Tag: Football Defense

Coach Resources

Coaching Football: Part 4 – Defense

Defense wins championships! It’s true for all team sports, especially football. Do you have a championship caliber defense? Is your team shutting down offenses week

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Football

What is the Best Football Defense?

What’s the best defense for a coach to run? That’s an impossible question to answer because every coach has different personnel. With that being said,

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Football

Nickel and Dime Defenses

The nickel defense in football refers to a lineup with five defensive backs, and the dime package features six defensive backs. These alignments are primarily

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Power of the 4-3

Every defensive scheme has its strengths and weaknesses. The base 4-3, with four down lineman and three linebackers, is standard against stopping the run on

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The Line of Scrimmage War

The game of football begins and ends at the line of scrimmage. Whoever consistently wins the battle in the trenches will likely determine the victor

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Football

Cover Two Zone Defense

For the past three years, the Denver Broncos have been one of my favorite teams to watch on defense, especially when they run the cover

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Football

When To Use The Cover Three

Cover Three Zone is a standard defense used on the high school, collegiate and professional level. This defense provides balance for stopping the run and

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Defending the No Huddle

An offense that can execute the no huddle system effectively is a nightmare for any defense. If you’re competing against a team that runs the

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Coaches

The Perfect Tackle

Every defender yearns for the opportunity to make that big hit that brings the crowd to their feet. The helmet and pad contact can sound

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Coaches

Defending the Option

More and more offensive coordinators are adding the triple option to their playbook. Here are just a few of the perks that come with running

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