3-4 Defense: A defensive formation with 3 linemen and 4 linebackers. A professional derivative in the 1970s of the earlier Oklahoma or '50' defense, which had 5 linemen and 2 linebackers. The 3-4 outside linebackers resemble 'stand-up ends' in the older defense.

 

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3-4 Defense: A defensive formation with 3 linemen and 4 linebackers. A professional derivative in the 1970s of the earlier Oklahoma or '50' defense, which had 5 linemen and 2 linebackers. The 3-4 outside . . . View Full Definition

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

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

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

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.

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

Right Defenseman: This is a player who plays along the right side of the rink on defense

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.

Zone Defense: A defense in which players who are in pass coverage cover zones of the field, instead of individual players. Pure zone packages are seldom used; most defenses employ some combination of zone . . . View Full Definition