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1. From the Blank section (below), copy the template tags and parameters to your article. 2. In the template tags, set the Debug parameter to Yes.This will setup the template to display the correct player positions that are needed depending on the Offensive and Defensive schemes that are chosen (OScheme and DScheme parameters) below:
A defensive player may line up anywhere on his side of the line of scrimmage and perform any legal action. Over time, however, defensive roles have become defined into three main sets of players that encompass several individual positions. Defensive formations are often known by a numerical code indicating the number of players at each position.
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The template has one required and one optional parameter. The required parameter is the position (or position abbreviation). The optional parameter is the word "long" which will create a more verbose link. If the "long" parameter is not included, a 1–3 letter abbreviation will be returned.
The three basic defensive positions are: Defensive lineman (DL): Linemen play at the line of scrimmage, directly across from the offensive line. They are categorized as defensive tackles (DT) or defensive ends (DE). The 4-3 defense has 2 tackles and 2 ends; the 3-4 defense has 2 ends and 1 tackle, who is sometimes called a nose tackle (NT) to ...
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Defensive linemen (DL) 94 Karl Brooks DT; 97 Kenny Clark DT; 57 Brenton Cox Jr. DE; 55 Kingsley ...
The positions in American football. The offense is shown in an I-formation and the defense is shown in a 4-3. Date: 30 June 2007: Source: Own work: Author: UserB: Permission (Reusing this file) I do not believe that this image qualifies for copyright protection. In the event that it does, I irrevocably release all rights to it.
The 4-3 defense, most commonly used in the NFL, employs two defensive tackles (and a defensive line of four men, with three linebackers behind them), while the 3-4 defense uses just a single defensive tackle, called the nose tackle (and a defensive line of three men, with four linebackers behind them). Defensive ends in a typical 3-4 have ...