Chapter
Defense: Fronts, Coverage, Pressure, and Tackling
Build a defense that preserves structure, disguises intent, and takes away what the opponent prefers.
20 lessons
Defense: Fronts, Coverage, Pressure, and Tackling
01
Defensive Philosophy: Take Away the First Answer9 min read · academy.level_beginner
02
Fronts and Box Structure: 4-2, 3-4, Nickel and Dime12 min read · academy.level_beginner
03
Run Fits and Gap Integrity13 min read · academy.level_intermediate
04
Force, Contain and Cutback12 min read · academy.level_intermediate
05
Pursuit Angle9 min read · academy.level_beginner
06
Tackle Stick: Wrap, Lunge, Hit and Cut12 min read · academy.level_beginner
07
Pass-Rush Lanes and QB Containment11 min read · academy.level_intermediate
08
Stunts and Twists12 min read · Advanced
09
Blitz: Numbers, Risk and Timing12 min read · academy.level_intermediate
10
Overload Pressure12 min read · Advanced
11
Simulated Pressure and Creepers14 min read · Advanced
12
Mug Fronts and A-Gap Threats12 min read · Advanced
13
Press Coverage11 min read · academy.level_intermediate
14
Inside/Outside Leverage and Shade12 min read · academy.level_intermediate
15
CB Depth/Width and Safety Depth/Width12 min read · Advanced
16
Double Team and Bracket on a Receiver10 min read · academy.level_intermediate
17
User Defender: Lurk Without Abandoning the Structure12 min read · academy.level_intermediate
18
Palms, Trap and Aggressive Coverages14 min read · Advanced
19
Red-Zone Defense12 min read · academy.level_intermediate
20
Goal-Line and Short-Yardage Defense10 min read · academy.level_intermediate