Rice - Understanding The Basic[1]

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3-3 Defense:3-3 Defense:

Understanding the BasicsUnderstanding the Basics

JOHN RICEJOHN RICE

HEAD COACHHEAD COACH

EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOLEISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL

RIALTO, CARIALTO, CA

(951) 537-9902(951) 537-9902

[email protected]@aol.com


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Half of one, half dozen of the otherHalf of one, half dozen of the other

3-3 Defense3-3 Defense

3-5 Defense3-5 Defense30 Stack30 Stack

3-3 Stack3-3 StackOdd StackOdd Stack


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Theres more that one way to skin a Cat

Purpose- To inform clinic attendees of the following:

Characteristics of a Sound Defense

A Philosophical Framework for the running the 3-3

Personnel designations

Gap assignments, key reads, & techniques (drills as well)

Run fits (Inside and Outside)

Calling the defense

Cover 3 drops

Installation, Practice Organization, Game Calls

Combination of philosophy & execution from a partial list of

the following sources: West Virginia, Tulsa, BYU, New Mexico,South Carolina, Air Force, Wake Forest


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We are playing the 3-3 with theWe are playing the 3-3 with the

following defensive philosophy:following defensive philosophy:

1.1. TAKE AWAY WHAT THETAKE AWAY WHAT THE

OFFENSE DOES BEST; MAKE THEMOFFENSE DOES BEST; MAKE THEMBEAT YOU WITH SOMETHINGBEAT YOU WITH SOMETHING

ELSE. (More than 1 adjustment for aELSE. (More than 1 adjustment for a

particular offensive formation)particular offensive formation)

Examples:Examples:nding an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more effectinding an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more effecti

nding an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effectnding an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effect


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fending an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effefending an Offense using spread formations to pass the ball more effe

TAKE AWAY WHAT THETAKE AWAY WHAT THE

OFFENSE DOES BESTOFFENSE DOES BEST

FreeFree

SafetySafetyman onman on

BackBack

BB

ackack

One strategy vs. spread offense that sends back into pass roOne strategy vs. spread offense that sends back into pass ro

protecting with 5: Pressure with cover zero.protecting with 5: Pressure with cover zero.


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efending an Offense using spread formations to run the ball more eff

TAKE AWAY WHAT THETAKE AWAY WHAT THE

OFFENSE DOES BESTOFFENSE DOES BEST

One strategy vs. spread offense that gets into a tripsformation to run the ball more effectively: Keep 6 in thebox and align the Free Safety over inside receiver. With

Spur within 5 yards, its an 7 man box.

7 man box vs. 6 blockers7 man box vs. 6 blockers


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We are playing the 3-3 with the followingWe are playing the 3-3 with the following

defensive philosophy:defensive philosophy:

2.2. Whatever scheme you use, NEVER let the offense gainWhatever scheme you use, NEVER let the offense gainan advantage by formation, shifts, or motion.an advantage by formation, shifts, or motion.

ALWAYS have base defensive checks built into theALWAYS have base defensive checks built into the

scheme to handle these things.scheme to handle these things.

Example- Formation Check: Pull CallExample- Formation Check: Pull Call


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3.Characteristics of a sound

defense:

DD CC CCBBAA AABB

A. Every gap is accounted for by aA. Every gap is accounted for by a

particular playerparticular player


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3.Characteristics of a sound defense:

B. There is aB. There is a primaryprimary run force player andrun force player and

aa secondarysecondary force player (outside-in defenders)force player (outside-in defenders)

B

NE

C

L

E

CM

S RPRIMARY FORCE

SECONDARY FORCE/HALFBACK PASS


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3.Characteristics of a sound defense:

C. Cutback defenders (inside outC. Cutback defenders (inside out

defenders), and a defender responsible fordefenders), and a defender responsible for

B

NE

C

L

E

CM

S R

Boot/Reverse

INSIDE OUT DEFENDERSINSIDE OUT DEFENDERS


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following defensive philosophy:following defensive philosophy: 5.5. Offenses operate on rhythm, that rhythmOffenses operate on rhythm, that rhythm

MUST be disrupted. Effective ways to disruptMUST be disrupted. Effective ways to disrupt

offensive rhythm are: stemming fronts, lineoffensive rhythm are: stemming fronts, line

stunts, blitzes, and disguising pass coverage.stunts, blitzes, and disguising pass coverage.

6.6. Make the QB read the pass coverage POSTMake the QB read the pass coverage POST

SNAP; dont let him settle in before the snapSNAP; dont let him settle in before the snap

and know where his primary read is.and know where his primary read is.

7.7. Multiple fronts and/or coverages MAYMultiple fronts and/or coverages MAY

better serve to defend particular offensivebetter serve to defend particular offensive

schemes.schemes.


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following defensive philosophy:following defensive philosophy:

8.8. Pursuit drill must be run every dayPursuit drill must be run every day

9.9. Tackling drills must be run every day.Tackling drills must be run every day. 10.10. Whatever defenses you run, the kids MUSTWhatever defenses you run, the kids MUST

BELIEVE in it. They must understand what itsBELIEVE in it. They must understand what its

strengths and weaknesses are, and what youstrengths and weaknesses are, and what you

are trying to accomplish with a particularare trying to accomplish with a particularfront, blitz, or coverage.front, blitz, or coverage.


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11. Option assignments must be built in11. Option assignments must be built in

Option Responsibilities

E EN

L RM

C C

F

BS

Option to left: Option to right:

Dive DiveDive

QBQBPitch Pitch

Pitch-Pass Pitch-Pass

QB to pitch


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WHY THE 3-3-5 DEFENSE?WHY THE 3-3-5 DEFENSE?

Easy to overload perimeter of offensive formationsEasy to overload perimeter of offensive formations

It is an 8 man front vs an I pro setIt is an 8 man front vs an I pro set

Ability to get into multiple looks easilyAbility to get into multiple looks easily

Easy to align to spread formationsEasy to align to spread formations

Physical, aggressive, attacking style of playPhysical, aggressive, attacking style of play

creates negative yardage plays and turnoverscreates negative yardage plays and turnovers

Allows smaller, faster athletes to be successfulAllows smaller, faster athletes to be successful

Fun for the players!Fun for the players!

Easy to attack the pass protection weaknessesEasy to attack the pass protection weaknesses

Teams have less time to prepare for non-Teams have less time to prepare for non-

conventional defensive alignmentconventional defensive alignment

It is considered unorthodox by offensive coachesIt is considered unorthodox by offensive coaches


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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel


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Defensive LinemenDefensive Linemen

The line will consist of two five techniqueThe line will consist of two five technique

Ends and a zero technique Nose.Ends and a zero technique Nose. The Ends play left and right. If desired theyThe Ends play left and right. If desired they

can flip strong and weak.can flip strong and weak.

The Nose plays a zero shade (head up on theThe Nose plays a zero shade (head up on the

center).center).


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General Coaching Points forGeneral Coaching Points for

Defensive LinemenDefensive Linemen Crowd the Ball; Play fast; get into theCrowd the Ball; Play fast; get into the

backfield and wreak havoc with blockingbackfield and wreak havoc with blocking

schemesschemes Read on the runRead on the run

Dont stay tied up with O-LinemenDont stay tied up with O-Linemen

Find the ball after initial technique isFind the ball after initial technique isexecuted and redirect to the footballexecuted and redirect to the football

Beat half a man (slant technique)Beat half a man (slant technique)


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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel Inside LinebackersInside Linebackers

At the heart of the 3-3 stack defense areAt the heart of the 3-3 stack defense are

three inside linebackers.three inside linebackers.

Against a 2 x 2 set:Against a 2 x 2 set: The Lion linebacker will align in a stackThe Lion linebacker will align in a stack

position behind the left End.position behind the left End.

The Mike linebacker will align stackedThe Mike linebacker will align stacked

position over the nose, playing a zeroposition over the nose, playing a zerotechniquetechnique

The Ram linebacker will align in a stackThe Ram linebacker will align in a stack

position behind the right End.position behind the right End.


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General Coaching Points forGeneral Coaching Points for

LinebackersLinebackers Read Slow, React FastRead Slow, React Fast

Primary Keys are guards; theyPrimary Keys are guards; theywill take you to the ballwill take you to the ball

Its not a crime to get blocked,Its not a crime to get blocked,

its a crime to stay blocked.its a crime to stay blocked.(Dont walk away from a block)(Dont walk away from a block)

Play fast -sideline to sidelinePlay fast -sideline to sideline


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30 Stack Personnel30 Stack Personnel Outside Linebacker-Strong Safety HybridsOutside Linebacker-Strong Safety Hybrids

The Spur will align to the formation strengthThe Spur will align to the formation strength(to a TE in a pro set). When the offense(to a TE in a pro set). When the offense

employers a spread 2x2 set, the Spur alignsemployers a spread 2x2 set, the Spur aligns

over the #2. Exact depth and leverage willover the #2. Exact depth and leverage will

depend on down, distance, coverage call, anddepend on down, distance, coverage call, andgame plan.game plan.

The Bandit will align to the open side of anThe Bandit will align to the open side of an

offensive formation (away from a TE in a prooffensive formation (away from a TE in a proset). When the offense employers a spread 2x2set). When the offense employers a spread 2x2

set, the Bandit aligns over the #2 opposite theset, the Bandit aligns over the #2 opposite the

Spur. Exact depth and leverage will depend onSpur. Exact depth and leverage will depend on

down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.


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General Coaching PointsGeneral Coaching Points

for Spur & Banditfor Spur & Bandit In Cover 3, execute your run forceIn Cover 3, execute your run force

responsibilities with aggressive confidence-NOresponsibilities with aggressive confidence-NO

ONE GETS OUTSIDE!ONE GETS OUTSIDE!

Maintain outside leverage vs. runMaintain outside leverage vs. run

Your kingdom is the flats-control whatYour kingdom is the flats-control what

happens therehappens there

In blitzing situations, attack with a frenzyIn blitzing situations, attack with a frenzy


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SecondarySecondary Left Corner will align over #1 wide receiver toLeft Corner will align over #1 wide receiver to

defensive left. Standard cover three alignment willdefensive left. Standard cover three alignment will

be seven yards deep and one yard inside. Play bybe seven yards deep and one yard inside. Play by

play alignment may vary greatly, depending onplay alignment may vary greatly, depending ondown, distance, coverage call, and game plan.down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.

Right Corner will align over #1 wide receiver toRight Corner will align over #1 wide receiver to

defensive right. Standard cover three alignmentdefensive right. Standard cover three alignmentwill be seven yards deep and one yard inside. Playwill be seven yards deep and one yard inside. Play

by play alignment may vary greatly, depending onby play alignment may vary greatly, depending on

down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.down, distance, coverage call, and game plan.


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General CoachingGeneral Coaching

Points for CornersPoints for Corners In Cover 3, smash, curl-wheel, & allIn Cover 3, smash, curl-wheel, & all

verticals are first in your thought processverticals are first in your thought process

on a pass readon a pass read

As long as #2 to your side is vertical, youAs long as #2 to your side is vertical, you

stay vertical; we play the hitch/stop late.stay vertical; we play the hitch/stop late.


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Free SafetyFree Safety Free Safety will align midpoint betweenFree Safety will align midpoint between

wide receivers. Standard cover threewide receivers. Standard cover three

alignment will be 12 yards deep and onealignment will be 12 yards deep and oneyard inside. Play by play alignment mayyard inside. Play by play alignment may

vary greatly, depending on down,vary greatly, depending on down,

distance, coverage call, and game plan.distance, coverage call, and game plan.


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General Coaching PointsGeneral Coaching Points

You are the playmaker of our secondary;You are the playmaker of our secondary;

Make Plays!Make Plays!

Vs. Cover 3, receivers must pay a priceVs. Cover 3, receivers must pay a price

for running routes over the deep middlefor running routes over the deep middle

We will trade a headache for a first downWe will trade a headache for a first down

on occasionon occasion

Vs. Run attack with reckless abandonVs. Run attack with reckless abandon


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BASE TECHNIQUE/KEYS AND READSBASE TECHNIQUE/KEYS AND READS

DEFENSIVE LINE & LINEBACKERS


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DEFENSIVE LINE & LINEBACKERS

3 JACKS

HASH DROPSECURE B GAP-FITOG TO NEARSTACKRAM

HOLE DROPSECURE A GAP OPPOSITE

NG- FIT

FB-OGSTACKMIKE

HASH DROPSECURE B GAP-FITOG TO NEAR

RB

STACKLION

OUTSIDE RUSH

LANE

C GAP TRAIL/REVERSEBALL TO OT5 TECHRIGHT END

INSIDE RUSH

LANE

A GAP BACKSIDE ABALL C-G -F

TRIANGLE

0 JACKNOSE

OUTSIDE RUSH

LANE

C GAP TRAIL/REVERSEBALL TO OT5 TECHLEFT END

PASS RESP.RUN TO-AWAYKEYALIGNPOSL

EEEE

NOSEGUARD PLAY


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NOSEGUARD PLAYNOSEGUARD PLAY

BASE JACKS TECHNIQUEBASE JACKS TECHNIQUE Alignment:Alignment: 0 technique, nose-to-nose on Center. Play0 technique, nose-to-nose on Center. Play

as tight as possible and still be able to key and react.as tight as possible and still be able to key and react.

KEY:KEY: Crosshairs on front tip of the ball.Crosshairs on front tip of the ball.

Responsibility:Responsibility: Attack center with butt of palms insideAttack center with butt of palms insidethe frame drive him into backfield, redirect to football.the frame drive him into backfield, redirect to football.

Coaching Points:Coaching Points:

Hold ground or turn and drop on butt vs.double team.Hold ground or turn and drop on butt vs.double team.If reached, play cutback.If reached, play cutback.

Rush passer in proper lane.Rush passer in proper lane.

On pass rush, bull rush and look for draw or QB to stepOn pass rush, bull rush and look for draw or QB to step

up.up.


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NOSEGUARD KEY READSNOSEGUARD KEY READS

Vs. BASE BLOCKVs. BASE BLOCK

STUFF CENTER. Attack Center, maintain inside hand position on Cs frame.STUFF CENTER. Attack Center, maintain inside hand position on Cs frame.

Keep feet moving and stay square. DO NOT PICK A SIDE UNTIL YOU LOCATE THEKeep feet moving and stay square. DO NOT PICK A SIDE UNTIL YOU LOCATE THE

BALL; DISENGAGE AND PURSUE!BALL; DISENGAGE AND PURSUE!

NNProgression:2. With Center only (Mirror Step D3. With Center & Guards, add bac4. Inside Drill

5. Team

rill Modes:. Walk-through (teaching)

. Half-Speed (independent practice). Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

COACH

Other schemes to be drilTrapDouble TeamReach

C

NOSE GUARD SLANT


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NOSE GUARD SLANTNOSE GUARD SLANT

TECHNIQUETECHNIQUE

Alignment:Alignment: 0 technique, nose-on-nose on Center.0 technique, nose-on-nose on Center.

KEY:KEY: BALL.BALL.

Focal point during move: V of the neck of guard callsideFocal point during move: V of the neck of guard callside

Responsibility:Responsibility: A Gap TO CALL SIDEA Gap TO CALL SIDE


Back off the ball slightly.Back off the ball slightly.

Step with foot to call side, ripping with uppercut using opposite armStep with foot to call side, ripping with uppercut using opposite arm

Square up on second step, staying low!Square up on second step, staying low!

Redirect to the ballRedirect to the ball


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DEFENSIVE END 5 TECHNIQUEDEFENSIVE END 5 TECHNIQUE

Alignment:Alignment: 5 Technique (Nose on outside eye of OT). Align tight to the L.O.S.5 Technique (Nose on outside eye of OT). Align tight to the L.O.S.

KEY:KEY: Ball to OTBall to OT

Responsibility:Responsibility: C Gap. Contain pass rush and trail on play away.C Gap. Contain pass rush and trail on play away.


Step flat with outside foot.Step flat with outside foot.

Keep shoulders square.Keep shoulders square.

Attack outside number of OT.Attack outside number of OT.

Punch with hands and react to OTs first step.Punch with hands and react to OTs first step.


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Drill: Key Read for 5 TechniqueDrill: Key Read for 5 Technique

Step with gapside foot, striking OTs outside number with your inside hand . UseStep with gapside foot, striking OTs outside number with your inside hand . Use

leverage technique (push and pull) to maintain outside leverage, keeping outsideleverage technique (push and pull) to maintain outside leverage, keeping outside

arm and leg free. Keep T off LBs until you disengage to make a tackle. Vs.arm and leg free. Keep T off LBs until you disengage to make a tackle. Vs.

double team on TE, step down into (squeeze) hole &Keep your shoulders square.double team on TE, step down into (squeeze) hole &Keep your shoulders square.

Run to: disengage and redirect to the ball. Ball Away: Check Boot/Reverse.Run to: disengage and redirect to the ball. Ball Away: Check Boot/Reverse.

GG

EECoach stands behind LineAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.

Progression:2. With Tackle only (Mirror Step Drill)3. With Tackle & Guard, add back4. Inside Drill

5. Team

Drill Modes:2. Walk-through (teaching)

3. Half-Speed (independent practice)4. Full-Speed (testing for understan

We will adapt this drill to any blocking scheme we will

see that week. We will duplicate this drill vs. a slanttechnique as well.

CC


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Line Directional CallsLine Directional Calls

Lion becomes C gapPlayer and contain onQB rollout his side.

Ram becomes C gap

Player and contain onQB rollout his side.


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DEFENSIVE ENDDEFENSIVE END

SLANT TECHNIQUESLANT TECHNIQUE Alignment:Alignment: 5 Technique Strongside5 Technique Strongside KEY:KEY: Ball to TEBall to TE

Responsibility:Responsibility: Attack and control the C Gap. You are looping from a 5 toAttack and control the C Gap. You are looping from a 5 to

a 7 Technique.a 7 Technique.

Execution:Execution: When the TE takes his first step, you step with callside foot , using a ripWhen the TE takes his first step, you step with callside foot , using a rip

technique if needed vs. a base or reach block. Vs. a down block, square up, looktechnique if needed vs. a base or reach block. Vs. a down block, square up, look

immediately inside to G-R-G triangle for kick-out blocks. Do not wrong-arm. Keepingimmediately inside to G-R-G triangle for kick-out blocks. Do not wrong-arm. Keeping

inside shoulder perpendicular to LOS, sink to a hitting position and attack the kick-outinside shoulder perpendicular to LOS, sink to a hitting position and attack the kick-out

blocker at his upfield number, bracing yourself with your gapside leg extended. Vs.blocker at his upfield number, bracing yourself with your gapside leg extended. Vs.

Reach scheme, use rip tech. to get into backfield. vs. Flow away, stop, stay low, checkReach scheme, use rip tech. to get into backfield. vs. Flow away, stop, stay low, checkfor counter, bootleg, and reverse. Vs. read option, keep shoulders square and respectfor counter, bootleg, and reverse. Vs. read option, keep shoulders square and respect

quarterbacks keep option.quarterbacks keep option.


Key the TE to get a good readKey the TE to get a good read

All other 5 Tech Coaching Points (except keeping OT off LB)All other 5 Tech Coaching Points (except keeping OT off LB)


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RAM/LION LINEBACKERRAM/LION LINEBACKER

KEY READSKEY READS

Key Guard to Near BackKey Guard to Near Back

B GAP (if contact, keep outside shoulder free)REACHHASH DROPHIGH HAT

SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE, FITSCOOP

SHUFFLE, SHUFFLE, FITPULL (Pull Away)

SCRAPE TIGHTOUT BLOCK (Pull To)

EYES UP (to near back) He come, I comeDOWN BLOCK

RESPONSEKEY READ

ALIGNMENT DEPTH: 4-5 yardsALIGNMENT DEPTH: 4-5 yards

KEY DRILL FOR RAM/LION


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COACH

C

RLProgression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team

Coach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.

Progression:2. With guards/without bac3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team

Drill Modes:

2. Walk-through (teaching)3. Half-Speed (independent practice4. Full-Speed (testing for understan

We will adapt this drito any blocking sche

we will see that week

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COACH

C

RLCoach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.

Progression:2. With guards/without ba3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team

rill Modes:. Walk-through (teaching). Half-Speed (independent practice)

. Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

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Other schemes drilled:Trap

Double TeamReach

Shuffle to fitShuffle to fit

MIKE LB TECHNIQUEMIKE LB TECHNIQUE


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MIKE LB TECHNIQUEMIKE LB TECHNIQUE

Depth 5 yardsDepth 5 yards

Alignment Stack Behind Center in 2 by 2 SetAlignment Stack Behind Center in 2 by 2 Set

Key Center Guard Fullback triangleKey Center Guard Fullback triangle

Coaching Point Stay FLAT,Coaching Point Stay FLAT, (over the top player)(over the top player)


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Drill: MIKE LINEBACKERDrill: MIKE LINEBACKER

KEY READ TRAP TRACKKEY READ TRAP TRACK

MCoach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.


ill Modes:Walk-through (teaching)Half-Speed (independent practice)Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READDrill: MIKE LB KEY READ


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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READDrill: MIKE LB KEY READ

VS. ISO SCHEMEVS. ISO SCHEME



rill Modes:. Walk-through (teaching). Half-Speed (independent practice). Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

BagBag

D ill MIKE LB KEY READ VSDrill: MIKE LB KEY READ VS


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Drill: MIKE LB KEY READ VS.Drill: MIKE LB KEY READ VS.

POWER SCHEMEPOWER SCHEME

M

C TTE

R

Coach stands behind backersAnd signals blocking schemefor guards.

Progression:2. W/All Linemen3. With guards and back4. Inside Drill5. Team

Drill Modes:2. Walk-through (teaching)3. Half-Speed (independent practice)4. Full-Speed (testing for understandin

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Drill: MIKE LB VS.Drill: MIKE LB VS.

COUNTER SCHEMECOUNTER SCHEME



ill Modes:Walk-through (teaching)Half-Speed (independent practice)Full-Speed (testing for understanding)

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SPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTSSPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTS


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SPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTSSPUR/BANDIT ALIGMENTS

E EE E

S BS B

33

33

44

44

S BS B

22

22

11

44

SPUR & BANDIT KEY READSSPUR & BANDIT KEY READS


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SPUR & BANDIT KEY READSSPUR & BANDIT KEY READS

Top of Numbers Drop (flat)Pass

Fold, CutbackOutside Run Away

ForceOutside Run to

Fold/CutbackInside Run Away

Maintain outside leverage on

ballcarrier (Bonus Player in the box)

Inside Run to

RESPONSEKEY READ

Key: End man on the line of scrimmage toKey: End man on the line of scrimmage to

near back, then Ball on/off the LOSnear back, then Ball on/off the LOS*Backpedal/shuffle at snap to get read*Backpedal/shuffle at snap to get read

Ex ofEx of


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Ex of SpurEx of Spur

Read Drill:Read Drill:

SProgression:2. W/TE & T; no back3. Add the back & onside Guard4. Inside Drill

5. Team

Some Drill Schemes:2. TE & Tackle Down, Guard Pull to3. Reach scheme for Stretch4. Base/Flow away

BProgression:2. W/Guard & T; no back3. Add the back & offside Gua4. Inside Drill

5. Team

Ex ofEx of

Bandit ReadBandit Read

Drill:Drill:Some Drill Schemes:2. G & T down, Guard pull to(Counter)

3. Reach scheme for Stretch4. Base/Flow away Im here

call to Ram

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Calling the DefenseCalling the Defense

Coverage-TagCoverage-Tag

Examples:Examples:

3 Jacks (base 3-3 stack with cover 3)3 Jacks (base 3-3 stack with cover 3)

3 Right (line slants right)3 Right (line slants right)

3 Left (line slants left)3 Left (line slants left)

3 Field (line slants field)3 Field (line slants field)

3 Strong (line slants to formation strength)3 Strong (line slants to formation strength)

INSIDE RUN FITSINSIDE RUN FITS


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INSIDE RUN FITSINSIDE RUN FITS

B

NE

C

L

E

CM

S

FS

RFOLD/CUTBACK

fit

OUTSIDE RUN FITSOUTSIDE RUN FITS


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OUTSIDE RUN FITSOUTSIDE RUN FITS

B

NE

C

L

E

CM

S

FS

RFORCE

FOLD/CUTBACK

fit


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Cover 3 DropsCover 3 Drops

Corner

Corner

FreeSafety

Spur

Bandit

Mike

Ram

Lion

5 under

3 Deep Zone

Cover 3 DropsCover 3 Drops

Spur and Bandit buzz to the flats NOW, playing stop,

hitch, & the out cut by #1, and the arrow and bubble by#2. Lion & Ram (as soon as they make a pass read) must

C 3 J P D


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Vs. Doubles

Corner

Corner

Free

Safety

Spur

Bandit

Mike

Ram

Lion

Cover 3 Jam Pass DropsCover 3 Jam Pass Drops

Spur and Banditjam & reroute#2s, then buzzthe flat. On otherthan a verticalreleaseBy #2, they take

their normaldrops to the top

BASE ALIGNMENT VS PROBASE ALIGNMENT VS PRO


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BASE ALIGNMENT VS. PROBASE ALIGNMENT VS. PRO

Vs. All 2 by 1 sets, linebackers align HALF a man over towards 2cut side

ALIGNMENT VS TWINS


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ALIGNMENT VS. TWINSALIGNMENT VS. TWINSVs. All 2 by 1 sets, linebackers align HALF a man over towards 2cut side

Ali t D bl


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Vs. Doubles

Corner

Corner

Free

Safety

Spur

Bandit

Mike

Ram

Lion

Alignment vs. DoublesAlignment vs. Doubles

P ll ALIGNMENT VS TRIPSPull ALIGNMENT VS TRIPS


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Pull ALIGNMENT VS. TRIPSPull ALIGNMENT VS. TRIPS


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Stack ALIGNMENT VS. (TE) TRIPSStack ALIGNMENT VS. (TE) TRIPS


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AppendixAppendix

Weekly Practice OverviewWeekly Practice Overview

Sample Defensive Practice PlanSample Defensive Practice Plan

Sample Inside Drill Practice ScriptSample Inside Drill Practice Script Sample 7 on 7 Period Practice ScriptSample 7 on 7 Period Practice Script

Sample Team PeriodSample Team Period

Sample Defensive Game Call SheetSample Defensive Game Call Sheet Defensive Implementation ScheduleDefensive Implementation Schedule

3-3 Resources for Coaches3-3 Resources for Coaches


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SAMPLE DEFENSIVE PRACTICE PLANSAMPLE DEFENSIVE PRACTICE PLAN


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Front/Coverage Lift

PERIOD: # Time

1 5

2 10

3 15

4 20

5 25

6 30

7 35

8 40

9 45

10 50

11 55

12 60

13 65

14 70

15 75

16 80

17 85

18 90

INSIDE RUN DRILL(SEE SCRIPT)

Fundy(15)

TEAM (SEE SCRIPT)

GROUP 3

(20)

1 ON 1 PASSRUSH

7 ON 7 (SEE SCRIPT)

I LEFT

FORMATIONS

I LEFT

D LineLinebackers

(Mike, Lion, Ram)

2 ON 2(DEFENDING SMASH/WHEEL CURL)

WATER BREAK

INDIVIDUAL FUNDAMENTALS (EVERY DAY DRILLS)

SLANT TECH RUN FITS/DROPSDEFENDING THE

OUT OR STOP

Spur and Bandit

DEFENDING SMASH

& CURL/WHEEL

Formations

Plays and Formations forTodayCorners and Safety

"WINNING IS A HABITUNFORTUNATELY,SO IS LOSING." -VINCE LOMBARDI

LEAD

RUNS

ISO

CONDITIONIN

Passes

Conditioning

GROUP 2

(20)

TEAM

(20)

4 WIDE

AS NEEDED

GROUP 1

(10)

SMASH

(STOP CORNER)

IKE FOOTBALL Date: June 26, 2005

YESBASE/3 DEEPDefensive

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

T H O U G H T O F T H E D A Y :

4 WIDE

CURL/WHEEL

(MIRROR)

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SAMPLE INSIDE DRILL PRACTICESAMPLE INSIDE DRILL PRACTICE

SCRIPTSCRIPT

Play H COV

1L 3

2 R 3

3 R 3

4 R 3

5 L 3

6 L 3

7 L 3

8M 3

9 M 3

10 L 3

11 R 3

12 L 3

Emphasis: Tackle Trap, Toss, Counter

NOTES

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"BIG 8" DEFENSIVE PRACTICE SCRIPTwed 9/28

Card FORMATION PLAY FRONT STUNT

see card Criss CrossBase pinch

see card GT counter Base pinch

see card Toss Base none

see card Criss Cross Base right

see card Dive Base none

see card GT counter Base left

see card Tackle Trap Base none

see card Dive Base rightsee card Criss Cross Basenone

see card Toss Base Pinch

see card Criss Cross Base Left

see card FB Trap Base none

A

C

D

E

A

F

D

C

A

E

F

A


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PRACTICE SCRIPTPRACTICE SCRIPT

Play H

12345678

9101112131415 B 3left

A 3D 3

pinchsee card FB Trap right

AA 3B 3

rightTrap PassGT counter

BaseBase

C 3pinchsee card BaseBB 3see card X quick Base left

C 3rightsee card Tackle Trap BaseC 3pinchBasesee card Dive

Basesee card GT counter see card Criss Cross

B 3left3noneBase3rightsee card Trap Pass Base3nonesee card Tackle Trap Base3GT counter Base pinch3

COV

none

NOTES

BaseBase

Emphasis:Toss, Counter, Hitch, Boot, Fade

BaseCriss Crosssee card

FORMATION PLAY FRONT

see card

see card Criss Crossleft

Base

see card GT counter

wed9/28

Tackle Trap

STUNT

"TEAM" DEFENSIVE PRACTICE SCRIPT

IKE FOOTBALL

see cardsee card

ABCAAA

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3-3 Coaching Resources


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3 3 Coaching ResourcesA partial list of coaches who either run the 3-3 now or have experience running it

Joe Lee Dunn, Def. Coor. U of Memphis Contact: : 901-678-2341Charlie Strong, Asst Head Coach, Florida Contact: 352-375-4683 x4100Todd Graham, Head Coach, Rice University Contact: 713 348-6900Bronco Mendenhall, Head Coach, BYU Contact: 801-422-2916Dean Campbell, DB Coach, Air Force Contact: [email protected] Long, Head Coach, New Mexico Contact: 505-925-5700

Vic Shealy, Defensive Coordinator, UNLV Contact:[email protected] Casteel, Defensive Coordinator, WVU Contact: (304) 293-5621Dave Doeren, Defensive Coordinator, Kansas Contact: [email protected] Burks, Def. Coor, Georgia Military Contact: (478) 445-2690Richard Bell, Def.Coor., Air Force Academy Contact: [email protected] Lambert, Linebacker Coach, Wake Forest Contact:[email protected]

Ron Roberts, Def. Coor., Delta State U (MS) Contact: [email protected] Golla, Head Coach, Bakersfield HS, Bakersfield, CA Contact (661) 324-9841John Rice Head Coach, Eisenhower HS, Rialto, CA Contact: [email protected] Campbell, HC, Victoria Memorial HS, Victoria, [email protected] Contreras, Def Coor, Rio Mesa HS, Oxnard, CA [email protected]

3-3 Media Resources
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Series of eight videos

By Georgia Military staffhttp://www.championship

productions.com/

DVD by Jeff Casteel,

WVUhttp://www.championship

productions.com/

DVDs by Vic Shealy, formerly of Air

Force Academy

http://www.championshipproductions.com/

Video by Buck

Roggeman (Pacific

Grove High School

(CA)

coacheschoice.com

All seven John Rice 3-3 defense video

programs on one DVD. Includes 3-3 Defense:

Understanding the Basics, 3-3 Defense:

Applying Pressure, 3-3 Defense vs. The I

formation, 3-3 Defense vs. SpreadFormations, 3-3 Defense vs. Empty

Formation 3-3 Defense vs. Two-tight End

Formations, and 3-3 Defense vs. Defending

Special Formations and Plays.

Also available individually on VHS

www.coacheschoice.com

30-Stack videos by Todd

Graham, Head Coach,

Rice University (formerlyof Tulsa). Call (918) 595-

7945 ASK FOR PENNY

GRAHAM.

Websites books, & articles about or with content dealing with the 3-3 defense
http://www.championship/http://www.championship/http://www.championship/http://www.championship/http://www.championship/http://www.championship/


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Coaching Footballs 3-3-5 Defense

By Leo Hand and Rick Molina

101 3-5 StuntsBy Leo Hand

http://www.coacheschoice.com

Manual by Jerry

Campbell

http://www.jcfb.com/

Articles online:

Georgia Military Colleges Devastating 3-5 Defense

ByBert Williams, Head Football Coachhttp://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/Arena/NS_Magazine/Current/GMC.html

SHARKS IN THE WATERCOACHING LINEBACKERS TO ATTACK IN THE 3-3 DEFENSE

By Ron Roberts

http://americanfootballmonthly.com/Subaccess/Magazine/2005/mar/delta.html

Command of the Line

Georgia Military Colleges Applications of the

3-5-3 DefenseBy Taylor Burks Defensive Coordinator, Georgia Military

College http://americanfootballmonthly.com

Coaching Nickel & Dime Defenses

Defending the Spread Offense

*Both have sections on the 3-3 defense

Books by John Rice http://www.

coacheschoice.com

30 Stack Forum (Coach Jerry Campbell Website)

www.jcfb.com

MULTIPLE 3-3-5 DEFENSE

...HARDING UNIVERSITY STYLE

By Ronnie Huckeba,

Defensive Coordinator/Defensive line, Harding University

http://americanfootballmonthly.com/Subacces

s/Magazine/2004/feb/multiple_335_defense.h

tml
http://www.c/http://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/Arena/NS_Magazine/Current/GMC.htmlhttp://www/http://www.jcfb.com/http://www.jcfb.com/http://www/http://www.americanfootballmonthly.com/Arena/NS_Magazine/Current/GMC.htmlhttp://www.c/


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JOHN RICEJOHN RICEHEAD COACHHEAD COACH

EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOLEISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL

RIALTO, CARIALTO, CA

(951) 537-9902(951) 537-9902

WERPOINT PRESENTATION AVAILABLE FOR $5 ON CWERPOINT PRESENTATION AVAILABLE FOR $5 ON CDVD CUTS AVAILABLE FOR $10DVD CUTS AVAILABLE FOR $10

VIDEO CUTS-DVD

Rice - Understanding The Basic[1]

Documents

Transcript of Rice - Understanding The Basic[1]