Dime 3-2 Defense

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Introduction
Base Defenses
Adjustments & META Defense
Red Zone & Run Defense
Gameplay (Dropping Soon)

This Defense got patched on 10/16 - a new Defense is on the way. For now, checkout our "Pro Tips" section

Intro

Set Up

49ers Playbook
Always come out in DBL Safety Go
FS Zone Blitz only works on the Right Hashmark
In this Scheme I'll first breakdown the Base Set Ups, then we'll get into adjustments

Set Up

Each video is important. They're all under 5 Minutes Long. Watch them all!
Watch, then come back tomorrow and rewatch. You will learn 10x more your second time watching!

43 Over Defense

Set Up

Pinch Defensive Line
Slant Defensive Line Inside
User Hover As Shown
This video just showcases how the Disengage works
NOTE: You want your 4 Defensive Linemen to be FAST

Set Up

Set Up Disengage
Shade Coverage Underneath
This is a Switch Stick Style of Defense, watch our "How To Defend Popular Routes" for more of a showcase

Set Up

Set Up Disengage
This is a Switch Stick Style of Defense, watch our "How To Defend Popular Routes" for more of a showcase

Set Up

Set Up Disengage
Shade Coverage Underneath
This is a Switch Stick Style of Defense, watch our "How To Defend Popular Routes" for more of a showcase

Set Up

We have to be looking to Switch Stick routes that our Opponent is trying to Consistently Spam against us
We have to be looking to Switch Stick routes that our Opponent is trying to Consistently Spam against us

Base Defenses

Set Up

Auto Flip: Off
Base Alignment: Off
Zone Drop Curl Flats: 25
At the Left Middle Linebacker Spot, you MUST use a Safety!
Please see video & picture below for more details, and our Audibles

Set Up

Come out in DBL Safety Go
Immediately Audible to FS Zone Blitz
Inside Quarter the Blitzing Safety (Left Side Safety)
Shade Coverage Underneath
Note: This only works on the Right Hashmark
Note: In the Left Of Screen Middle Linebacker Spot, you MUST use a Safety!

Set Up

Come out in DBL Safety Go
Immediately Audible to DB Fire 2
See Adjustments video for my most common adjustments (click here to scroll)

Set Up

Come out in DBL Safety Go
Immediately Audible to Cover 4 Drop or Cover 3 Cloud
Shade Coverage Underneath

Coverage Adjustments

Set Up

The Left Safety is a Rover. Use him to take away Seam Streaks, Man Up onto certain WRs, help play the Deep Sideline, or help in the Middle of the Field
I'll often cheat with my Slot Corners, and use them to help in the Middle of the Field if my opponent isn't attacking the Sideline
Switch Stick is incredibly important in this Defense

Set Up

Find the WRs Side, then Cover 6 it as shown in the video
In short Yardage Situations, Shade your Coverage Underneath
When facing Tight Alignment, feel free to Inside Quarter your Safeties

Set Up

To learn how to Defend every META formation in Madden 25, checkout our Defending The META Database

Redzone & Run D

Set Up

5-12 Yards away from the Endzone
I LOVE Cover 2 in this situation. Make them fit a tight throw!
Be active with your User, and look to Switch Stick!

Set Up

Formation: 52 Play: Fire Zone 2
Spread Defensive Line
Blitz All Linebackers
Put both Safeties in Hook Curls
User Safety

Set Up

User LB on HB Side
Shift DL Away From HB
Shoot Down W/ User As Shown