Defending the 2-Back Offense with 4-3 Principles

with Dave Doeren,
University of Wisconsin Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebacker Coach

Coach Doeren shares the secrets of the base 4-3 and how to stop 2-back run plays. According to Doeren, the key to this system is to be a zone team that can play man. Doeren diagrams and explains the Open Defense and breaks down each player. Twin, Power, Pro, and Lead (strong and weak), zone vs. 8 and 9 man front, and counter strong offer variations for this flexible defense. There are seven specific linebacker goals for the season that are shared by Doeren. The 4-3 Front utilizes Cover 4, Cover 6, Cover 2, and Man Free. Using practice and game football, Coach Doeren is able to explain the details and the nuances of this defense.

99 minutes. 2007.

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• The Wisconsin 4-Pack

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