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The 35 Defensive Package: The 35 defensive package can adjust to multiple formations and motion without having to change personnel.

by: Matt Welch
Defensive Coordinator • Friends University
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We have had defensive success with our 3-5 or 35 package that takes advantage of our players’ speed. Included is our base alignment, terminology, our numbering system and how we line up vs. twins formations, the spread, and combinations of cover 2 and cover 3. In each situation, we have multiple disguises and blitz packages.
 
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•  The 35 defensive concept is built around foot speed – plain and simple.
•  If your team has the speed to run it, there are a number of benefits. Among them:

-  It enables you to adapt and adjust to multiple formations, sets and motion without being forced to change personnel.

-  It allows you to use smaller-type linebackers and athletes in the secondary who can run to the ball.

-  You are less dictated to by the offense, enabling you t....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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