Defense

Defense

Finding defensive football help on the web that can actually help you is a rare feat. At first glance it looks like there is an abundance of resources. Scratch beneath the surface and you find that there is nothing but the surface. Defense is rarely addressed correctly on the internet.

The internet is a pretty easy place to coach football. There is no pressure to get your call in on time. You normally draw one play, defense or special teams scheme up and you do it vs a good look.

Coaching on Friday nights and even at practice is not quite like that. Ask any experienced defensive coach and they will tell you getting lined up in a sound defense to all of the different formations is the biggest challenge.

This is not to mention all of the trades, shifts and motions that offensive coordinators like to throw at you. When we draw up your FirstDown PlayBook defensive football help we try to keep all of this in mind.

We take all of this into consideration when we design the FirstDown PlayBook varsity and youth defensive sections. We get great satisfaction when we show this to a high school or college defensive coordinator and their eyes light up.

Tyrann Mathieu Displays Recognition & Range

Tyrann Mathieu Displays Recognition & Range

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 17, 2021

It can be tough to be a DB in the modern NFL. The rules are against you. Tyrann Mathieu shows us how he has the skill to even things up....

+1 To The Box Julian Blackmon Style

+1 To The Box Julian Blackmon Style

by Will Cinelli on Jun 10, 2021

With 12 personnel you would think that it's an advantage for the offense to have a big guy block a little guy. Not when it is Julian Blackmon.....

Aaron Donald. Nuff Said.

Aaron Donald. Nuff Said.

by Will Cinelli on May 20, 2021

Every so often, it's good for us to watch the best players on tape. Best player? Did you mention Aaron Donald?...

8 Man Football Defense Adjustments

8 Man Football Defense Adjustments

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 25, 2021

We provide you with several different 8 man football defenses and then we adjust those defenses to various formations. ...

Showcasing Arik Armstead

Showcasing Arik Armstead

by Will Cinelli on Apr 15, 2021

Note how Arik Armstead's hands work in conjunction with his feet. The double-swipe doesn't slow the rush at all....

3-2-6 Defense Edge Pressure Vs Spread

3-2-6 Defense Edge Pressure Vs Spread

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 5, 2021

Regardless of if it is a zone read, an RPO or passing game read, sometimes the defense needs to dictate the decision....

J.J. Watt Creates Pressure With a Plan

J.J. Watt Creates Pressure With a Plan

by Will Cinelli on Apr 1, 2021

Veteran J.J. Watt knows the best way to consistently pressure the quarterback is to have a plan, and then execute it with proper technique....

Get Your 7on7 DB’s Coached Up Here Too

Get Your 7on7 DB’s Coached Up Here Too

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 27, 2021

FirstDown PlayBook is an equal opportunity helper when it comes to our plays, defenses and special teams schemes. ...

Goal Line Defense: What’s Your Call?

Goal Line Defense: What’s Your Call?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 5, 2021

The play drawing below is one example of what you will find in the FirstDown PlayBook short yardage and goal line section....

3-3 Stack Defense Install Begins

3-3 Stack Defense Install Begins

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 6, 2021

FirstDown PlayBook works hard to tailor our football playbook sections to your needs. So we are going to install a 3-3 Stack defense....

Give Todd Bowles Credit For This Defense

Give Todd Bowles Credit For This Defense

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 27, 2021

Obviously, the addition of Tom Brady has been a significant addition to this team but the strength of this 2020 team is the Todd Bowles' defense....

8 Man Football Defense Grows!

8 Man Football Defense Grows!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 24, 2021

The FirstDown PlayBook eight man football defensive section has blown up this weekend. There are now five different defenses in this new area. ...