In this video breakdown, we dive deep into the critical techniques that will empower your 4-3 defense to neutralize even the most dynamic running attacks completely.
The presenter is Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach at Mars HS (PA).
The video below is a part of his presentation on Stopping the Run in the 4-3 Dynamic Defense System. That clinic is a part of his 24 lesson 4-3 Dynamic Defense System.
Keys to Stopping the Run
🏈Win on 1st Down
🏈9 in the Box
🏈Own the numbers
🏈Aggressive
🏈Check w/Me's & Auto Checks
🏈Pre-snap movement/disguise
- Defensive Front Positioning Principles:
- Set the front to the tight end's side
- If no tight end, set to the field side
- If trips formation, set away from trips
- Goal is to position defenders where the offense is likely to run the football
- Alignment Specifics:
- Defensive line uses techniques like 9, 3, shade, and 5 positions
- Linebackers typically use 50 and 10 techniques
- Safeties and corners adjust based on offensive personnel and receiver positioning
- Defensive positioning changes with different offensive formations (21, 11, 10 personnel, twins, doubles)
- Strategic Considerations:
- Defensive positioning is about anticipating running lanes
- Flexibility to adapt to different offensive sets
- Understanding run fits and gap responsibilities is crucial
- Potential to substitute players (like bringing in a nickel back) based on offensive formation