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Attacking The 4-3 Defense With The Veer Offense
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- WN-07233
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About this video
Legendary Louisiana coach J.T. Curtis amassed 455 wins and 22 state championships at John Curtis Christian High School in River Ridge, and the veer offense was the engine behind them. In this coaching video he and his son Jeff Curtis, the program's quarterbacks and running backs coach, explain the keys to attacking the 4-3 defense with the veer. Three plays are broken down to help you control the defense and its best player, the middle linebacker.
What you'll learn
- How to control the middle linebacker in the 4-3 defense.
- Which reads to call depending on the middle linebacker's reaction.
- Techniques and blocking assignments against the 4-3 for three plays: the inside veer, the outside veer and the cutback play.
- Why you never read 'the bubble area'.
- How to attack the weak side of the 4-3 defense.
- Answers to the five most-asked questions about running the veer against the 4-3.
Who it's for
High school offensive coordinators, quarterback coaches and offensive line coaches running the veer or any triple-option offense that regularly sees four-man fronts.
About the coach
J.T. Curtis was head coach at John Curtis Christian High School, where he won 455 games and 22 Louisiana state championships; Jeff Curtis coached the program's quarterbacks and running backs.
This video contains extensive game film. Runtime: about 48 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of this 4-3 defense video?
Controlling the middle linebacker. The Curtises explain how the veer accounts for him, which reads to call based on his reaction, why you never read the bubble area, how to attack the weak side and how to block the inside veer, outside veer and cutback against the 4-3.
Who is it best suited for?
High school veer and triple-option coordinators, quarterback coaches and line coaches who face four-man fronts and need both the blocking assignments and the reads spelled out.
Where do I watch it once purchased?
In your AFM Videos account. The video is a $19.95 Buy Now, Watch Now stream that starts immediately, works on any device and can be replayed without limit. It is also part of the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) that streams the whole library.
What does Coach Jeff Curtis say a coach will get from this video?
In his words, it helps coaches slow down the 4-3 and control the middle linebacker, generally the opponent's best player; both the blocking assignments and the proper reads are explained in detail.