Thomas Cousins - Defending the Power Runs & the Option With the 3-5-3

Defending Power Runs & the Option With the 3-5-3, by Coach Thomas Cousins, details how teams that employ the 3-5-3 defensive scheme can defend the following formations and plays: double right, double tight unbalanced, double wing, inside veer, midline, and double-slot option.

Coach Cousins reviews the linebacker reads and the defensive back fits for each scenario.

Coach Cousins also reviews specific option responsibilities and covers effective blitzes for stopping the option.

Among the topics covered:

• Power formations
• Double slot
• Other options vs. power formations
• Defending the option with the 3-5-3
• Speed option vs. slant strong