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The 4-4 Swarm Presented by Tim Murphy Head Football Coach Clovis East High School www.coachtimmurphy.com

Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

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Page 1: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

The 4-4 Swarm

Presented byTim Murphy Head Football CoachClovis East High Schoolwww.coachtimmurphy.com

Page 2: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Goals

• No plays over 15 yards

• Give up 7 points or less

• Give up less than 100 yards rushing

• Create 3 or more turnovers

• Minimum of 3 tacklers on the ball

Page 3: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

4-4 Swarm – Alignment vs. Pro

ENT

R

WS

L

CC

F

EB gap A gapHead Up Head Up

4x4

7-10 x 1-2 7-10 x 1-2

5 off G 5 off G

10-12 x split

4x4

Page 4: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

4-4 Swarm – Alignment vs. TE Quads

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

EB gap A gapHead Up Head Up

4x4

7-10 x 1-2 7-10 x 1-2

5 off G 5 off G

5 x 0-2 or split

10-12 x split

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4-4 Swarm – Alignment vs. Trips

ENT

R

WS

L

CC

F

EB gap A gapHead Up Head Up

7-10 x 1-25 off G 5 off G

5 x 0-2 or split

10-12 x split

5 x 0-2 or split

7x4

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4-4 Swarm – Alignment vs. Quads

ENT

RWS

L

CCF

E

7-10 x 1-2 7-10 x 1-2

5 off G 5 off G

5 x 0-2 or split

10-12 x split

5 x 0-2 or split

Head Up or 3

Head Up or 3

Head Up or 7

Head Up or 7

Page 7: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Swarm4-4 – Alignment vs. Wing T

ENT

R

WS

L

C

C

F

EB gap A gapHead Up Head Up

7-10 x 1-27-10 x 1-2

5 off G 5 off G

4x4

2x2

8x10 #2 Eligable

Page 8: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Philosophy against the run

“Bounce and Attack”

Overview

• D-line will bounce

• Outside backers will contain

• Corner will ensure contain

• Inside backers will fill

• Free safety will fill

Page 9: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Philosophy against the run

Reasons for Bounce

• Slows down ball carrier

• Forces him to go horizontal

• Takes him away from assigned hole

• Buys time for gang tackling (“Swarm”) to develop

• Breaks up offense working as a team

• Frustrates ball carrier

Page 10: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Philosophy against the run

Reasons for Contain

• Takes the width of the field down from 54 yards to around 5 yards

• Significantly reduces chances of big play

• Forces ball carrier back to the teeth of the defense

• Enables fill players to come aggressively

Page 11: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Philosophy against the run

Reasons for Fillers

• Inside-out tackles are easier than outside-in

• Balances the talent differential

• Promotes big hits

• Enables us to be position specific

• Causes turnovers

Page 12: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Run Defense – Direct Attack

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

Toss

StretchPower

Trap

Page 13: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Run Defense – Counter Attack

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

Counter

InsideZone

Page 14: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Philosophy against the pass

“Disrupt and Attack”

Overview

• D-line will disrupt quarterbacks/tight ends

• Backers will disrupt routes of receivers and vision of quarterback

• Defensive backs will disrupt all phases of the vertical game

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Pass Defense - Straight Drop Back

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

L RS W

C F C

9

18 18

9

7 7

27

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20 2016 1612 12

No Cover Zone No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

Rally Zone Rally Zone

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Disrupt and Attack

Defensive Line

• Will get into throwing lanes (especially against the 3-step drop game)

• Will collapse pocket forcing quarterback to throw off back foot and not follow thru

• Will not allow the quarterback to roll out

• Will jam tight ends on any release

• Will relentlessly attack down field after ball is released

Page 17: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Pass Defense - Straight Drop Back

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

L RS W

C F C

9

18 18

9

7 7

27

19 1924 244 41414

20 2016 1612 12

No Cover Zone No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

Rally Zone Rally Zone

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Disrupt and Attack

Linebackers

• Will drop into throwing lanes

• Will re-route receivers

• Will break on quarterbacks near shoulder

• Will blitz from all areas

• Will relentlessly attack when ball is released

Page 19: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Pass Defense - Straight Drop Back

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

L RS W

C F C

9

18 18

9

7 7

27

19 1924 244 41414

20 2016 1612 12

No Cover Zone No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

Rally Zone Rally Zone

Page 20: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Disturb and Attack

Defensive backs

• Will take away all deep routes

• Will break on deep intermediate routes (routes 15 yards or more)

• On vertical seam routes will make big hits, knock down or intercept any ball thrown in that area

Page 21: Tim Murphy 4-4 Defense

Pass Defense - Straight Drop Back

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

L RS W

C F C

9

18 18

9

7 7

27

19 1924 244 41414

20 2016 1612 12

No Cover Zone No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

Rally Zone Rally Zone

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Pass Defense - Roll Out

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

L RW

C F C

9

18 18

9

7 7

27

19 1924 244 41414

20 2016 1612 12

No Cover Zone No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

Rally Zone Rally Zone

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Pass Defense - Roll Out Robber

ENT

RWS

L

CC

F

E

L RW

C

F

C

9

18 18

9

7 7

27

19 1924 244 41414

20 2016 1612 12

No Cover Zone No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

No Cover Zone

Rally Zone Rally Zone

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