Insider Defense

Joe Daniel / January 11, 2019

How Many Fronts Does your Multiple Front Defense Need?

The idea of having a Multiple Front Defense sounds really good. Until you realize that your kids see every front as a whole new defense. That doesn’t always …

Joe Daniel / August 29, 2018

JDFB Quick Clinic #131 – Coaching Defensive Line Pad Level

One of the keys to great play up front is your Defensive Line pad level. How can you get your athletes to play low? Your defensive line’s pad level must be …

Guest Author / February 23, 2018

4 Keys to Defensive Game Film Breakdown

This is a Guest Post from Coach Brent Wasche, a Texas High School Football Coach. If you would like to write for Joe Daniel Football, check the information at …

Guest Author / February 5, 2018

How to Coach 46 Defense Run Fits Against 1-Back Offenses

This is a Guest Post from Coach Kevin Matthews. This is the second in a series of posts detailing an incredibly simple package of 46 Defense package. In the …

Joe Daniel / January 22, 2018

Is the Inside Zone a 33 Stack Defense Weakness?

Every defense has weaknesses. A good football coach knows the weaknesses of each defensive play call, and how to adjust to stop it. Is the Inside Zone run play …

Joe Daniel / January 15, 2018

How to Create New Fronts in the 33 Stack Defense

One of the biggest advantages of the 33 Stack Defense is the ability to 'create' the defensive front you want, while still showing the same pre-snap look every …

Guest Author / January 12, 2018

How to Coach Simple 46 Defense Alignment, Assignment and Keys

This is a Guest Post from Coach Kevin Matthews. This article focuses on 46 Defense Alignment, Assignment and Keys. It will be part of a larger series outlining …

Guest Author / January 2, 2018

How To Get Critical Football Game Film Analysis For Your Defense

At the end of the season, football game film analysis is critical for off season development. Properly analyzing the previous season helps you to better come up …

Joe Daniel / September 14, 2017

5 Ways to Get a Better Look From Your Defensive Scout Team

Football coaches have been fighting this battle since the beginning of the game. Trying to get a realistic look from your defensive scout team during practice …

Joe Daniel / September 3, 2017

8 Simple Ways Football Coaches Over-Complicate Your Defensive Playbook

A football coach’s defensive playbook rarely wins the game for you. More often, you may use it to ruin your football team. A few years ago, we had a really …