Defensive Linemen Stances
Defensive stances have an important impact on the game, the stance the athlete uses matters on his play style. There are two main stances for defensive linemen, three-point stance (One hand down), and the four-point stance (Two hands down). Both stances are identical expect the hand position, the feet should be about the width of the shoulders, bent knees, and coiled legs. The hips should be slightly lower than the shoulders, and the athlete should be stretched forward with a reasonable amount of weight resting on the hand or hands. The hand or hands should be open, with the weight spread evenly on the fingertips. The three-point stance's advantage is that the athlete gets more leverage. The four-point stance's advantage is that the athlete has more of an explosive stance. "Interior linemen must have quickness, strength, and size." (Wilkinson 41). Next football season I will make sure I am in the right stance for my position.
Three-point stance Four-point stance
Which stance would be more fitting for a DE? Which stance would be more fitting for a NG?
Wilkinson, Bud. Sports Illustrated Football: Winning Defense. New York: Sports Illustrated, 1987. Print.
Hey Mohjeet,
ReplyDeleteIt seems like you've had a lot of experience with the game of football and I was just wondering which stance you prefer? I've watched a lot of NFL and College Football, and have seen the defensive linemen use both stances. It appears that the better players choose to go with the four-point stance. Do you find that to be true as well?
I prefer the 3-point stance, because it allows me to get a better view of the opponents. Thanks for asking!
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