Defending with a 34 Defense: Front 7 Fundamentals and Front Adjustments

with Dr. Andrew Fields,
Gonzaga College High School (DC) Defensive Coordinator;
Gonzaga College HS entered the 2020 pre-season as a top 50 ranked school in the nation;
former Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (MD) Offensive Coordinator;
2019 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Champions; ended the season ranked No. 12 in the country;
former Montgomery Blair High School (MD) Head Coach;
former Northwest High School (MD) Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator;
2004 Maryland State Champions at Northwest HS;
has coached six players who have played in the NFL

In today's football, it is estimated that teams are in 1 back, shotgun offenses over 65% of any game. For this reason, defensive coordinators are constantly in search of a way to defend 4 wide receivers on one play, and 2 tight ends the next.

It is no surprise, then, that the 34 defense is one of the most frequently used defenses in all of football, and for good reason. It offers diversity and adaptability for virtually any grouping an offense can put on the field.

While offering a multitude of coverages in the pass game, the 34 defense provides great opportunities to rush the quarterback, defend against the run, while also always being sound on the perimeter.

Join Dr. Andrew Fields as he explores the many facets of the 34 defense, and how the Front 7 defenders can best be utilized.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Front 7 Defensive Philosophy
• Gaps and Defensive Line Techniques
• Front 7 run fits
• Front 7 alignments vs. 0 TE, 1 TE, and 2 TE personnel groupings
• Front 7 movements vs. 0 TE, 1 TE, and 2 TE personnel groupings
• Front 7 Pressures

54 minutes. 2021.