Base 3-4 Defense with Run/Pass Adjustments

with Vincent Brown,
College of William & Mary Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach;
3x All-Pro linebacker for the New England Patriots ('91, '92, '93);
former Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator at Howard University;
former Dallas Cowboys Inside Linebackers Coach (2006)

If you've ever wanted to adopt a 3-4 defensive system, why not learn it from a three-time NFL All-Pro linebacker?

This video featuring former New England Patriots star Vincent Brown, who's now the Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at the College of William & Mary, dives into teaching and running the 3-4 defense. You will come away with knowledge of the structure of the defense and how to teach each position within that structure.

Structure of the 3-4 Defense

Coach Brown starts with an overview of his 3-4 defense and why he believes it's the best defense to defend modern offenses. Then, he diagrams the basic structure of the 3-4 defense with an emphasis on the basic alignment and responsibilities of each position group. Brown shows several clips of game and practice footage to illustrate specific coaching points.

Position-Specific Aspects

The presentation continues with an overview of the type of players that fit into the requirements for each position. Coach Brown details the alignment and assignments within the basic scheme. You'll also see several clips of position-specific drills that are done with each group at William & Mary. Finally, Brown shares some of his insights into the characteristics that make up a good defensive team, as well as some of the things that are necessary to be successful against the pass and the run.

Overall, this video from Coach Brown is a great addition to any coach's instructional library. You'll get an outstanding presentation on the 3-4 defense and learn why Brown believes it's the best defensive scheme to defend modern offenses!

76 minutes. 2020.