Tight 3 Defense

Tight 3 Defense
Jeff Teed 2006
Tight 3 Defense - Tackles

The Tight 3 Defense was designed to stop he run while putting pressure on the QB. The idea came to us while running a 44 Defense and blitzing the MLB over the center. Every time we blitzed, either the down linemen came free or the blitzing LB came free.
We set up a scrimmage and placed 2 defensive tackles in the A Gaps. We then placed a LB over the Center, standing up. At times, we would have all 3 players down in a 3 point stance and others, all 3 players in a 2 point stance. We also had them changing positions so the offensive line would not know who to block
The reason for this was to confuse the offensive line. Most young players get used to seeing the same face in front of the play after play. We would move the players around to confuse the offensive line and make them second guess who they had to block. On the snap of the ball, all 3 players would bull rush the Center into the QB. We would have contests to see which player would have the most sacks or tackles for a loss.
Tight 3 Defense D Ends

The Defensive Ends had to maintain containment. Their only job was to prevent the ball carrier from getting outside them. If the offense lined up in a 5 man front, we would have our Defensive Ends line up on the outside shoulder of the Tackle. They would have to jam the Tackle and come across the line of scrimmage and box 3 yards deep in the backfield. If the offense lined up in a 6 man front, the weak side Defensive End lined up as normal, outside shoulder of the Tackle. The strong side Defensive End lined head up on the Tight End. Reason for this is we wanted our Defensive End to jam the TE to prevent him from releasing into his pass pattern. After he jams the Tight End, box and contain 3 yards deep in the backfield. If the offense lined up in a 7 man front, Both Defensive Ends line head up on the Tight End, jamming them so they can not release then box and contain 3 yards deep in the backfield.
Tight 3 Defense Corners

We like our corners to play Man Bump. They would line up directly in front of the Wide Receiver and when the Receiver tries to release, the Corner was to Jam the receiver and prevent his release. We would tell our players that a Wide Receiver can not catch the ball if hes on his back at the line of scrimmage.
Tight 3 Defense Linebackers

It is our goal to have at least 7 players attacking the offense on every play.
If the Front 3 attack the Center, we hope that they either go free or the G helps and blocks down. This leaves the Tackles to block the Defensive Ends AND the blitzing LB. In most cases, the Tackle will block the DE because he is the closest, leaving the LB a free path into the backfield
Tight 3 Defense Safeties

In this defense, the Safeties were ball hawks. They were to go anywhere the ball was and make the big hit.
Tight 3 Defense Position Skills

3 Down linemen these 3 kids were usually 3 of our top 5 athletes. Big, fast, and strong. At one point, we had our starting HB, starting TE and Middle Linebacker playing here and told them to get the ball Defensive Ends these players were usually our tallest players. We used tall, strong kids here so they could read the play quickly. Starting from a 2 pt stance, they could read the QB and if it was a quick pass, either knock it down or intercept it. They had to be strong in order to get off the block and contain the outside Corners these players were usually our starting receivers on offense. They needed to be aggressive with good hands. Play bump and run and pick off the pass if thrown their way Linebackers these 2 players were fast and aggressive. Not afraid to hit and willing to mix it up on a blitz. Since we blitzed most plays, aggressive good tacklers were needed. Safeties these 2 players had to be smart and fast. They had to read the play as they were the last line of defense. Stop anything the linebackers missed and let nothing get deep on them. These had to be less aggressive, patient players.
Tight 3 against I Right Formation

S
C
S
C
Tight 3 against Twins Left Formation

S C C S
The Back side Corner is to cover the TE in case he releases. If the TE blocks, C is to protect against sweep, reverse and bootleg
Tight 3 against Twins Right Formation

S C S C
The Back side Corner is to cover the Tackle in case he releases for a pass. If the Tackle blocks, the C is to help protect against the sweep, reverse and bootleg
Tight 3 against Trips Left Formation
The Back side Corner is to cover the TE in case he releases. If the TE blocks, the C is to protect against sweep, reverse and bootleg
Tight 3 against I Right Formation
C S S C
The Back side Corner is to cover the TE in case he releases. If the TE blocks, C is to protect against sweep, reverse and bootleg
Tight 3 against Spread Formation
Tight 3 - Closing
In the 5 years we ran this defense, we had an overall record of 39-6. The last year we had a record of 9-0 and allowed 0 points all year. On average, we allowed the following per game:
Less than 50 yards rushing Less than 2 first downs 7 sacks 5 turnovers Multiple tackles for a loss
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at jeff@coachteed.com

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Jeff Teed 2006

Tight 3 Defense - Tackles

Tight 3 Defense D Ends

Tight 3 Defense Corners

Tight 3 Defense Linebackers

Tight 3 Defense Safeties

Tight 3 Defense Position Skills

Tight 3 against I Right Formation

Tight 3 against Twins Left Formation

Tight 3 against Twins Right Formation

Tight 3 against Trips Left Formation

Tight 3 against I Right Formation

Tight 3 against Spread Formation

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at jeff@coachteed.com

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