About: 4–4 defense

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The 4–4 defense is based on speed, athleticism and intelligence rather than on size and strength. Versatility is key because every player may have to change roles from one play to the next. It is an attacking defense stocked with multiple blitz packages that can easily be concealed and altered. The top priority of the 4–4 defense is stopping the run by keeping eight men close to the line of scrimmage. This also makes it difficult for the offense to identify where the pressure comes from when the defense blitzes. One other significant advantage of the 4–4 defense is its flexibility and adaptability. The 4–4 can shift into nickel or dime coverage quickly and easily.

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rdfs:comment	The 4–4 defense is based on speed, athleticism and intelligence rather than on size and strength. Versatility is key because every player may have to change roles from one play to the next. It is an attacking defense stocked with multiple blitz packages that can easily be concealed and altered. The top priority of the 4–4 defense is stopping the run by keeping eight men close to the line of scrimmage. This also makes it difficult for the offense to identify where the pressure comes from when the defense blitzes. One other significant advantage of the 4–4 defense is its flexibility and adaptability. The 4–4 can shift into nickel or dime coverage quickly and easily.
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abstract	The 4–4 defense is based on speed, athleticism and intelligence rather than on size and strength. Versatility is key because every player may have to change roles from one play to the next. It is an attacking defense stocked with multiple blitz packages that can easily be concealed and altered. The top priority of the 4–4 defense is stopping the run by keeping eight men close to the line of scrimmage. This also makes it difficult for the offense to identify where the pressure comes from when the defense blitzes. One other significant advantage of the 4–4 defense is its flexibility and adaptability. The 4–4 can shift into nickel or dime coverage quickly and easily. On the other hand, the 4–4 defense is vulnerable to the big play, both through the air and on the ground. Running backs with breakaway speed can be very successful against the 4–4. Once the running back clears the front eight, they may only have one or two men to beat in the secondary. Another way this defense can be exposed is with the deep pass. The cornerbacks are often left exposed without safety help, either in man coverage or a 3 deep zone. If a Wide receiver manages to clear his defender, there may be nothing between him and the End zone. However, even if a Wide receiver does open up deep, the 4-4 defense can bring considerable pressure on the opposing Quarterback to stop him delivering the ball.

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