3-3-5 Stack

Base Defense
The 3-3-5 Stack Defense is an attacking Defense that allows for multiple looks and the ability to easily
adjust to any formation. The base rules are very easy to learn as well as the call stunts. The simplicity
of the Defensive scheme allows us time to improve fundamental skills. The base pass coverage is
cover 3, although we will use multiple zone and man schemes, as well, depending on the situation and
the call that is made.
Flow Types
All Linebackers and safeties have to recognize the path of the back and try to emulate it.
Inside Flow- Any Flow between the Guards. Iso, Trap, Dive
Angle Flow- Any Flow from the Guards to the TE. Power, Veer, Wham
Fast Flow- Any Flow out side the TE. Sweep, Toss, Fly
Split flow- Any 2 back Flow in which both backs go opposite directions. Counter Trey, Trap
Flow Rules for Lou and Rob-
Inside Flow To- B gap and spill everything. Vs Iso hit the lead back on the inside hip.
Inside Flow Away- Fill the B gap and make sure there is no cut back
Angle Flow To- Fill towards the B gap, if color in the hole play back outside.
Angle Flow Away- Nose up and Scrape behind the ball play cut back
Fast Flow To- Get to the ball, spill any lead blockers
Fast Flow Away- Scrape and stay behind looking for reverse unless a I am Here call
is made
Split Flow- Play Slow, Check secondary key ie the line for play type.
Flow Rules for Mac-
Inside Flow- Playside A Gap. If color in the hole play towards backside Spill all lead
blockers
Angle Flow- Secure A Gap for Cutback and look for a seam. If no seam play over the
top Inside/Out relationship to the ball
Fast Flow- Over the Top right now, Inside/out relationship to the ball
Split Flow- Secure A Gap and check secondary Key center.
Flow Rules for Aztecs-
Inside Flow- Fold back slowly, make sure ball does not bounce outside. All inside
tackles will be made at 3-5 yards.
Angle Flow To- Read the EMOL. Force Player- Vs Angle Flow Spill all Blockers
force the ball to bounce.
Angle Flow Away- 1
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Key EMOL. Fold Player. Pulls Away- check boot then Fold.
Scoops away- Check Reverse and Fold.
Fast Flow To- Force Player. Contain all Fast Flow keep outside arm FreeFast Flow
Away- Fold, Check for Boot and Reverse. Dont be in a hurry
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Alignment Key Flow To Flow Away
Pass
Responsibility
D-End
5 OT C Gap C Gap Rush the
Passer
Nose
0 Center A Gaps A Gaps Rush the
Passer
Lou
50 Backs B Gap
See Flow Rules
Scrape Hook to Curl
Mac
0 Stack Backs A Gap
See Flow Rules
A Gap Middle
Rob
50 Backs B Gap
See Flow Rules
Scrape Hook To Curl
Aztec
3x5 from
EMOL
EMOL D Gap Force Fold Flat
Free
Safety
10 yards
middle of
formation
QB Alley Alley Middle Deep
1/3
Corner
8 yards inside
widest
receiver
QB Secondary
Force
Touchdown
saving angle
Outside Deep
1/3
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Vs. Pro
Vs Slot Vs Twins
Vs Deuce
Vs Spread
Vs Trips Vs Trey
Vs Open Trips
Vs Bastard
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Vs dead side Nub
Alignment
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Vs all Trips Aztecs are Over
to the Trips (Aztec Over)
Aztec Over
Aztec Over
Aztec Over
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Vs. Ace
Vs Full Vs Power
Vs Empty
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