40 3-5-3 defense diagram
The 3-3-5 defense can also be referred to as the 3-3 stack and the Spread Defense. It is one form of the nickel defense, a generic term for a formation with five defensive backs. Veteran college football defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn is widely credited with being the main innovator of the 3-3-5 scheme. The 3-5-3 defense signifies the personnel used by the defense to halt the offense. The 3-5-3 defense uses 3 down linemen on the line of scrimmage, 5 linebackers inside of 5 yards of the ball and 3 defensive backs deep to protect the pass. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. scheme: 5 down linemen - 3 linebackers - 3 defensive backs. play man coverage on the 5 eligible receivers counting outside in. corners cover #1 free safety covers the blitzing l b's man remaining lb's cover #2 & #3 the inside lb or free safety will make a strength call that tells the defense where to line up. 3-5-3 defense diagram