Create a Top Performing Defense

The best way to learn the game is to simply watch. A clear understanding of the rules of the game is crucial. Once you know the rules you can begin developing your skillset. In other words, you need to study playbooks, watch the tape, and learn as much about the game as you can off the field. Then, you need to apply your knowledge when you are in the field. As the coach says, practice habits become game day reality and you realize good plays are the results of good fundamentals. 

In this course, Coach Bret Bielema talks about the drills he incorporates into his staff that help develop and improve his offense, defense, and special teams. The “Football 101” guide is right here. 

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Defensive lines are at the forefront of defense. The trenches are a vital part of a team's success, both on the offensive and defensive end. Linemen should be able to make adjustments and call audibles, recognizing repeating patterns by the offense. Development on the frontline consists of speed, power, stance, and rush. First and foremost, the defender must beat and defeat the blocker. 

In this course, Defensive Line Coach Terrance Jamison discusses the tools necessary to develop your players. He breaks down individually the importance of alignment, stance, and responsibility. All the focus points are right here!
 
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In this course, Coach Ryan Walters, Head Coach of Purdue, discusses situational football. Is the 2nd Down the most forgotten down in football? As well as an overview of how 2nd Down is Broken up and looked at tendency-wise. He breaks down their approach to each situation. 

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Inside linebackers are typically the mind, soul, and heart of a defense. They're usually the ones calling plays on defense, guarding the middle of the field against the pass and the run. Their role can change depending on the scheme the defensive coordinator wants to run but their value doesn't. 

Middle linebackers are among the most physically demanding positions on the field. Several qualities are necessary for success, including size, strength, speed, toughness, and intelligence. The middle linebacker is like the quarterback of a 4-3 defense.

In this course, Coach Andy Buh discusses the inside linebacker play. He breaks down into base techniques and fundamentals used at the University of Illinois, using the same teaching progression as day 1 teachings. Everything from stance to tackling to drills is covered here.

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Linebackers play an important role in any defense. In the outside linebacker's role, he is responsible for containing the end to ensure that a run does not escape. He is also responsible for protecting against the pass, often assigned to cover tight ends. Against tight ends, the strong-side linebacker must be agile enough to move off the edge and take on blockers, strong enough to attack the run, and have the power to take on the blockers.

In this course, Associate head coach & outside linebacker coach Kevin Kane discusses his outside linebacker's focus on defending the edge, squeezing the run game, and having the vision when it comes to the pass coverage. As well as having as much effect on the QB with the pass rush. 

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Developing defensive backs is crucial to a defensive coordinator's game plan. They are the last line of defense. A player must possess adequate physical capabilities, both mental and physical, as well as discipline. Among the most important attributes, any defensive back can possess is discipline. A strong mentality is a necessity, so necessary that the offense can score easily when the secondary makes a mental error.  It is the defensive back's responsibility to ensure touchdowns are not scored when a defensive lineman or linebacker misses a tackle. 

Ensuring that your secondary is a well-oiled machine is a great weight off of the team's shoulders. If the DBs can take away the opposing team's aerial threat, there's only one way to move the ball and that's on the ground.

In this course, Coach Aaron Henry gives us a look into Defensive Back play through Individual Drills from both a technique and a schematic standpoint. He teaches the  Defensive Back philosophy of the University of Illinois.  Everything from tackling, philosophy, and ball drills are covered here. 

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