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Combining the 4-4 Swarm & 3-3 Monster - Outside Linebackers & Defensive Backs
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- WN-09064
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About this video
Tim Murphy, head coach at Clovis East High School, puts the outside linebackers and defensive backs of his 4-4 Swarm and 3-3 Monster defense on one coaching video because the two groups work in tandem on every snap. Coach Murphy shows how his defense takes a 53-yard-wide field down to as little as three yards, trapping running backs and quarterbacks all over the field. His 'New Sideline' philosophy has stopped some of the nation's best athletes dead in their tracks play after play, and it holds up no matter what talent level you coach.
What you'll learn
- How the outside backers and defensive backs work together in the 4-4 Swarm and 3-3 Monster
- The New Sideline philosophy that shrinks the field and traps ball carriers
- Run and pass reads for the outside linebackers and the secondary
- Pursuit angles that turn a 53-yard field into a three-yard lane
- Body position for trapping running backs and quarterbacks near the sideline
- Pass defense that keeps high-powered offenses in check
Who it's for
High school and college defensive coordinators, linebacker coaches and secondary coaches running a 4-4 or 3-3-5 defense, and any coach who needs a way to squeeze the field against athletic spread offenses.
About the coach
Tim Murphy served as head coach at Clovis East High School, where his 4-4 Swarm defense built its reputation on the New Sideline philosophy.
The session pairs Coach Murphy's comprehensive whiteboard explanation with press box and end zone game film cut-ups of the plays, so you see every read and angle from both views.
Frequently asked questions
What does this 4-4 Swarm video cover?
It covers the outside linebackers and defensive backs in Tim Murphy's 4-4 Swarm and 3-3 Monster defenses: the reads, pursuit angles, body position and pass defense that let the two groups trap ball carriers and shrink the field.
Is this only for teams that run the 4-4?
No. The New Sideline philosophy is about pursuit and leverage, so linebacker and secondary coaches in a 3-3-5 or other odd and even fronts can carry the reads and angles into their own scheme.
How do I watch it?
It is a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video. Pay $19.95 and it streams instantly in your AFM Videos account on any device with unlimited views, or get it with every other video in the library through the 1-Year All Access membership for $99 a year.
What kind of film is included?
Coach Murphy explains each concept at the board, then shows press box and end zone cut-ups of the plays so you can see the pursuit angles and body position from both views.