The 3-4 defense requires exceptional linebacker play. All factors considered, this defensive scheme imposes a greater level of responsibility on linebackers than other defenses do. Linebacker Play Against the Run in the 3-4 Defense provides an overview of the fundamentals, techniques, and leverages that are essential to outstanding linebacker play in stopping the run in the 3-4 defense.
Among the topics covered:
- Philosophy
- Selection of personnel
- Building the fronts
- Alignments
- Gap responsibilities
- Game footage
