3-5-3 vs. Ace Formation

Coach,

We would align in what we call 44 Tight, by "loading" both our tightside (Tiger) and openside inverts/spurs (Whip) in a 1x1 off the TE, giving us a 5-3 look. We might also throw a Bear (33) look at them by walking our Lou and Rob backers up as 7 techniques on their respective sides. ILB depth against a zone blocking team would be at 4 yards.

Dave Hartman
CYFL Coach

I think this is one of the toughest formations to defend. You backers have to play very sound football. We've played Cover 1 before but that's not great. You wind up in a 5-3 look anyway you slice it.