Category: Defense
Type: Formation
5-3
The 5-3 is even more intent on stopping the run and is designed to make use of a strong middle line backer. Similar to the 5-2, the 5-3 simply replaces the free safety spot with a third line backer which lines up on the outside shoulder of the TE, 5 yards deep and parallel with the other LBs. The "best" LB move to the middles LB position.
Obviously, modifications, or shifts, may be necessary depending on the actual alignment of the offense. For example, let's say the offense opened in a Tripps (3 receiver) set to the defense's right. basically, all that has happened is the FB and left wide out have been replaced with two new wide outs to the right. So the left CB shifts over with the new WR, and the left OLB shifts over as well. The two remaining linebackers return to their normal 5-2 alignment.
Another variation calls for the 3 line backers to all shift down to compensate. The TE can be covered by the DE to that side, or the LB to that side. The DE to the Tripps side can cover the flat or slat area, or even be sent on a blitz.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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