Coaching Football's 46 Defense (The Art & Science of Coaching Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jeff Walker (Author) "Without question the most dominating defensive scheme in the history of the National Football League, the 46 Defense applies pressure to every offensive flank and..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Coaches Choice Books; DVD Video edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585182346
• ISBN-13: 978-1585182343
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,820 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally...someone got a clue!, September 1, 1999

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This review is from: Coaching Football's 46 Defense (Art & Science of Coaching) (Paperback)

I have been waiting for a book like this ever since the inception of the 46 defense. There have been other books which discuss the subject but never one book devoted entirely to it. It is easy to read and useful for both casual onlookers of the game and serious readers. The terminology is clear and the author provides a detailed and insightful look at this defensive scheme. This is a definite buy for those who want to learn what a real NFL defense is supposed to look like!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 16, 2004

By	George Mayer (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book goes into the development and history of defense and shows how the 46 has evolved. Rex included many coaching points that can be applied to other defenses also. This has to be the best coaching book I have read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why trust anyone to teach the 46 but the Ryan family?, December 17, 2007

By	Casey J. Donovan "fuegokidd" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Buddy's son Rex does a great job teaching every aspect of the 46 defense and shows it can be used as a base more than just a package. As is true for all football books, you will get confused at times with the diagrams but if you dive into the book and appreciate everything going on you will see the big, beautiful picture that is the 46 defense. My only gripe is that it ends somewhat abruptly and leaves playcalling up to the personal coach, not much help in that department. I am now thinking of getting the DVD to go along with the book as I one day hope to coach competitive high school and up football!