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- 1st 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. Don’t be in a hurry
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A L M R
C
C
FS

Pass
Alignment Key Flow To Flow Away
Responsibility

5 OT C Gap C Gap Rush the

D-End Passer

0 Center A Gaps A Gaps Rush the

Nose Passer

50 Backs B Gap Scrape Hook to Curl

Lou See Flow Rules

0 Stack Backs A Gap A Gap Middle

Mac See Flow Rules

50 Backs B Gap Scrape Hook To Curl

Rob See Flow Rules

3x5 from EMOL D Gap Force Fold Flat

Aztec EMOL

10 yards QB Alley Alley Middle Deep

Free middle of 1/3
Safety formation

8 yards inside QB Secondary Touchdown Outside Deep

Corner widest Force saving angle 1/3
receiver
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A M A
L R
C C
FS

E N E A E N E A
A
A L M R
L M R
C C
C
C
FS Vs dead side “Nub”
Vs Slot Alignment
Vs Twins FS

E N E E N E
A L M R A A L M R A

C C C C

FS FS

Vs Deuce Vs Spread

E N E E N E
A
A A
L M R A L M R

C C C
C
Vs all Trips Aztecs are Over FS
Vs Trips FS
to the Trips (Aztec Over)
Vs Trey Aztec Over

E N E A E N E
A A R
A
L M R L M

C C C
C
FS FS

Vs Open Trips Aztec Over Vs Bastard Aztec Over

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A A
L M R
C C
FS

A E N E N
A A E E A
L M R M R
L
C C C
C
Vs Full Vs Power FS
FS

E N E
A L M R A
C C

FS

Vs Empty