with Rick Kelm, Ripon HS (WI) Head Football Coach; 2005 & 2003 Wisconsin Class 4 State Champions, 2003 Wisconsin High School Coach of the Year
Special teams play has been a key to Ripon High Schools 38-2 record over the past three seasons. Coach Kelm believes that special teams must receive as much emphasis in practice and planning as offense and defense. Being aggressive and calculated make this special teams' package effective. Ten unique situations make up this special teams package. These areas include kick off, onside kick, kick off return, hands team, punt, punt fake, punt block, punt return, extra point/field goal and fake extra point/field goal. The punt game, onside package, punt block systems make it difficult for the opponent to prepare for Ripon. In all, 20% of all plays in a high school game are special team situations. This DVD is a complete presentation on special teams at the high school level and has been a crucial part of the consistent success at Ripon High School.
with Larry Kerr, Colorado St. University Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator;
Former UCLA Defensive Coordinator;
Coach Kerr has turned UCLA into one of the top defensive football teams in the nation using the 4-3 defense. In his first season with UCLA, the Bruins defense ranked 18th nationally and second in the Pac-10 in total defense and tied for the league lead in fewest defensive touchdowns allowed. In this DVD, Kerr highlights the advantages of the 4-3 defense: Flexibility, the ability to make adjustments to one back sets and to adjust easily to two tight end sets, and the ability to disguise line stunts and blitzes. He covers the seven man front by detailing the base alignments and gap responsibilities of each player. Kerr uses game footage to show the 4-3 using the seven man front versus the flow play, flood play, ace set, trey set, deuce formation, and one back set. Using additional footage, he details the eight man front versus the run and then the pass, highlighting the two-back, deuce, trey and ace sets. As a bonus, Kerr draws up how to defend the spread, option, and Wing-T. Coach Kerr concludes by sharing practice film of the four key drills (run and hit, giant lift tackle, string out tackle, and pursuit drill) he uses in to make this defense effective!
90 minutes. 2005.
10 Defensive Line Drills for the 4-3 Defense
with Don Johnson, Oakland Raiders (NFL) Defensive Line Coach; former UCLA Defensive Line Coach
Coach Johnson has a wealth of football knowledge and experience that he uses in this DVD to teach various defensive line techniques and blitz coverages. He has been coaching football for 28 years and in 2003 he coached the ABC-Chevrolet National Defensive Player of the Year. Coach Johnson covers the fundamentals of defensive line play in this presentation and everything he teaches centers around MAP (mental, attitude, and physical). He will highlight the differences in play in seven and eight man fronts and use game footage to show the proper way to deal with pulling linemen, base blocking, pass blocking, screens, draws, one gap and two gap coverages. Coach Johnson will also cover in detail five effective moves to teach defensive linemen to escape blocks. He teaches the guidelines to developing defensive linemen by teaching responsibilities, stance, pre-snap reads, vision, attack, using the hands and feet, escapes, lanes, and rush and react. The final section of the presentation uses actual practice footage to highlight the following drills: Shoot, change of direction, reach, wrong way, step punch, footwork reverse, counter, and power move which will develop your defensive linemen into ferocious pass rushers and stout run stoppers.
45 minutes. 2005.
Zone Coverages for the 4-3 Defense
with Gary DeLoach, University of North Texas Defensive Coordinator; formerUCLA Secondary Coach
Coach Gary DeLoach has over 25 successful years of experience coaching football at the HS, JUCO, DI-AA, and DI levels. In his first season at UCLA, the Bruin secondary allowed just 15 touchdown passes (#1 in Pac-10) over 13 games and led the Pac-10 in pass defense giving up just 200.7 yards per game through the air. In this DVD, you will learn the basic principles of zone and man pass defense. DeLoach highlights the four key principles in zone and man defense that he has taught throughout his career: Defending the field, breaking on the ball, rushing the passer, and defending deep to short. DeLoach emphasizes playing primarily zone or man defense and using the other as a "change of pace" defense. In this presentation, he will show you how to hide your coverages by playing pre-snap defense and making proper reads. Using game footage, DeLoach provides instruction for 2-deep zone, 3-deep zone, halves, quarters, press man, and off man coverages. He also includes reads and reactions versus the run.
Item Number: FD-01967The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense
with Bill Doba, Head Coach Washington State University
One of the most respected defensive coordinators in college football, Bill Doba, details the Cougars Multiple Front 4-3 defense. The beginning of the tape covers why this defense has been so successful in addition to the basic alignments, player responsibilities, and coverage. Coach Doba then breaks down each individual front that they use to defend certain offenses such as the triple option; or that can be used in specific game situations. Finally he details the pass and blitz packages. This easy to teach, attacking defense has been the cornerstone of the nationally ranked Washington State Cougars.
33 minutes. 2003.
The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense: Linebacker Drills & Technique
with Bill Doba, Head Coach Washington State University
Coach Bill Doba demonstrates the key techniques and drills he uses in teaching and developing linebackers. Techniques and drills used to teach them include stance, footwork, vision, reading keys and decision-making, shedding blocks, blitzing and tackling. Also included on this tape are the basic runs and pass coverage linebackers must master to successfully employ the 4-3 defense.
40 minutes. 2003.
The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense: Defensive Backs Drills & Technique
with Chris Ball, Washington State University Defensive Backs Coach
Coach Chris Ball demonstrates the key techniques and drills he uses with his defensive backs in their attack 4-3 defense. In the first part of the tape, Coach Ball goes over the basic cover 4 coverage which is effective for both run support and pass defense. Included are the specific assignments and responsibilities for each position against various offensive sets. Next, he covers individual development and important fundamentals such as footwork, breaking on the ball, jamming receivers, breaking up passes, and catching. The tape concludes with the demonstrations of the various drills he uses to develop the proper coverage and reads in his defensive backs.
54 minutes. 2003.
The Multiple Front 4-3 Defense: Defensive Line Drills & Technique
with Robb Akey, University of Idaho Head Coach former Washington State University Defensive Line Coach
Coach Robb Akey provides excellent insight into defensive line play in their attacking, multiple front 4-3 defense. Areas covered in this tape include a detailed discussion on the multiple fronts they use to defend various offensive sets and also to take exploit match-up advantages. Included in this are the assignments and responsibilities for each line position. In the individual development part of the tape, Coach Akey teaches the critical fundamentals and techniques needed to develop dominant defensive lineman. The fundamentals are broken down involving the eyes, hands, hips and feet as they pertain to five critical areas- stance, attack progression or run support; pass progression, shedding blocks and tackling. The drills they use to teach these fundamentals are demonstrated.
with Brian George, Indiana University Co-Defensive Coordinator / DL
Coach George brings valuable Big 10 and MAC coaching experience to this defensive presentation. In 2005, Coach George mentored all-league defensive end Victor Adeyanju, who was a fourth round selection of the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft. In this DVD he shares his knowledge on defending the Spread in a detailed and easy to follow fashion. Though the 4-3 defense is highlighted, George stresses that the principles can be applied to many defensive strategies. To defend the spread, a coach must know the offense's objectives. The prime offensive objective in the spread is to isolate skilled players on lesser skilled athletes. Four keys to stopping the spread are stressed including mixing up and disguising coverages, and having solutions for open gaps within the box. George presents game-tested concepts that have proven successful against the spread. Using automatic front call to the running back, and "Gap" calls are two important adjustments against the spread. Also demonstrated with game footage are the Back Cat, Q Cat and Alley Cat. Solutions to the bubble and flat problems are created with Check Curl against twin receivers. Another adjustment is the Empty coverage adjustment, ignoring the #1 receiver. George uses game footage to specifically analyze the priority coverages against the spread. The popularity of the Spread offense has swept through football programs across the country. Take the concepts and principles presented here to solidify your defensive attack against any spread offense.
with Mike Yeager, Indiana University Assistant Coach / Safeties
Cover 4 is a defensive concept that serves as an anchor for many college football programs. Coach Yeager is a firm believer in the 4-3 Cover 4 defense. He presents the base rules of their Cover 4 defense and drills used to develop the Hoosiers defense. Corners will play three different techniques in Cover 4, but their primary rule is to protect the post under all circumstances. Yeager presents four routes that give this defense the biggest challenges, called Cover 4 beaters. Specific attention is paid to the 11 and 10 personnel, which is the offensive spread attack with use of game footage. Other areas discussed are single width adjustments, Cover 4 check yoyo, Cover 6, Cover 7, check flood, empty-check, and check Hawk. Using graphics over game footage, each of these checks are carefully described and illustrated. The final segment is dedicated to personnel in the 3-4 package. This down and distance package adds an extra defensive end for a lineman to create better speed and coverage. Game footage also shows the four man rush with the use of a pick to gain a rushing advantage.
with Al Fracassa, Head Coach, Birmingham Brother Rice (MI) HS Coaching Staff, 6 State Championships, All-time wins leader in Michigan HS FB; and featuring Larry Zimmerman and Jamie Boerkel
The base 43 front alignment has been the foundation of Al Fracassa's Brother Rice vaunted defensive attack for years. Now you can learn all the critical keys for implementing a 4-3 defense into your defensive attack. Brother Rice assistants Larry Zimmerman and Jamie Boerkel share insights into what it takes to build a dominating 43 defense and how to teach key strategies to make it effective. You'll get detailed information on game-tested 4-3 defense techniques such as defensive-end play in the 4-3, keeping tight ends from sealing the Mike linebacker, engaging the tight end as he comes off the line, keys for developing "defensive radar" when the offensive front is in a two-point stance, stopping the quarterback trap and more. As a bonus, you'll also get inside information on getting nine players in the box in Match 3 Cover to stop an opponent's running attack. Another version of the 4-3 defense shown is the Bear Defense, which works well in the red zone. By watching game footage, you'll witness the Bear Defense in action and learn the best ways to make it successful. You'll also get in-depth knowledge on defensive backs, coverages, the Cover-2 Shell (a zone with the safeties over the top), Cover-3, Cover-4 and more!
with Larry Kerr, Colorado St. University Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator;
Former UCLA Defensive Coordinator;
Coach Kerr has turned UCLA into one of the top defensive football teams in the nation using the 4-3 defense. In his first season with UCLA, the Bruins defense ranked 18th nationally and second in the Pac-10 in total defense and tied for the league lead in fewest defensive touchdowns allowed. In this DVD, Kerr highlights the advantages of the 4-3 defense: Flexibility, the ability to make adjustments to one back sets and to adjust easily to two tight end sets, and the ability to disguise line stunts and blitzes. He covers the seven man front by detailing the base alignments and gap responsibilities of each player. Kerr uses game footage to show the 4-3 using the seven man front versus the flow play, flood play, ace set, trey set, deuce formation, and one back set. Using additional footage, he details the eight man front versus the run and then the pass, highlighting the two-back, deuce, trey and ace sets. As a bonus, Kerr draws up how to defend the spread, option, and Wing-T. Coach Kerr concludes by sharing practice film of the four key drills (run and hit, giant lift tackle, string out tackle, and pursuit drill) he uses in to make this defense effective!
Item Number: FD-02787Defending the 2-Back Offense with 4-3 Principles
with Dave Doeren, University of Wisconsin Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebacker Coach
Coach Doeren shares the secrets of the base 4-3 and how to stop 2-back run plays. According to Doeren, the key to this system is to be a zone team that can play man. Doeren diagrams and explains the Open Defense and breaks down each player. Twin, Power, Pro, and Lead (strong and weak), zone vs. 8 and 9 man front, and counter strong offer variations for this flexible defense. There are seven specific linebacker goals for the season that are shared by Doeren. The 4-3 Front utilizes Cover 4, Cover 6, Cover 2, and Man Free. Using practice and game football, Coach Doeren is able to explain the details and the nuances of this defense.
99 minutes. 2007.
Being a Complete Receiver
with Henry Mason, University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach/Receivers
Developing "complete" receivers is a Coach Mason specialty! Receiver play on the University of Wisconsin football team is based on several keys: Define each receiver's passing tree, master passing tree vs. all looks, read it-see it-walk it-rep it and fitting drills to fit the offense. In breaking down the receiver positions, Mason states that the split end, the X receiver, should be your best receiver and a precision route runner. The Z receiver, flanker, is the fastest and most physical receiver because of his blocking responsibilities. The Z should lead your team in most yards per catch. The adjuster, R receiver, must be smart, moves to formations, and can run good buddy routes. Mason shares a Segment Meeting Itinerary stressing the importance of players seeing and knowing the proper information and goals for that day. This serves as a key to developing communication between players and coaches. Signature speed dig routes include vertical release, stick at 10 yards, roll to 14 yards and setting the course. The burst corner is a burst release at 45 degrees at 5 yards. Others include the speed corner, big angle, stab, Speed 7 and sword. Blocking - extremely important to this passing attack - is covered in great detail as well!
88 minutes. 2007.
Packaging Formations for the Passing Game
with Paul Chryst, University of Wisconsin Offensive Coordinator
Designing a pass offense is based on the personality of your total offense. Situations to examine in building a playbook are normal down and distance, third down and red zone. Coach Chryst also examines the progression of practicing a pattern using classroom meetings, walk thru, QB spot drills and QB/receiver work. A base play for Chryst is 21 Personnel with two running backs, a tight end and two wide receivers. The intent of the play is to throw the "Z" on the angle and is best against a single high free safety. One of Chryst's goals is to put defenders in a 'conflict of assignment.' Chryst uses game footage to explain pass routes that yield consistent yardage. His analysis concerns his receivers as well as coverage of the defense. Chryst emphasizes that in this system, receivers do no adjust their routes based on the defense. As options are added to this scheme, players are introduced to new material far in advance of when they'll use it, giving them time to learn the play. As a staff, you should always have options against any kind of coverage you may encounter.
101 minutes. 2007.
Correlating Cover 2 in the Multiple 4-3 Defense and Man-to-Man Techniques
with Kerry Cooks, University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs
Coach Cooks shows off his defensive expertise in teaching how to correlate the 2-seam with multiple 4-3 defense; this is basically a 5 under, 2 deep zone. This alignment provides solid, underneath coverage that allows a good change to quarters and forces the opponent's QB to throw in a tight window. Play diagrams shown help to illustrate each play and scheme in detail and by adding game and practice footage, Cook's teaching points and strategy are very easy to understand. The fundamental skills of leverage and the slide technique are outlined by Cooks. 'Footwork and jam' are part of the slide technique, which focuses on sliding the near foot in the direction of the release and replacing the far foot. The stutter is used when the WR drops his weight or sinks his hips to break. Other areas covered are the off-man technique and the catch technique. This DVD presents a very detailed look at correlating the 2-seam with the 4-3 defense.
with Kerry Cooks, University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs
Coach Cooks shows off his defensive expertise in teaching how to correlate the 2-seam with multiple 4-3 defense; this is basically a 5 under, 2 deep zone. This alignment provides solid, underneath coverage that allows a good change to quarters and forces the opponent's QB to throw in a tight window. Play diagrams shown help to illustrate each play and scheme in detail and by adding game and practice footage, Cook's teaching points and strategy are very easy to understand. The fundamental skills of leverage and the slide technique are outlined by Cooks. 'Footwork and jam' are part of the slide technique, which focuses on sliding the near foot in the direction of the release and replacing the far foot. The stutter is used when the WR drops his weight or sinks his hips to break. Other areas covered are the off-man technique and the catch technique. This DVD presents a very detailed look at correlating the 2-seam with the 4-3 defense.
with Mike Roark; Eastern Director DSV, founder of www.letstalkdefense.com
Mike Roark taps his 21 years of coaching experience in covering inside linebacker reads in the 4-3 defense. Roark begins this jam-packed instructional DVD by describing reads and techniques for the front seven. When coaching linebackers, Roark stresses a fundamentally sound technique in which linebackers play the block first and then quickly locate the ball. They also must read the fullback and use a technique he describes as "seeing the scheme," reading the movements and "flowing to the scheme." Roark also gives you an in-depth discussion on read techniques for the Mike, Sam and Will linebackers. As a bonus, you'll also learn Roark's game-tested techniques for defeating zone blocking against a 4-3 front, as well as the technique for playing against down and trap blocks.
with Bill Doba, Head Coach Washington State University
Coach Bill Doba demonstrates the key techniques and drills he uses in teaching and developing linebackers. Techniques and drills used to teach them include stance, footwork, vision, reading keys and decision-making, shedding blocks, blitzing and tackling. Also included on this tape are the basic runs and pass coverage linebackers must master to successfully employ the 4-3 defense.
with Chris Ball, Washington State University Defensive Backs Coach
Coach Chris Ball demonstrates the key techniques and drills he uses with his defensive backs in their attack 4-3 defense. In the first part of the tape, Coach Ball goes over the basic cover 4 coverage which is effective for both run support and pass defense. Included are the specific assignments and responsibilities for each position against various offensive sets. Next, he covers individual development and important fundamentals such as footwork, breaking on the ball, jamming receivers, breaking up passes, and catching. The tape concludes with the demonstrations of the various drills he uses to develop the proper coverage and reads in his defensive backs.
with Robb Akey, University of Idaho Head Coach former Washington State University Defensive Line Coach
Coach Robb Akey provides excellent insight into defensive line play in their attacking, multiple front 4-3 defense. Areas covered in this tape include a detailed discussion on the multiple fronts they use to defend various offensive sets and also to take exploit match-up advantages. Included in this are the assignments and responsibilities for each line position. In the individual development part of the tape, Coach Akey teaches the critical fundamentals and techniques needed to develop dominant defensive lineman. The fundamentals are broken down involving the eyes, hands, hips and feet as they pertain to five critical areas- stance, attack progression or run support; pass progression, shedding blocks and tackling. The drills they use to teach these fundamentals are demonstrated.
with Mike Roark; Eastern Director DSV, founder of www.letstalkdefense.com
Mike Roark taps his 21 years of coaching experience in covering inside linebacker reads in the 4-3 defense. Roark begins this jam-packed instructional DVD by describing reads and techniques for the front seven. When coaching linebackers, Roark stresses a fundamentally sound technique in which linebackers play the block first and then quickly locate the ball. They also must read the fullback and use a technique he describes as "seeing the scheme," reading the movements and "flowing to the scheme." Roark also gives you an in-depth discussion on read techniques for the Mike, Sam and Will linebackers. As a bonus, you'll also learn Roark's game-tested techniques for defeating zone blocking against a 4-3 front, as well as the technique for playing against down and trap blocks.
with Mike Roark; Eastern Director DSV, founder of www.letstalkdefense.com
The goal with using multiple defensive formations and coverages is to make the defense look the same to the opposing quarterback at the line of scrimmage. Mike Roark, uses his more than 20 years of defensive coaching expertise to present five of his most successful coverages and blitzes from the 4-3 defense. These innovative and game-proven coverage schemes, feature 1-, 2- or 3-player deep coverages, with the remaining players playing zone underneath. You'll also get zone-coverage rules for safeties, as well as cornerback techniques for maintaining outside leverage. Using the time-tested coverages in this fully loaded defensive DVD will lead to a greater number of stops for your defense!
with John Skladany, University of Central Florida Defensive Coordinator; former Iowa State University Defensive Coordinator
The latest and best videotape on the defense that is sweeping the nation - The Attacking 4-3 Defense - by one of the country's top defensive coaches, John Skladany. This videotape presents a thorough description of the 4-3 defense, covering base alignments, techniques, and responsibilities. Coach Skladany and his athletes combined chalktalk and live demonstrations to present the 4-3 in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, position-by-position approach. Line stunts that show the various ways to attack the line of scrimmage are included as a bonus to the viewer!
"Coach Skladany's players have always demonstrated excellent technique and have excelled in their play." - Urban Meyer, University of Florida.
