Category: Defense
Type: Formation
3-5
The 3-5 Defense, sometimes labeled the "prevent defense" is a much maligned formation. Critics often say that the only thing it prevents is winning. In fact, it is its misuse rather than its design that often leads to failure.
Similar in design to the 3-4, the 3-5 (or the "dime" package) is an aggressive anti pass defense utilizing multiple defensive backs. Recommended are the three down linemen (NG and two DEs), two interior LBs, and six defensive backs. Obviously, six defensive backs and only three down linemen is not going to be particularly effective against the run. However, it is a formidable pass defense.
Intended for specific applications and limited uses, repeated use of the defense does, in fact, allow steady movement of the offense especially if the offense is willing to run inside and throw short. Designed solely to stop the quick strike, deep pass patterns, and if used sparingly, the 3-5 is a valuable asset to any team. A diagram is not given due to the fact there are so many ways to situate six defensive backs. The main concept should nevertheless remain apparent.
Submitted by: Coach Hutchison
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