set pretty 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. The slanting 3 4 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. The slanting 34 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. Adapting to multiple formations from a hybrid 34 defense.
The 3 6 2 is a 3 4 with lighter faster personnel to match tamus personnel. A look at the 34 and whether or not wsu could run the scheme. The base, old school 3 4 defensive scheme was developed by bud wilkinson at oklahoma in the 1940s. Drawing on the schemes nickel roots gives 425 teams the ability to run a divorced front concept. A 335 is often confused with a 34, but not all 3 linemen schemes are. 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. There are multiple teams that use the phillips 34 in the nfl, but well just go over the basic scheme that the dallas defense uses. The 4 2 5 is named for the players at each position. The 34 defense is ideally suited to defending multiple offensive formations. The reason is because of the versatility it provides, both in terms of different blitz calls and coverages that the defense. Like the standard nickel package, the 4 2 5 has four down lineman, two linebackers and. Two defensive tackles split the center in the base 43 defense. The 34 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams.
It wasa not the first time the broncos used a 34, the infamous orange crush was one of the first versions of a 34 defense. We changed to the 34 defense in 2014 and it made a huge difference. The 34 defense has grown in popularity across the nfl in recent years. The carolina panthers will run a 34 base defense in the 2019 season for the first time since the late 1990s. Running parallel to the defensive dilemma of lineman depth is the popularity of the spread. If your ends are similar in ability, there is no reason to flip them.
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. The alignment of our onegap 34 defense allows the defensive linemen to use their speed and quickness because they are lined up in a 4 technique, which discourages doubleteams. The 3 4 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A entering the 2010 season, 15 teams use 34 defensive schemes. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers.
Jan 27, 2015 with wade phillips formally interviewing with the broncos, i thought it was about that time to take a look at his defensive scheme. Those three players are responsible for engaging the other teams offensive line, allowing the four linebackers to either rush the quarterback or drop back into coverage, depending on the situation. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,5 2, and 53 or an even 43, 4. Mar 26, 2015 the 425 provides the platform to be multiple. 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. 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. Mar 03, 2010 alignment, coverages, and basic wrinkles for a 43 defense. The 34 is designed to stop the short passing, ball control offense. The 34 defense has been making a comeback in our area over the last 5 years.
While teams may have hybrid versions of the 34, coaches are recognizing how it can be used quite effectively as a base defense. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,52, and 53 or an even 43, 4. The 5 2 became a 34 when people started thinking of the two defensive ends as linebackers instead of linemen, said jenkins, who spent two stints with lsu in. Linemen in 34 schemes tend to be larger than their 43 counterparts to take. What they tend to do against 2 back sets is slide a safety down into the box, so. Apr 02, 20 i enjoyed this article i am a 2nd year defensive coordinator, with 4 years playing in this defense, and another year assistant defensive coordinator. With the knowledge gained in this book, you should see a huge increase in your sack. Kenny ratledge is the defensive coordinator at sevier county high school 6a in sevierville, tennessee. Master madden 18 with the zans attacking 34 defensive gameplan by zan. James alder is an expert on the game of american football, blogs for the new york times, and appears on radio shows. Since the basics of a 3 4 defense went over well, lets move on to the next 3 down lineman scheme.
Jun 20, 2019 the 3 4 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. In modern football times, a 43 defensive scheme has been the most popular, as it is often successful against the run. The 34 and 43 are the two most common defensive schemes in football. Technique and drills for the multiple 34 defense 4pack. The 34 defense can be used against any offensive scheme because of the versatility and multiple looks it offers. Defensive schemes can be just as complex and sophisticated as offensive. The 5 defensive schemes that dominate joe daniel football. Maybe someday some freethinking defensive coordinator will invent something better, but until that day comes the base 34 and 43 defenses will stand as the best options out there. We use the same defensive line reads and techniques in the 44 defense as we would in a 43 defense or 4 2 5 defense. This is just meant to give you a basic outline and does not in any way attempt to cover everything the hawks do. Tilburg wolves defensive attitude we assume any player suits up for the main purpose of fun.
The lack of an adjuster is an issue, which is why many 34 teams that face the spread, and prostyle spread, choose to defend from an okie front because it reacts much like the fourdown under front. The 34 defense has been around since the 1940s when bud wilkinson utilized it with the university of oklahoma. 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. Changing defensive schemes means shuffling player positions and possibly bringing in new guys. They align on the number2 receivers in the formation about three yards outside and three yards deep. 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. A 43 defense is a defense that incorporates four 4 down linemen and three 3 linebackers. The 34 defense consists of three defensive linemen two defensive ends, one nose tackle and four linebackers two outside linebackers, two inside linebackers. Combining elements from each scheme is what gives the 4 2 5 its versatility. Sep 27, 20 the 3 4 in general via wikimedia commons to restate the obvious, the 3 4 defense puts one fewer defensive lineman on the field and one more linebacker compared to more traditional looks. For the majority of the time, tcu is a cover 2, cover 5, or man defense, but with cover 3 in zoneblitz situations. Because there are only three linemen, the outside linebackers may play the role of the defensive end at some times, essentially giving a 4 3 look. Using the offenses formations as a guide, it is easy to build simple rules within the defense, setting the strength and when to attach the olbs, to alleviate the issues seen in many 34 defenses.
The 34 is a popular defense made famous by the pittsburgh steelers and green bay packers in the nfl. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 34 defense. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca insider. Aug 19, 20 the 34 defenses invention is accredited to bud wilkinson at oklahoma back in the 1960s, essentially as a variation on the 52 fronts that were most popular at the time. This 3 video series covers their defensive package, developing the scheme in practice, and game planning for offenses. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca. In a basic 43 or 34 defense, there are four defensive backs on the field 2 cornerbacks, 1 strong safety, and 1 free safety. Coach koutsantanou is currently the linebackers coach at the united states merchant marine academy. The defensive line is made up of a nose tackle nt and two defensive ends des.
But a shift to an over front does signify a shift to more 2high looks. The numbers represent the number of defensive linemen and linebackers in the scheme. Mar 27, 2020 the 3 4 in a flexible defense, and provides some great advantages when it comes to rushing the quarterback and defending against the pass. Blitz package from the 34 defense article coaches insider. Spread formations this blitz was submitted by blitzology reader jeff koutsantanou.
By the experts and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments such as a nickel defense or a dime defense as circumstances change. The 34 defense consists of three defensive linemen two defensive ends, one. Two cornerbacks cb, one on each side of the field, line up to cover the wide receivers. How a new version of the 34 can help defenses stop the run. Dec 23, 2012 while the 3 4 defense will commonly 2 gap the defensive linemen, we 2 gap the linebackers in the 4 3 defense particularly the mike linebacker. Since the basics of a 34 defense went over well, lets move on to the next 3 down lineman scheme. Jan 14, 2015 2 gap 3 4 for the most part, there are two types of 3 4 defensive fronts. 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. Introducing mqs first fulllength book, cautious aggression. Its the same as a 5 2 defense, giving more flexibility to the outside backers. Run we will not allow the ball to be run inside force ball outside. Bucs could take pages from wade phillips book in switch to 3.
Each volume in the coaching by the experts series features articles on a specific topic that have been carefully selected from past editions of. The alignment consists of a nose tackle lined up directly over center, with two defensive ends lined up over the. The 34 defense incorporates three defensive linemen two defensive ends and one nose tackle, who line up opposite the other teams offensive line. 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. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 3 4 defense. In a fourdown scheme, the defensive ends act as the walls of the box. The alignment of the 4 3 defense is what allows you to maximize speed on the field, while not sacrificing run defense.
Upon his arrival in tuscaloosa, saban installed the 34 defense. Which defensive scheme is better the 43, the 34, or the. Combining elements from each scheme is what gives the 425 its versatility. Most 3 4 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. 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. Drawing on the scheme s nickel roots gives 4 2 5 teams the ability to run a divorced front concept. You have too good of defensive linemen, you can scheme up to stop the.
Outside of the 34 tite front backed by a 2read coverage scheme, variations of the 43, or gary pattersons 425, the katy 34. The 34 defense is one of the most complex defenses in the nfl. If youre a 35 guy or are thinking about switching to the 35, i highly recommend coach albaughs simplest 353 and dallas simplest 353. The 34 defense which evolved from the old 52 defense has gained. Many teams use 34 because it disguises the blitz or pass coverage that the defense will use on that play. It is a called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs.
Alignment, coverages, and basic wrinkles for a 43 defense. The 34 defense has become more popular in recent years with both nfl and college. A 3 3 5 is often confused with a 3 4, but not all 3 linemen schemes are. The slanting 34 defense in youth football slanting and. Outside of the 34 tite front backed by a 2read coverage scheme, variations of the 43.
Naturally less than ideal against the run due to only three down linemen, this defense offers an extra defensive back for pass coverage. The following illustration will provide you information needed when discussing defender alignments vs offensive schemes. Youth football 34 defense all coaches, from rookie to veteran will find this defense a great edition to their youth football team. This book gives the youth coach all the knowledge he needs to install this unique defense. Outside of the 34 tite front backed by a 2 read coverage scheme, variations of the 43, or gary pattersons 425, the katy 34. The defense is centered around 3 down linemen normally a head up nose guard and two head up defensive ends over top of the tackles 4tech. This is most certainly an easy defense to implement with basic gap responsibilities. We have found, however, that if you slant your defensive line strong and weak, you can play a singlegap 34 defense that allows teams to use a 34 scheme with smaller linemen. 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. Consisting of a nose guard and two other down linemen, the coach has the task of deciding who the outside two linemen will beends or tackles.
They might at times move up to the line of scrimmage as needed. One basic approach using the 34 scheme is the ability to get lined up. The four defensive linemen allow the defense to stay even and. The football coaching community still needs a good 34 book. Posts about 34 defensive fronts written by matchquarters. The flexibility of the 3 4 and the added athlete on the field makes the scheme spread friendly.
The basics of the 34 defensive front bleacher report. Typically, the defensive backfield doesnt drastically change in any scheme, but the strong safety will line up closer to the line of scrimmage than a typical cover 2 look. The bum phillips 34 is a onegap 34 defense and relies on quickness more than other 34 defenses. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Ryan mccartney has been the defensive coordinator at seymour high ind. In the nfl in particular, there have been revolving trends toward one or the other, but both are well established as base defenses. Zans attacking 34 defensive gameplan by zan playbook. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,52, and 53 or an even 43, 4 4 as a base core defense over the years one thing remains the same. Jan 20, 2017 running parallel to the defensive dilemma of lineman depth is the popularity of the spread. In schemes whose base set is an even 43, there is no nose tackle. The alignment for this 34 is shown below in diagram 1.
The pittsburgh steelers brought it to fame at the professional level in the 1980s. Explaining the tite front, footballs rising scheme to. From a singlegap fit 34, a defense can easily adjust to te sets and stay within a twoshell scheme. We will mix fronts, movement and coverages in order to confuse and pressure the offense. It also allows teams to use 34 principles, regardless of personnel.
The 34 is the modern day version of the old 50 defense. You will also see two 2 cornerbacks, one strong safety, and one free safety. Outside linebacker technique and drills for the multiple 34 defense. What skill sets to look for in an ideal 34 lineman, linebacker or defensive back. 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. Phillips largely has been credited for adapting his father bum phillips traditional 3 4, twogap defense into a more modern 3 4, onegap scheme predicated on the use of quicker players and more. The 4 2 5 defenses would usually line up in either an over or under front with the best defensive tackle lined up toward the strong side in an over or the weak side in an under. When one of the linemen or linebackers is removed and an additional defensive back is added, common alignments of these five defensive back packages are. Mmi tigers defensive philosophy mobile 1 agile 1 hostile 1. I really am worried about the dt exodus next year and the lack of depth and recruiting at that position. The back seven include four linebackers and three defensive backs ss is a hybridmonster type player.
A 34 defense, in its simplest form, looks like this. Our success the last few years has been due to our owning the defensive interior line more than any other factor. 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. Alignments, assignments and gap responsibilities for every position on the field. Teams whose base front is an over or under front will have a nose tackle in this scheme. Jul 30, 2016 the 52 became a 34 when people started thinking of the two defensive ends as linebackers instead of linemen, said jenkins, who spent two stints with lsu in the 80s and again starting in 2000.
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