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3-3 Defense:3-3 Defense:
Understanding the BasicsUnderstanding the Basics
JOHN RICEJOHN RICE
HEAD COACHHEAD COACH
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOLEISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL
RIALTO, CARIALTO, CA
(951) 537-9902(951) 537-9902
[email protected]@aol.com
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Half of one, half dozen of the otherHalf of one, half dozen of the other
3-3 Defense3-3 Defense
3-5 Defense3-5 Defense30 Stack30 Stack
3-3 Stack3-3 StackOdd StackOdd Stack
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Theres more that one way to skin a Cat
Purpose- To inform clinic attendees of the following:
Characteristics of a Sound Defense
A Philosophical Framework for the running the 3-3
Personnel designations
Gap assignments, key reads, & techniques (drills as well)
Run fits (Inside and Outside)
Calling the defense
Cover 3 drops
Installation, Practice Organization, Game Calls
Combination of philosophy & execution from a partial list of
the following sources: West Virginia, Tulsa, BYU, New Mexico,South Carolina, Air Force, Wake Forest
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We are playing the 3-3 with theWe are playing the 3-3 with the
following defensive philosophy:following defensive philosophy:
1.1. TAKE AWAY WHAT THETAKE AWAY WHAT THE
OFFENSE DOES BEST; MAKE THEMOFFENSE DOES BEST; MAKE THEMBEAT YOU WITH SOMETHINGBEAT YOU WITH SOMETHING
ELSE. (More than 1 adjustment for aELSE. (More than 1 adjustment for a
particular offensive formation)particular offensive formation)
Examples:Examples:nding an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more effectinding an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more effecti
nding an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effectnding an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effect
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fending an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effefending an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effe
TAKE AWAY WHAT THETAKE AWAY WHAT THE
OFFENSE DOES BESTOFFENSE DOES BEST
FreeFree
SafetySafetyman onman on
BackBack
BB
ackack
One strategy vs. spread offense that sends back into pass roOne strategy vs. spread offense that sends back into pass ro
protecting with 5: Pressure with cover zero.protecting with 5: Pressure with cover zero.
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efending an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more eff
TAKE AWAY WHAT THETAKE AWAY WHAT THE
OFFENSE DOES BESTOFFENSE DOES BEST
One strategy vs. spread offense that gets into a tripsformation to run the ball more effectively: Keep 6 in thebox and align the Free Safety over inside receiver. With
Spur within 5 yards, its an 7 man box.
7 man box vs. 6 blockers7 man box vs. 6 blockers
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We are playing the 3-3 with the followingWe are playing the 3-3 with the following
defensive philosophy:defensive philosophy:
2.2. Whatever scheme you use, NEVER let the offense gainWhatever scheme you use, NEVER let the offense gainan advantage by formation, shifts, or motion.an advantage by formation, shifts, or motion.
ALWAYS have base defensive checks built into theALWAYS have base defensive checks built into the
scheme to handle these things.scheme to handle these things.
Example- Formation Check: Pull CallExample- Formation Check: Pull Call
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3.Characteristics of a sound
defense:
DD CC CCBBAA AABB
A. Every gap is accounted for by aA. Every gap is accounted for by a
particular playerparticular player
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3.Characteristics of a sound defense:
B. There is aB. There is a primaryprimary run force player andrun force player and
aa secondarysecondary force player (outside-in defenders)force player (outside-in defenders)
B
NE
C
L
E
CM
S RPRIMARY FORCE
SECONDARY FORCE/HALFBACK PASS
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3.Characteristics of a sound defense:
C. Cutback defenders (inside outC. Cutback defenders (inside out
defenders), and a defender responsible fordefenders), and a defender responsible for
B
NE
C
L
E
CM
S R
Boot/Reverse
INSIDE OUT DEFENDERSINSIDE OUT DEFENDERS
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We are playing the 3-3 with theWe are playing the 3-3 with the
following defensive philosophy:following defensive philosophy: 5.5. Offenses operate on rhythm, that rhythmOffenses operate on rhythm, that rhythm
MUST be disrupted. Effective ways to disruptMUST be disrupted. Effective ways to disrupt
offensive rhythm are: stemming fronts, lineoffensive rhythm are: stemming fronts, line
stunts, blitzes, and disguising pass coverage.stunts, blitzes, and disguising pass coverage.
6.6. Make the QB read the pass coverage POSTMake the QB read the pass coverage POST
SNAP; dont let him settle in before the snapSNAP; dont let him settle in before the snap
and know where his primary read is.and know where his primary read is.
7.7. Multiple fronts and/or coverages MAYMultiple fronts and/or coverages MAY
better serve to defend particular offensivebetter serve to defend particular offensive
schemes.schemes.
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We are playing the 3-3 with theWe are playing the 3-3 with the
following defensive philosophy:following defensive philosophy:
8.8. Pursuit drill must be run every dayPursuit drill must be run every day
9.9. Tackling drills must be run every day.Tackling drills must be run every day. 10.10. Whatever defenses you run, the kids MUSTWhatever defenses you run, the kids MUST
BELIEVE in it. They must understand what itsBELIEVE in it. They must understand what its
strengths and weaknesses are, and what youstrengths and weaknesses are, and what you
are trying to accomplish with a particularare trying to accomplish with a particularfront, blitz, or coverage.front, blitz, or coverage.
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11. Option assignments must be built in11. Option assignments must be built in
Option Responsibilities
E EN
L RM
C C
F
BS
Option to left: Option to right:
Dive DiveDive
QBQBPitch Pitch
Pitch-Pass Pitch-Pass
QB to pitch
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WHY THE 3-3-5 DEFENSE?WHY THE 3-3-5 DEFENSE?
Easy to overload perimeter of offensive formationsEasy to overload perimeter of offensive formations
It is an 8 man front vs an I pro setIt is an 8 man front vs an I pro set
Ability to get into multiple looks easilyAbility to get into multiple looks easily
Easy to align to spread formationsEasy to align to spread formations
Physical, aggressive, attacking style of playPhysical, aggressive, attacking style of play
creates negative yardage plays and turnoverscreates negative yardage plays and turnovers
Allows smaller, faster athletes to be successfulAllows smaller, faster athletes to be successful
Fun for the players!Fun for the players!
Easy to attack the pass protection weaknessesEasy to attack the pass protection weaknesses
Teams have less time to prepare for non-Teams have less time to prepare for non-
conventional defensive alignmentconventional defensive alignment
It is considered unorthodox by offensive coachesIt is considered unorthodox by offensive coaches
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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel
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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel
Defensive LinemenDefensive Linemen
The line will consist of two five techniqueThe line will consist of two five technique
Ends and a zero technique Nose.Ends and a zero technique Nose. The Ends play left and right. If desired theyThe Ends play left and right. If desired they
can flip strong and weak.can flip strong and weak.
The Nose plays a zero shade (head up on theThe Nose plays a zero shade (head up on the
center).center).
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General Coaching Points forGeneral Coaching Points for
Defensive LinemenDefensive Linemen Crowd the Ball; Play fast; get into theCrowd the Ball; Play fast; get into the
backfield and wreak havoc with blockingbackfield and wreak havoc with blocking
schemesschemes Read on the runRead on the run
Dont stay tied up with O-LinemenDont stay tied up with O-Linemen
Find the ball after initial technique isFind the ball after initial technique isexecuted and redirect to the footballexecuted and redirect to the football
Beat half a man (slant technique)Beat half a man (slant technique)
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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel Inside LinebackersInside Linebackers
At the heart of the 3-3 stack defense areAt the heart of the 3-3 stack defense are
three inside linebackers.three inside linebackers.
Against a 2 x 2 set:Against a 2 x 2 set: The Lion linebacker will align in a stackThe Lion linebacker will align in a stack
position behind the left End.position behind the left End.
The Mike linebacker will align stackedThe Mike linebacker will align stacked
position over the nose, playing a zeroposition over the nose, playing a zerotechniquetechnique
The Ram linebacker will align in a stackThe Ram linebacker will align in a stack
position behind the right End.position behind the right End.
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General Coaching Points forGeneral Coaching Points for
LinebackersLinebackers Read Slow, React FastRead Slow, React Fast
Primary Keys are guards; theyPrimary Keys are guards; theywill take you to the ballwill take you to the ball
Its not a crime to get blocked,Its not a crime to get blocked,
its a crime to stay blocked.its a crime to stay blocked.(Dont walk away from a block)(Dont walk away from a block)
Play fast -sideline to sidelinePlay fast -sideline to sideline
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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel Outside Linebacker-Strong Safety HybridsOutside Linebacker-Strong Safety Hybrids
The Spur will align to the formation strengthThe Spur will align to the formation strength(to a TE in a pro set). When the offense(to a TE in a pro set). When the offense
employers a spread 2x2 set, the Spur alignsemployers a spread 2x2 set, the Spur aligns
over the #2. Exact depth and leverage willover the #2. Exact depth and leverage will
depend on down, distance, coverage call, anddepend on down, distance, coverage call, andgame plan.game plan.
The Bandit will align to the open side of anThe Bandit will align to the open side of an
offensive formation (away from a TE in a prooffensive formation (away from a TE in a proset). When the offense employers a spread 2x2set). When the offense employers a spread 2x2
set, the Bandit aligns over the #2 opposite theset, the Bandit aligns over the #2 opposite the
Spur. Exact depth and leverage will depend onSpur. Exact depth and leverage will depend on
down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.
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General Coaching PointsGeneral Coaching Points
for Spur & Banditfor Spur & Bandit In Cover 3, execute your run forceIn Cover 3, execute your run force
responsibilities with aggressive confidence-NOresponsibilities with aggressive confidence-NO
ONE GETS OUTSIDE!ONE GETS OUTSIDE!
Maintain outside leverage vs. runMaintain outside leverage vs. run
Your kingdom is the flats-control whatYour kingdom is the flats-control what
happens therehappens there
In blitzing situations, attack with a frenzyIn blitzing situations, attack with a frenzy
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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel
SecondarySecondary Left Corner will align over #1 wide receiver toLeft Corner will align over #1 wide receiver to
defensive left. Standard cover three alignment willdefensive left. Standard cover three alignment will
be seven yards deep and one yard inside. Play bybe seven yards deep and one yard inside. Play by
play alignment may vary greatly, depending onplay alignment may vary greatly, depending ondown, distance, coverage call, and game plan.down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.
Right Corner will align over #1 wide receiver toRight Corner will align over #1 wide receiver to
defensive right. Standard cover three alignmentdefensive right. Standard cover three alignmentwill be seven yards deep and one yard inside. Playwill be seven yards deep and one yard inside. Play
by play alignment may vary greatly, depending onby play alignment may vary greatly, depending on
down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.
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General CoachingGeneral Coaching
Points for CornersPoints for Corners In Cover 3, smash, curl-wheel, & allIn Cover 3, smash, curl-wheel, & all
verticals are first in your thought processverticals are first in your thought process
on a pass readon a pass read
As long as #2 to your side is vertical, youAs long as #2 to your side is vertical, you
stay vertical; we play the hitch/stop late.stay vertical; we play the hitch/stop late.
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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel
Free SafetyFree Safety Free Safety will align midpoint betweenFree Safety will align midpoint between
wide receivers. Standard cover threewide receivers. Standard cover three
alignment will be 12 yards deep and onealignment will be 12 yards deep and oneyard inside. Play by play alignment mayyard inside. Play by play alignment may
vary greatly, depending on down,vary greatly, depending on down,
distance, coverage call, and game plan.distance, coverage call, and game plan.
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General Coaching PointsGeneral Coaching Points
You are the playmaker of our secondary;You are the playmaker of our secondary;
Make Plays!Make Plays!
Vs. Cover 3, receivers must pay a priceVs. Cover 3, receivers must pay a price
for running routes over the deep middlefor running routes over the deep middle
We will trade a headache for a first downWe will trade a headache for a first down
on occasionon occasion
Vs. Run attack with reckless abandonVs. Run attack with reckless abandon
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BASE TECHNIQUE/KEYS AND READSBASE TECHNIQUE/KEYS AND READS
DEFENSIVE LINE & LINEBACKERS
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DEFENSIVE LINE & LINEBACKERS
3 JACKS
HASH DROPSECURE B GAP-FITOG TO NEARSTACKRAM
HOLE DROPSECURE A GAP OPPOSITE
NG- FIT
FB-OGSTACKMIKE
HASH DROPSECURE B GAP-FITOG TO NEAR
RB
STACKLION
OUTSIDE RUSH
LANE
C GAP TRAIL/REVERSEBALL TO OT5 TECHRIGHT END
INSIDE RUSH
LANE
A GAP BACKSIDE ABALL C-G -F
TRIANGLE
0 JACKNOSE
OUTSIDE RUSH
LANE
C GAP TRAIL/REVERSEBALL TO OT5 TECHLEFT END
PASS RESP.RUN TO-AWAYKEYALIGNPOSL
EEEE
NOSEGUARD PLAY
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NOSEGUARD PLAYNOSEGUARD PLAY
BASE JACKS TECHNIQUEBASE JACKS TECHNIQUE Alignment:Alignment: 0 technique, nose-to-nose on Center. Play0 technique, nose-to-nose on Center. Play
as tight as possible and still be able to key and react.as tight as possible and still be able to key and react.
KEY:KEY: Crosshairs on front tip of the ball.Crosshairs on front tip of the ball.
Responsibility:Responsibility: Attack center with butt of palms insideAttack center with butt of palms insidethe frame drive him into backfield, redirect to football.the frame drive him into backfield, redirect to football.
Coaching Points:Coaching Points:
Hold ground or turn and drop on butt vs.double team.Hold ground or turn and drop on butt vs.double team.If reached, play cutback.If reached, play cutback.
Rush passer in proper lane.Rush passer in proper lane.
On pass rush, bull rush and look for draw or QB to stepOn pass rush, bull rush and look for draw or QB to step
up.up.
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NOSEGUARD KEY READSNOSEGUARD KEY READS
Vs. BASE BLOCKVs. BASE BLOCK
STUFF CENTER. Attack Center, maintain inside hand position on Cs frame.STUFF CENTER. Attack Center, maintain inside hand position on Cs frame.
Keep feet moving and stay square. DO NOT PICK A SIDE UNTIL YOU LOCATE THEKeep feet moving and stay square. DO NOT PICK A SIDE UNTIL YOU LOCATE THE
BALL; DISENGAGE AND PURSUE!BALL; DISENGAGE AND PURSUE!
NNProgression:2. With Center only (Mirror Step D3. With Center & Guards, add bac4. Inside Drill
5. Team
rill Modes:. Walk-through (teaching)
. Half-Speed (independent practice). Full-Speed (testing for understanding)
COACH
Other schemes to be drilTrapDouble TeamReach
C
NOSE GUARD SLANT
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NOSE GUARD SLANTNOSE GUARD SLANT
TECHNIQUETECHNIQUE
Alignment:Alignment: 0 technique, nose-on-nose on Center.0 technique, nose-on-nose on Center.
KEY:KEY: BALL.BALL.
Focal point during move: V of the neck of guard callsideFocal point during move: V of the neck of guard callside
Responsibility:Responsibility: A Gap TO CALL SIDEA Gap TO CALL SIDE
Coaching Points:Coaching Points:
Back off the ball slightly.Back off the ball slightly.
Step with foot to call side, ripping with uppercut using opposite armStep with foot to call side, ripping with uppercut using opposite arm
Square up on second step, staying low!Square up on second step, staying low!
Redirect to the ballRedirect to the ball
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DEFENSIVE END 5 TECHNIQUEDEFENSIVE END 5 TECHNIQUE
Alignment:Alignment: 5 Technique (Nose on outside eye of OT). Align tight to the L.O.S.5 Technique (Nose on outside eye of OT). Align tight to the L.O.S.
KEY:KEY: Ball to OTBall to OT
Responsibility:Responsibility: C Gap. Contain pass rush and trail on play away.C Gap. Contain pass rush and trail on play away.
Coaching Points:Coaching Points:
Step flat with outside foot.Step flat with outside foot.
Keep shoulders square.Keep shoulders square.
Attack outside number of OT.Attack outside number of OT.
Punch with hands and react to OTs first step.Punch with hands and react to OTs first step.
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Drill: Key Read for 5 TechniqueDrill: Key Read for 5 Technique
Step with gapside foot, striking OTs outside number with your inside hand . UseStep with gapside foot, striking OTs outside number with your inside hand . Use
leverage technique (push and pull) to maintain outside leverage, keeping outsideleverage technique (push and pull) to maintain outside leverage, keeping outside
arm and leg free. Keep T off LBs until you disengage to make a tackle. Vs.arm and leg free. Keep T off LBs until you disengage to make a tackle. Vs.
double team on TE, step down into (squeeze) hole &Keep your shoulders square.double team on TE, step down into (squeeze) hole &Keep your shoulders square.
Run to: disengage and redirect to the ball. Ball Away: Check Boot/Reverse.Run to: disengage and redirect to the ball. Ball Away: Check Boot/Reverse.
GG
EECoach stands behind LineAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. With Tackle only (Mirror Step Drill)3. With Tackle & Guard, add back4. Inside Drill
5. Team
Drill Modes:2. Walk-through (teaching)
3. Half-Speed (independent practice)4. Full-Speed (testing for understan
We will adapt this drill to any blocking scheme we will
see that week. We will duplicate this drill vs. a slanttechnique as well.
CC
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Line Directional CallsLine Directional Calls
Lion becomes C gapPlayer and contain onQB rollout his side.
Ram becomes C gap
Player and contain onQB rollout his side.
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DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END
SLANT TECHNIQUESLANT TECHNIQUE Alignment:Alignment: 5 Technique Strongside5 Technique Strongside KEY:KEY: Ball to TEBall to TE
Responsibility:Responsibility: Attack and control the C Gap. You are looping from a 5 toAttack and control the C Gap. You are looping from a 5 to
a 7 Technique.a 7 Technique.
Execution:Execution: When the TE takes his first step, you step with callside foot , using a ripWhen the TE takes his first step, you step with callside foot , using a rip
technique if needed vs. a base or reach block. Vs. a down block, square up, looktechnique if needed vs. a base or reach block. Vs. a down block, square up, look
immediately inside to G-R-G triangle for kick-out blocks. Do not wrong-arm. Keepingimmediately inside to G-R-G triangle for kick-out blocks. Do not wrong-arm. Keeping
inside shoulder perpendicular to LOS, sink to a hitting position and attack the kick-outinside shoulder perpendicular to LOS, sink to a hitting position and attack the kick-out
blocker at his upfield number, bracing yourself with your gapside leg extended. Vs.blocker at his upfield number, bracing yourself with your gapside leg extended. Vs.
Reach scheme, use rip tech. to get into backfield. vs. Flow away, stop, stay low, checkReach scheme, use rip tech. to get into backfield. vs. Flow away, stop, stay low, checkfor counter, bootleg, and reverse. Vs. read option, keep shoulders square and respectfor counter, bootleg, and reverse. Vs. read option, keep shoulders square and respect
quarterbacks keep option.quarterbacks keep option.
Coaching Points:Coaching Points:
Key the TE to get a good readKey the TE to get a good read
All other 5 Tech Coaching Points (except keeping OT off LB)All other 5 Tech Coaching Points (except keeping OT off LB)
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RAM/LION LINEBACKERRAM/LION LINEBACKER
KEY READSKEY READS
Key Guard to Near BackKey Guard to Near Back
B GAP (if contact, keep outside shoulder free)REACHHASH DROPHIGH HAT
SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE, FITSCOOP
SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE, FITPULL (Pull Away)
SCRAPE TIGHTOUT BLOCK (Pull To)
EYES UP (to near back) He come, I comeDOWN BLOCK
RESPONSEKEY READ
ALIGNMENT DEPTH: 4-5 yardsALIGNMENT DEPTH: 4-5 yards
KEY DRILL FOR RAM/LION
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KEY DRILL FOR RAM/LION
COACH
C
RLProgression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
Coach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
Drill Modes:
2. Walk-through (teaching)3. Half-Speed (independent practice4. Full-Speed (testing for understan
We will adapt this drito any blocking sche
we will see that week
Bag
KEY DRILL FOR RAM/LION
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KEY DRILL FOR RAM/LION
COACH
C
RLCoach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. With guards/without ba3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
rill Modes:. Walk-through (teaching). Half-Speed (independent practice)
. Full-Speed (testing for understanding)
Bag
Other schemes drilled:Trap
Double TeamReach
Shuffle to fitShuffle to fit
MIKE LB TECHNIQUEMIKE LB TECHNIQUE
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MIKE LB TECHNIQUEMIKE LB TECHNIQUE
Depth 5 yardsDepth 5 yards
Alignment Stack Behind Center in 2 by 2 SetAlignment Stack Behind Center in 2 by 2 Set
Key Center Guard Fullback triangleKey Center Guard Fullback triangle
Coaching Point Stay FLAT,Coaching Point Stay FLAT, (over the top player)(over the top player)
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Drill: MIKE LINEBACKERDrill: MIKE LINEBACKER
KEY READ TRAP TRACKKEY READ TRAP TRACK
MCoach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
ill Modes:Walk-through (teaching)Half-Speed (independent practice)Full-Speed (testing for understanding)
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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READDrill: MIKE LB KEY READ
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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READDrill: MIKE LB KEY READ
VS. ISO SCHEMEVS. ISO SCHEME
MCoach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
rill Modes:. Walk-through (teaching). Half-Speed (independent practice). Full-Speed (testing for understanding)
BagBag
D ill MIKE LB KEY READ VSDrill: MIKE LB KEY READ VS
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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READ VS.Drill: MIKE LB KEY READ VS.
POWER SCHEMEPOWER SCHEME
M
C TTE
R
Coach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. W/All Linemen3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
Drill Modes:2. Walk-through (teaching)3. Half-Speed (independent practice)4. Full-Speed (testing for understandin
BagBag Bag
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Drill: MIKE LB VS.Drill: MIKE LB VS.
COUNTER SCHEMECOUNTER SCHEME
MCoach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.
Progression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team
ill Modes:Walk-through (teaching)Half-Speed (independent practice)Full-Speed (testing for understanding)
Bag
SPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTSSPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTS
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SPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTSSPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTS
E EE E
S BS B
33
33
44
44
S BS B
22
22
11
44
SPUR & BANDIT KEY READSSPUR & BANDIT KEY READS
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SPUR & BANDIT KEY READSSPUR & BANDIT KEY READS
Top of Numbers Drop (flat)Pass
Fold, CutbackOutside Run Away
ForceOutside Run to
Fold/CutbackInside Run Away
Maintain outside leverage on
ballcarrier (Bonus Player in the box)
Inside Run to
RESPONSEKEY READ
Key: End man on the line of scrimmage toKey: End man on the line of scrimmage to
near back, then Ball on/off the LOSnear back, then Ball on/off the LOS*Backpedal/shuffle at snap to get read*Backpedal/shuffle at snap to get read
Ex ofEx of
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Ex of SpurEx of Spur
Read Drill:Read Drill:
SProgression:2. W/TE & T; no back3. Add the back & onside Guard4. Inside Drill
5. Team
Some Drill Schemes:2. TE & Tackle Down, Guard Pull to3. Reach scheme for Stretch4. Base/Flow away
BProgression:2. W/Guard & T; no back3. Add the back & offside Gua4. Inside Drill
5. Team
Ex ofEx of
Bandit ReadBandit Read
Drill:Drill:Some Drill Schemes:2. G & T down, Guard pull to(Counter)
3. Reach scheme for Stretch4. Base/Flow away Im here
call to Ram
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Calling the DefenseCalling the Defense
Coverage-TagCoverage-Tag
Examples:Examples:
3 Jacks (base 3-3 stack with cover 3)3 Jacks (base 3-3 stack with cover 3)
3 Right (line slants right)3 Right (line slants right)
3 Left (line slants left)3 Left (line slants left)
3 Field (line slants field)3 Field (line slants field)
3 Strong (line slants to formation strength)3 Strong (line slants to formation strength)
INSIDE RUN FITSINSIDE RUN FITS
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INSIDE RUN FITSINSIDE RUN FITS
B
NE
C
L
E
CM
S
FS
RFOLD/CUTBACK
fit
OUTSIDE RUN FITSOUTSIDE RUN FITS
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OUTSIDE RUN FITSOUTSIDE RUN FITS
B
NE
C
L
E
CM
S
FS
RFORCE
FOLD/CUTBACK
fit
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Cover 3 DropsCover 3 Drops
Corner
Corner
FreeSafety
Spur
Bandit
Mike
Ram
Lion
5 under
3 Deep Zone
Cover 3 DropsCover 3 Drops
Spur and Bandit buzz to the flats NOW, playing stop,
hitch, & the out cut by #1, and the arrow and bubble by#2. Lion & Ram (as soon as they make a pass read) must
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Vs. Doubles
Corner
Corner
Free
Safety
Spur
Bandit
Mike
Ram
Lion
Cover 3 Jam Pass DropsCover 3 Jam Pass Drops
Spur and Banditjam & reroute#2s, then buzzthe flat. On otherthan a verticalreleaseBy #2, they take
their normaldrops to the top
BASE ALIGNMENT VS PROBASE ALIGNMENT VS PRO
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BASE ALIGNMENT VS. PROBASE ALIGNMENT VS. PRO
Vs. All 2 by 1 sets, linebackers align HALF a man over towards 2cut side
ALIGNMENT VS TWINS
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ALIGNMENT VS. TWINSALIGNMENT VS. TWINSVs. All 2 by 1 sets, linebackers align HALF a man over towards 2cut side
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Vs. Doubles
Corner
Corner
Free
Safety
Spur
Bandit
Mike
Ram
Lion
Alignment vs. DoublesAlignment vs. Doubles
P ll ALIGNMENT VS TRIPSPull ALIGNMENT VS TRIPS
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Stack ALIGNMENT VS. (TE) TRIPSStack ALIGNMENT VS. (TE) TRIPS
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AppendixAppendix
Weekly Practice OverviewWeekly Practice Overview
Sample Defensive Practice PlanSample Defensive Practice Plan
Sample Inside Drill Practice ScriptSample Inside Drill Practice Script Sample 7 on 7 Period Practice ScriptSample 7 on 7 Period Practice Script
Sample Team PeriodSample Team Period
Sample Defensive Game Call SheetSample Defensive Game Call Sheet Defensive Implementation ScheduleDefensive Implementation Schedule
3-3 Resources for Coaches3-3 Resources for Coaches
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SAMPLE DEFENSIVE PRACTICE PLANSAMPLE DEFENSIVE PRACTICE PLAN
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Front/Coverage Lift
PERIOD: # Time
1 5
2 10
3 15
4 20
5 25
6 30
7 35
8 40
9 45
10 50
11 55
12 60
13 65
14 70
15 75
16 80
17 85
18 90
INSIDE RUN DRILL(SEE SCRIPT)
Fundy(15)
TEAM (SEE SCRIPT)
GROUP 3
(20)
1 ON 1 PASSRUSH
7 ON 7 (SEE SCRIPT)
I LEFT
FORMATIONS
I LEFT
D LineLinebackers
(Mike, Lion, Ram)
2 ON 2(DEFENDING SMASH/WHEEL CURL)
WATER BREAK
INDIVIDUAL FUNDAMENTALS (EVERY DAY DRILLS)
SLANT TECH RUN FITS/DROPSDEFENDING THE
OUT OR STOP
Spur and Bandit
DEFENDING SMASH
& CURL/WHEEL
Formations
Plays and Formations forTodayCorners and Safety
"WINNING IS A HABITUNFORTUNATELY,SO IS LOSING." -VINCE LOMBARDI
LEAD
RUNS
ISO
CONDITIONIN
Passes
Conditioning
GROUP 2
(20)
TEAM
(20)
4 WIDE
AS NEEDED
GROUP 1
(10)
SMASH
(STOP CORNER)
IKE FOOTBALL Date: June 26, 2005
YESBASE/3 DEEPDefensive
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
T H O U G H T O F T H E D A Y :
4 WIDE
CURL/WHEEL
(MIRROR)
SAMPLE DEFENSIVE PRACTICE PLANSAMPLE DEFENSIVE PRACTICE PLAN
SAMPLE INSIDE DRILL PRACTICESAMPLE INSIDE DRILL PRACTICE
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SAMPLE INSIDE DRILL PRACTICESAMPLE INSIDE DRILL PRACTICE
SCRIPTSCRIPT
Play H COV
1L 3
2 R 3
3 R 3
4 R 3
5 L 3
6 L 3
7 L 3
8M 3
9 M 3
10 L 3
11 R 3
12 L 3
Emphasis: Tackle Trap, Toss, Counter
NOTES
IKE FOOTBALL
"BIG 8" DEFENSIVE PRACTICE SCRIPTwed 9/28
Card FORMATION PLAY FRONT STUNT
see card Criss CrossBase pinch
see card GT counter Base pinch
see card Toss Base none
see card Criss Cross Base right
see card Dive Base none
see card GT counter Base left
see card Tackle Trap Base none
see card Dive Base rightsee card Criss Cross Basenone
see card Toss Base Pinch
see card Criss Cross Base Left
see card FB Trap Base none
A
C
D
E
A
F
D
C
A
E
F
A
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SAMPLE TEAM PERIODSAMPLE TEAM PERIOD
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SAMPLE TEAM PERIODSAMPLE TEAM PERIOD
PRACTICE SCRIPTPRACTICE SCRIPT
Play H
12345678
9101112131415 B 3left
A 3D 3
pinchsee card FB Trap right
AA 3B 3
rightTrap PassGT counter
BaseBase
C 3pinchsee card BaseBB 3see card X quick Base left
C 3rightsee card Tackle Trap BaseC 3pinchBasesee card Dive
Basesee card GT counter see card Criss Cross
B 3left3noneBase3rightsee card Trap Pass Base3nonesee card Tackle Trap Base3GT counter Base pinch3
COV
none
NOTES
BaseBase
Emphasis:Toss, Counter, Hitch, Boot, Fade
BaseCriss Crosssee card
FORMATION PLAY FRONT
see card
see card Criss Crossleft
Base
see card GT counter
wed9/28
Tackle Trap
STUNT
"TEAM" DEFENSIVE PRACTICE SCRIPT
IKE FOOTBALL
see cardsee card
ABCAAA
SAMPLE DEFENSIVE GAME CALLSAMPLE DEFENSIVE GAME CALL
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SAMPLE DEFENSIVE GAME CALLSAMPLE DEFENSIVE GAME CALL
SHEETSHEET
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IKE FOOTBALL
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3-3 Coaching Resources
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3 3 Coaching ResourcesA partial list of coaches who either run the 3-3 now or have experience running it
Joe Lee Dunn, Def. Coor. U of Memphis Contact: : 901-678-2341Charlie Strong, Asst Head Coach, Florida Contact: 352-375-4683 x4100Todd Graham, Head Coach, Rice University Contact: 713 348-6900Bronco Mendenhall, Head Coach, BYU Contact: 801-422-2916Dean Campbell, DB Coach, Air Force Contact: [email protected] Long, Head Coach, New Mexico Contact: 505-925-5700
Vic Shealy, Defensive Coordinator, UNLV Contact:[email protected] Casteel, Defensive Coordinator, WVU Contact: (304) 293-5621Dave Doeren, Defensive Coordinator, Kansas Contact: [email protected] Burks, Def. Coor, Georgia Military Contact: (478) 445-2690Richard Bell, Def.Coor., Air Force Academy Contact: [email protected] Lambert, Linebacker Coach, Wake Forest Contact:[email protected]
Ron Roberts, Def. Coor., Delta State U (MS) Contact: [email protected] Golla, Head Coach, Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield, CA Contact (661) 324-9841John Rice Head Coach, Eisenhower HS, Rialto, CA Contact: [email protected] Campbell, HC, Victoria Memorial HS, Victoria, [email protected] Contreras, Def Coor, Rio Mesa HS, Oxnard, CA [email protected]
3-3 Media Resources
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Series of eight videos
By Georgia Military staffhttp://www.championship
productions.com/
DVD by Jeff Casteel,
WVUhttp://www.championship
productions.com/
DVDs by Vic Shealy, formerly of Air
Force Academy
http://www.championshipproductions.com/
Video by Buck
Roggeman (Pacific
Grove High School
(CA)
coacheschoice.com
All seven John Rice 3-3 defense video
programs on one DVD. Includes 3-3 Defense:
Understanding the Basics, 3-3 Defense:
Applying Pressure, 3-3 Defense vs. The I
formation, 3-3 Defense vs. SpreadFormations, 3-3 Defense vs. Empty
Formation 3-3 Defense vs. Two-tight End
Formations, and 3-3 Defense vs. Defending
Special Formations and Plays.
Also available individually on VHS
www.coacheschoice.com
30-Stack videos by Todd
Graham, Head Coach,
Rice University (formerlyof Tulsa). Call (918) 595-
7945 ASK FOR PENNY
GRAHAM.
Websites books, & articles about or with content dealing with the 3-3 defense
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Coaching Footballs 3-3-5 Defense
By Leo Hand and Rick Molina
101 3-5 StuntsBy Leo Hand
http://www.coacheschoice.com
Manual by Jerry
Campbell
http://www.jcfb.com/
Articles online:
Georgia Military Colleges Devastating 3-5 Defense
ByBert Williams, Head Football Coachhttp://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/Arena/NS_Magazine/Current/GMC.html
SHARKS IN THE WATERCOACHING LINEBACKERS TO ATTACK IN THE 3-3 DEFENSE
By Ron Roberts
http://americanfootballmonthly.com/Subaccess/Magazine/2005/mar/delta.html
Command of the Line
Georgia Military Colleges Applications of the
3-5-3 DefenseBy Taylor Burks Defensive Coordinator, Georgia Military
College http://americanfootballmonthly.com
Coaching Nickel & Dime Defenses
Defending the Spread Offense
*Both have sections on the 3-3 defense
Books by John Rice http://www.
coacheschoice.com
30 Stack Forum (Coach Jerry Campbell Website)
www.jcfb.com
MULTIPLE 3-3-5 DEFENSE
...HARDING UNIVERSITY STYLE
By Ronnie Huckeba,
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive line, Harding University
http://americanfootballmonthly.com/Subacces
s/Magazine/2004/feb/multiple_335_defense.h
tml
http://www.c/http://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/Arena/NS_Magazine/Current/GMC.htmlhttp://www/http://www.jcfb.com/http://www.jcfb.com/http://www/http://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/Arena/NS_Magazine/Current/GMC.htmlhttp://www.c/ -
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JOHN RICEJOHN RICEHEAD COACHHEAD COACH
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOLEISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL
RIALTO, CARIALTO, CA
(951) 537-9902(951) 537-9902
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