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Summary: Learn how to stop the run a 4-4 defensive football formation with expert football tips from a former football player in this free video clip on playing defense.
Billy Kidd played football for the University of Houston, from there he played professionally in the USFL and then to the Houston Oilers. After his time as a player, Billy became a...read more
"Hi, I am Billy Kidd, I am here on Expert Village, and we are going to talk about the four-four defense. Because once they get to those gaps, and once these linebackers step up and fill these gaps, what they've done theoretically they have created a wall right here where a running back doesn't have any place to go, and now he is looking for an open space to get into. And if these defensive lineman and linebackers are taking care of their positions and taking care of their responsibilities, they are going to be in the right place to prevent that running back from finding any gap or any space, therefore everything is collapsing on him, and they will stop the ball for what we call a none gainer or minimal yards."
eHow Article: Stopping the Run with a 4-4 Football Defense