2-gap 3-4 vs 1-gap 4-3

[RichardSeymour]

I'm assuming most of you are familiar with this by now, but maybe not, or maybe some are still a little fuzzy.

Here's a useful article on the differences between 3-4 and 4-3, one gap and two gap.

Key points:

on gaps

There are two basic responsibilities for defensive linemen: one-gap and two-gap. When playing one gap, the lineman attacks a space between two blockers. For example, one of the defensive tackles may try to penetrate the line by attacking the space between the right guard and right tackle. The defender is only responsible for what happens in that hole. When playing two-gap, the lineman engages his blocker, reads the play, and takes responsibility for anything that happens to his left or right. The same defender from the last example, playing two-gap, might engage the right guard head on. Once he knows how the play is developing, he

[RichardSeymour]

I'm assuming most of you are familiar with this by now, but maybe not, or maybe some are still a little fuzzy.

Here's a useful article on the differences between 3-4 and 4-3, one gap and two gap.

Key points:

on gaps

There are two basic responsibilities for defensive linemen: one-gap and two-gap. When playing one gap, the lineman attacks a space between two blockers. For example, one of the defensive tackles may try to penetrate the line by attacking the space between the right guard and right tackle. The defender is only responsible for what happens in that hole. When playing two-gap, the lineman engages his blocker, reads the play, and takes responsibility for anything that happens to his left or right. The same defender from the last example, playing two-gap, might engage the right guard head on. Once he knows how the play is developing, he