Seven Point LeadSeven Point Lead
Systems/5-3 Defense/Double Backer Blitz
BlitzBest for: Passing down14U+ · Advanced

Double Backer Blitz

Sends both outside backers off the edges simultaneously.

Concept: Sam and Will rush contain off each edge while Mike fills the middle run gap.

ETNTEBMBCSC
RushBlitzDrop to coverage
14U — Introduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball. Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage. Layer in the called blitz — one timed gap-shooter on the snap. Add the line stunt/twist to beat the offense's blocking rules. Teach the coverage drops behind the front and read run vs. pass. Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

NG

0-technique occupying the center.

DT (strong)

Hold the strong B-gap and occupy blockers.

Coach it with
DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read
DT (weak)

Hold the weak B-gap and occupy blockers.

Coach it with
DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read
DE (strong)

Pinch inside to the B-gap so Sam has the strong edge.

Coach it with
DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read
DE (weak)

Pinch inside to the B-gap so Will has the weak edge.

Coach it with
DL Stance and Get-Off DL Shed and Block Destruction DL Gap Control and Two-Gap Read
Mike

Fill the middle run gap and cover the back/middle hook alone underneath.

Coach it with
LB Downhill Fill Scrape & Fill Over the Top Team Inside Run Period
Sam

Rush contain off the strong edge outside the pinching end.

Coach it with
Edge Rush & Bend the Corner
Will

Rush contain off the weak edge outside the pinching end.

Coach it with
Edge Rush & Bend the Corner
CB (strong)

Play tight man on your receiver with limited help.

CB (weak)

Play tight man on your receiver with limited help.

FS

Single-high over the top covering the deep middle.

How to teach it

  • 1Sam and Will rush contain off each edge simultaneously while both ends pinch inside.
  • 2Mike is left alone to fill the middle run gap and cover underneath — he must be disciplined.
  • 3Both edge rushers keep contain so the quarterback can't escape either side.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Both backers crashing inside and vacating the edges; fix by stressing outside contain leverage.
  • !Mike over-committing and leaving the middle hook open; fix by teaching him to read pass vs run first.
← Back to 5-3 Defense playbook

Build this into your call sheet.

Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.

Get StartedBook a Demo