3-4 Base
3 down linemen · 4 linebackers
A nose tackle over the center, two five-technique ends, and four linebackers — two inside, two stand-up outside who can rush or drop. Zone-blitz multiplicity: the offense never knows which four are rushing.
When it applies
Against balanced offenses; when you want maximum disguise in the front seven.
+ StrengthsPressure can come from anywhere; flexible coverages behind the front; confuses protections.
− Trade-offsNeeds a true two-gap nose tackle; edge-setting is life or death or runs bounce outside.
Filed under: Defensive fronts