4-3 Under Variation

Tiger One,

I've frequently seen the 4-3 Under described as 1, 5 and the Sam playing a 9 technique on the strong side.

We've decided to stack Mike on the 1 technique to help support the strong B gap and give the SG a tougher angle.

Coach Easton,

I should have stated that the NT was aligned on the strong side shoulder of the center, so I'm also calling that a 1 technique.

Our Sam and Will aren't real big and strong, but they can run. So instead of trying to teach them the standup 9 technique where they'll frequently see kickout blocks, we're going to take a look at stacking him behind the strong side DE who is on the inside shoulder of the TE.

As far as numbering techniques, we do indeed call shading the center a 1, and inside shoulder of the guard a 2i.

In our scheme - 1, 3, 5, and 7 are outside shoulder techniques, 2, 4, 6 are head up. Any inside technique is designated as 2i, 4i, 6i.

Any thoughts or feedback on potential problems for this front from anyone?

Thanks Coach Easton and all, much appreciated.

Coaches,

Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry was just talking about his tampa-2 defensive front on the Lions pre-game show. He said that when the SDE is lined up outside the TE, it is an OVER front. When the SDE is lined up inside the TE, it is an UNDER front.

OVER:
.................................................................W........M.......S
.............................................................E.........N......T........E
...............................................................T...G...C...G...T...E

UNDER:
......................................................................W.......M
.............................................................E....T.......N.......E...S
...............................................................T...G...C...G...T...E

Does that sound right to you guys?