Derek Pennington and Troy Ayotte - Coaching the Spill and Splatter 4-3 Defense

Coaching the Spill and Splatter 4-3 Defense, by Coaches Derek Pennington and Troy Ayotte, provides an overview of the key factors involved in implementing and executing this aggressive attacking approach to defense.

The coaches discuss the underlying concepts emphasized in this defensive scheme, including the importance of pursuit and the fact that everything starts with the defensive line.

The coaches also stress the need for an effective run-fit against an opponent's core run plays.

In addition, the coaches detail the weekly drills and preparation that help ensure that this stop-the-run-first strategy is successful.

Among the topics covered:

• Key concepts of the 4-3 defense
• Why the 4-3?
• A weekly snapshot: main themes
• Base alignment in 4-3 cover 4
• Drill work