Is 4-3 a good run defense?

Great Against Both the Run and Pass – A 4-3 defense provides strengths against both the passing game and the running game. The one-gap responsibilities make it hard for offenses to run the ball, and the two-deep safeties provide a lot of extra support over the top.

What are the positions in a 4-3 defense?

A 4-3 defense is a defense that incorporates four (4) down linemen and three (3) linebackers. You will also see two (2) cornerbacks, one strong safety, and one free safety. Generally, the four down linemen consist of two DT’s and two DE’s.

How do you run a 4-3 defense?

When facing a 3-4 front (three down linemen and four linebackers), the offense’s best strategy is to run weak side, or away from the tight end (which is always the strong side of any offensive formation). One possible running play is called the weak-side lead.

Where did the 4-3 defense come from?

The 4-3 defense has been one of the most popular, if not THE most popular defenses of the last 60 years. How did it develop and where did it come from? It came from the old 6-1 that was, of course, designed to stop the run. It featured two defensive guards, two defensive tackles, two defensive ends, and a middle linebacker.

Who are the defensive tackles in a 4-3 defense?

To the closed side, the defensive end plays the “D-gap” with the Sam ‘backer in the “C-gap,” the “3-technique” defensive tackle in the “B-gap” and the Mike ‘backer in the “A-gap.” The key to knowing the difference between the “Over” and “Under” front in the 4-3 defense is the alignment of the “3-technique” defensive tackle and the Nose.

How does the 3-4 defensive front work?

To the open side, the Will (W) plays the cutback/boot from the 6-technique with the defensive end (E) aligned in either a 2- or 3-technique. The defense can align the end in a 3-technique (B-gap) with the Jack filling to the A-gap.

What kind of coverage is in a 4-3 defense?

Most of the popular zone coverages such as Cover 2, Cover 3, and Cover 4 will run out of a baseline 4-3 formation. But even man-to-man coverage against the pass is effective out of the 4-3. All told, the 4-3 defensive alignment is something every coach should have in his or her defensive playbook.