Footballbabble has posted a defensive article about defensive formations and schemes. It’s a good a read for those wanting to learn about defensive player personal, formations, and schemes.
The following is an excerpt from the post called “ Defense Schemes and Football Strategies” that was posted by footballbabble.com
“The 4-3 has two defensive tackles and two defensive ends. The two tackles are meant to stop the run primarily, though one of these two tackles is usually a little smaller and quicker and therefore tends to have a little bit better pass rush skills. In any case, the defensive tackles are the larger defenders on the field.
The two defensive linemen are the primary pass rushers, trying to get around the ends of the defense to the quarterbacks. The weakside/right side end tends to be the thinnest and quickest linemen, meant to be the best pass rusher. The strongside/left side defensive end is usually a little bigger and stronger, because he must be prepared to handle blocks on the strong side (where the tight end lines up).”
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