Blitz package from the 34 defense article coaches insider. The 43 defense has been one of the most successful defenses over a long period of time in the history of football. This means stopping the run can potentially be more effective than with a 34 defense, as a 43 team utilizes two defensive tackles. The 34 defense is one of the most used defensive schemes and is named for the configuration of defensive linemen and linebackers. Clemsons brent venables base defense rileykolste football. Learn the key differences between the 43 and 34 defenses in football and find out which is better. The 43 defense consists of 4 down linemen, 2 outside linebackers and 1 middle linebacker. Early in the history of the nfl, teams stacked the defensive line of scrimmage with seven linemen, typically using a 7diamond or the 7box. This playbook will cover the stack 44 defense, which calls for 8 players in the box and offers simple blitz. Atp 4 43 expands the discussion of basic petroleum operations introduced in fm 440, quartermaster operations, and petroleum. The nose tackle will align himself over the center, the defensive tackle will align over the other guard, and the two defensive ends will line up over the offensive tackle or tight ends, if there are any on the field. This is what we generally think of when were talking about a 43 defense. 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.
Some people call it the 30 stack defense, others will refer to it as the 33 stack defense and still some will call it the 35 defense. Alignment, coverages, and basic wrinkles for a 43 defense. Department of defense wbdg whole building design guide. A 43 defense is a defense that incorporates four 4 down linemen and three 3 linebackers. The 43 defense allows you to put more fast players on the field. Pete carroll has been running this defense nearly his. Chapter 3 more about alcoholism m ost of ushave been unwilling to admit we were real alcoholics. Some will run it from a 44 defense while it seems to naturally fit best into a 34 defense or 33 stack defense. The 34 defense has been around since the 1940s when bud wilkinson utilized it with the university of oklahoma. While teams may have hybrid versions of the 34, coaches are recognizing how it can be used quite effectively as a base defense. The goal of whole building design is to create a successful highperformance building by applying an integrated design and team approach to the project during the. You can do a lot more things in terms of blitzing and confusing the defense with a 34. Heres how those defenses are evolving to find answers. Some players will have more experience than others, but the fact is that a football defense can only succeed if 11 players work together.
Twoback running games combined with spread formations and runpass options have done a lot of damage to popular 43 defenses. Over the last few days, we went over a few great blitzes from the 43. Most 34 teams, however, have to have at least one twogap linemen. Jun 20, 2019 the 34 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. Youth football defense, best youth football defenses. This expedite revision, dated 6 april 2016this administrative revision, dated 12 september 2017o corrects boilerplate and. The goal of whole building design is to create a successful highperformance building by applying an integrated design and team approach to the project during the planning and programming phases.
Many teams have won the super bowl with the 34 defense as its base defense, most recently, the green bay packers in 2011. You will also see two 2 cornerbacks, one strong safety, and one free safety. This is a little bigger than a true 34 in that the nose tackle shades a little bit to the strong side, and the defensive ends are more hybrid endstackles. Many people mistakenly believe you need four true defensive linemen to run the 43 defense. Develops total force military personnel policies and programs, and provides departmental oversight of the military departments, joint staff, and other dod components on assignments, separations, military decorations and awards, and force management to ensure compliance with statutes, executive orders, and existing policies that sustain the allvolunteer force. Defense has always and will always be the most important part of football. In recent years, coaches have modified the defensive scheme in order to run it from whatever their base personnel is. No matter what you call it, there is no denying that it has become a popular defense to defend against the spread offenses on the high school level. Teams have won with the 43 defense at every level, from youth football to high school, college and the nfl. The playbook starts with a quick primer on the 43, including alignments, assignments and gap responsibilities for every position on the field. Lovie smith explains the big advantage of the 43 defense. The 34 defense is more similar to the bud foster 425 and 44 than most recognize.
It is called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. Our offenses ability to score will be greatly dependent upon the field position the defense gives. In its current form, it has survived over 30 years of change on the offense side. The pittsburgh steelers brought it to fame at the professional level in the 1980s. For instance, luke joeckel has struggled in his career with stronger edge rushers, so a coach will make sure to get that matchup as often as possible.
Military human resources management administrative. The original 46 defense was designed to utilize personnel from the 43. Anyway, this got rambly, but no team plays a strict 43 or 34 and which defense is better depends entirely on the offensive personnel grouping. Dec 23, 2012 the 43 defense has been one of the most successful defenses over a long period of time in the history of football. In american football, a 43 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers. The truth is, you can play the 43 defense with only two defensive linemen, or even just one true defensive lineman. Shaffer t he recently unveiled defense innovation initiative aims to pursue innovative ways to.
When applicable, coordinate aircraft scheduling requirements with the easa, ustranscom, and other dod. This allows your linebackers to play downhill against run plays. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 34 defense. 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. If the defense is focused on stopping the run, oftentimes the ut will be a larger defender. How 43 defenses are evolving to stop the smashmouth spread. While teams may have hybrid versions of the 34, coaches are recognizing how it can be used quite effectively as a. The 43 defense is not a very common defense in youth football, because it only has 7 defenders in the box. However, defenses will readily switch to other defensive alignments such as a nickel defense or a dime defense as circumstances change. Purpose this publication has been prepared under the direction of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. 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. It is not a defense to an action for punitive damages that. Jun 17, 20 the 34 defense is more similar to the bud foster 425 and 44 than most recognize.
There is versatility in how this position could be used. It sets forth joint doctrine to govern the activities and performance of the armed forces of the united states in joint operations, and it provides considerations for. During the 1970s and 1980s the 34 defense was the most widely used defense in the nfl. So at first glance, venables defense is relatively simple. James alder is an expert on the game of american football, blogs for the new york times, and appears on radio shows. Updates the capabilities and functions of the service engineer forces. The 34 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several nfl teams. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different from his fellows. In both defenses, the inside linebackers have straight ahead gap responsibility, and the defensive line forces running backs to go where the defensive coordinator wants them to go. If a team cannot score on our defense we will not lose. Players that would normally be linebackers in other defenses are. The 34 defense affords teams the luxury of disguising who will be their fourth rusher. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers.
Lovie smith explains the big advantage of the 43 defense new, 176 comments rod marinellis former head coach lays out why he is so committed to. The 43 is a more conservative defense, but thats not always a bad thing. No matter what you call it, there is no denying that it has become a popular defense to defend. The secondary has 2 cornerbacks, along with a free and strong safety. He is going to help me out today with this presentation. Tilburg wolves defensive playbook 2016 2017 tilburg wolves intend to start their first competitive season in 2017. Sep, 20 if the defense is focused on stopping the run, oftentimes the ut will be a larger defender. It is a called a base defense because it is the default defensive alignment used on base downs 1st and 2nd downs. May 12, 2016 its a manzone combination coverage where the defense gets four over three to the passing strength of the trips formation and then play man coverage on the weakside. Our offenses ability to score will be greatly dependent upon the field position the defense gives them.
The basics of the 34 defense in football liveabout. The 5 defensive schemes that dominate joe daniel football. A quasidime ostensibly uses a 43 or 425 framework, but employs smaller. For defensive linemen especially linemen in a 34 defense expected to.
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. The modern 34 is somewhat different, and is more of a hybrid of the 34 and 43 philosophies. You have three 3 defensive linemen and four 4 linebackers, hence the name 34. Mar 28, 2014 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. In the 43 the linebackers play more behind the line, and the team will rely on its four defensive linemen to get the job done up front. The 43 under defense is the base defensive package that the seahawks run. After over a year of preparation we will measure ourselves with other teams in the league. Whats the difference between a 34 and a 43 defense. If you had four 4 defensive linemen and three 3 linebackers, you would have the 43 defense, which you can read about elsewhere. With the liberalization of the forward passing rules in 1933, the defenses began to evolve along with the offensive changes, and by the later 1930s, the standard defense in the nfl and college was the 62.
How 43 defenses are evolving to stop the smashmouth. Wbdg is a gateway to uptodate information on integrated whole building design techniques and technologies. 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. The 43 defense system in youth football has four defensive linemen controlling gaps. 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. Shaffer t he recently unveiled defense innovation initiative aims to pursue innovative ways to sustain and advance our military supe. Marine corps combat development command quantico, virginia. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca insider.
He has always been a 43 guy and i was always a 44 coach. Though i have transitioned from an odd 34,52, and 53 or an even 43, 4. The controller layout in madden 20, especially on defense, is different than it has been. In american football, the 34 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three. Youll also learn exactly what skills to look for in an ideal 43 lineman, linebacker or defensive back. Us army training and doctrine command fort monroe, virginia. The defensive front shifts a little to the weak side, much like the 34 eagle. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in.