G 4-4 installation and basics for spring fb

Strongly suggest you keep the BALL in the reading progression! It is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT READ A LBer HAS!

We key the ball & near back. You can UNDER KEY the Guards in the 4-4, but since BOTH are covered (in 4-4) , the read becomes less reliable than say in a 3-4 (when the guards are UNCOVERED & give a clearer picture).

A LOT depends on if you are playing man OR zone. Ball & surface (G's, etc.) become more important in ZONE, & you MAN & ball are more important in M/M!