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The 4-2-5 Defense
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- WN-07022
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About this video
Todd Quick's 4-2-5 defense is built on a simple philosophy: be aggressive and put pressure on the quarterback. In this clinic session, Coach Quick illustrates in detail the 4-2-5 scheme that carried Lufkin High School to an 11-1 season and a No. 22 finish in USA Today's final national high school poll, starting with the personnel and the calls that set the front.
What you'll learn
- The philosophy behind Lufkin's 4-2-5 defense and why pressure comes first
- Position by position, how to fit the right athlete to the right spot in the 4-2-5
- How a declare defense makes its calls from the sideline
- How and why the front is set on each call
- The base fronts that the stunt and coverage videos in this series build on
Who it's for
High school and college defensive coordinators installing the 4-2-5 defense or converting to it, and position coaches who need to understand where their athletes fit in the scheme.
About the coach
Todd Quick coordinated the defense at Lufkin High School in Texas. His aggressive 4-2-5 helped the program to an 11-1 season and a No. 22 national ranking in USA Today's final high school poll.
Runtime: about 34 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What does The 4-2-5 Defense video teach?
It is the base installation of Todd Quick's 4-2-5: how Lufkin fits athletes to each position, how a declare defense makes its calls from the sideline, and how and why the front gets set on each call.
Is this the right starting point for a 4-2-5 install?
Yes. This session covers personnel and the base fronts; Coach Quick's zone coverage, man-to-man coverage and stunt videos assume you can line up in these fronts, so high school and college coordinators should watch it first.
How do I get access?
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What does "declare defense" mean here?
Lufkin is a declare defense, meaning the front and its strength are called from the sideline, and Coach Quick walks through how those calls are made and communicated so the players line up fast and play aggressively.