3-4 Mighty Mites Youth Football Coaches Playbook

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Mighty Mites, Inc. Youth Football Program

Coach’s Playbook

1st

and 2nd

Grade Level3

rdand 4

thGrade level



T Formation vs 6-2 defense

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SPACINGS-Offense

Line-Center should get over ball first.

Guards should extend their inside arm until it touches the center.

Tackles should do the same to the guards to get their spacing. Ends should repeat the procedure and then take a half step to theoutside.

Backs-Quarterbacks should have their feet parallel to the line of scrimmage, knees slightly bent, back straight and looking straightahead. How he receives the ball from the center with his hands depends upon the individual and the center.

Halfbacks should be directly behind the inside leg of the tackle on their side. The distance they are from the line will be determined bytheir speed in getting into the hand off area. It will average 4 yards.Fullback should be directly behind the quarterback and should have his toes in line with the heels of the halfbacks.

NOTE: Most of the problems you will have making your offense go will be in the spacing of the players. The backs must NOT be over 41/2 yards deep.

SPACING-Defense

Line-Guards play heads up on guards, tackles on the inside shoulder of the ends, and ends positioned so they can see the halfback ontheir side of the offensive end's rear end.

Linebackers-Linebackers should play on the nose of the offensive tackle and about 3 yards off the line of scrimmage.Halfback-Split the defensive tackle and ends. Their depth will depend upon the situation but should average about 5-8 yards.

Safety-Head on with the center and about 2 yards deeper than halfbacks.

Linebackers, Halfbacks & Safety will not be permitted to "Blitz" (charge into the line of the snap) until the quarterback moves



T Formation vs 6-2 defense

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Below illustrates typical numbering system to aid in play calling. Note that each ‘hole’ isnumbered; odd numbers on left of line, even numbers on right. Backs are also numbered.

07 5 3 1 2 4 6 8

1

4

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T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Handoff

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HANDOFFPlays will be shown to the right. For assignments to the left , all plays are the same exceptthat each player does what the opposite side did on a play to right. Work on the back fieldpattern so that every play starts off looking like any play to that side.

COACHING SUGGESTIONSQB-Should take his first step so that he is going parallel to the line. Do not let him bring theball back to the halfback. Carry out fake to the LHB and FB.RHB-MOVE FAST to the hand off position. Don't look to the QB but keep your eyesstraight ahead so you can see how to cut. Keep your inside elbow up and form a pocketfor the ball.

LHB and FB - Carry out your fake past the defensive end. Utilizing the numbering systemin play calling, this play would be “34 Dive”. The #3 back runs through the #4 hole.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Sweep

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Run by QB, LHB, RHB or FB. The backs block the first man they come to!Example:LHB Sweep. Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be “28 Sweep”. #2 back runsto #8 hole.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Option

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NOTE-Blocks are the same for LE, LT, LG, C, RG. RT takes LB inside. RE takes T inside.Backs run same pattern.

COACHING SUGGESTION-QB should run parallel to line and watch defensive end. If endcomes in, he should pitch out. If end stays wide, he should fake pitch out and cut up field.Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be “18 Option”. The QB or #1 back, keeps

or pitches through the #8 hole.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense – Quarterback Sneak

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NOTE-Center blocks with guard away from fake. RG blocks guard to outside. RT goesinside LB for safety. LT blocks LB. For best results, QB makes one good step to fakehandoff and then cut back behind center. He should stay low during this step. Utilizing thenumbering system, this play would be “12 Sneak”. #1 back through the #2 hole.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense – Fullback Counter

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Full back and QB should make play look like right handoff or option by taking one step toright as shown. . Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be “42 Counter”. #4 backthrough the #2 hole.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense – Fullback Slant

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RT pulls and blocks end. RHB blocks line backer after fake. Utilizing the numberingsystem, this play would be “48 Slant”. #4 backs runs to #8 hole.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Pass

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Any pass play can be used, provided that it develops from a basic play. Right pass meansthat RHB is in the pattern with LHB and FB blocking as shown. Ends may run anyassigned pass routes. Eligible pass receivers are ends & backs. Only eligible passreceivers may catch the ball.



T Formation vs 6-2 defense – QB Bootleg/Option Pass (5 th & 6th grade only)

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Quarterback fakes handoff to halfback & bootlegs opposite direction. He can run the ballor hit the tight end with a pass. Coaching suggestion: Teach tight end to delay block twocounts before release on pass. Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be “17Bootleg”. #1 back to #7 hole.

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