Illegal Defense: A rather nebulous rule that is called irregularly. It's designed to prevent the use of the zone defense; it¹s more like a 3-second violation for the defense, in which no defender can stay in the lane for more than, well, 3 seconds.

 

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Illegal Defense: A rather nebulous rule that is called irregularly. It's designed to prevent the use of the zone defense; it¹s more like a 3-second violation for the defense, in which no defender can stay in . . . View Full Definition

Man-To-Man Defense: The defense mandatory in the NBA, where each defensive player is responsible for guarding one opponent.

Nickel Defense: When a defense brings in a 5th defensive back to replace a linebacker on the field, increasing its pass coverage.

Macaroni Defense: A tactic used by a corporation that is the target of a hostile takeover bid involving the issue of a large number of bonds that must be redeemed at a higher value if the company is taken over.

Left Defenseman: This is a player who plays along the left side of the rink on defense.

Jonestown Defense: An extreme defensive tactic employed by the management of a target corporation to prevent a hostile takeover. The defensive tactics are so extreme that they typically lead to the destruction . . . View Full Definition

Prevent Defense: A defensive strategy that utilizes deep zone coverage in order to prevent a big pass play from happening down field, usually at the expense of giving up yards at shorter distances. Often use . . . View Full Definition

Illegal Shift: On offense, only one person is allowed to be in motion at the snap. If not, it is an illegal shift.

Quarter Defense: Defensive formation with seven defensive backs, three down linemen and one linebacker.

Two-Level Defense: A defense with only two, as opposed to the usual three, levels of defensive organization. Generally a much more aggressive defense than normal.