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5-3 Base V Double Wing


Coaching Points

SCHEME: 5 DOWN LINEMEN - 3 LINEBACKERS - 3 DEFENSIVE BACKS.

PLAY MAN COVERAGE ON THE 5 ELIGIBLE RECEIVERS COUNTING OUTSIDE IN.

CORNERS COVER #1 OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS COVER #2 MIKE LINEBACKER COVERS #3

THE INSIDE LB OR FREE SAFETY WILL MAKE A STRENGTH CALL THAT TELLS THE DEFENSE WHERE TO LINE UP.

THE STRENGTH CALL CAN BE MADE TO:

-A FORMATION OR BACKFIELD SET...

About this Play

Backfield / Formation Type: 1 Back, 2 Tight Wing
Number of Players: 11v11
Front: 5-3, 5-3 Base
Defense Play Type: Base
Coaching Tools: Community Defenses
Coverage: Cover 0
Phase: Defense
Formation: Double Wing
Sport: Tackle Football
Sport Level: Youth (Age 12 & Under)

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