Defensive alignments

The 4-3 defense is common among professional and even youth programs. It’s easy to install and allows teams to use different personnel at different positions. The 4-3 defense requires four defensive linemen and three linebackers. The three linebackers are often called Sam, Mike, and Will. This article will learn more about the 4-3 defense and …

The defensive lineman is in charge of controlling the line of scrimmage. Teams who control the line of scrimmage on either side of the ball typically win the game. To control the line of scrimmage, defenses need to defend gaps. What are gaps? Gaps are the space between the offensive lineman. Between the center and …