What Are Defensive Line Techniques

A defensive lineman’s technique is simply where he lines up in a given defense. The “techniques” are numbered from the inside of the line out (mostly***). The numbers refer to a spot where the center of the defensive lineman’s body ends up.

What is a three technique defensive lineman?

3-Technique A three-technique defensive tackle lines up over the outside shoulder of the guard and attacks the B gap. This position is designed to get one-on-one matchups between the defensive tackle and guard.

What is a 1 technique defensive lineman?

So, a 1-technique defensive tackle plays in the gap between the center and the guard. In order to adjust the technique assignments for a defender aligning on the inside shoulder of an offensive lineman, the typical answer is to use an “i” with the even number.