Category: Defense
Type: Formation
4-4
The 4-4 is designed to stop the wide running game as well as the short passing game.
The 4-4 uses four down linemen, four linebackers, two cornerbacks, and a safety. Stunts are a common component of this defensive set, usually with the some or all of the linemen stunting left or right and the inside linebackers stunting in the opposite direction. A wide range of possible stunts and blitzes are possible. The 4-4, also known as the "Stack" defense, relies on quickness, particularly quickness in pursuit. In order to run the 4-4 on a regular basis, the interior down linemen must be players of considerable substance.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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