4-3 Defense: A defensive formation with 4 linemen and 3 linebackers. Several variations are employed. First used by coach Joe Kuharich[citation needed] and Tom Landry.[1][2]

 

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4-3 Defense: A defensive formation with 4 linemen and 3 linebackers. Several variations are employed. First used by coach Joe Kuharich[citation needed] and Tom Landry.[1][2]

46 Defense: (pronounced forty-six defense) a formation of the 4-3 defense (four linemen and three linebackers) in which three defensive backs (the two cornerbacks and the strong safety) crowd the line o . . . 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

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

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

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.

Reading The Defense: Recognition by the quarterback of the defensive formation; he may then call an audible to adjust the offense.

Split The Defense: To skate between two defenders into or within the attacking zone.

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