3-5-3 Defense Coaching Videos: Installs, Stunts & Coverages

Odd-stack installs, five-linebacker pressures and three-deep coverages.

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The 3-5-3 lines up eight defenders who can all blitz, and the 3-5-3 defense coaching videos in this category show how coordinators turn that into organised chaos: base alignment and run fits, stunt and blitz packages that change every snap, and the three-deep coverages that stay sound behind the pressure.

You will find installs that start from the stack alignment and build the pressure package week by week, coverage adjustments to spread and trips, and the drills that teach linebackers to blitz and drop from the same look.

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3-5-3 Defense Coaching Videos: Installs, Stunts & Coverages: Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 3-5-3 different from the 3-3-5?
They share the three-man front and stack look, but the 3-5-3 treats the two outside players as linebackers who blitz and set the edge, while the 3-3-5 treats them as defensive backs. The videos here explain the responsibilities and how coordinators blend the two.
Does the 3-5-3 give up big plays?
Any pressure defense can, which is why the coverage rules matter. Coordinators here show how they keep three deep and disguise which linebackers are coming.
Can the 3-5-3 stop a power run team?
Yes, with disciplined gap control from the stack and the ability to bring extra defenders into the box. Run fits against heavy formations are covered in the installs.
What athletes does the 3-5-3 need?
Linebackers who can run and tackle. It is a good fit for programs with more speed than size up front.
Can I stream these or do I need the DVD?
Most 3-5-3 titles stream instantly after purchase, and many are also available on DVD or as a download.
Is the 3-5-3 too complicated for high school?
The base is simple; the pressures are added as players master it. Several coordinators show the exact order they install in and how they limit the package early in the season.