2007-02-21 13:06:29 · 15 answers · asked by Jenny in MT 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Defensive alignment with 3 down linemen (nose guard and 2 defensive ends) and 4 linebackers (left outside, left inside, right inside, right outside).
2007-02-21 13:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3-4 defense is a basic defense used by several teams in the NFL. It is composed of three down linemen and four linebackers. It was once on it's way out because since football is seen as a rush first type game teams were using the 4-3. However, it's probably the fatest growing defense nowadays because many teams are upgrading from their old cover 2 schemes (antiquated scheme that has too many holes) and there has been a lot of recent success with the 3-4 (ie Pats, Chargers, Cowboys, etc...). The 3-4 relies on quicker LBs hitting their gaps. Most teams that use the 3-4 have very precise defenses and everyone has their place.
2007-02-21 19:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by mauiman240 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually used for a Good Pass defense 3-4 means 3defensive lineman and 4 linebackers. 4-3 is a typical run defense where the line is strong to penatrate
2007-02-21 14:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Preston S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 3-4 is a defense. 3 down linemen and 4 linebackers
2007-02-21 13:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by cavebyrd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A defensive formation using 3 linemen and 4 linebackers.
2007-02-21 13:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by TexasRed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a defense: 3 down linemen and 4 linebackers
2007-02-22 03:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a defensive scheme that consist 3 lineman and 4 linebackers... thus the name 3-4 defense
2007-02-21 13:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Mikey b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a defensive set. It involves 3 down lineman(two defensive ends, and a noseguard) and 4 linebackers.
2007-02-21 13:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a defense with 3 linemen (left end, defensive tackle, and right end) and 4 linebackers (left outside linebacker, 2 middle linebackers, and right outside linebacker) and the secondary consists 2 cornerbacks and 2 safeties
2007-02-21 13:14:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did anyone say 3 on the line and 4 backers?
2007-02-21 14:06:17 · answer #10 · answered by Donny H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋