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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
Mike Morrison
Defensive Coordinator
Lyons Township High School
LaGrange, IL
mmorrison@lths.netcell: 708-262-0126
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
A. Philosophy1. We align in a 4-3, Cover 2 shell
2. We make the QB beat man coverage
3. We spill the ball4. We use independent movement
5. We use safe pressure
B. Pressure
1. DL stunts
2. LB blitzes3. DB blitzes
4. Coverages
C. Practice Periods
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1. WE ALIGN IN A 4-3, 2 SHELLCoaching Points
* nine in the box vs. run and remain strong vs. pass
* 2 shell prevents big plays and forces long drives, especially vs. the spread(10% of NFL scoring drives are 80+ yards)
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
vs. 2 x 2
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
ADJUSTMENT TO TRIPS
Mike & Will stack, Sam leaves the box
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
ADJUSTMENT TO TRIPS
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
ADJUSTMENT TO TRIPS
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
ADJUSTMENT TO TRIPS with a TE5 becomes a 6i, Sam decides how far to move (both are scouting report driven)
52i3
MS W
6i
C
SS WS
C
52i3
MS W
6i
C
SS WS
C
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
ADJUSTMENT TO TRIPS with a TE
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
ADJUSTMENT WITH 8 IN BOX
* Weak Safety moves to 7 technique
5 2i 5WS
M S
3
C
W
SS
C
5 2i 5WS
M S
3
C
W
SS
C
* cover 3 and man are two coverage options (WS rushes vs. pass)
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ADJUSTMENT WITH 8 IN BOX
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
2. WE MAKE THE QB BEAT MAN COVERAGE
Coaching Points
* QB must be accurate and have a strong arm to beat man coverage
* undersized, less skilled DBs can be protected with man & pressure
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
3. WE SPILL THE BALL
Coaching Points
* opposite of 4-4s squeezing of the ball* get speed on the field (move a physical corner to LB, tall LB to 5)
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52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
SPILLING THE BALL
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
2010 TACKLING TOTALS
MLB & safeties will be the leading tacklers
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
52i3
MS W
5
C
SS WS
C
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
4. WE USE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT
Coaching Points
* all 11 defenders must be involved* use practice periods (with DBs) & film to show examples
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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5. WE USE SAFE PRESSURE
Source: Bill Arnsparger
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
5. WE USE SAFE PRESSURE
Coaching Points
* use practice periods (with DBs) & film to show examples
* keeps all 11 involved, makes defense exciting and aggressive
* requires offensive thinking
* 2 shell makes pressure safe
* we keep blitzes on regardless of formations (we dictate to them)
* communication between players is essential
* high school hash marks are your best friend
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
DL STUNTS
W
2i3 5
M
5
Q
S W
3 5
M
5
Q
W
2i3 5
M
5
Q
S W
3 5
M
5
Q
5
S
3
Q
S
3
Q
W
5 2i3 5
M
Q
S W
5 3 5
M
Q
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LB BLITZES
5
W
2i
Q
W
2i
Q
W
2i3 5
M
5
Q
S W
3 5
M
5
Q
2i3
M
Q
3
M
Q
W
2i3 5
M
5
Q
S W
3 5
M
5
Q
W
2i3 5
M
5
Q
S W
3 5
M
5
Q
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
* cover 3 is a coverage option
DB BLITZES* usually run when the ball is on the hash
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
1/31/31/3
curlcurl hole
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
* man is a coverage option
DB BLITZES* usually run when the ball is on the hash
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
Cman
vs. #1
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #3
man
vs. #1
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #3
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
* cover 3 is a coverage option
DB BLITZES* usually run when the ball is on the hash
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
1/31/31/3
holehookcurl
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
* man is a coverage option
DB BLITZES* usually run when the ball is on the hash
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
Cman
vs. #1
man
vs. #1
man
vs. #3
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #4
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
DB BLITZES* usually run when the ball is on the hash* cover 3 is a coverage option
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
1/31/31/3
curlcurl hole
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
DB BLITZES* usually run when the ball is on the hash* man is a coverage option
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
Cman
vs. #1
man
vs. #1
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #3
man
vs. #3
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COVERAGES
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
1/3
1/31/3
curl
flat
curlhole
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
COVERAGES
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
1/3
1/31/3
curlhole
curl to
flat hook
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
COVERAGES
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
Cmanvs. #1
man
vs. #1
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #3
man
vs. #2
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COVERAGES
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
5 3 2i
M WS
5
C
WSSS
C
1/21/2
man
vs. #1
man
vs. #1
man
vs. #2
man
vs. #2man
vs. #3
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
TUESDAY
Tackling 10
Ind. Movement 10Stunts & Blitzes 10
WEDNESDAY
Must Tackle 5
Marriage 10* DB vs. WR: man
* LB vs. RB: blitz
* DL vs. OL: pass rush
MONDAY
Takeaways 10 minutes
Pursuit Drill 10
Bracketing 5
Run Fits 10
PRACTICE PERIODS
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ATTACKING WITH THE 4-3 DEFENSE
Mike Morrison
Defensive Coordinator
Lyons Township High School
LaGrange, IL
mmorrison@lths.netcell: 708-262-0126
LT FootballLT FootballLT FootballLT Football
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