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3-4 Defense
The 3-4 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field in a 3-4 defense.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the 5-2 Defense
The 5-2 defense is a basic defensive formation in the game of football. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the Dime Defense
The dime defense is a basic defensive formation designed to stop the pass. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the Nickel Defense
The nickel defense is a basic defensive formation designed to stop the pass. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basic Football Defenses
About Football's Basics of Football illustrates the various defensive formations that are seen on the football field. Check out all the most common defensive formations used today.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of The 3-4 Eagle Defense
The 3-4 Eagle defense evolved from Buddy Ryan's 46 defense. This page explains which players are used in the 3-4 Eagle formation, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the Over/Under 4-3 Defense
The Over/Under 4-3 defense is a variation of the basic 4-3 defense. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the 6-1 Defense
The 6-1 defense is actually a variation of the 4-3 formation. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the 4-4 Defense
The 4-4 defense is a basic defensive formation in the game of football. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of the 4-3 Defense
The 4-3 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

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