4-3 Defense Coaching Videos: Fronts, Coverages & Blitzes

Over and under fronts, linebacker keys, coverages and blitzes.

14 titles

The 4-3 is the most widely taught defense in football, and the 4-3 defense coaching videos here go deeper than the diagram: over and under fronts, defensive line techniques, linebacker keys and fits, cover 2, cover 3 and quarters behind it, and the blitz packages that give a four-man front extra teeth.

Installs include alignment rules against every common formation, adjustments to spread and trips, and the drills that teach block destruction and linebacker reads. It is a complete resource for a coordinator installing the 4-3 or refining one.

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4-3 Defense Coaching Videos: Fronts, Coverages & Blitzes: Frequently Asked Questions

Over front or under front?
Both are taught here. Over sets the strength to the tight end; under shifts the line away from it and uses a strong-side linebacker on the edge. Coordinators explain when they call each.
Which coverage should a 4-3 team start with?
Most start with cover 3 or a simple quarters rule set, then add cover 2 and man. The videos show coverage rules with cut-ups so players see the reads.
How does the 4-3 adjust to spread formations?
By walking a linebacker out or going to nickel personnel. The adjustments and the coverage rules that go with them are part of most installs.
Do these videos cover defensive line technique?
Yes. Get-offs, hand placement, block destruction and pass rush moves are covered with drill tape.
Can I stream these or do I need the DVD?
Most 4-3 titles stream instantly after purchase, and many are also sold on DVD or as a download.
Is the 4-3 a good choice for a young coordinator?
Yes. It has clear rules, plenty of teaching resources, and grows with your players. Pair a full install with a tackling title for the fundamentals.