Steve Shaughnessy - Employing the 3-4 Defense

Employing the 3-4 Defense, with Coach Steve Shaughnessy, provides an overview of the keys to success in 3-4 defense.

Coach Shaughnessy discusses the personnel suited for the 3-4 and reviews why this scheme has become so popular.

Coach Shaughnessy also presents a day-by-day approach to planning practice, outlines the value of both pursuit and turnover drills, and looks at the basic steps involved in successful game planning.

In addition, Coach Shaughnessy examines how film study, disguising the blitz, attacking the offense, and weekly preparation can help coaches achieve their goals.

Coach Shaughnessy also explains why proper preparation in designing play cards and practice scripts can help coaches put their players in the best position to win on game day.

Among the topics covered:

• Five fundamentals of defense
• Turnover drills
• Game planning
• Auto call
• Planning practice
• Film study
• Weekly game planning: day by day