The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense Series

with Bill Doba,
Head Coach Washington State University

One of the most respected defensive coordinators in college football, Bill Doba, details the Cougars Multiple Front 4-3 defense. The beginning of the tape covers why this defense has been so successful in addition to the basic alignments, player responsibilities, and coverage. Coach Doba then breaks down each individual front that they use to defend certain offenses such as the triple option; or that can be used in specific game situations. Finally he details the pass and blitz packages. This easy to teach, attacking defense has been the cornerstone of the nationally ranked Washington State Cougars.

33 minutes. 2003.

with Bill Doba,
Head Coach Washington State University

Coach Bill Doba demonstrates the key techniques and drills he uses in teaching and developing linebackers. Techniques and drills used to teach them include stance, footwork, vision, reading keys and decision-making, shedding blocks, blitzing and tackling. Also included on this tape are the basic runs and pass coverage linebackers must master to successfully employ the 4-3 defense.

40 minutes. 2003.

with Chris Ball,
Washington State University Defensive Backs Coach

Coach Chris Ball demonstrates the key techniques and drills he uses with his defensive backs in their attack 4-3 defense. In the first part of the tape, Coach Ball goes over the basic cover 4 coverage which is effective for both run support and pass defense. Included are the specific assignments and responsibilities for each position against various offensive sets. Next, he covers individual development and important fundamentals such as footwork, breaking on the ball, jamming receivers, breaking up passes, and catching. The tape concludes with the demonstrations of the various drills he uses to develop the proper coverage and reads in his defensive backs.

54 minutes. 2003.

with Robb Akey,
University of Idaho Head Coach
former Washington State University Defensive Line Coach

Coach Robb Akey provides excellent insight into defensive line play in their attacking, multiple front 4-3 defense. Areas covered in this tape include a detailed discussion on the multiple fronts they use to defend various offensive sets and also to take exploit match-up advantages. Included in this are the assignments and responsibilities for each line position. In the individual development part of the tape, Coach Akey teaches the critical fundamentals and techniques needed to develop dominant defensive lineman. The fundamentals are broken down involving the eyes, hands, hips and feet as they pertain to five critical areas- stance, attack progression or run support; pass progression, shedding blocks and tackling. The drills they use to teach these fundamentals are demonstrated.

70 minutes. 2003.

See all the items in this series!

• The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense
• The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense: Linebacker Drills & Technique
• The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense: Defensive Backs Drills & Technique
• The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense: Defensive Line Drills & Technique