Playing cover 2 in a 4 4 defense in a base 4 4 personnel with 4 down linemen and 4 linebackers the natural thought process is to play 1 high safety coverages like cover 3, cover 1, or robber. With simple keys the linebackers will play fast and create big hits and turnovers making the 4 4 swarm defense stand out from all the rest. If a team cannot score on our defense we will not lose. Dts play a 3 technique on the outside shoulder of the og. Onegap 34 defense keeps offenses on their heels afca insider. It is a proven defense at our high school and every level across the country. The philosophy behind the 44 defense in youth football. Complete guide to installing 44 split defense by joe roman. I get a lot of coaches who want to use a stack 44 defense because its simple. For the most part, the makeup and skillset of each of the players on the defensive line in a 4 25 defense are vastly different than in a base defense with four down linemen.
The stacked linebackers will create blocking confusion for the offensive linemen. The corners just know that if theres any play action, that free safety will not be around to help. In american football, the 44 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and four linebackers. That is the main reason we runand fought to make the defense our youth league runthe 44. The the 44 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen. May 05, 2017 i get a lot of coaches who want to use a stack 4 4 defense because its simple. Smith, homer, football coachs complete offensive playbook, parker publishing, 1987, chapter 1.
The other basic look in our 4 4 3 complex is the split 4. The other basic look in our 443 complex is the split 4. Aug 28, 2012 the 425 defense is a strong defense against the run, while its more athletic outside linebackers or overhang safeties will provide more support against the pass. It doesnt matter what defense you use if you follow these 5 fundamentals of youth football defense you will have success. I have diagramed it first against a split end because split is the firstchoice defensive front against offenses that split one or more ends. This playbook will cover the stack 44 defense, which calls for 8 players in the box and. If, at the end of the day, someone cannot see the fun in an action by a wolves player or staff member, we should strive to solve this matter. This defense gets quick pressure off the edge and can also be used as a run defense. These 44 defense blitz packages feature the following blitzes. In american football, the 44 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and four linebackers originally seen as a passing defense against the spread, modern versions of the 44 are attacking defenses stocked with multiple blitz packages that can easily be concealed and altered. Nov 01, 2003 this book, coauthored by my former high school footbal coach, pete noble was well written. In the 4 4 swarm defense, the linebackers are taught to be fill players, they are 5 yards deep and play at 45 degree angles with the chest over the knees all the way through the play.
Coaching footballs 44 split defense has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The 4 in the 4 25 stands for 4 down linemen, and the 2 stand for 2 linebackers. Glen mcnews defending the wingt with the 44 defense wing. This is a comprehensive subject to cover in just one hour, but he brought up some good points that you might find helpful. List of all madden 19 plays in 4 4 split in the 46 defense. See more ideas about youth football, football drills and football defense. Designed to pressure run blocking along the front seven. History of the split 4 4 the split 4 4 is an old school defense based on the fundamental concepts of the wide tackle6, split 6, and 4 4 defenses used since the early 1960s and 1970s. Tilburg wolves defensive attitude we assume any player suits up for the main purpose of fun. The 425 defense is one of the most popular defenses run at the high school and college levels. Washington huskies 44 defense 1992 don james 1 files. Today we are going to focus on different things you can do with the front 6. But there are some definite disadvantages of this defense. Coach collins goes through the basics of an 8man defense including the gfront package and how it delivers flexibility and the ability to attack.
Apr 02, 2014 threetime cif champion tim murphy has been one of the most successful coaches in the high school ranks in recent years. The 44 stack defense is an excellent defense for youth football. Madden 20 playbook database all defensive formations. It is an attacking defense stocked with multiple blitz packages that can easily be. In the above example the sam and will outside linebackers are guys with true linebacker skill sets. If the defense chooses to fit this play like a traditional 44 defense, it can become a stress play. We get carried away sometimes with the vast array of fronts, stunts, blitzes and coverages that we can run.
It thoroughly explains the split 4 4 defense and how to coach it. The complete guide to installing the 4 4 split defense. When we face a 44 defense we will use our split end to crack these outside linebackers. The nose tackle in a 4 25 defense could be perhaps the most important position on the field. Threetime cif champion tim murphy has been one of the most successful coaches in the high school ranks in recent years. Tim murphys 44 defense, as ive seen it, uses an aggressive safety. Designed to pressure inside running while covering side passing. No need to look any further than one of the classics, the 4 4 defense. Apr 02, 20 many coaches are looking to simplify their defense. Coaching footballs 44 split defense book by pete noble.
These safeties are hybrid type players that are part safety, part olb. We believe that running our 44 defense gives us the best chance to develop the most kids for later on down the road for their football careers. The back seven include four linebackers and three defensive backs ss is a hybridmonster type player. List of all madden 20 plays in 44 split in the 43 defense. In the simplest terms, it is a 44 defense that removes 2 lbs for an additional 2 safeties. Clinic recording covering the split 4 4 defense vs. It is a simple defense to learn and teach, and also allows your players to play fast and be confident in their assignments. Post has a 5511 record since coach collins took over in 1998, including 111 seasons in 2001 and 2002. From a master of prep football it covers every angle and breaks the split 4 4 defense down with overall philosophy, positionbyposition coaching techniques, scouting and game day preperation.
His defense has been one of the main ingredients for that success while. Defense has always and will always be the most important part of football. Glen mcnews defending the wingt with the 44 defense coach glen mcnew ran a different style of wingt talk stopping the spread wingt with the 44 defense. It will keep the offense wondering who is going to attack where.
Installing the 44 split defense, one of many football. Designed to pressure run blocking by creating a hybrid linemanlinebacker along the front seven. Coaching footballs 44 split defense by pete noble, james a peterson, ph. Jan 08, 2017 44 335 46 defense nickel dime quarter or prevent eight in the box the 4. Twins adjustments w covers inside receiver at normal depth w plays underinside zone twins side cb plays over outside zone nontwins cb goes to 6x6 emlos if no receiver f adjusts alignment to split widest receivers. How you play the free safety, or how good he can be, is a major determining factor in the success of the defense if you are going to be a 1high, cover 3 or cover 1 defense.
Versatility is key because every player may have to change roles from one play to the next. May 22, 2016 as mentioned in part 1, one of the keys to this defense is to split it up into groups. The 44 defense is based on speed, athleticism and intelligence rather than on size and strength. Our offenses ability to score will be greatly dependent upon the field position the defense gives them. In american football, the 44 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen. Posts bryan collins goes through the complete guide to the 4 4 defense. I feel that stacked defenses are underrated and under utilized in youth football. The wide tackle6 was popularized by jerry claiborne who ran it in the 1970s while at maryland and coach claiborne got it from coach bryant while they were both. Pro left sam makes pull call if alert coverage sam makes pull call. In the 44 split of roman, the defensive tackles line up heads up on the offensive guard, or perhaps on their outside shoulder. Weve had a lot of success over the years with the onegap 34 defense. Installing the 44 split defense, one of many football products from.
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