The earliest use of the 34 tite that i am aware of was in the early 1990s among 34 nfl defensive coordinators. The 43 under and 34 defense are two very similar defenses. Jan 08, 2017 34 52 44 335 46 defense nickel dime quarter or prevent eight in the box the 4. The 34 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. Overunder michigans 43 defense new, 8 comments in this post we look at the change in responsibilities michigans defense will face from transitioning from a. The carolina panthers will run a 34 base defense in the 2019 season for the first time since the late 1990s. Modern defense and the 245 vs the 335 football study hall. A 34 defense utilizing the tite front can run the front out of a 303 front 3 techniques and a shade nose or a 404 front 4is and a shade nose. The advantage to a 404303 is in the 4i3 techniques themselves. The concept is very simple, there are three down linemen and three linebackers who are responsible for defending the box.
This book takes those professional level defenses and modifies them for the youth football level. This article shows you the basics of the defense, as well as the personnel traits we look for by position, some of the terminology that has made it easier to teach and diagrams covering the basics. Modern defense and the 245 vs the 335 football study. These two offset linemen read the blocking combinations of the offense and attempt to make the tackle or the sack while their teammates try to break down the offenses blocking patterns. Ultimate 34 defense playbook complete execution plan for installing the 34, including base defense, fronts, personnel, coverages and blitzes. You can play a variety of different coverages behind these blitz packages. The 34 defense allows us to be in multiple looks at any given time and still be gap sound. The the 4 4 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen 2defensive tackles t and 2 defensive ends e. Our offenses ability to score will be greatly dependent upon the field position the defense gives. Teams with at least three bigbodied defensive linemen, but not a fourth, would do well to adopt this defensive system as well. From the 34 black hole defense traditionally i have always been a multiple defensive system that morphs with the changes and tendencies of an opponents offense. Our offenses ability to score will be greatly dependent upon the field position the defense gives them. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in.
Originally published 2, march 2011 w postscript 21, august 2018 there are many former nfl players swept into the dustbin of history who arent given their due. Keep in mind that the 34 has one less player in a threepoint stance than the 43 defense, and that might be the key to why the flexible 34 has a better chance of succeeding than the 43 in the. Many defenses would use it as a method of combating zone heavy pro offenses, but it went out of fashion for time. A 34 defense, in its simplest form, looks like this.
The slanting 34 defense in youth football slanting and. I have heard the phrase 4 3 defense with 3 4 personnel bandied about, and it really makes more sense to think about it that way than. If youre accustomed to the way front office football used to handle defense, many fundamental concepts have changed. The eagle is most successful with aboveaverage cornerbacks who can play mantoman defense. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 34 defense. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 3 4 defense. The reason is because of the versatility it provides, both in terms of different blitz calls and coverages that the defense. The 34 is the modern day version of the old 50 defense. The 3 4 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. How 43 defenses are evolving to stop the smashmouth. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca insider. By the experts features articles from 19 top coaches on a variety of 34 topics including alignments and adjustments, secondary coverages, linebacker play, and.
Tilburg wolves defensive playbook 2016 2017 tilburg wolves intend to start their first competitive season in 2017. During the 1970s and 1980s the 34 defense was the most widely used defense in the nfl. The basics of the 34 defense in football liveabout. Most 34 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. As weve detailed in this space, twoback running games from spread alignments combined with rpos runpass options are doing a good deal of damage these days. The pittsburgh steelers brought it to fame at the professional level in the 1980s. Mar 28, 2014 the defensive ends in a base 34 align in a 5technique with the nose tackle in a 0technique. I have some clips from each one on what why we see them as. Base multiple 34 defense confuses offenses afca insider. What makes it so great is the fact that it can be used with inexperienced players, or it can be used with a lot of wrinkles and adaptations for experienced players. The 3 4 defense has been around since the 1940s when bud wilkinson utilized it with the university of oklahoma. Overunder michigans 43 defense new, 8 comments in this post we look at the change in responsibilities michigans defense will face from transitioning from a 43 under to a. From youth football all the way up to the professional ranks, just about every team has some plays that are run out of the 43 formation.
The 34 is a popular defense made famous by the pittsburgh steelers and green bay packers in the nfl. The alignment consists of a nose tackle lined up directly over center, with two defensive ends lined up over the offensive tackles. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers. Sep, 20 the 4 3 under and 3 4 defense are two very similar defenses. The outside linebackers, which we called the sam and will, were always the contain player. It is a called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. Nov 22, 2018 the 3 4 defense allows us to be in multiple looks at any given time and still be gap sound. However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments such as a nickel defense or a dime defense as circumstances change. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,52, and 53 or an even 43, 44 as a base core defense over the years one thing remains the same. Oct 17, 2015 the 3 4 defense has grown in popularity across the nfl in recent years. In its current form, it has survived over 30 years of change on the offense side. The 34 defense is more similar to the bud foster 425 and 44 than most recognize. Twoback running games combined with spread formations and runpass options have done a lot of damage to popular 43 defenses.
As front office football evolves, as it has for nearly 20 years now, so has professional football. Position roles and weaknesses the 34 defense had become the goto base defense utilized by nfl teams since the dawn of the 1980s. The philosophy behind the 44 defense in youth football. The 34 defense has become more popular in recent years with both nfl and college defenses. And with fans becoming more sophisticated along with the implementation of all. Here are the five keys to running a successful 34 defense. The 43 defense and 34 defense are antiquated terms that dont help fans understand the types of players their teams are looking for in the draft or in recruiting. Execution the defense will align the in a cover 2 alignment, with both. In american football, a 43 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers.
It is called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. Whereas in the 3 4 defense a team will usually need to blitz at least one linebacker to get pressure on the quarterback, a 4 3 team can leave that job up to the defensive line and assign the linebackers elsewhere. Teams have won with the 4 3 defense at every level, from youth football to high school, college and the nfl. The mike and jack linebackers are the inside linebackers. While teams may have hybrid versions of the 34, coaches are recognizing how it can be used quite effectively as a. Playbook team license reprint up to 50 copies for your coaching staff and team. Our 44 defense was the same in its basic structure as the defense i wrote about in coaching footballs 425 defense. Defense has always and will always be the most important part of football. Most 3 4 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. Dec 23, 2012 the 4 3 defense has been one of the most successful defenses over a long period of time in the history of football. Download to your computer, save to your mobile device, or print a hard copy. Jun 20, 2019 the 3 4 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. The back seven include four linebackers and three defensive backs ss is a hybridmonster type player. While it leaves the underneath routes open, with all four members of the secondary back, its very difficult for the offense to complete anything deep.
The 34 tite front is all the rage these days against spread offenses, and smart is no different. Youth football 34 defense all coaches, from rookie to veteran will find this defense a great edition to their youth football team. That is the main reason we runand fought to make the defense our youth league runthe 44. Coaches wanting to run the swarm 34 defense should look at what type of skill sets their players possess. James alder is an expert on the game of american football, blogs for the new york times, and appears on radio shows.
I have heard the phrase 43 defense with 34 personnel bandied about, and it really makes more. The slanting 34 defense is one of the most versatile defenses. While teams may have hybrid versions of the 3 4, coaches are recognizing how it can be used quite effectively as a base defense. The defensive ends in a base 34 align in a 5technique with the nose tackle in a 0technique. Whereas in the 34 defense a team will usually need to blitz at least one linebacker to get pressure on the quarterback, a 43 team can leave that job up to the defensive line and assign the linebackers elsewhere. Mar 27, 2020 the 4 3 defense can be effective against the passing game, as long as a team has a good defensive line.
Zone coverage setup when the offense is looking to complete a deep pass 3rd and long, or at the end of a half or the game this is a fantastic playcall. The 3 4 eagle puts another linebacker in the role of the nose tackle in the 3 4 front. The 34 defense has grown in popularity across the nfl in recent years. 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. Man coverage complements the deep zone drops of two of the five 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. Some players will have more experience than others, but the fact is that a football defense can only succeed if 11 players work together. Posts about 34 defense written by the chancellor of football.
If a team cannot score on our defense we will not lose. In the traditional, oldschool 34, the three defensive linemen will use a 2gap. The 4 3 defense is one of the best base defenses to run in football. The 34 defense can be used against any offensive scheme because of the versatility and multiple looks it offers. 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. For years fans and pundits of football have tended to describe defenses by the personnel employed in their fronts, as in. After over a year of preparation we will measure ourselves with other teams in the league. The 34 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. 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. It is a proven defense at our high school and every level across the country. Which is why teams across all ages and skill levels usually run some form of the alignment.
It is a defense that is built to counter todays popular spread offenses while still remaining sound against the traditional run heavy offenses. The 43 defense has been one of the most successful defenses over a long period of time in the history of football. Teams have won with the 43 defense at every level, from youth football to high school, college and the nfl. Mar 09, 2015 3 4 defense so these are the six standard fronts were going to use. The 43 defense can be effective against the passing game, as long as a team has a good defensive line. The 34 defense had become the goto base defense utilized by nfl teams since the dawn of the 1980s. Heres how those defenses are evolving to find answers. A 34 formation is great for a defense that has a glut of linebackers who have the ability to both rush the line of scrimmage and also read a play and then react to it on the fly.
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. Aug 17, 2010 a 3 4 defense, in its simplest form, looks like this. May 01, 2015 the 4 3 defense and 3 4 defense are antiquated terms that dont help fans understand the types of players their teams are looking for in the draft or in recruiting. Here are some updated terms that will bring some clarity. The 34 defense has been around since the 1940s when bud wilkinson utilized it with the university of oklahoma.
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