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Defensive Backs
The Corners will align 7 yards off and 1 yard outside of the widest offensive player to their side. The safety will be at 12 yards depth shaded slightly to the tight end or will cover twins if offense aligns in that. The base coverage is cover 3 and nothing can get behind them. Bend do not break in the secondary, Can also play man coverage with Corners taking # 1s and Free safety taking #2 if offence aligns in trips we will automatically go man with Corner taking # 1 Free taking #2 and Linebacker to that side taking #3. If you get a steady does of trips and spread formations this defense easily morphs into a 3-3-5 just by dropping the ends, which will allow for many different types of coverage's.
5-3 Stack
In this defense the Outside linebackers align directly behind our D-Ends who now align in a stance on the outside eye of the last man on line of scrimmage.(Could also align on outside eye of wing or slot depending on game plan.) The end and linebacker now key the first step of the man lined up across from, if first step is down the d-end will close hard taking on any blocks could be a full back, or pulling lineman, the outside backer will go outside and have contain responsibility. If keys first step is outside, the D-end will stay flat on L.O.S keeping outside arm and shoulder free have contain, the linebacker must fill the gap immediately. If they read pass, get into pass responsibilities.
5-3 Stack
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Conclusion
What I have shown is our basic 5-3 defense, we show many different fronts out of it and the possibilities are endless. The 5-3 penetrating defense is a great basic defense because it is very flexible and has proven to be effective. Have fun with it and be creative the stunts are endless. For this reason it is really fun to coach and you will love it, because it allows you to be aggressive and too go get the football!