Defensive Techniques and Formations Quiz (2)

The video states that a 'wide nine' technique is also known as what?

• 5-technique

• 6-technique

• 7-technique

• 3-technique

As explained in the video, when a linebacker's technique is described as a '20,' what does this typically mean?

• They are lined up head-up on the tackle.

• They are lined up head-up on the guard.

• They are lined up outside the tight end.

• They are lined up inside the center.

The video explains that a 'Stack Front' in a 3-4 defense features defensive tackles in what technique?

• 2i-technique

• 4i-technique

• 4-technique

• 5-technique

The video suggests that the 3-4 defense is particularly effective at getting more players to which area of the field?

• Up the middle

• The perimeter/edges

• The deep middle

• The offensive backfield

What is a potential 'con' of the 3-4 defense, as identified in the video, if the nose tackle is not dominant?

• Too much flexibility in coverage.

• Difficulty in bringing pressures.

• Vulnerability to runs up the middle (A-gaps).

• Linebackers become too aggressive.

The video explains that the 3-4 defense puts more speed on the field compared to fronts with more defensive linemen by:

• Using bigger defensive ends.

• Having more true defensive linemen.

• Allowing more players to get to the edges.

• Reducing the number of defensive backs.

What type of linebackers are critical for the 3-4 defense to be effective, especially in run support, according to the video?

• Large, immobile linebackers.

• Passive, slow linebackers.

• Aggressive linebackers who scrape to the football.

• Linebackers who play deep coverage exclusively.

What is the 'Tampa variation' of Cover 2 known for, as described in the video?

• Bringing a corner blitz.

• The Mike linebacker running the middle of the field deep.

• Both safeties playing underneath zones.

• Playing strictly man-to-man coverage.

The video demonstrates a common stunt out of a 4-3 defense where a defensive tackle goes 'up and through' and a defensive end does what?

• Drops into coverage.

• Loops all the way through.

• Plays a 0-technique.

• Plays a 6i-technique.

What does the video point out as a potential 'con' of the 4-3 defense related to coverage?

• It allows for too many defensive backs.

• It provides excessive flexibility in coverage.

• It can lack creativity from a coverage standpoint due to fewer linebackers available for drops.

• It is difficult to play zone coverage.