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Types of D-linemen

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:49 pm
by Silverfox
Can someone explain what a 2-gap, or 1-gap D-lineman is, and the other D-line responsibilities too?

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:35 am
by GSPODS
Check this link for explanations of the 4-3, the 3-4, the 5-2, the 6-1, the 4-4, the Nickel and the Dime defensive schemes.

Each formation and the responsibilities of each defensive player are explained.

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:20 am
by PulpExposure
GSPODS wrote:Check this link for explanations of the 4-3, the 3-4, the 5-2, the 6-1, the 4-4, the Nickel and the Dime defensive schemes.

Each formation and the responsibilities of each defensive player are explained.


Unfortunately, you forgot to include the link :wink:

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:29 am
by GSPODS
PulpExposure wrote:
GSPODS wrote:Check this link for explanations of the 4-3, the 3-4, the 5-2, the 6-1, the 4-4, the Nickel and the Dime defensive schemes.

Each formation and the responsibilities of each defensive player are explained.


Unfortunately, you forgot to include the link :wink:


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http://football.about.com/cs/a/defformations.htm