For questions generally relating to strategies, tactics, player positions and/or special teams intended to prevent an opposing player or team gaining standing in a game relative to one's self or team. Questions using this tag should also be tagged with the specific sport in question.
4
votes
1answer
659 views
Zonal marking vs man marking
In our 7 vs 7 league, we employ a form of zonal and man marking that is formed out of necessity; during free-kicks or corners we have a man-to-man marking that has been both successful and ...
2
votes
1answer
2k views
What is the difference between a strong safety and a free safety?
There are two distinct labels for a "safety" in football: strong (SS) and free (FS).
Ed Reed (FS - Houston Texans) and Troy Polamalu (SS - Pittsburgh Steelers) are two of the premier players in the ...
5
votes
2answers
411 views
What is the difference between a regular defensive tackle and a nose tackle?
In American Football I sometimes hear the defensive tackle getting called the "nose tackle". I know that it has something to do with the 4-3 3-4 schemes but can somebody give me an explanation along ...
9
votes
5answers
2k views
Is the sweeper role obsolete with modern formations?
There has been mention of a role in defense of football called "Sweeper". Wikipedia gives the following explanation.
The sweeper or libero (Italian: free) is a more versatile type of Centre back ...
7
votes
1answer
369 views
Wide nine defensive scheme disadvantages
Correct me if i'm wrong I've read a little about a wide-nine defensive scheme. Trying to get an understanding of this.
From my understanding, a wide nine defensive philosophy depends on defensive ...
10
votes
2answers
549 views
Number of gap techniques in american football
While reading this thread and this one i had trouble following the football terminology of the different "techniques" for defensive line men.
What does it mean to have a 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 gap technique ...
7
votes
2answers
199 views
How to attack zone defense?
What gameplays do you use to attack a zone defense, and specially 2-1-2 type? And how do you work it in practice?
I usually practice it with game situation, but are there some exercises to develop ...
10
votes
2answers
176 views
Is it possible to effectively practice zone defence in basketball if you don't have 10 people?
How would you practice basketball zone defence with less than 10 people available?
I understand that you can put 5 on defence and the rest available in offence but it simply would not produce as much ...
