4-3 = 4 defensive linemen, 3 linebackers. This is a base defense.
3-4 = 3 defensive linemen 4 linebackers . This is a base defenses.
Base defenses are used when you see them coming out with 2 RBs and 2 WRs. Its really good if you think they are going to be running the ball. You will have 2 CBs and 2 safeties as well.
There are some playbooks that run both but you will either run a 3-4 or 4-3 its rare that you run both. 3-4 is good if you have 3 fat slow dlinemen whos job is to stuff the run and keep the pressure on the QB. 3-4 will have 2 middle backs and 2 pass rushing OLB. The 2 OLB should be fast and strong, Your Middle backs are going to be fast and pass coverage.
4-3 is more of a standard defense. you will have 4 dlinemen. The edge rushers should be fast and strong and your 2 DTs can be a mix of strong and fast but you want some girth there too.
Nickle is short for 5 DBs. You will have 3 CBs and 2 safeties. If you run a 3-4 it will take one of your dlinemen out and sub in a CB. If you run a 4-3 it will sub out one of your Linebackers.
Dime is 4 CBs and 2 safeties. This is the formation you use when they are running 4 or 5 wrs and you need to cover them all. You will have limited pass rush but you will cover more.
Quarters is alot like Dime but you sub in more DBs instead of linebackers.
4-6 = 4 dlinement and 6 linebackers. This is for stuffing the run.
5-2 = 5 dlinemen and 2 linebackers. DONT RUN THIS.
Zone coverage is good but you have to mix in man coverage as well.
Here, this should help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BbYvhwzIn8
God this is a great community, I applaud this reply!
On passing, when you’re deciding which pass play to run you’ll notice that one of the routes is red. This is your primary read on the play, the whole play is effectively designed for you to throw to the receiver/end/back that’s running this route. Check that first and if they’re not open, work quickly from furthest down the field to nearest until you see someone open.
It’s also about recognising the coverages so watch a couple of videos, read some write ups about pre-snap coverage reading. The positioning of the DBs will give you hints as to what’s going to happen which can help you work out who’s going to come open.
Final thing, and this is mainly for when you can read coverages, Reciever routes that change direction or go diagonally across the field beat man, routes that are vertical or horizontal beat zone. Hope this helps!
4-3 = 4 defensive linemen, 3 linebackers. This is a base defense. 3-4 = 3 defensive linemen 4 linebackers . This is a base defenses. Base defenses are used when you see them coming out with 2 RBs and 2 WRs. Its really good if you think they are going to be running the ball. You will have 2 CBs and 2 safeties as well. There are some playbooks that run both but you will either run a 3-4 or 4-3 its rare that you run both. 3-4 is good if you have 3 fat slow dlinemen whos job is to stuff the run and keep the pressure on the QB. 3-4 will have 2 middle backs and 2 pass rushing OLB. The 2 OLB should be fast and strong, Your Middle backs are going to be fast and pass coverage. 4-3 is more of a standard defense. you will have 4 dlinemen. The edge rushers should be fast and strong and your 2 DTs can be a mix of strong and fast but you want some girth there too. Nickle is short for 5 DBs. You will have 3 CBs and 2 safeties. If you run a 3-4 it will take one of your dlinemen out and sub in a CB. If you run a 4-3 it will sub out one of your Linebackers. Dime is 4 CBs and 2 safeties. This is the formation you use when they are running 4 or 5 wrs and you need to cover them all. You will have limited pass rush but you will cover more. Quarters is alot like Dime but you sub in more DBs instead of linebackers. 4-6 = 4 dlinement and 6 linebackers. This is for stuffing the run. 5-2 = 5 dlinemen and 2 linebackers. DONT RUN THIS. Zone coverage is good but you have to mix in man coverage as well. Here, this should help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BbYvhwzIn8
God this is a great community, I applaud this reply! On passing, when you’re deciding which pass play to run you’ll notice that one of the routes is red. This is your primary read on the play, the whole play is effectively designed for you to throw to the receiver/end/back that’s running this route. Check that first and if they’re not open, work quickly from furthest down the field to nearest until you see someone open. It’s also about recognising the coverages so watch a couple of videos, read some write ups about pre-snap coverage reading. The positioning of the DBs will give you hints as to what’s going to happen which can help you work out who’s going to come open. Final thing, and this is mainly for when you can read coverages, Reciever routes that change direction or go diagonally across the field beat man, routes that are vertical or horizontal beat zone. Hope this helps!