Andrew Coverdale Spread Offense Trinity High School

F O O T B A L L

2000 Offense:2000 Offense: General InformationGeneral Information

T a b l e o f T a b l e o f C o n t e n t sC o n t e n t s

•Trinity H.S. Offensive Philosophy

•Huddle•Emergency CallsEmergency Calls •“6 Second Rule”

•Formations

•Huddle Tempos

•Basic alignments •Cadence

•Motion & Shifts

•At the Line of Scrimmage •Identifying defenses:

Fronts CoveragesCoverages

•“The Unconquerable Soul”

4 Wide 11 Group 23 GroupOther Groups/Calls Term Summary

THE TRINITY OFFENSETHE TRINITY OFFENSEThe THS Offense is built on three basic principles:The THS Offense is built on three basic principles:

- C l I c k h e r e t o r e t u r n t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s -

MULTIPLICITY MOVING THE CHAINS

RELENTLESS ATTACK!

•Attack with multiple personnel Attack with multiple personnel groups, formations, and movement.groups, formations, and movement.•Gain leverage, create good Gain leverage, create good matchups and blocking angles.matchups and blocking angles.•Make Make fullfull use of use of allall skilled players, skilled players, showcase what they do best!showcase what they do best!

•Control and dictate game tempo by Control and dictate game tempo by sustaining first down after first down sustaining first down after first down

with consistent, relentless play.with consistent, relentless play.•Use a complete “toolbox” that allows Use a complete “toolbox” that allows

us to capitalize on us to capitalize on anyany defensive defensive weakness and play “downhill” with weakness and play “downhill” with

high-percentage playshigh-percentage plays•Understand each situation and play Understand each situation and play

smartersmarter than our opponent. than our opponent.

•ExpectExpect to score each time we take possession of the ball! to score each time we take possession of the ball!•DictateDictate to the defense, make them uncomfortable! to the defense, make them uncomfortable!

•Use all parts of the field, sideline to sideline, short and deep. Make use of a complete Use all parts of the field, sideline to sideline, short and deep. Make use of a complete arsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens, Play Action, and arsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens, Play Action, and

Tricks.Tricks.

THETHE UNCONQUERABLE SOULUNCONQUERABLE SOUL - a poem about mental toughness & trinity football-- a poem about mental toughness & trinity football-

Out of the night that covers me, Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from Pole to Pole,Black as the Pit from Pole to Pole,

I thank My God for the Strength in me,I thank My God for the Strength in me,For my Unconquerable Soul.For my Unconquerable Soul.

In the fell clutch of Circumstance,In the fell clutch of Circumstance,I have not winced nor cried aloud.I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the Bludgeonings of Chance,Under the Bludgeonings of Chance,My head is bloody, but My head is bloody, but unbowedunbowed..

Beyond this place of wrath and tearsBeyond this place of wrath and tearsLooms but the Horror of the shade,Looms but the Horror of the shade,And yet the menace of the years And yet the menace of the years

Finds, and shall find, me, Finds, and shall find, me, unafraidunafraid..

It matters not how strait the gate,It matters not how strait the gate,How charged with punishments the scroll,How charged with punishments the scroll,

II am the master of my fate: am the master of my fate:

II am the Captain of my Soul. am the Captain of my Soul.

INVICTUSINVICTUS- C l I c k h e r e t o r e t u r n t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s -

The Huddle: “A brief, efficient business meeting”

•How we conduct and break the huddle sets the tone for how we will play once the ball is snapped…it must be disciplined, focused, and unified!

•The Center sets the location of the huddle, then calls the business meeting to order by giving the down and distance situation.

•Sprint to it and out of it! Create TEMPO!

•Once the quarterback enters the huddle, he assumes COMPLETE control of the business meeting. NO ONE else talks!


The Huddle: “A brief, efficient business meeting”

F HY XZ

RG

RT

LG

LTC

Q

Ball

“First and 10”

1. Center sets the huddle, calls down and distance .1. Center sets the huddle, calls down and distance .

3. Quarterback enters and takes control of the huddle, saying “eyes up.” 3. Quarterback enters and takes control of the huddle, saying “eyes up.” All ten men make eye contact with the Quarterback!All ten men make eye contact with the Quarterback!

““Eyes up.”Eyes up.”

Standing, shoulder to shoulder, hands behind back.

Hands on thigh pads.

4. Quarterback calls formation, motion, and play .4. Quarterback calls formation, motion, and play .

““Right Out, Z5, 16 Counter Trey ”Right Out, Z5, 16 Counter Trey ”

5. QB does NOT give a cadence; it is 5. QB does NOT give a cadence; it is understood to be on “SET HIT” understood to be on “SET HIT” unless he calls “False.”unless he calls “False.”

6. If anyone is unclear on the play at 6. If anyone is unclear on the play at all, they ask the QB to repeat all, they ask the QB to repeat himself by saying “Check “.himself by saying “Check “.

““Ready...”Ready...”8. All eleven players break the huddle8. All eleven players break the huddle on “ROCKS!” and on “ROCKS!” and sprintsprint to the to the line of scrimmage .line of scrimmage . •8 yards


2. Substitutions sent from sideline, incoming subs call out personnel group or name of person being 2. Substitutions sent from sideline, incoming subs call out personnel group or name of person being subbed for. Replaced player exits ONLY when he sees his replacement approach the huddle! subbed for. Replaced player exits ONLY when he sees his replacement approach the huddle!

11! 11!11! 11!

7. QB prepares to break the huddle .7. QB prepares to break the huddle .

Huddle Tempo

•We have two types of huddle tempo, and also two kinds of no-huddle tempo! Each do a particular job in certain situations in a game!

•Our HUDDLEHUDDLE tempos are “Normal HuddleNormal Huddle,” and “Four Minute HuddleFour Minute Huddle”–Normal HuddleNormal Huddle: Designed to keep us in normal game rhythm. We generally should be out of the huddle by :15 on the play clock. Brisk, business-like pace.–Four Minute HuddleFour Minute Huddle: Designed to protect a lead and run clock. Emphasis on staying in bounds, protecting the ball, making first downs, no penalties! We will be out of the huddle on normal time, but the QB will slow the pace of getting set, starting the cadence with approximately :07 on the play clock!

•Our NO HUDDLENO HUDDLE tempos are “On the LineOn the Line” and “SpeedSpeed.”–On the LineOn the Line: All calls are made on the L.O.S., but we’re not in a hurry. We can take our time and manipulate defenses with the threat of running a play at any time. Receivers move in to hear the play, then move out to their positions.

–Speed:Speed: Used to speed up the game and conserve time. All calls at the L.O.S., NO dummy calls, NO motion! We can huddle if the clock is stopped if we choose.


From the Huddle to the Line:

“The Six Second Rule”

•The most important six seconds of a football play happen BETWEEN the huddle and the line of scrimmage…how you prepare yourself during this time will determine the success of the play!

•“The Six Second Rule” is a simple mental routine that each position has that allows them to do their thinking before the play so that they can be prepared, confident, and aggressive once the play begins, and be ready for anything that might happen!

•The actual routine varies by position, but its basic elements are:–WHAT IS MY WHAT IS MY JOBJOB (or basic assignment) on this play? (or basic assignment) on this play?–What, if anything, should I do with my ALIGNMENT to help me do this job?What, if anything, should I do with my ALIGNMENT to help me do this job?–What is the DEFENSE’s basic alignment?What is the DEFENSE’s basic alignment?–Based on the defense I see, what will my FIRST 2-3 STEPS off the ball be?Based on the defense I see, what will my FIRST 2-3 STEPS off the ball be?–What ADJUSTMENTS might I have to make, based on the defense, to get my job done?What ADJUSTMENTS might I have to make, based on the defense, to get my job done?


Basic Alignments

F

H YX Z

““BASE” ALIGNMENTS & SPLITSBASE” ALIGNMENTS & SPLITS

•X: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ball, on the numbersX: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ball, on the numbers

•H: Inside “Receiver” position on left, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ballH: Inside “Receiver” position on left, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ball•Y: Inside “Receiver” position on right, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ballY: Inside “Receiver” position on right, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ball

•F: “Fullback” position, straight behind QB, 6 yards deepF: “Fullback” position, straight behind QB, 6 yards deep

•Z: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ball, on the numbersZ: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ball, on the numbers


•Offensive Line: 2 foot splits!Offensive Line: 2 foot splits!

2’2’ 2’2’2’2’ 2’2’

44 44

66

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The Cadence: Basic Information•The cadence is a critical way for us to gain an edge! The team that gets off the ball usually wins each play!

•Basic formula: Number/Number, Number/Number, “Set,” “Hit!”–Example: “1-22, 4-66…1-22, 4-66…Set, HIT!”Example: “1-22, 4-66…1-22, 4-66…Set, HIT!”–QB must call each set of numbers QB must call each set of numbers clearlyclearly to both sides! to both sides!–There will be a There will be a slightslight pause between ‘Set’ and ‘Hit’…offensive linemen and backs pause between ‘Set’ and ‘Hit’…offensive linemen and backs must must anticipateanticipate “HIT” right after set, and get off the ball on the “HIT” right after set, and get off the ball on the HH sound in “Hit!” sound in “Hit!”–Receivers Receivers alwaysalways move only when they see the ball move! move only when they see the ball move!

•We can change or check to plays using a live number in the first digit–In the above example (“1-22, 4-66”), if “1” were our live digit that week, the play In the above example (“1-22, 4-66”), if “1” were our live digit that week, the play would be changed to “22”…if “4” were our live digit, the play would be changed to would be changed to “22”…if “4” were our live digit, the play would be changed to “66.” If neither were live, then we have made a “dummy” call and the play is “66.” If neither were live, then we have made a “dummy” call and the play is unchanged.unchanged.


The Cadence: Types•Basic cadence:*Unless we use a “False” cadence (see below), our plays will always be run on “Set Hit!” The *Unless we use a “False” cadence (see below), our plays will always be run on “Set Hit!” The quarterback may use the number call prior to the “Set Hit” either as a dummy call or to change quarterback may use the number call prior to the “Set Hit” either as a dummy call or to change the play, or he may go the play, or he may go withoutwithout the numbers and simply go on “Set Hit.” These two possibilities the numbers and simply go on “Set Hit.” These two possibilities would sound like this:would sound like this:

–Without number calls:Without number calls: “Set, “Set, HitHit””–With number calls (live or “dummy”)With number calls (live or “dummy”) “2-17, 4-64 - 2-17, 4-64 - Set, “2-17, 4-64 - 2-17, 4-64 - Set, HitHit””

•“False” cadence:–No play called in the huddle - just the formation and “False”No play called in the huddle - just the formation and “False”–We DO intend to run a play, but only after trying to draw the defense offside first!We DO intend to run a play, but only after trying to draw the defense offside first!–QB goes through normal cadence sequence with two “Hit” calls, then starts the cadence overQB goes through normal cadence sequence with two “Hit” calls, then starts the cadence over–QB will then go through a normal cadence sequence, using a live number to call the play.QB will then go through a normal cadence sequence, using a live number to call the play.–Ball is snapped on the first “HIT” of the second cadence!Ball is snapped on the first “HIT” of the second cadence!–Example (Assume “Example (Assume “33” is the live number of the week)” is the live number of the week)

““1-65, 4-40 - 1-65, 4-40, Set HIT! HIT!…1-65, 4-40 - 1-65, 4-40, Set HIT! HIT!…““6-21, 6-21, 3-743-74 - 6-21, - 6-21, 3-743-74, Set HIT!”, Set HIT!”

**Ball is snapped, “74” is run!


At the Line of Scrimmage

F

H Y

X Z

2a. Center calls basic front structure (Even, Odd, Split, Bear); Guards call techniques over them2a. Center calls basic front structure (Even, Odd, Split, Bear); Guards call techniques over them

2b. Receivers make coverage calls2b. Receivers make coverage calls

T TE ESSW SR

C C

J

““Solo”Solo”

““3”3”““11””

““Split”Split”““33

””““3”3”

1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!

3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run

4. Quarterback begins cadence4. Quarterback begins cadence

““Uncovered”Uncovered”


1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands under center to force the defense to lock into final position1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands under center to force the defense to lock into final position

Gap Identification

““A” GAP -A” GAP - Between Center and GuardBetween Center and Guard““B” GAPB” GAP - - Between Guard and TackleBetween Guard and Tackle““C” GAPC” GAP - - Between Tackle and Tight EndBetween Tackle and Tight End““D” GAPD” GAP - - Between Tight End and WingBetween Tight End and Wing““E” GAPE” GAP - - Outside the WingOutside the Wing

Most all defenses base their schemes around the idea that they will defend “gaps,” or potential holes between offensive linemen. Those “gaps” are labeled using letters, beginning with “A” and

working out in the following fashion:

AA AABB BBCC CC

DD DDEE EE


Defensive Front “Techniques”

““00” Technique -” Technique - Head up on the Center

““0 Cheat0 Cheat” or “” or “ShadeShade” -” - Aligned on one of C’s shoulders

““11” Technique -” Technique - Inside shoulder of Guard

““22” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Guard

““33” Technique -” Technique - Outside shoulder of a Guard

““4i4i” Technique -” Technique - Inside shoulder of Tackle

““44” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Tackle

““55” Technique -” Technique - Outside shoulder of tackle

““77” Technique -” Technique - Inside shoulder of Tight End

““66” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Tight End

““99” Technique -” Technique - Outside shoulder of a Tight End

““88” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Wing player

When identifying the location of players in the defensive front, we describe them in terms of the “technique” they’re playing. Understanding these different locations, or “techniques” is critical to

us for a number of reasons: *It provides a very strong clue as to what gap a man is responsible for, as well as the defenders around him

*It determines for linemen, in many cases, what their first two steps will be and how they’ll go about doing their job*Often, it determines which way we’ll “check” a play to insure the best chances of success!

““0”0”““2”2” ““2”2”““6”6” ““6”6”

““8”8” ““8”8”

““4”4” ““4”4”

““1”1” ““1”1”““4i”4i” ““4i”4i”““7”7” ““7”7”

““ShadeShade””““3”3” ““3”3”““5”5” ““5”5”““9”9” ““9”9”

*Special note: Defenders aligned in a linebacker position have a “0” added as a second digit to their technique. For example, a linebacker aligned 4-5 yds deep over a guard would be called a

“20” technique, or a “Deep 2”


Defensive “Cores”

-Center has a down lineman on him (0 or Shade)

-Either one or both of the guards does NOT have a down lineman on him.

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Core is Core is “Odd”“Odd”

The next step in identifying defenses is to classify the front structure in terms of its “core.” The “core” refers to the how defenders are aligned within the “A” and “B” gaps. There are only four basic cores, as identified by the Center at the line of scrimmage, and they provide a great deal of

information as to how the rest of the defense is being played around it and how we want to block! The cores are named and identified as follows:

VVVVVV

-Center has a down lineman on him (0 or Shade)

-Both Guards also have a down lineman over them

(usually 2 or 3 tech).

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Core is Core is ““BearBear””

VV VVVV

-Center has no down lineman on him, but both

guards do*.-There is only ONE player

aligned at LB depth from B gap to B gap.

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Core is Core is “Even”“Even”

VVVVVV

-Center has no down lineman on him, but both

guards do*.-There are TWO players

aligned at LB depth from B gap to B gap.

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Core is Core is “Split”“Split”

VVVVVVVV


“Default” or “Base” Formationand Personnel Group

F

H Y

X Z

•Our basic personnel grouping is “Our basic personnel grouping is “44”, meaning ”, meaning 44 wide receivers. wide receivers. •They line up as follows unless a word tells one of them otherwise!They line up as follows unless a word tells one of them otherwise!

•F: “Fullback” positionF: “Fullback” position

•X: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ballX: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ball

•H: Inside “Receiver” position on left, OFF the ballH: Inside “Receiver” position on left, OFF the ball

•Y: Inside “Receiver” position on right, OFF the ballY: Inside “Receiver” position on right, OFF the ball

•Z: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ballZ: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ball


“TRIPS” Call

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is awayaway from the call—over to the middle from the call—over to the middle position on the side opposite their normal alignmentposition on the side opposite their normal alignment

•Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves HH to the middle position on the to the middle position on the rightright


X Z

H

“TRIPS” Call

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is awayaway from the call—over to the middle from the call—over to the middle position on the side opposite their normal alignmentposition on the side opposite their normal alignment

•Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves HH to the middle position on the to the middle position on the rightright•Example 2: “TRIPS LEFT” moves Example 2: “TRIPS LEFT” moves YY to middle position on to middle position on leftleft


X Z

Y

“BUNCH” Call

F

Y

Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch” and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch”

within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards outside the tackle.outside the tackle.

•Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” HH on the ball in the middle on the right, on the ball in the middle on the right, ZZ off, all off, all receivers “bunch.”receivers “bunch.”


X

Z

H

“BUNCH” Call

F

H

Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch” and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch”

within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards outside the tackle.outside the tackle.

•Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” HH on the ball in the middle on the right, on the ball in the middle on the right, ZZ off, all off, all receivers “bunch.”receivers “bunch.”


ZY

X

•Example 2: “BUNCH LEFT” Example 2: “BUNCH LEFT” YY on the ball in the middle on the left, on the ball in the middle on the left, XX off, all off, all receivers “bunch.”receivers “bunch.”

“Default” or “Base” Formation

F

H Y

X Z


“RON” and “LOU” Calls

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is toto from the call—to a position from the call—to a position onon the the ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) offoff the ball the ball

•Example 1: “RExample 1: “ROON”--Y aligns N”--Y aligns OON the ball, Z aligns OFF.N the ball, Z aligns OFF.


X ZY

Z

“RON” and “LOU” Calls

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is toto from the call—to a position from the call—to a position onon the the ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) offoff the ball the ball

•Example 1: “RExample 1: “ROON”--Y aligns N”--Y aligns OON the ball, Z aligns OFFN the ball, Z aligns OFF..


X ZH

X

•Example 2: “LExample 2: “LOOU”--H aligns U”--H aligns OON the ball, X aligns OFF.N the ball, X aligns OFF.

“NEAR” Call

F

H

Moves X the Moves X the insideinside receiver position, 3 yards off the tackle but still receiver position, 3 yards off the tackle but still onon the ball, and H to the the ball, and H to the outsideoutside position, split to the position, split to the numbersnumbers, , offoff the ball! the ball!


X X

H Y

ZY

Z33 33

Moves Y up Moves Y up onon the ball, and Z the ball, and Z offoff, while staying in the same relative , while staying in the same relative positions.positions.

Moving the Fullback

YX Z

•We can also add words that move “F” from his base positionWe can also add words that move “F” from his base position


F

•To move him to an inside WR spot on the To move him to an inside WR spot on the lleft, we say “eft, we say “SSLLIPIP””

SLIPSLIP STUDSTUD

•To offset him behind the tackle on the leTo offset him behind the tackle on the leftft, we say “, we say “SOSOFTFT..””

•To move him down to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the Right Tackle, we say “To move him down to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the Right Tackle, we say “STUDSTUD””

SLOTSLOT

•To move him over to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the To move him over to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the LLeft Tackle, we say “eft Tackle, we say “SSLLOTOT””

SOFTSOFT STRONGSTRONGF

•To offset him behind the tackle on the To offset him behind the tackle on the rright, we say “ight, we say “STSTRRONGONG..””

SCATSCAT

•To move him to an inside WR spot on the right, we say “To move him to an inside WR spot on the right, we say “SCATSCAT””

Tight End Groups / Sets / Calls

F

ZX Y

•To substitute a TIGHT END in at the “Y” position, we will call forTo substitute a TIGHT END in at the “Y” position, we will call for ““1111” personnel group (” personnel group (11 TE,TE, 11 back) prior to the play being signaledback) prior to the play being signaled


•As a basic rule, this substituted Y will align as a Tight End, ON the As a basic rule, this substituted Y will align as a Tight End, ON the ball, on the RIGHT sideball, on the RIGHT side

•Z aligns in his normal spot, except Z aligns in his normal spot, except offoff the ball the ball•F & X are unaffected, unless another word is added to move themF & X are unaffected, unless another word is added to move them

•We call this basic alignment “We call this basic alignment “RIGHTRIGHT””


F

ZX Y

•To keep everyone in the same place as “RIGHT,” but flex the Y out into a To keep everyone in the same place as “RIGHT,” but flex the Y out into a “Nasty” split position of 8 to 9 feet, we call “Nasty” split position of 8 to 9 feet, we call “ROCK”“ROCK” instead of “RIGHT.” instead of “RIGHT.”


Y

““ROCK”ROCK” alignment shown… alignment shown…

Exact same as “Right” for everyone except Y!Exact same as “Right” for everyone except Y!


F

ZX Y

•We then add a word to tell We then add a word to tell HH where to align: where to align:


•To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “SLOTSLOT””

H

SLOTSLOT

•To set him halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “To set him halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “OUTOUT””

OUTOUTOUTSIDEOUTSIDE WINGWING WIDEWIDE WIDERWIDER

UNDERUNDER OVEROVER

•To set him outside of X, we say “To set him outside of X, we say “OUTSIDEOUTSIDE””•To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “WINGWING””

•To set him halfway between Y and Z, we say “To set him halfway between Y and Z, we say “WIDEWIDE””•To set him outside Z, we say “To set him outside Z, we say “WIDERWIDER””

•To put him in the backfield, offset To put him in the backfield, offset leftleft, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “UNDERUNDER””•To put him in the backfield, offset To put him in the backfield, offset rightright, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “OVEROVER””

•If we don’t say anything after “RIGHT,” he lines up right behind the QB, 4 ½ yards deepIf we don’t say anything after “RIGHT,” he lines up right behind the QB, 4 ½ yards deep


F

ZX Y

•We can also add words to move We can also add words to move ZZ......


Z

•To move him over to a spot halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “To move him over to a spot halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “FLIPFLIP””

FLIPFLIPFLOPFLOP CLOSECLOSE

•To move him all the way over to a spot outside of X, we say “To move him all the way over to a spot outside of X, we say “FLOPFLOP””

•To move him down to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “To move him down to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “CLOSECLOSE””

ZIPZIP

•To move him over to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “To move him over to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “ZIPZIP””


F

X Y

•……or Xor X


X

TIGHTTIGHT

•To put him in a tight end position on the left, in a three-point stance, we say “To put him in a tight end position on the left, in a three-point stance, we say “TIGHTTIGHT””

•To move him over to the right, ON the line as a Split End “To move him over to the right, ON the line as a Split End “BIGBIG””

BIGBIG

2 Back - 3 Wide Group / Sets / Calls

YX Z

•To substitute a RUNNING BACK in at the “H” position, while leaving To substitute a RUNNING BACK in at the “H” position, while leaving a RECEIVER at the “Y” position, we will call fora RECEIVER at the “Y” position, we will call for ““2323” personnel ” personnel

group (group (22 back,back, 33 WR) prior to the play being signaledWR) prior to the play being signaled


H


Y

X Z

•In this grouping, Y is moved with a series of “R” and “L” words:In this grouping, Y is moved with a series of “R” and “L” words:


RRAAYY

Y

LLARRARRYY

Y

RREXEX

Z

ZZ is off the ball is off the ball in “in “RRex”ex”

Y

LLEXEX

X

XX is off the ball is off the ball in “in “LLex”ex”

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the RRight, ight, offoff the ball, we call “ the ball, we call “RRAAYY””

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the LLeft, eft, offoff the ball, we call “ the ball, we call “LLARRARRYY””

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the RRight, ight, onon the ball, with the ball, with ZZ offoff, we call , we call ““RREXEX””

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the LLeft, eft, onon the ball, with the ball, with XX offoff, we call “, we call “LLEXEX””


F

Y

X Z

•The two backs (H & F) are then arranged as follows:The two backs (H & F) are then arranged as follows:


““Split:” Split:” F on Y’s side, H awayF on Y’s side, H away

•By By defaultdefault (if we don’t give them a word), they align in a “ (if we don’t give them a word), they align in a “SPLITSPLIT” set, with” set, with•FF in a “halfback” position in a “halfback” position toto the call (same side as Y) and the call (same side as Y) and•H in a “halfback” position H in a “halfback” position awayaway from the call (opposite Y) from the call (opposite Y)

*Halfback position means 4 1/2 to 5 yards deep over the tackle’s inside leg!*Halfback position means 4 1/2 to 5 yards deep over the tackle’s inside leg!

•To exchange them and put H on Y’s side with F away, we call “To exchange them and put H on Y’s side with F away, we call “WEAKWEAK””

HF ““Weak:” Weak:” H on Y’s side, F awayH on Y’s side, F awayFH



““BBLLUE” UE” callcall ““BBRROWN” OWN” callcall ““UNDER” UNDER” callcall ““OVER” OVER” callcall

•H lines up in H lines up in LLeft halfback eft halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T.over the inside leg of the T.•F lines up directly behind F lines up directly behind Center, 4 1/2 yards deepCenter, 4 1/2 yards deep

•Both backs: 2 pt stances!Both backs: 2 pt stances!

Additional calls can move H and F as follows:Additional calls can move H and F as follows:*Note: Unlike “Split” & “Weak”, these calls are *Note: Unlike “Split” & “Weak”, these calls are notnot relative to Y. They are the same regardless of where Y aligns! relative to Y. They are the same regardless of where Y aligns!

FFHH HHFF

•H lines up in H lines up in RRight halfback ight halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T.over the inside leg of the T.•F lines up directly behind F lines up directly behind Center, 4 1/2 yards deepCenter, 4 1/2 yards deep

•Both backs: 2 pt stances!Both backs: 2 pt stances!

FF

HH

•H lines up in H lines up in leftleft halfback halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T, over the inside leg of the T, uses a uses a 3 point3 point stance.stance.

•F lines up in his norml spot, F lines up in his norml spot, 6 to 6 1/2 yards deep6 to 6 1/2 yards deep

HH

FF

•H lines up in H lines up in rightright halfback halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T, over the inside leg of the T, uses a uses a 3 point3 point stance.stance.

•F lines up in his norml spot, F lines up in his norml spot, 6 to 6 1/2 yards deep6 to 6 1/2 yards deep

OTHER CALLS

““SQUEEZE” CALLSQUEEZE” CALL•Tells anyone in a Wide Receiver position Tells anyone in a Wide Receiver position

to reduce their split to within 1 yard of to reduce their split to within 1 yard of each other starting at 3-5 yards outside each other starting at 3-5 yards outside

the tackle.the tackle.

Example 1: Basic formation with “SQUEEZE” call·X & H, Y & Z “Squeeze” together. Inside most receivers (H & Y in this case) align

at 3-5 yards off the tackle/TE, and X & Z align one yard outside of them.

X

H

Z

Y

OTHER CALLS




Example 2: Trips Left “SQUEEZE”·H & Z are the inside most receivers on their side, and align 3-5 yards off the T/TE. X & Y squeeze their alignment down to within 1 yard of the next guy inside them.

X

Y

Y

H

OTHER CALLS




Example 3: Right Wing Soft Flop “SQUEEZE”·X is the inside most receiver, sets 3 yds off tackle. Z squeezes down 1 yard off him.

Y H

XZ

OTHER CALLS




Example 4: Right Wider “SQUEEZE”·Z is the inside most SPLIT receiver, sets 3-5 yards off tackle. H squeezes down a

yard outside him.

X

Z

Y

H

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The way we do this is to simply say WHO we want to go in motionThe way we do this is to simply say WHO we want to go in motion(H, Y, F, X, or Z)(H, Y, F, X, or Z)

and WHERE on the field we want him to end up.and WHERE on the field we want him to end up.

The “spots” on the field we can send motion men are numbered IN The “spots” on the field we can send motion men are numbered IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR HOLE NUMBERS as follows:CONJUNCTION WITH OUR HOLE NUMBERS as follows:

MOTION:Moving Players to Spots on the Field

COMMUNICATING MOTIONCOMMUNICATING MOTION



44


For example, if the phrase “For example, if the phrase “HH44” is added on to the end of a formation, we are ” is added on to the end of a formation, we are literally saying,literally saying,

““HH, line up as the formation calls, then , line up as the formation calls, then go in motiongo in motion to the to the 44 spot.” spot.”

HH



99

Or, if the phrase “Or, if the phrase “YY99” is added on to the end of a formation, we are literally saying,” is added on to the end of a formation, we are literally saying,““YY, line up as the formation calls, then , line up as the formation calls, then go in motiongo in motion to the to the 99 spot.” spot.”

YY




*Technique note: On *Technique note: On mostmost motion, the motion man should use a “shuffle” technique motion, the motion man should use a “shuffle” technique as he completes his course. In other words, as he gets to the final 2-3 steps prior to as he completes his course. In other words, as he gets to the final 2-3 steps prior to reaching his “spot,” he squares his shoulders to the line of scrimmage and shuffles, reaching his “spot,” he squares his shoulders to the line of scrimmage and shuffles, allowing him to attack defenders more effectively and maintain the allowing him to attack defenders more effectively and maintain the timingtiming of plays. of plays.

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2000 Offense:2000 Offense: Running GameRunning Game


•Run Game “Families”

•12-13 Draw •16-17 Trey •18-19 Option•2 Back Blast/Lead Series: 21-22•28-29 Jet •42-43 Zone •44-45 Stretch•46-47 Counter •48-49 Toss

•Assignment Summary

•Perimeter Blocking Calls

23-24 25-26

WR Calls 1 WR Calls 2 H-B/OL Adjustments

RUNNING GAME “FAMILIES”•The easiest way to The easiest way to learnlearn the running game is to understand that the running game is to understand that allall of our runs basically of our runs basically fall into one of 4 “fall into one of 4 “familiesfamilies,” or “schemes,” or basic ways we assign people to block! ,” or “schemes,” or basic ways we assign people to block! •These basic families are: “These basic families are: “GapGap,” “,” “ZoneZone,” “,” “ReachReach,” and “,” and “BaseBase.” If you know which of .” If you know which of these these familiesfamilies a play falls into, you have a pretty good idea how we’re going to get a play falls into, you have a pretty good idea how we’re going to get defenders blocked!defenders blocked!

•In In GAPGAP family plays, frontside blockers block family plays, frontside blockers block backback one “Gap,” looking for the opportunity to one “Gap,” looking for the opportunity to double team combo on defensive linemen back to linebackers. We will pull one or two blockers double team combo on defensive linemen back to linebackers. We will pull one or two blockers from the backside to kick out and/or lead through the hole frontside.from the backside to kick out and/or lead through the hole frontside.

•46-47 Counter and 16-17 Counter Trey are our “46-47 Counter and 16-17 Counter Trey are our “GapGap” plays” plays•In In ZONEZONE family plays, covered and uncovered linemen work together to get family plays, covered and uncovered linemen work together to get movementmovement on a on a defensive lineman, working up to the nearest linebacker, stepping defensive lineman, working up to the nearest linebacker, stepping frontsidefrontside to do so. to do so.

•42-43 and 18-19 Option are our “42-43 and 18-19 Option are our “ZoneZone” plays” plays•In In REACHREACH family plays, all linemen “reach” one gap to their frontside, looking to “Reach and family plays, all linemen “reach” one gap to their frontside, looking to “Reach and Overtake” a down lineman in front of him, or “Reach, Rip, and Run” on a wide railroad track to Overtake” a down lineman in front of him, or “Reach, Rip, and Run” on a wide railroad track to intersect a flowing linebacker.intersect a flowing linebacker.

•44-45 Stretch, 28-29 Jet, and 48-49 Toss are our “44-45 Stretch, 28-29 Jet, and 48-49 Toss are our “ReachReach” plays” plays•On On BASEBASE blocked plays, linemen drive block the lineman or linebacker over them. It is blocked plays, linemen drive block the lineman or linebacker over them. It is generally a “man on man” scheme. Generally, the H-Back is assigned to block a linebacker generally a “man on man” scheme. Generally, the H-Back is assigned to block a linebacker frontside…the lineman whose LB is taken by H blocks backside, potentially using a “Slam and frontside…the lineman whose LB is taken by H blocks backside, potentially using a “Slam and Slide” on his way.Slide” on his way.

•12-13 Draw, 21-22 Blast, 23-24 Blast, and 25-26 Lead are ”12-13 Draw, 21-22 Blast, 23-24 Blast, and 25-26 Lead are ”BaseBase” plays.” plays.



RUN GAME Summary RUN GAME Summary TableTable

PLAYPLAYFS FS

Tt EndTt EndFS FS

TackleTackleFS FS

GuardGuardCenterCenter

BS BS GuardGuard

BS BS TackleTackle

HB HB CALLSCALLS

12-1312-13

DRAWDRAWPass set/

BasePass set /

BasePass set /

BasePS/Base

Fold if uncPS/Base

Fold 1techPS/Base

Poss T & GRec. rules

Throw & GoFoldQB

16-1716-17

TREYTREYGAP: Arc if

T unc.Gap – Far

LBGap – Far

LBGap Far B:

Dead if uncLong Trap Pull & Lead Seal BS E

Arc

Dbl Lock

18-1918-19

OPTIONOPTIONRip down to FSLB

FSLB or Zone

Zone Zone Zone Zone SupportBack

Zone LockReach

21-22-23-2421-22-23-24

BLASTBLASTBase Base Base Base Base Base

“Blast” FSLB

Slam & Slide

25-26 25-26

LEADLEAD

Down or S/S to FSLB

Base or Down to

FSLBBase Base Base Base Kick EMOL

Slam & Slide

28-2928-29

JETJETReach Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach Support

All Perimeter calls

42-4342-43

ZONEZONEZone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Seal BS E 79

44-4544-45

STRETCHSTRETCHReach Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach Support

46-4746-47

COUNTERCOUNTERGap-Near

LBGap-Near

LBGap-Near

LBDead Long Trap

Punch

Alert ChopSeal BS E Chop

48-4948-49

TOSSTOSSReach Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach Support

All Perimeter calls

12-13 DRAW

16-17CTR TREY

18-19OPTION

21-22-23-24BLAST

48-49TOSS

25-26LEAD

28-29JET

42-43ZONE

44-45STRETCH

46-47COUNTER

12-13 “DRAW”12-13 “DRAW”““Base” FamilyBase” Family

•12 & 13 Draw take advantage of linebackers who get into their pass drops too deep too quickly, opening up running lanes in front of them!•This is primarily a play we will run against 5 defenders in the box, unless the 6th defender (a LB) really removes himself quickly!

•The basic rule for all linemen is to show pass for one count by raising their chest and showing their hands, then to go drive block the DL or LB over them in whatever direction that defender wants to go.•Any time we get a 1 technique or a heavy 2 technique, the Center and Guard will execute a “Fold” block to handle that defender and the Middle or Frontside LB!•The Draw will be a good 1st down or 2nd and long call against people who play heavy coverage on those downs!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•The QB does a GREAT job selling pass with his eyes on 1The QB does a GREAT job selling pass with his eyes on 1stst 2 steps! 2 steps!•FB stays low and does NOT raise up prior to taking ball!FB stays low and does NOT raise up prior to taking ball!•Linemen SHOW HANDS to help give LBs the wrong key!Linemen SHOW HANDS to help give LBs the wrong key!•Linemen use wide splits and good drive blocks to create running Linemen use wide splits and good drive blocks to create running lanes!lanes!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Fold” (C & G)Fold” (C & G)

•““Throw & Go” (BST)Throw & Go” (BST)•““Bob” (H-B on BSLB)Bob” (H-B on BSLB)

•““QB”QB”

- t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s - - t o m a I n play d I a g r a m -

TESSW SR

12 DRAW v. “Split”12 DRAW v. “Split”

C

C

““Fold”Fold”

T E

FS Outs:FS Outs: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use “Roadrunner” technique to get him upfield past you, then “Roadrunner” technique to get him upfield past you, then reset your hips and stalk him.reset your hips and stalk him.

FS Ins:FS Ins: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use “Roadrunner” technique.“Roadrunner” technique.

FS TE:FS TE: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase..

FS T:FS T: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase..

FS G:FS G: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase. MUST dig your man out of the . MUST dig your man out of the hole!hole!

CENTER:CENTER: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase. In an even defense, call . In an even defense, call “Fold” with G covered by the 1 or 2 technique, Dead Step “Fold” with G covered by the 1 or 2 technique, Dead Step back to seal the 1 while the G “Folds” around to the LB.back to seal the 1 while the G “Folds” around to the LB.

BS G:BS G: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase. If covered by a 1 or 2 . If covered by a 1 or 2 technique, you should get a “Fold” call, which tells you to technique, you should get a “Fold” call, which tells you to step tightly around the C’s block on the DL, keeping your step tightly around the C’s block on the DL, keeping your shoulders square and blocking the first LB frontside . shoulders square and blocking the first LB frontside .

BS T:BS T: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase. If you get a “Split” call, make . If you get a “Split” call, make a “Throw and Go” call, telling other linemen that you will a “Throw and Go” call, telling other linemen that you will club the E after pass-setting and work up to the extra LB club the E after pass-setting and work up to the extra LB on your side.on your side.

BS TE:BS TE: Pass set, then Pass set, then BaseBase. .

BS Outs:BS Outs: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use “Roadrunner” technique.“Roadrunner” technique.

““BASE RULESBASE RULES””*Block the man on you whichever way he wants to go. If uncovered, release to the first LB over to inside you. Use his leverage & movement against him…block becomes an AA, BB, or C DRIVEC DRIVE.*You cannot be wrong unless you LOSE CONTACT! Drive your feet and finish the block! This is true one-on-one blocking!!

FB:FB: Step backside, staying Step backside, staying lowlow, showing a pass set. As the QB , showing a pass set. As the QB turns to you, give him a good pocket and eye blocks on LBs. turns to you, give him a good pocket and eye blocks on LBs. Take ball, press the block on the 1Take ball, press the block on the 1stst down lineman, make down lineman, make 11 and and only 1only 1 cut off blocks on LBs, then get North & South!. cut off blocks on LBs, then get North & South!.

QB:QB: Take two full pass drop steps, making eye contact with the Take two full pass drop steps, making eye contact with the backside LB as you do. As you take your third step, turn to find backside LB as you do. As you take your third step, turn to find the FB, who will be sliding underneath you. Look ball into his the FB, who will be sliding underneath you. Look ball into his stomach, follow with your eyes, then set up for pass stomach, follow with your eyes, then set up for pass convincingly.convincingly.

- C l i c k h e r e t o r e t u r n t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s -

12-13 “DRAW”12-13 “DRAW”

Step out Step out lowlow, show pass set, show pass set

““Throw Throw & Go”& Go”

BS Ins:BS Ins: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use Release inside, Recognition Stalk. Use “Roadrunner” technique.“Roadrunner” technique.

““Roadrunner” Roadrunner” techniquetechnique

16-17 “Counter Trey”16-17 “Counter Trey”““Gap” FamilyGap” Family

•16 & 17 Counter Trey is a “meat and potatoes” play that gives us good blocking angles on the frontside and power through the hole with two pullers from the backside at the point of attack!•We generally like to run this play to a 3 technique side to allow us to get a strong double team to open up the hole!

•This play will always be successful if we do two things: Get MOVEMENT on frontside double teams, and SHUT OFF backside penetration!•We can and will use a variety of sets and motion to get different people in a position to help SEAL the backside!•This play should be very good on any down, at any spot on the field if we execute!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Frontside blockers are Frontside blockers are patientpatient on double teams and on double teams and get movementget movement..•The C and backside Slot The C and backside Slot shut downshut down penetration! penetration!•Pulling linemen run Pulling linemen run full speedfull speed courses! courses!•The Fullback stays “in the cheeks” of the pulling tackle and makes The Fullback stays “in the cheeks” of the pulling tackle and makes a a strongstrong “L” cut! “L” cut!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Double” (FS)Double” (FS)

•““Double Lock” (FS)Double Lock” (FS)•““Arc” (TE)Arc” (TE)

•““Solid”Solid”


TESSW SR

16 COUNTER TREY v. “Split”16 COUNTER TREY v. “Split”

C

C

““Dead”Dead”

T E

FS Outs:FS Outs: Inside stalk man on. Alert for “Bomb” call! Inside stalk man on. Alert for “Bomb” call!

FS Ins:FS Ins: Inside stalk man on. Inside stalk man on.

FS TE:FS TE: Gap rules – far LB. 6 or 9 doesn’t count as Gap rules – far LB. 6 or 9 doesn’t count as “covered.” If T is uncovered call ““covered.” If T is uncovered call “ArcArc” (Arc to support player) ” (Arc to support player) or “or “LockLock” to tell G & T to lock on Dbl b/c you’re coming down ” to tell G & T to lock on Dbl b/c you’re coming down to LB.to LB.

FS T:FS T: Gap rules – far LB. 4 or 5 doesn’t count as “covered.” Gap rules – far LB. 4 or 5 doesn’t count as “covered.”

FS G:FS G: Gap rules – far backer Gap rules – far backer

CENTER:CENTER: Gap rules. If covered, can stay part of Dbl Gap rules. If covered, can stay part of Dbl Combo unless A or B gap is threatened by a DT or DE. If Combo unless A or B gap is threatened by a DT or DE. If gap gap isis threatened, make “Down” call to FSG & Dead block.BS G:BS G: Pull through hip of C,“ Pull through hip of C,“Long TrapLong Trap” E.M.O.L. frontside. ” E.M.O.L. frontside. Use inside-out head position & DIG HIM OUT of the hole. Use inside-out head position & DIG HIM OUT of the hole. BS T:BS T: Pull and leadPull and lead through first available hole on the through first available hole on the frontside to frontside LB. Should maintain a 1 x 1 frontside to frontside LB. Should maintain a 1 x 1 relationship with G to keep from being knocked off. relationship with G to keep from being knocked off. Eyeball LB on your course for run-throughs. Keep Eyeball LB on your course for run-throughs. Keep shoulders on an angle through hole, do not square up!shoulders on an angle through hole, do not square up!

BS TE:BS TE: PunchPunch C gap to EMOL. C gap to EMOL.

BS Outs:BS Outs: Convoy, cut off deep middle 1/3 saf. TD Block!Convoy, cut off deep middle 1/3 saf. TD Block!

BS Slot:BS Slot: By alignment or motion, seal off E.M.O.L. backside! By alignment or motion, seal off E.M.O.L. backside!

““GAP RULES:GAP RULES: Far BackerFar Backer””*Frontside linemen responsible for the GAPGAP inside them! First step will always be a 6” flat step to that gap!*If I’m uncovereduncovered, I call “DoubleDouble” and look to try to Double ComboDouble Combo with the lineman inside me to the 2nd LB inside us! We will stay on the combo until the LB threatens the hole vertically! If the DL over my man to the inside disappears inside by alignment or movement, then my block becomes a DownDown block to the 2nd LB. *If I’m coveredcovered by an inside shadeby an inside shade, I B DriveB Drive him down! If he slants away from me, I work up to a LB!*If I’m covered by a head-up player or an outside shadecovered by a head-up player or an outside shade, I expect a “Double” call from the man outside of me! He and I will Double Combo to the first LB inside us! If my man slants inside, it becomes a B Drive block for me!**If I also have a DL on my inside gap, I must call “**If I also have a DL on my inside gap, I must call “BB, , BB, , BB !” to !” to the man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to the man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to B B DriveDrive the man inside us! the man inside us!*The Center, if uncovered, will always DEADDEAD block with a flat step back to Backside A gap. He must ensure that the 1st DL backside does not get penetration!

FB:FB: Step laterally backside, gather on 2nd step, take handoff Step laterally backside, gather on 2nd step, take handoff deep over top of QB and get in phase with pulling tackle. “L deep over top of QB and get in phase with pulling tackle. “L cut” and explode off kickout, make final break if needed off T’s cut” and explode off kickout, make final break if needed off T’s block on LB, get North & South as quickly as possible.block on LB, get North & South as quickly as possible.QB:QB: Step 5 or 7 o’clock opposite call, get Step 5 or 7 o’clock opposite call, get depthdepth, turn and hand , turn and hand ball to FB. Follow handoff with eyes 1-2 steps, boot out and find ball to FB. Follow handoff with eyes 1-2 steps, boot out and find E.M.O.L. backside!E.M.O.L. backside!


16-17 “TREY”16-17 “TREY”

““Gap”Gap”““Double”Double”

LL cut off outside foot! cut off outside foot!

““Gap”Gap”

““Stay in the cheeks” of the T...Stay in the cheeks” of the T...

18-19 “Option”18-19 “Option”““Zone” FamilyZone” Family

•18-19 Option is an all-purpose, simple Option play that allows us to improve our blocking angles by “optioning” a defender (the End Man On the Line of Scrimmage) instead of blocking him!•This is a very useful play against any type of man-under coverage, and will be one of our #1 checks at the line of scrimmage away from an overloaded side…it gives us an easy way to take advantage of defensive mistakes!

•We can use 18-19 in a number of situations depending on what we’re seeing defensively, but it can certainly be an effective Red Zone play, Goal Line play, and is a great tool on any blitz down!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Penetration is shut off from the frontside guard back!Penetration is shut off from the frontside guard back!•The FS Tackle or TE gets a good rip & takes a good angle to seal The FS Tackle or TE gets a good rip & takes a good angle to seal the FS LB!the FS LB!•The QB gets depth and takes a good attack angle at the DE!The QB gets depth and takes a good attack angle at the DE!•The Fullback stays in pitch phase on his “Tether”!The Fullback stays in pitch phase on his “Tether”!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Crack”Crack”•““Door”Door”

•““Reach” (Block just like 44-45, Reach” (Block just like 44-45, option support defender)option support defender)


TESSW SR

18 OPTION v. “Split”18 OPTION v. “Split”

C

C

““Team”Team”

T E

FS Outs:FS Outs: Outside stalk man on. Alert for “Bomb” call! Outside stalk man on. Alert for “Bomb” call!

FS Ins:FS Ins: Outside stalk man on. KEY block! Must maintain! Outside stalk man on. KEY block! Must maintain!

FS TE:FS TE: Rip inside E.M.O.L., waddle up, pick off 1st LB Rip inside E.M.O.L., waddle up, pick off 1st LB inside you. If you think you’ll have trouble cutting off his inside you. If you think you’ll have trouble cutting off his pursuit, call “Back” to tell FS T/G that you’re going to the pursuit, call “Back” to tell FS T/G that you’re going to the 2d2d LB back!LB back!

FS T:FS T: If no TE is outside you, rip through DL over you, pick If no TE is outside you, rip through DL over you, pick off first flowing LB that shows insde you at the 2nd level. off first flowing LB that shows insde you at the 2nd level. Alert “BACK” call v. wide or fast 1st LB (see TE rules).Alert “BACK” call v. wide or fast 1st LB (see TE rules).

FS G:FS G: Zone rules. Alert BACK call! Zone rules. Alert BACK call!

CENTER:CENTER: Zone rules. If TEAMING w/BSG, call “ Zone rules. If TEAMING w/BSG, call “LOCKLOCK” if ” if no LB to combo back to and no LB to combo back to and stay on the double team!stay on the double team!

BS G:BS G: Zone rules, alert to make or receive a Zone rules, alert to make or receive a LOCKLOCK call. call.

BS T:BS T: Zone rules, alert to receive Zone rules, alert to receive LOCKLOCK call. call.

BS TE:BS TE: Zone rules, alert to receive Zone rules, alert to receive LOCKLOCK call. call.

BS WR:BS WR: Convoy, cut off deep middle 1/3 saf. TD Block!Convoy, cut off deep middle 1/3 saf. TD Block!

BS Slot:BS Slot: Inside cut off the man over you.. Inside cut off the man over you..

““ZONE RULES”ZONE RULES”*If I’m coveredcovered, and the next man back is coveredcovered, I call “SOLOSOLO” and drive block the man over me. My first stepfirst step will be 6 inches6 inches!*If I’m coveredcovered, and the next man back is ununcoveredcovered, I call “TEAMTEAM”... he & I work together to block the down lineman on me and the nearest LB. My first stepfirst step will be 6 inches6 inches!*If I’m uncovereduncovered, I expect a “TEAM” call from the man in front of me! My first stepfirst step will be 12 inches12 inches!*TEAM blocks *TEAM blocks stopstop penetrationpenetration!!*Frontside TEAM blockers must combo to the first LB *Frontside TEAM blockers must combo to the first LB behindbehind the one the TE is blocking! Be alert for a BACK call which puts the one the TE is blocking! Be alert for a BACK call which puts you on the you on the frontsidefrontside mostmost LB! LB!

FB:FB: Pause, get in and stay in option phase with QB, as if tied to Pause, get in and stay in option phase with QB, as if tied to him on a 5 yard “tether,” slightly out in front. Upon getting him on a 5 yard “tether,” slightly out in front. Upon getting pitch, think “hash-numbers-sideline” off the block on the CB. If pitch, think “hash-numbers-sideline” off the block on the CB. If you don’t get it early, stay in pitch phase until the whistle blows.you don’t get it early, stay in pitch phase until the whistle blows.QB:QB: Pre-read E.M.O.L to know where your option key is. Pre-read E.M.O.L to know where your option key is. Check step back, getting depth on 1st step, then attack Check step back, getting depth on 1st step, then attack downhilldownhill to outside shoulder of E.M.O.L. We WANT to pitch to outside shoulder of E.M.O.L. We WANT to pitch the ball! If you get him pinned or drawn to you, step off the the ball! If you get him pinned or drawn to you, step off the impact line, make a good pitch with eyes and wrist snap. If impact line, make a good pitch with eyes and wrist snap. If he feathers, turn N/S he feathers, turn N/S decisivelydecisively, cover ball, drop shoulders., cover ball, drop shoulders.


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HH (BF/Wing/Slot) (BF/Wing/Slot):: Get on the next RR track outside the T /TE Get on the next RR track outside the T /TE and block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintain and block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintain contact, drive to sideline if he widens .“Crack” tells you to contact, drive to sideline if he widens .“Crack” tells you to block the CB. block the CB.

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If you have a TE outside you, use If you have a TE outside you, use Zone rulesZone rules, alert “BACK.” , alert “BACK.”

““Lock”Lock”

21-22-23-24 “BLAST”21-22-23-24 “BLAST”25-26 “LEAD”25-26 “LEAD”

““Base” FamilyBase” Family •21-22, 23-24, and 25-26 are all hardball plays that employ man-on-man drivedrive blocking, and allow us to control the game physically! They are run from 2-back sets or single-back sets where a man in motion acts as the second back!

•21-22 and 23-24 are referred to as “Blast” plays because the H-Back leads up on the frontside Linebacker; 25-26 is known as a”Lead” play because H kicks out the End Man on the Line of scrimmage.•We will run 21-22 to a 3 technique; 23-24 to a 1 technique; 25-26 anytime we feel a Def. End is playing too wide and/or upfield and giving us a good “kick out” angle.•Anyone whose normal “Base” assignment is taken by a Blasting or Leading H-Back works back to the first LB backside!•Anyone working back to a LB can “Slam” a DL on his way back to help his buddy! This is NOT a combo as he “Slides” off to the LB after one good punch!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•The offensive line makes this play a very The offensive line makes this play a very personalpersonal matter and matter and drives each of their men downfield until the whistle blows!drives each of their men downfield until the whistle blows!•The leading H-Back takes the proper course, plays with a low pad The leading H-Back takes the proper course, plays with a low pad level, and gets level, and gets movementmovement with his Lead or Blast block. with his Lead or Blast block.•The Fullback picks his hole, lowers his pads, and The Fullback picks his hole, lowers his pads, and finishesfinishes the run! the run!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Fold”Fold”

•““Slam & Slide”Slam & Slide”•““Wham” (Y takes on H’s job)Wham” (Y takes on H’s job)

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CENTER:CENTER: Base. Can call “Fold” to a Backside 1 Base. Can call “Fold” to a Backside 1 technique if you think the angle is better.technique if you think the angle is better.

BS G:BS G: Base. Can request a “Fold” from the Center if Base. Can request a “Fold” from the Center if you’re having a tough time digging the 1 technique out.you’re having a tough time digging the 1 technique out.

BS T:BS T: Base. Base.

BS TE:BS TE: Base. Base.

BS Outs:BS Outs: Convoy middle 1/3. Alert for “BOMB” situationsConvoy middle 1/3. Alert for “BOMB” situations. .

BS Ins:BS Ins: Inside stalk the man over you. Cut him off. Inside stalk the man over you. Cut him off.

FB:FB: Deepen as much as your speed allows. Follow the course Deepen as much as your speed allows. Follow the course of the H-B into the hole, make of the H-B into the hole, make oneone cut off his block on the LB, cut off his block on the LB, drop your pads and drop your pads and finishfinish the run the run NorthNorth && SouthSouth. Do NOT get . Do NOT get cute. Steps for 23-24 are exactly like 43-42. First step for 21-22 cute. Steps for 23-24 are exactly like 43-42. First step for 21-22 is a drop step in place with your frontside foot.is a drop step in place with your frontside foot.

QB:QB: Get the ball to the FB as deep as possible, look it into Get the ball to the FB as deep as possible, look it into his pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 are his pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 are the same 5’oclock/7 o’clock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-the same 5’oclock/7 o’clock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-22, step almost straight behind you to 7:30 or 5:30 to clear a 22, step almost straight behind you to 7:30 or 5:30 to clear a path along the midline for the H-B and FB.path along the midline for the H-B and FB.

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““BASE RULESBASE RULES””*Block the man on you whichever way he wants to go. If uncovered, release to the first LB over to inside you. Use his leverage & movement against him…block becomes an AA, BB, or C DRIVEC DRIVE.*If the man in your Base rule happens to be the man the H-Back is blocking (FSLB in 21-22-23-24; E.M.O.L. in 25-26), work back to the next LB backside!*Any blocker working back to a LB should take a 6” step inside first! If the lineman inside you has a head-up or outside down lineman on him, Slam that lineman and Slide off to your LB! This is NOT a Combo for movement!*You cannot be wrong unless you LOSE CONTACT! Drive your feet and finish the block! This is true one-on-one blocking!!


21-22 23-24 “BLAST”21-22 23-24 “BLAST”

21 & 23 BLAST v. “Split”21 & 23 BLAST v. “Split”

ONE ONE cut,cut,DROP DROP your pads, your pads, FINISH FINISH the run North & South!the run North & South!

H:H: BLAST the FS LB out of the hole! Course on 21-22 is BLAST the FS LB out of the hole! Course on 21-22 is right off C’s hip; off G’s outside hip in 23-24. Lower pads, right off C’s hip; off G’s outside hip in 23-24. Lower pads, deliver a blow through your hips, finish with your feet! deliver a blow through your hips, finish with your feet!

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FS T:FS T: Base. Your man could well be the H-B’s. Base. Your man could well be the H-B’s.

FS G:FS G: Base.Base.

CENTER:CENTER: Base. Can call “Fold” to a Backside 1 Base. Can call “Fold” to a Backside 1 technique if you think the angle is better.technique if you think the angle is better.

BS G:BS G: Base. Can request a “Fold” from the Center if Base. Can request a “Fold” from the Center if you’re having a tough time digging the 1 technique out.you’re having a tough time digging the 1 technique out. BS T:BS T: Base. Base.

BS TE:BS TE: Base. Base.

BS Outs:BS Outs: Convoy middle 1/3. Alert for “BOMB” situationsConvoy middle 1/3. Alert for “BOMB” situations. .

BS Ins:BS Ins: Inside stalk the man over you. Cut him off. Inside stalk the man over you. Cut him off.

FB:FB: Deepen as much as your speed allows. Lateral step, Deepen as much as your speed allows. Lateral step, crossover, attack H’s inside leg, eye block on FSLB as you do. crossover, attack H’s inside leg, eye block on FSLB as you do. Make a strong Make a strong LL cut off H’s block up into the hole, cutting cut off H’s block up into the hole, cutting straight up if no one crosses your face, or back one lane if straight up if no one crosses your face, or back one lane if FSLB crosses you. Explode through the hole & finish the play! FSLB crosses you. Explode through the hole & finish the play! QB:QB: Get the ball to the FB as deep as possible, look it into Get the ball to the FB as deep as possible, look it into his pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 are his pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 are the same 5’oclock/7 o’clock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-the same 5’oclock/7 o’clock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-22, step almost straight behind you to 7:30 or 5:30 to clear a 22, step almost straight behind you to 7:30 or 5:30 to clear a path along the midline for the H-B and FB. path along the midline for the H-B and FB.

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““BASE RULESBASE RULES””*Block the man on you whichever way he wants to go. If uncovered, release to the first LB over to inside you. Use his leverage & movement against him…block becomes an AA, BB, or C DRIVEC DRIVE.*If the man in your Base rule happens to be the man the H-Back is blocking (FSLB in 21-22-23-24; E.M.O.L. in 25-26), work back to the next LB backside!*Any blocker working back to a LB should take a 6” step inside first! If the lineman inside you has a head-up or outside down lineman on him, Slam that lineman and Slide off to your LB! This is NOT a Combo for movement!*You cannot be wrong unless you LOSE CONTACT! Drive your feet and finish the block! This is true one-on-one blocking!!


25-26 “LEAD”25-26 “LEAD”

25 LEAD v. “Split”25 LEAD v. “Split”

LL cut off H’s block just cut off H’s block just as you would on 46-47!as you would on 46-47!

H:H: LEAD the play through the inside earhole of the E.M.O.L! LEAD the play through the inside earhole of the E.M.O.L! Take a tight course right off FST/TE’s outside hip, keep Take a tight course right off FST/TE’s outside hip, keep inside leverage on EMOL, kick him out, finish with feet, inside leverage on EMOL, kick him out, finish with feet, work work your butt out of the hole! your butt out of the hole!


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28-29 “Jet”28-29 “Jet”““Reach” FamilyReach” Family

•28-29 Jet is a FAST way to attack the perimeter and get an athlete running in open space! The pace of the play makes blocking for frontside linemen much easier! The angles involved make pursuit for enemy linebackers much harder!•Ball carriers must recognize that, while blocked like other “Reach” family plays, this is different for them because it is a true SPRINT to the corner! We do not want to cut up on this play until we’ve reached the edge of the field!

•We can use a number of formation variations and perimeter blocking adjustments to “shorten” the defensive edge and help the outside blockers do their jobs more effectively! “Crack,” “Door,” and “Ed” schemes are examples of this, as are different types of “Squeeze” sets.•Anytime we face a team that relies on interior blitzes, doesn’t pursue well, or has limited team speed, we will run this play heavily. It can be used from Goalline to Goalline, and on virtually any down and distance up to 3rd and Long!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•The FS Tackle or TE takes a GREAT 1The FS Tackle or TE takes a GREAT 1stst step and shuts off any step and shuts off any upfield push by the E.M.O.L.!upfield push by the E.M.O.L.!•Perimeter blockers Perimeter blockers timetime blocks and blocks and maintainmaintain contact! contact!•The QB times his motion and snap effectively!The QB times his motion and snap effectively!•The ball carrier The ball carrier trusts his speedtrusts his speed and doesn’t try to cut up early! and doesn’t try to cut up early!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Crack”Crack”•““Door”Door”•““Ed”Ed”

•““Cross”Cross”•““48-49” (Jet to F)48-49” (Jet to F)


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Ball Carrier:Ball Carrier: Jet motion on QB’s heel, get to full speed by Jet motion on QB’s heel, get to full speed by the snap. Take handoff and SPRINT for the corner…TRUST the snap. Take handoff and SPRINT for the corner…TRUST YOUR SPEED! Read block on CB. May use “dip” to set up. YOUR SPEED! Read block on CB. May use “dip” to set up.

FB:FB: Run a 42-43 course right through the inside leg of the Run a 42-43 course right through the inside leg of the offensive tackle. Roll over the ball HARD as the QB passes offensive tackle. Roll over the ball HARD as the QB passes you, get tackled. YOU must adjust your course to the QB, not you, get tackled. YOU must adjust your course to the QB, not the other way around. the other way around. If Offset to playside in “Strong,” “Soft,” If Offset to playside in “Strong,” “Soft,” or “Split,” use H’s Backfield arc blocking rules!or “Split,” use H’s Backfield arc blocking rules!

QB:QB: Give BS slot the heel, time up snap so that he’s getting Give BS slot the heel, time up snap so that he’s getting to the BST as the ball is snapped. Step to 6 o’clock with to the BST as the ball is snapped. Step to 6 o’clock with backside foot, look ball into Slot’s stomach, step tight to FB backside foot, look ball into Slot’s stomach, step tight to FB then set up behind FS guard exactly as you would for play then set up behind FS guard exactly as you would for play action, eyeing the Dig and Post area. action, eyeing the Dig and Post area.


28-29 “JET”28-29 “JET”

HH (Backfield) (Backfield):: Cheat alignment up & outside; arc to block Cheat alignment up & outside; arc to block support. On “Crack” call, arc to block Cornerback support. On “Crack” call, arc to block Cornerback



FS TE:FS TE: Reach rules! Reach rules!

FS T:FS T: Reach rules! Reach rules!

FS G:FS G: Reach rules! Reach rules!

CENTER:CENTER: Reach rules! Reach rules!

BS G:BS G: Reach rules! Reach rules!

BS T:BS T: Reach rules! 5 tech doesn’t count as covered! Reach rules! 5 tech doesn’t count as covered!

BS TE:BS TE: Reach rules! 9 tech doesn’t count as Reach rules! 9 tech doesn’t count as “covered.” Get downfield!“covered.” Get downfield!

““REACHREACH” RULES” RULES*Basic premise is to REACH one gap in front of us!*If I’m uncovered, uncovered, I plan to REACH and OVERTAKEREACH and OVERTAKE the down lineman in front of me. If that man slants away to the railroad track of the blocker in front of me, I stay on MY wide railroad track and RUNRUN up to a linebacker.*If I’m coveredcovered, I first identify whether there’s a down lineman the gap in front of me…if he is, then I plan REACH and REACH and OVERTAKEOVERTAKE him. If not, then I will REACH, RIPREACH, RIP through the man over me, and RUNRUN on my railroad track up to any 2nd or 3d level player that first shows up on my course!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*All linemen: LOSE ground to GAIN an angle!*All linemen: LOSE ground to GAIN an angle!*Stay on your RAILROAD track on a *Stay on your RAILROAD track on a widewide angle! angle!

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42-4342-43““Zone” FamilyZone” Family

•42-43 is a true “Inside Zone” play in which covered and uncovered linemen “team” to double and get movement on a down defensive man, and step off to a linebacker late! This allows us to push the line of scrimmage back and give the ball carrier running lanes!•This is a persistence play…it forces the linebackers to be perfect every time. Many times it will go for 3, 4, and 5 yards a number of times in a row, then suddenly start to break for big chunks as we wear people down!

•The ball carrier must be patient initially to let the play develop! The longer he can “press” the play into the L.O.S., the longer the double teams have to get movement, and the more the LBs will move and create running lanes! However, once he makes his cut the running back must explode into another gear and get through the hole!.•The simplicity of the blocking rules allows us to run this play against any front we see with minimal adjustments…it also means we can run it from any formation!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•OL OL talkstalks at the L.O.S. & gets “married up” to defenders properly!•Linemen get movement on down linemen and don’t step off double teams too early!•FB presses the L.O.S., has great vision, is patient to the L.O.S., then explodes through the hole!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Team”Team”•““Solo”Solo”•““79”79”


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FS T:FS T: Zone rules. Alert “79” call by TE, telling you to Zone rules. Alert “79” call by TE, telling you to inside drive block the 7 technique. inside drive block the 7 technique. FS G:FS G: Zone rules.Zone rules.

CENTER:CENTER: Zone rules. If covered, maintaining contact is Zone rules. If covered, maintaining contact is the key…drive man past hole if you cannot reach him!the key…drive man past hole if you cannot reach him!

BS G:BS G: Zone rules. Zone rules. Backside blocks are a BIG deal! Backside blocks are a BIG deal! They can be the difference between 4 yards and 20! They can be the difference between 4 yards and 20!

BS T:BS T: Zone rules. 5 tech doesn’t count as “covered.”Zone rules. 5 tech doesn’t count as “covered.”

BS TE:BS TE: Zone rules: 9 tech doesn’t count as “covered.”Zone rules: 9 tech doesn’t count as “covered.”

BS Outs:BS Outs: Convoy middle 1/3. Alert for “BOMB” situations. Convoy middle 1/3. Alert for “BOMB” situations.

BS Ins:BS Ins: Inside stalk the man over you. Cut him off.Inside stalk the man over you. Cut him off.

FB:FB: Align at 6 1/2 yds. Lateral step with your frontside foot, Align at 6 1/2 yds. Lateral step with your frontside foot, crossover, then step and attack the crossover, then step and attack the inside leg of the offensive inside leg of the offensive tackletackle. “Slow . “Slow toto the hole, explode the hole, explode through through the hole. Cut back the hole. Cut back one lane for each man that crosses your face, but don’t cut one lane for each man that crosses your face, but don’t cut until you’re up until you’re up intointo the line of scrimmage. the line of scrimmage.

QB:QB: Front out to 7 or 5 o’clock, get ball to FB DEEP. Look Front out to 7 or 5 o’clock, get ball to FB DEEP. Look the ball in, you are responsible for the mesh. Hesitate & the ball in, you are responsible for the mesh. Hesitate & follow ball with your eyes, then boot out hard, snap head to follow ball with your eyes, then boot out hard, snap head to find EMLOS as you do for possible Boot/Naked.find EMLOS as you do for possible Boot/Naked.

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““ZONE RULES”ZONE RULES”*If I’m coveredcovered, and the next man back is coveredcovered, I call “SOLOSOLO” and drive block the man over me. My first stepfirst step will be 6 inches6 inches!*If I’m coveredcovered, and the next man back is ununcoveredcovered, I call “TEAMTEAM”... he & I work together to block the down lineman on me and the nearest LB. My first stepfirst step will be 6 inches6 inches!*If I’m uncovereduncovered, I expect a “TEAM” call from the man in front of me! My first stepfirst step will be 12 inches12 inches!*COVERED linemen: Reduce split! Aiming point is outside *COVERED linemen: Reduce split! Aiming point is outside armpit! MUST maintain contact! armpit! MUST maintain contact! *TEAM blocks get *TEAM blocks get movementmovement, stay , stay onon double team until LBs double team until LBs threaten the window threaten the window verticallyvertically up into the hole! up into the hole!*BACKSIDE linemen must WALL down defenders & not let them *BACKSIDE linemen must WALL down defenders & not let them cross your face!cross your face!


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EXPLODE through it!EXPLODE through it!

HH (Backfield/Slot) (Backfield/Slot):: Hard fill in backside C gap right off OT’s Hard fill in backside C gap right off OT’s cheek; Seal the end defender on the L.O.S. inside out cheek; Seal the end defender on the L.O.S. inside out

44-45 “Stretch”44-45 “Stretch”““Reach” FamilyReach” Family

•44-45 is one of our “core” or “bread and butter” plays! It gets us to the edge of the field with a lot of power!•The basic premise of the play is to get our entire backfield and line on a wide railroad track, force the defense to stretch quickly, then either beat them to a corner with a show of force or cut up into a lane that they create when they pursue incorrectly!

•We can use a number of formation variations and perimeter blocking adjustments to “shorten” the defensive edge and help the outside blockers do their jobs more effectively! “Crack,” “Door,” and “Alley” schemes are examples of this, as are different types of “Squeeze” sets. We can also use special “Wing” calls with the H-Back to help secure the End Man on he Line to get the play started (“Clamp,” “Chip”)•44-45 is effective to wide field or the boundary, and if we find a DE or perimeter force player that’s weak, we will pound him with this ball play over and over!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Uncovered linemen “overlap” their partner in front of them to Uncovered linemen “overlap” their partner in front of them to keep from being split by penetrating defenders!keep from being split by penetrating defenders!•Linemen stay on WIDE railroad tracks!Linemen stay on WIDE railroad tracks!•The FB SPRINTS to his sprint spot and stretches the defense!The FB SPRINTS to his sprint spot and stretches the defense!•Wide blockers make good use of different calls, maintain contact!Wide blockers make good use of different calls, maintain contact!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•Perimeter calls: Door, Crack, Perimeter calls: Door, Crack,

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““REACHREACH” RULES” RULES*Basic premise is to REACH one gap in front of us!*If I’m uncovered, uncovered, I plan to REACH and OVERTAKEREACH and OVERTAKE the down lineman in front of me. If that man slants away to the railroad track of the blocker in front of me, I stay on MY wide railroad track and RUNRUN up to a linebacker.*If I’m coveredcovered, I first identify whether there’s a down lineman over the manman in front of me…if he is, then I plan REACH and REACH and OVERTAKEOVERTAKE him. If not, then I will REACH, RIPREACH, RIP through the man over me, and RUNRUN on my railroad track up to any 2nd or 3d level player that first shows up on my course! I only runrun once my buddy from behind takes over and yells “GO”!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*All linemen: LOSE ground to GAIN an angle!*All linemen: LOSE ground to GAIN an angle!*Stay on your RAILROAD track on a *Stay on your RAILROAD track on a widewide angle! angle!

FB:FB: Lateral step & Lateral step & sprintsprint to a spot 2 yds outside where the TE to a spot 2 yds outside where the TE is or would be…key the blocks on E.M.O.L & support. Stay on a is or would be…key the blocks on E.M.O.L & support. Stay on a sprint to the sidelines unless he “skates” across your face. If sprint to the sidelines unless he “skates” across your face. If he crosses face, plant sharply on outside foot and cut he crosses face, plant sharply on outside foot and cut upup North North & South. This is a cut & South. This is a cut upup play, not a cut play, not a cut backback play! play!

QB:QB: Depart at approximately 4 o’clock or 8 o’clock, Depart at approximately 4 o’clock or 8 o’clock, sprintsprint to to meet the FB, ball extended. YOU are responsible for the meet the FB, ball extended. YOU are responsible for the exchange so he can eye his read…look it in and follow his exchange so he can eye his read…look it in and follow his path 1-2 steps before you set up behind the OT as you would path 1-2 steps before you set up behind the OT as you would on play action.on play action.


44-45 “STRETCH”44-45 “STRETCH”

HH (BF/Wing/Slot) (BF/Wing/Slot):: Get on the next RR track outside the T /TE Get on the next RR track outside the T /TE and block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintain and block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintain contact, drive to sideline if he widens .Can act as a lineman & contact, drive to sideline if he widens .Can act as a lineman & use zone rules at times from Wing & Slot. “Crack” tells you to use zone rules at times from Wing & Slot. “Crack” tells you to block the CB. “Clamp” tells you to double with T/TE on the block the CB. “Clamp” tells you to double with T/TE on the outside shoulder of the E.M.O.L. outside shoulder of the E.M.O.L.

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46-47 “Counter”46-47 “Counter”““Gap” FamilyGap” Family

•46-47 Counter is our ATTITUDE play! It is the run that we will establish against any defense each game no matter what they try and do to us! We will be so good at this play that we can impose it on any defense!•The basic idea of the play is to block down one gap on the frontside to get good angles and create a wall, and pull from the backside to kick out the defensive end to divide the defense! The running back must set up the block on the end, use the down blocks on linebackers, and make a strong cut North and South through the hole!

•Because of the angles involved, we prefer to run this play to the 1 technique!•This is a goalline to goalline play! It is most effective against LBs who overreact to their initial key, and D Ends who play too far upfield. We can run it from virtually any of our sets, 1- or 2-back!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Frontside linemen take a GREAT 1st STEP to their gap to shut off Frontside linemen take a GREAT 1st STEP to their gap to shut off penetration!penetration!•The pulling guard runs a full-speed course INTO THE LINE and The pulling guard runs a full-speed course INTO THE LINE and digs out the E.M.O.L.!digs out the E.M.O.L.!•The FB sets up the trap block, sees lanes, & makes a great The FB sets up the trap block, sees lanes, & makes a great LL cut! cut!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““H”H”

•““Bob”Bob”•““Chop”Chop”


TESSW SR

47 COUNTER v. “Split”47 COUNTER v. “Split”

C

C

““Dead”Dead”

T E



FS TE:FS TE: Gap rules–near LB. 6 or 9 doesn’t count as Gap rules–near LB. 6 or 9 doesn’t count as “covered.”“covered.”

FS T:FS T: Gap rules – near LB. 4 or 5 doesn’t count as “covered.” Gap rules – near LB. 4 or 5 doesn’t count as “covered.”

FS G:FS G: Gap rules – near backer Gap rules – near backer

CENTER:CENTER: Gap rules. CHOP call to T if you need to work Gap rules. CHOP call to T if you need to work up to BSLB after your initial Dead step.up to BSLB after your initial Dead step.

BS G:BS G: Pull through hip of C,“ Pull through hip of C,“Long TrapLong Trap” E.M.O.L. frontside. ” E.M.O.L. frontside. Use inside-out head position & DIG HIM OUT of the hole. Use inside-out head position & DIG HIM OUT of the hole. BS T:BS T: “ “PunchPunch” block…cut your split & step FLAT inside ” block…cut your split & step FLAT inside to stop B gap penetration. If a DL from either direction or to stop B gap penetration. If a DL from either direction or stunting LB shows in that gap, lock & cut him. If nothing stunting LB shows in that gap, lock & cut him. If nothing shows, ¼ turn back to pick off the E.M.O.L. Alert for a shows, ¼ turn back to pick off the E.M.O.L. Alert for a ““ChopChop” call which tells you that you ” call which tells you that you mustmust clip the 3 tech. clip the 3 tech.

BS TE:BS TE: PunchPunch C gap to EMOL. See BST technique. C gap to EMOL. See BST technique.



““GAP RULES:GAP RULES: Near BackerNear Backer””*Frontside linemen responsible for the GAPGAP inside them! First step will always be a 6” flat step to that gap!*If I’m uncovereduncovered, I call “DoubleDouble” and look to try to Double ComboDouble Combo with the lineman inside me to the 1st LB inside us! We will stay on the combo until the LB threatens the hole vertically! If the DL over my man to the inside disappears inside by alignment or movement, then my block becomes a DownDown block to the 1st LB. *If I’m coveredcovered by an inside shadeby an inside shade, I B DriveB Drive him down! If he slants away from me, I work up to a LB!*If I’m covered by a head-up player or an outside shadecovered by a head-up player or an outside shade, I expect a “Double” call from the man outside of me! He and I will Double Combo to the first LB inside us! If my man slants inside, it becomes a B Drive block for me!**If I also have a DL on my inside gap, I must call “**If I also have a DL on my inside gap, I must call “BB, , BB, , BB !” to !” to the man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to the man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to B B DriveDrive the man inside us! the man inside us!*The Center, if uncovered, will always DEADDEAD block with a flat step back to Backside A gap. He must ensure that the 1st DL backside does not get penetration!

FB:FB: Turn your shoulder & pick up your BS leg to simulate fake Turn your shoulder & pick up your BS leg to simulate fake backside, keeping FS foot anchored…take handoff from QB backside, keeping FS foot anchored…take handoff from QB deep, press block of Guard, then “L cut” off outside foot deep, press block of Guard, then “L cut” off outside foot suddenly to get under block and suddenly to get under block and explodeexplode N/S through hole! N/S through hole!

QB:QB: Step 5 or 7 o’clock opposite call, get Step 5 or 7 o’clock opposite call, get depthdepth, turn and hand , turn and hand ball to FB. Follow handoff with eyes 1-2 steps, boot out and find ball to FB. Follow handoff with eyes 1-2 steps, boot out and find E.M.O.L. backside!E.M.O.L. backside!


46-47 “COUNTER”46-47 “COUNTER”

““Punch”Punch”

LL cut off cut offoutside foot!outside foot!

““Gap”Gap” ““Gap”Gap”

If BSLB causes If BSLB causes problems, C calls problems, C calls

““CHOPCHOP””

48-49 “Toss”48-49 “Toss”““Reach” FamilyReach” Family

•The “Toss” is an effective companion to the 44-45 Stretch play. The blocking is exactly the same up front, but the method of delivering the ball different! It allows us to challenge the edge of the defensive front just a bit quicker!•This play is an excellent way to attack LBs who do not fast flow and/or read keys well!

•Like 28-29 Jet, Toss can use a number of formation variations and perimeter blocking adjustments to “shorten” the defensive edge and help the outside blockers do their jobs more effectively! “Crack,” “Door,” “Cross,” and “Ed” schemes are examples of this, as are different types of “Squeeze” sets. Receivers must make use of these for the play to be successful!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•RB gets ON THE EDGE in a hurry!RB gets ON THE EDGE in a hurry!•Linemen stay on a wide railroad track and get to flowing Linemen stay on a wide railroad track and get to flowing linebackers!linebackers!•Receivers match the best perimeter blocking scheme to what they Receivers match the best perimeter blocking scheme to what they see and EXECUTE it!see and EXECUTE it!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONS•““Express”Express”

•““Ed”/”Eddie”Ed”/”Eddie”•““Crack”Crack”•““Door”Door”

- t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s - - t o m a I n - t o m a I n play d I a g r a m -

TESSW SR

48 TOSS v. “Split”48 TOSS v. “Split”

C

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BS TE:BS TE: Reach rules! 9 tech doesn’t count as Reach rules! 9 tech doesn’t count as “covered.” Get downfield!“covered.” Get downfield!BS Outs:BS Outs: Convoy, cut off deep middle 1/3 saf. TD Block!Convoy, cut off deep middle 1/3 saf. TD Block!

BS Ins:BS Ins: Inside cut off the man over you.. Inside cut off the man over you..

““REACHREACH” RULES” RULES*Basic premise is to REACH one gap in front of us!*If I’m uncovered, uncovered, I plan to REACH and OVERTAKEREACH and OVERTAKE the down lineman in front of me. If that man slants away to the railroad track of the blocker in front of me, I stay on MY wide railroad track and RUNRUN up to a linebacker.*If I’m coveredcovered, I first identify whether there’s a down lineman over the manman in front of me…if he is, then I plan REACH and REACH and OVERTAKEOVERTAKE him. If not, then I will REACH, RIPREACH, RIP through the man over me, and RUNRUN on my railroad track up to any 2nd or 3d level player that first shows up on my course! I only runrun once my buddy from behind takes over and yells “GO”!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*All linemen: LOSE ground to GAIN an angle!*All linemen: LOSE ground to GAIN an angle!*Stay on your RAILROAD track on a *Stay on your RAILROAD track on a widewide angle! angle!

FB:FB: Pre-read alignment of E.M.O.L. and support. “trapper’s Pre-read alignment of E.M.O.L. and support. “trapper’s arc,” look toss in & arc,” look toss in & sprintsprint to a spot 2 yds outside where the TE to a spot 2 yds outside where the TE is or would be…key the blocks on E.M.O.L & support. Stay on a is or would be…key the blocks on E.M.O.L & support. Stay on a sprint to the sidelines unless he “skates” across your face. If sprint to the sidelines unless he “skates” across your face. If he crosses face, plant sharply on outside foot and cut he crosses face, plant sharply on outside foot and cut upup North North & South. This is a cut & South. This is a cut upup play, not a cut play, not a cut backback play! play!

QB:QB: Reverse out tightly and make a soft, end-over-end toss Reverse out tightly and make a soft, end-over-end toss into the FB’s outside armpit, following the toss with your into the FB’s outside armpit, following the toss with your eyes until the back has secured it and taken a step. Boot out eyes until the back has secured it and taken a step. Boot out deep, find E.M.O.L.deep, find E.M.O.L.


48-49 “TOSS”48-49 “TOSS”

HH (BF/Wing/Slot) (BF/Wing/Slot):: Get on the next RR track outside the T /TE Get on the next RR track outside the T /TE and block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintain and block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintain contact, drive to sideline if he widens .Can act as a lineman & contact, drive to sideline if he widens .Can act as a lineman & use zone rules at times from Wing & Slot. “Crack” tells you to use zone rules at times from Wing & Slot. “Crack” tells you to block the CB. “Clamp” tells you to double with T/TE on the block the CB. “Clamp” tells you to double with T/TE on the outside shoulder of the E.M.O.L. outside shoulder of the E.M.O.L.

2 yds2 ydsoutside TEoutside TE

R

BasicBasic “STALK” “STALK”

C

*Basic job is to block man *Basic job is to block man over you inside or outside.over you inside or outside.

1. Release hard on an angle to 1. Release hard on an angle to gain the inside or outside gain the inside or outside

leverage you want.leverage you want.


1.1.

RECEIVER BLOCKING (1)RECEIVER BLOCKING (1)

2.2.““1/2way 1/2way

rule”rule”

3.3.

2. “HALFWAY RULE.” Break your 2. “HALFWAY RULE.” Break your hips down when the defender has hips down when the defender has closed closed 1/21/2 the distance between the distance between

you. Anticipate this! Keep you. Anticipate this! Keep adjusting your course to keep the adjusting your course to keep the

leverage you want.leverage you want.

3. FINISH the block…deliver a 3. FINISH the block…deliver a blow up through your hips, blow up through your hips,

maintain with good choppy steps!maintain with good choppy steps!

INSIDEINSIDE Stalk shown Stalk shown

S

““BOMB” BOMB” adjustmentadjustment

C

*Only possible v. a two safety *Only possible v. a two safety look (0, 2, 4) Used by look (0, 2, 4) Used by outsideoutside receiver normally assigned a receiver normally assigned a

Stalk block to “blow up” a Stalk block to “blow up” a run supporter filling from therun supporter filling from the

safety position.safety position.

1. ID 2-safety look pre-snap. 1. ID 2-safety look pre-snap. Possible “BOMB” situation.Possible “BOMB” situation.

1.1.

2.2.

2. Release at C as normal. If he 2. Release at C as normal. If he sits/closes, Stalk him! sits/closes, Stalk him!

3. If C retreats, it often means the 3. If C retreats, it often means the Safety is supporting. Break off Safety is supporting. Break off your course, find safety as you your course, find safety as you

do, come inside and do, come inside and blow him upblow him up! !

3.3.

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““CRACK” CRACK” callcall

C

*Recievers block the short *Recievers block the short defender defender onon or or insideinside the next the next

man inside them.man inside them.

1. Push up 1-2 steps if possible 1. Push up 1-2 steps if possible to soften the man over you. How to soften the man over you. How far you can push up depends on far you can push up depends on how tight & how fast the guy is how tight & how fast the guy is

that you’re cracking..the that you’re cracking..the tighter/faster he is, the quicker tighter/faster he is, the quicker

you have to turn inside!you have to turn inside!

1.1.

2.2.

2. Come inside under control, find 2. Come inside under control, find your man, square him up with your man, square him up with

shoulders perpendicular to L.O.S. shoulders perpendicular to L.O.S. Deliver a blow up through your Deliver a blow up through your

hips & light him up!hips & light him up!

B

S

*If man you’re cracking *If man you’re cracking disappears, work to safety level.disappears, work to safety level.

R

““CROSS” CROSS” callcall

*Recievers “Cross” and take *Recievers “Cross” and take the other’s guy. the other’s guy. Outside Outside

receiver cracksreceiver cracks defender over defender over inside receiver, inside receiver, inside man inside man tries to “hook” CBtries to “hook” CB. A good. A good way to get the ball outside.way to get the ball outside.

C

R

““DOOR” DOOR” callcall

C

*Combination block by two *Combination block by two receivers to “get the play receivers to “get the play

started” by double teaming started” by double teaming the force defender initially at the force defender initially at

the point of attack.the point of attack.

1. DOUBLE THE FORCE: Inside 1. DOUBLE THE FORCE: Inside receiver inside stalks the man receiver inside stalks the man

over him, insures against inside over him, insures against inside penetration. Outside receiver penetration. Outside receiver

comes down to his outside comes down to his outside shoulder to secure & move him.shoulder to secure & move him.


1.1.

RECEIVER BLOCKING (2)RECEIVER BLOCKING (2)

2.2.

2. Both blockers eye CB. As one 2. Both blockers eye CB. As one takes over the block on the force takes over the block on the force man, the other steps off to block man, the other steps off to block

CB CB when he closes upwhen he closes up..

S

““ALLEY” ALLEY” callcall

C

*Same idea as “Door,” applied *Same idea as “Door,” applied to alley safety support. Can be to alley safety support. Can be

done with the two outside done with the two outside receivers or the middle & inside receivers or the middle & inside

receiver in Trips. Double the receiver in Trips. Double the man over inside receiver, step man over inside receiver, step

off to safety when he fills.off to safety when he fills.

1. DOUBLE THE LOW MAN: Inside 1. DOUBLE THE LOW MAN: Inside rec. inside stalks the man over him, rec. inside stalks the man over him, insures against inside penetration. insures against inside penetration. Outs. receiver comes down to his Outs. receiver comes down to his outside shoulder to secure him.outside shoulder to secure him.

1.1.

2.2.

2. Blockers eye near 2. Blockers eye near safetysafety; the ; the one not taking over the block one not taking over the block

steps off, blocks him when he fills.steps off, blocks him when he fills.

R

““ED” ED” call (2 man)call (2 man)

C

*Inside man, from 2-3 yard *Inside man, from 2-3 yard split, steps flat and seals split, steps flat and seals

E.M.O.L., outside man cracks. E.M.O.L., outside man cracks. Often used from Squeezed Often used from Squeezed sets to “shorten the edge.”sets to “shorten the edge.”

Inside man: Step flat, shoulders Inside man: Step flat, shoulders should be perpendicular to L.O.S., should be perpendicular to L.O.S.,

“shield” E.M.O.L., don’t allow “shield” E.M.O.L., don’t allow upfield penetration or pursuit upfield penetration or pursuit

underneath you. Use his underneath you. Use his momentum against him.momentum against him.

Outside man cracks, Middle man Outside man cracks, Middle man steps flat to block E.M.O.L...steps flat to block E.M.O.L...

E

*”*”EXPRESSEXPRESS” tells receivers the ” tells receivers the exact same thing as “exact same thing as “EDDIEEDDIE.” .”

The only difference is for TE/OL!The only difference is for TE/OL!

““ED” ED” (3 man)(3 man)

*Inside man, often from *Inside man, often from motion, blocks CB, middle motion, blocks CB, middle

receiver executes “ED” on DE, receiver executes “ED” on DE, outside receiver Cracks. outside receiver Cracks.

*Secure the block on the low *Secure the block on the low man before you step off!man before you step off!

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C

E

Inside man (can be stationary or Inside man (can be stationary or in motion to 4-5), step tightly in motion to 4-5), step tightly

around Crack block, eyeing CB as around Crack block, eyeing CB as you do. If you can get outside you do. If you can get outside

leverage on him, “Hook” him as leverage on him, “Hook” him as you would in “Cross...” you would in “Cross...”

If CB keeps outside leverage, If CB keeps outside leverage, “kick” him out, drive him out of “kick” him out, drive him out of hole with short, choppy steps!hole with short, choppy steps!

““EXPRESS” EXPRESS” callcall

““EDDIE” EDDIE” callcall

*”EDD*”EDDIEIE” call tells ” call tells outside man to outside man to Inside Inside

StalkStalk instead of Crack! instead of Crack!


““EXPRESS” EXPRESS” callcall

*TE blocks down to first down *TE blocks down to first down lineman inside him. Step flat & lineman inside him. Step flat &

redirect him!redirect him!

*G pulls deep, turns inside T’s block, *G pulls deep, turns inside T’s block, stays on wide RR track to pick off stays on wide RR track to pick off

first pursuing LB.first pursuing LB.

R

C

E TT

HH

B

H-BACK & OFFENSIVE LINEH-BACK & OFFENSIVE LINE PERIMETER ADJUSTMENTSPERIMETER ADJUSTMENTS

**Perimeter blocking adjustments by the Wide Receivers, whether made in the play call or at the line, can have an **Perimeter blocking adjustments by the Wide Receivers, whether made in the play call or at the line, can have an impact on the assignments of other players, particularly an H-Back in a Backfield, Wing, or Slot position, as well as impact on the assignments of other players, particularly an H-Back in a Backfield, Wing, or Slot position, as well as

frontside linemen! Following are illustrations of receiver calls that also change the jobs of other people.frontside linemen! Following are illustrations of receiver calls that also change the jobs of other people.

T TETE GG

*T pulls around TE & WR block to *T pulls around TE & WR block to kick out first thing that shows kick out first thing that shows

outside the DE.outside the DE.

*H, from the backfield or motion, *H, from the backfield or motion, arcs around the block on the DE, arcs around the block on the DE,

becomes a “BONUS” player!becomes a “BONUS” player!

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Alerts for H:Alerts for H: “BONUS” “BONUS”

C

*When you’re assigned is to block “Force” *When you’re assigned is to block “Force” from the backfield or motion, AND two from the backfield or motion, AND two

other receivers are on that same side, you other receivers are on that same side, you can sometimes become a “can sometimes become a “BONUSBONUS” player. ” player.

““BonusBonus” means that, since the outside 2 ” means that, since the outside 2 WRs are blocking the 2 outside defenders WRs are blocking the 2 outside defenders (“(“StalkStalk,” “,” “DoorDoor,” or “,” or “CrossCross”), your original”), your original

assignment is being blocked.assignment is being blocked.

HH

S

*As a BONUS player, take a course to *As a BONUS player, take a course to the outside leg of the support player, the outside leg of the support player, cleaning him up if he beats his block. cleaning him up if he beats his block. Continue on your course, looking next Continue on your course, looking next for pursuing LB or filling safety for pursuing LB or filling safety insideinside, ,

then looking for a CB then looking for a CB outsideoutside. .

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B22

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““CRACK” CRACK” callcall

*CRACK leaves CB *CRACK leaves CB unblocked, so H now leads unblocked, so H now leads off hip of the outside Crack off hip of the outside Crack block and blocks the CB!block and blocks the CB!


S““ALLEY” ALLEY” callcall

C

*ALLEY leaves CB *ALLEY leaves CB unblocked, so H now leads unblocked, so H now leads off hip of the outside Crack off hip of the outside Crack block and blocks the CB!block and blocks the CB!

R

““ED” ED” callcall

C

*ED scheme accounts for the *ED scheme accounts for the man the T would normally man the T would normally reach, as well as the next reach, as well as the next

defender outside the DE, so T defender outside the DE, so T widens/deepens his RR track widens/deepens his RR track

slightly, blocks CB or slightly, blocks CB or whomever shows first off the whomever shows first off the outside of the widest Crack outside of the widest Crack

block!block!

E

““EDDIE” EDDIE” callcall

*EDDIE accounts for DE, but *EDDIE accounts for DE, but not the next man outside. T not the next man outside. T

deepens around the block on deepens around the block on the DE and looks to kick out the DE and looks to kick out

the next defender outside the next defender outside along his RR track.along his RR track.

VR

C

B

S S

HH HH

*If we also had H leading from *If we also had H leading from the backfield, he would the backfield, he would

become a “bonus” player become a “bonus” player leading for whatever shows leading for whatever shows

outsideoutside T’s course! T’s course!

*If we also had H leading *If we also had H leading from the backfield, he would from the backfield, he would

become a “bonus” player become a “bonus” player leading for whatever shows leading for whatever shows

insideinside T’s course! T’s course!

TT

HH

R

C

E TT

HH

S

H-BACK & OFFENSIVE LINEH-BACK & OFFENSIVE LINE PERIMETER ADJUSTMENTSPERIMETER ADJUSTMENTS

**Perimeter blocking adjustments by the Wide Receivers, whether made in the play call or at the line, can have an **Perimeter blocking adjustments by the Wide Receivers, whether made in the play call or at the line, can have an impact on the assignments of other players, particularly an H-Back in a Backfield, Wing, or Slot position, as well as impact on the assignments of other players, particularly an H-Back in a Backfield, Wing, or Slot position, as well as

frontside linemen! Following are illustrations of receiver calls that also change the jobs of other people.frontside linemen! Following are illustrations of receiver calls that also change the jobs of other people.



F O O T B A L L

2000 Offense:2000 Offense: Passing GamePassing Game


•Terminology/Play Calling•Backside Rules

•0 Route •1 Route •2 Route•3 Route3 Route •4 Route •5 Route•6 Route

•Pattern Summary

•7 Route •8 Route•9 Route •Structural Tags

•Named Route Series •90 Series•Play Action Play Action (Frontside)(Frontside)•80 Series: 80 Series: ScreensScreens

•Scramble RulesScramble Rules

•90 Green/Gold•50 Series: Boots

•ProtectionProtection --SummarySummary--

-50- -60/70- --90-90-

“ASSEMBLING A PASS PLAY”

ProtectionProtectionModifier(s)Modifier(s)(“Tags”)(“Tags”)

•ProtectionProtection•QB Drop QB Drop

•Frontside & Frontside & BacksideBackside

Route Route Package Package NumberNumber

Assigns Assigns Receivers Receivers

their routestheir routes

RouteRouteModifier(s)Modifier(s)(“Tags”)(“Tags”)




•ProtectionProtection•QB Drop QB Drop

•Frontside & Frontside & BacksideBackside



60Half roll Right

Frontside Right

0 “Vertical”1 “Go”

2 “Smash”3 “Read”

4 “Option”5 “Bend”

6 “Choice”7 “Switch”8 “Snag”9 “Slant”

STRUCTURAL TAGS:

Switch - Swap - Special - Mirror -

OppositeHorn - Utah

INDIVIDUAL TAGS:

I.e., “X Post”

70Half roll Left

Frontside Left

903 step drop




Protection,Protection,Direction of Direction of

frontsidefrontside

(Even-Right)(Even-Right)(Odd-Left)(Odd-Left)



60Half roll Right

Frontside Right

0 “Vertical”1 “Go”

2 “Smash”3 “Read”

4 “Option”5 “Bend”

6 “Choice”7 “Out”

9 “Slant”

STRUCTURAL TAGS:

Switch - Swap - Special

INDIVIDUAL TAGS:

I.e., “X Post”

70Half roll Left

Frontside Left

903 step drop

EXAMPLE #1:EXAMPLE #1: “ “6464””•““6” tells QB to use half-roll drop to 6” tells QB to use half-roll drop to rightright,,

•Receivers on the Receivers on the rightright that they are that they are frontsidefrontside, and, and•Receivers on the Receivers on the leftleft that they are that they are backsidebackside..

•““4” tells all players that we will use the rules for the “4” or “Option” package:4” tells all players that we will use the rules for the “4” or “Option” package:Frontside Outside - “Go Pocket” Frontside Middle - “Seam to Thin” Frontside Inside - “Out”Frontside Outside - “Go Pocket” Frontside Middle - “Seam to Thin” Frontside Inside - “Out”

Backside Outside - Go Read Backside Inside - Seam ReadBackside Outside - Go Read Backside Inside - Seam Read

EXAMPLE #2:EXAMPLE #2: “ “7575””•““7” tells QB to use half-roll drop to 7” tells QB to use half-roll drop to leftleft,,

•Receivers on the Receivers on the leftleft that they are that they are frontsidefrontside, and, and•Receivers on the Receivers on the rightright that they are that they are backsidebackside..

•““5” tells all players that we will use the rules for the “5” or “Bend” package:5” tells all players that we will use the rules for the “5” or “Bend” package:Frontside Outside - “Go” Frontside Middle - “Arrow” Frontside Inside - “Bend”Frontside Outside - “Go” Frontside Middle - “Arrow” Frontside Inside - “Bend”

Backside Outside - Seam Read Backside Inside - Go ReadBackside Outside - Seam Read Backside Inside - Go Read - C l I c k h e r e t o r e t u r n t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s

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•Receivers must know all assignments/rules within a given route package, Receivers must know all assignments/rules within a given route package, because you may be asked to execute any part of it!because you may be asked to execute any part of it!

•Receivers must know in any given formation whether they are the Receivers must know in any given formation whether they are the InsideInside, , OutsideOutside, or , or MiddleMiddle (if there are 3 on a side) receiver, and whether they are (if there are 3 on a side) receiver, and whether they are

on the on the frontfrontside or side or backbackside! They must also realize that MOTION by side! They must also realize that MOTION by themselves or others can change their position!themselves or others can change their position!

THE KEYSTHE KEYS::


GO READ:GO READ: Attack the outside leg of the CB over you, break his cushion, and plan on beating him deep...Attack the outside leg of the CB over you, break his cushion, and plan on beating him deep...

BACKSIDE ROUTESBACKSIDE ROUTES


•On the On the backsidebackside of any route, we of any route, we will always have one player working will always have one player working the the NUMBERSNUMBERS area of the field... area of the field...

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Rules / ReadsRules / Reads

..and a player working the ..and a player working the HASHHASH area. area. (2 yards on either side of the hash)(2 yards on either side of the hash)

•The player working the Numbers is The player working the Numbers is assigned a “assigned a “GO READGO READ,” and the ,” and the player on the hash is assigned a player on the hash is assigned a ““SEAM READSEAM READ.”.”

•The The GO READGO READ bases his break on bases his break on what the what the CornerbackCornerback does... does.....and the ..and the SEAM READSEAM READ works off the works off the nearest nearest SafetySafety, whether he starts in the , whether he starts in the middle of the field or near the hash.middle of the field or near the hash.

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•The KEYS:The KEYS:•Be DECISIVE--make a decision and go! (Don’t give the QB a “no read!”)•Stay out of the other receiver’s area!

……at 8 yards, if you determine that you can’t get deep, break back inside, working toward QB’s vision, at 8 yards, if you determine that you can’t get deep, break back inside, working toward QB’s vision, but NEVER crossing the hash! (Rule: “If you’re even, you’re leavin’”...go by him deep)but NEVER crossing the hash! (Rule: “If you’re even, you’re leavin’”...go by him deep)

8-10 yds8-10 ydsMake your Make your decisiondecision here! here!

……if the safety if the safety rotates away from yourotates away from you, leaving the middle, stay on your vertical course!, leaving the middle, stay on your vertical course! ……if the safety if the safety stays deep over top of youstays deep over top of you, break flat across the middle (“DIG”) at 12-14, look for a hole, break flat across the middle (“DIG”) at 12-14, look for a hole ……if he if he opens quickly to you & crosses your faceopens quickly to you & crosses your face (most likely f/ hash), (most likely f/ hash), cross hiscross his--break to a Thin Post inside him--break to a Thin Post inside him

12-14 yds12-14 ydsMake breakMake break

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•Great Backside routes are critical! Great Backside routes are critical! BIG plays happen on the back side!BIG plays happen on the back side!

SEAM READSEAM READ. . MustMust release cleanly & avoid underneath LBs. Regain “verticality,” read S & make decision between 8 & 10 release cleanly & avoid underneath LBs. Regain “verticality,” read S & make decision between 8 & 10 ydsyds



•The The LAST digitLAST digit of a play call tells the of a play call tells the backside receivers which one has backside receivers which one has the the GO READGO READ and which has the and which has the SEAM READSEAM READ!! SS

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•If the last digit is If the last digit is EVENEVEN,,(e.g., 6(e.g., 600, 7, 700, 6, 622, 7, 722, 6, 644, 7, 766, etc.), , etc.), the the OUTSIDEOUTSIDE receiver has the receiver has the GO READ...GO READ...

..and the ..and the INSIDEINSIDE receiver has the receiver has the SEAM READSEAM READ. .

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……if the safety if the safety rotates away from yourotates away from you, leaving the middle, stay on your vertical course!, leaving the middle, stay on your vertical course! ……if the safety if the safety stays deep over top of youstays deep over top of you, break flat across the middle at 12-14, look for a hole, break flat across the middle at 12-14, look for a hole ……if he if he opens quickly to you & crosses your faceopens quickly to you & crosses your face (most likely f/ hash), (most likely f/ hash), cross hiscross his--break to a Thin Post inside him--break to a Thin Post inside him


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..and the ..and the INSIDEINSIDE receiver has the receiver has the SEAM READSEAM READ. .

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……if the safety if the safety rotates away from yourotates away from you, leaving the middle, stay on your vertical course!, leaving the middle, stay on your vertical course! ……if the safety if the safety stays deep over top of youstays deep over top of you, break flat across the middle at 12-14, look for a hole, break flat across the middle at 12-14, look for a hole ……if he if he opens quickly to you & crosses your faceopens quickly to you & crosses your face (most likely f/ hash), (most likely f/ hash), cross hiscross his--break to a Thin Post inside him--break to a Thin Post inside him


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..and the ..and the OUTSIDEOUTSIDE receiver has the receiver has the SEAM READSEAM READ. .


PATTERN Summary TablePATTERN Summary Table

PATTERNPATTERNFS FS

InsideInsideFS FS

MiddleMiddleFS FS

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VERTICALVERTICALSeam Go

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Go ReadSm Read to

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GOGOArrow Corner Post Curl Go Read

Seam Read

ArrowPost Curl to

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SMASHSMASHSeam /

ThinCorner Smash

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Go Read SmashCorner to

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READREAD10 yd Curl

Go Drag DivideFB Flat to

Curl to Drag

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OPTIONOPTIONFlat

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Go PocketSeam Read

Go Read FlatGo Pocket

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BENDBENDBend Arrow Go Go Read

Seam Read

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CHOICECHOICEChoice Choice Drag

Seam Read

Go ReadChoice to

Sm Read to Drag

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SWITCHSWITCHCorner Out Go Read

Seam Read

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SNAGSNAGArrow Corner Snag

Seam Read

Go Read ArrowSnag or Corner

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0 Route:0 Route:

““VERTICAL”VERTICAL”•The basic premise of this play is to attack deep coverage with the threat of four people running vertical along four evenly-spaced landmarks across the field (2 hashmarks, 2 sets of numbers)…in general, this allows us to outnumber deep coverage!•It is one of our favorite plays against any single safety look, particularly Cover 3, because it gives us a two-on-one situation against the Free Safety!

•Generally, the QB works to influence the nearest safety to the frontside, which serves to isolate the backside receivers, allowing them to beat the man they work off of!•We will use this route heavily in conjunction with Play Action, to hold linebackers underneath, influence the safety, and open voids for vertical receivers to run in!•The 0 Route can be used anywhere, but is particularly effective as a Play Action route on first down, and an excellent all-around call on the outer edge of the Red Zone!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Inside receivers avoid contact underneath & get vertical!Inside receivers avoid contact underneath & get vertical!•Receivers take good splits and Receivers take good splits and attackattack along their landmark! along their landmark!•Backside Receivers make good reads and make them Backside Receivers make good reads and make them decisively!decisively!•QB does a great job with his eyes, is QB does a great job with his eyes, is decisivedecisive, and makes his throw , and makes his throw on on timetime and with and with authorityauthority!!

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS

•FB SlowFB Slow•F Slot SplitF Slot Split

•42-43-44-45 Play Action42-43-44-45 Play Action

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BS OUTS:BS OUTS: GO READGO READ. Normal even-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!. Normal even-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!

0 ROUTE: VERTICAL0 ROUTE: VERTICAL

BS INS:BS INS: SEAM READSEAM READ. Normal even numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!. Normal even numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!

FS INSFS INS:: SEAMSEAM. Widen your alignment, release cleanly, go HARD up the field vertically 2 yards outside the hash.. Widen your alignment, release cleanly, go HARD up the field vertically 2 yards outside the hash.

QB:QB: 5-step progression Backside Seam Read to Backside Go Read as an outlet. Work 5-step progression Backside Seam Read to Backside Go Read as an outlet. Work hardhard with your eyes to try and move a with your eyes to try and move a single safety frontside so that you can throw the backside Seam. By game plan or game adjustment, we could single safety frontside so that you can throw the backside Seam. By game plan or game adjustment, we could potentiallypotentially throw the frontside Seam as a 3- or 5-step progression if a single Safety just won’t move. throw the frontside Seam as a 3- or 5-step progression if a single Safety just won’t move.

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•Work hard to MOVE the Work hard to MOVE the safety toward the frontside safety toward the frontside

hash…hash………work the backside Seam Readwork the backside Seam Read

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1 Route:1 Route:

““GO”GO”•The 1 Route is our basic Curl/Arrow combination that allows us to put pressure on the flat defender in a zone defense!•The basic idea behind the play is to widen the flat defender with an “Arrow” route from the inside, then throw to the outside receiver, who gets into the void left by that defender with a “Post Curl” route. A “Corner” route can be inserted into the middle to create a “triangle” and keep the cornerback off the back of the Post Curl!

•The built-in Switch rule on the backside gives us an important outlet, as well as a big play possibility should any safeties over-commit!•We will use this route heavily in conjunction with Play Action, to hold linebackers underneath, influence the safety, and open voids for vertical receivers to run in!•The 0 Route can be used anywhere, but is particularly effective as a Play Action route on first down, and an excellent all-around call on the outer edge of the Red Zone!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Post Curl creating space with a good, wide split!Post Curl creating space with a good, wide split!•The Arrow route getting width quickly to force the flat defender to The Arrow route getting width quickly to force the flat defender to make a decision!make a decision!•The Post Curl must make The Post Curl must make greatgreat breaksbreaks and work himself and work himself backback to to the QB through an open lane!the QB through an open lane!


•Squeeze/Bunch ConceptSqueeze/Bunch Concept•26-27-42-43 Play Action26-27-42-43 Play Action


BS OUTS:BS OUTS: SEAM READSEAM READ. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!

1 ROUTE: GO1 ROUTE: GO

BS INS:BS INS: GO READGO READ. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash! FS INSFS INS:: ARROWARROW. Attack defender’s outside shoulder, break. Attack defender’s outside shoulder, break downhill downhill off 2d/3d step, off 2d/3d step, gain depthgain depth. Look for ball quickly!. Look for ball quickly!

QB:QB: 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If the short 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If the short defender runs with him, a void should open up for the Post Curl. Be alert of the LB defender runs with him, a void should open up for the Post Curl. Be alert of the LB in front ofin front of the Post Curl! Backside Seam the Post Curl! Backside Seam Read is your 3Read is your 3rdrd option. By call or game plan, can throw the Corner off 5 option. By call or game plan, can throw the Corner off 5 thth step if CB is getting nosy on the Post Curl. step if CB is getting nosy on the Post Curl.

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FS OUTS:FS OUTS: POST CURLPOST CURL. Split to the bottom of the numbers. . Split to the bottom of the numbers. SprintSprint to 8, make a 4 yard to 8, make a 4 yard speed breakspeed break toward the Post, & at 12 toward the Post, & at 12 yards yards drumrolldrumroll your feet and accelerate through the open lane back to a depth of 10 yards. your feet and accelerate through the open lane back to a depth of 10 yards.


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•3d step: Drill the Arrow through the shoulder 3d step: Drill the Arrow through the shoulder pad if he pops open pad if he pops open at allat all……

•Work the Post Curl off the 5Work the Post Curl off the 5thth step to the BS Seam Read step to the BS Seam Read

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•AccelerateAccelerate through break! through break!•Gain depth!Gain depth!

FS MID:FS MID: CORNERCORNER. Push hard to a depth of 12, engaging the safety with eye contact. When you get to your depth, make a . Push hard to a depth of 12, engaging the safety with eye contact. When you get to your depth, make a sharp, clean break to the corner, looking for the ball over your outside shoulder. sharp, clean break to the corner, looking for the ball over your outside shoulder.

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12 yd12 ydCLEAN CLEAN break!break!

SPRINTSPRINTto 8!to 8!

4 yd Speed 4 yd Speed break to 12break to 12

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MUST see LB in MUST see LB in front of Post Curl! front of Post Curl!

Danger player! Danger player!

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2 Route:2 Route:

““SMASH”SMASH”•The “Smash” route is a very versatile route that, like the 7 route, puts intense pressure on the Cornerback by placing a receiver in front of him at 6 yards (the “Smash” by the Outside Receiver) and a man breaking behind him to the “Corner” (Middle Receiver). It also allows us to control rotating or hash safeties through the use of a “Seam/Thin” by the Inside Receiver!

•This is a great package for us against any Cover 2/Cover 4 shell, as well as having excellent possibilities against various forms of man coverage because of the mismatches we can create on the inside!•The 2 route is a solid answer for a number of situations, including 3rd and medium, 2 minute, and Red Zone!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•Good release, eye contact, and Good release, eye contact, and snapsnap from Corner route! from Corner route!•QB must be QB must be persistentpersistent about throwing the Smash on time! Don’t about throwing the Smash on time! Don’t force the Corner route!force the Corner route!•Smash route uses smart splits and makes Smash route uses smart splits and makes big playsbig plays after the catch through a sudden spin & attacking movement upfield!


•HornHorn•Squeeze/Bunch packageSqueeze/Bunch package



2 ROUTE: SMASH2 ROUTE: SMASH


FS INSFS INS:: SEAM/THINSEAM/THIN. Push vertically straight up the field, avoiding underneath coverage. Stay on the Seam to hold the . Push vertically straight up the field, avoiding underneath coverage. Stay on the Seam to hold the safety as long as he’s over top of or inside you. If he opens and crosses your face, break the Thin Post off inside him.safety as long as he’s over top of or inside you. If he opens and crosses your face, break the Thin Post off inside him.

QB:QB: Pre-read depth of CB. 3-step progression is Smash…throw it if you have any doubt. If the CB climbs all over him “eye Pre-read depth of CB. 3-step progression is Smash…throw it if you have any doubt. If the CB climbs all over him “eye him down” for 2 steps, throw the Corner off the 5him down” for 2 steps, throw the Corner off the 5 thth step, taking him to open air. Look Seam/Thin if Safety over-rotates. step, taking him to open air. Look Seam/Thin if Safety over-rotates.

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FS MID:FS MID: CORNERCORNER. Push hard to a depth of 12, engaging the safety with eye contact. When you get to your depth, make a . Push hard to a depth of 12, engaging the safety with eye contact. When you get to your depth, make a sharp, clean break to the corner, looking for the ball over your outside shoulder. Be prepared for the QB to “flatten” you sharp, clean break to the corner, looking for the ball over your outside shoulder. Be prepared for the QB to “flatten” you with the ball depending on where the hole is.with the ball depending on where the hole is.

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Break “THIN” across Break “THIN” across safety’s face if he crosses safety’s face if he crosses

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FS OUTS:FS OUTS: SMASHSMASH. Push to 6 yds, plant on your outside foot, and snap your head inside. Hard shoulder dip/spin for R.A.C.. Push to 6 yds, plant on your outside foot, and snap your head inside. Hard shoulder dip/spin for R.A.C.

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•Smash on 3d step unless Smash on 3d step unless CB really jumps it!CB really jumps it!

•If you feel C sit on Smash, If you feel C sit on Smash, “EYE HIM DOWN 2-3 steps…“EYE HIM DOWN 2-3 steps…

……and throw the Cornerand throw the Corner•““Flatten” him w/ throw to most open areaFlatten” him w/ throw to most open area


•Seam/Thin should be available if Saf overrotates to Seam/Thin should be available if Saf overrotates to harass the Corner. See in FRONT of it before you throw!harass the Corner. See in FRONT of it before you throw!

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FS/BS INSFS/BS INS:: SEAMSEAM. Push vertically straight up the field, avoiding underneath coverage. Stay on the Seam to hold the . Push vertically straight up the field, avoiding underneath coverage. Stay on the Seam to hold the safety as long as he’s over top of or inside you. If he opens and crosses your face, break the Thin Post off inside him.safety as long as he’s over top of or inside you. If he opens and crosses your face, break the Thin Post off inside him.

QB:QB: Pre-snap pick a side based on furthest danger player, softest corner, wide side of field in that order. Read key is the flat Pre-snap pick a side based on furthest danger player, softest corner, wide side of field in that order. Read key is the flat defender (over Seam). If he backs up at all, drill the Smash on time right to his outside shoulder pad. If he opens his defender (over Seam). If he backs up at all, drill the Smash on time right to his outside shoulder pad. If he opens his shoulders quickly, throw the Seam route on a rope right behind his earhole as he leaves. Vs. a press CB, throw the Quick shoulders quickly, throw the Seam route on a rope right behind his earhole as he leaves. Vs. a press CB, throw the Quick Corner if that CB sits on the Smash. Check out v. a Press CB if you don’t have the Quick Corner route to control him. Corner if that CB sits on the Smash. Check out v. a Press CB if you don’t have the Quick Corner route to control him.

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FS/BS MID:FS/BS MID: QUICK CORNERQUICK CORNER. MUST gain outside leverage on the man over you. Once you’ve done this, push vertical to a . MUST gain outside leverage on the man over you. Once you’ve done this, push vertical to a 6-7 yds, locking eyes with any hash safety. Snap, make a 6-7 yds, locking eyes with any hash safety. Snap, make a cleanclean break at 7 yds, take an angle that will get you break at 7 yds, take an angle that will get you over topover top of CB. of CB.

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FS/BS OUTS:FS/BS OUTS: SMASHSMASH. Push to 6 yds, plant on outside foot, and snap your head inside. Hard shoulder dip/spin for R.A.C.. Push to 6 yds, plant on outside foot, and snap your head inside. Hard shoulder dip/spin for R.A.C.

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•Read defender over Seam...Read defender over Seam...•If he backs up at all, hit the Smash on If he backs up at all, hit the Smash on

time on the outside shouldertime on the outside shoulder•If he opens and widens, rocket the If he opens and widens, rocket the

ball past his earhole to the Seam.ball past his earhole to the Seam.

6-7 yd6-7 ydCLEAN CLEAN break!break!

•If you have a press CB who sits on the Smash, throw the If you have a press CB who sits on the Smash, throw the Quick Corner over his head.Quick Corner over his head.

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4 Route:4 Route:

““OPTION”OPTION”•The 4 route is an ATTITUDE play! That means that we are going to impose this play on the defense and make it work regardless of what the defense does! •This play takes advantage of the fundamental mismatch between an inside receiver and a LB/SS, isolating him, then breaking away from underneath coverage with room to run after the catch.

•The other frontside receivers play critical roles! The outside man must recognize if his CB is falling off him to cover the Flat route and exploit the “Pocket” for big plays if he does! The middle receiver must create an effective rub/barrier to help the Flat get open, then look for an open crease in the Seam!•Again, we can literally use this route anywhere on the field, but it will be particularly emphasized for sure completions on 1st down, to move the chains on 3rd & 6 or less, going into the End zone, and even as a “4 minute” possession pass to protect leads!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•The man running the Flat The man running the Flat mustmust gain outside leverage, and gain outside leverage, and mustmust work vertically before sticking his man!work vertically before sticking his man!•The QB The QB mustmust throw on time & in such a way that the Flat can run! throw on time & in such a way that the Flat can run!•Frontside middle and outside receivers must do their jobs well to Frontside middle and outside receivers must do their jobs well to exploit big-play opportunities when defenders overreact to the flat!exploit big-play opportunities when defenders overreact to the flat!

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS•Utah!Utah!

•Motion to, motion away, “Crazy”Motion to, motion away, “Crazy”•““Solid” protection from 23 pkg.Solid” protection from 23 pkg.

•Squeeze conceptSqueeze concept



4 ROUTE: OPTION4 ROUTE: OPTION


FS INSFS INS:: FLATFLAT. You MUST capture the outside shoulder of the widest short defender & break flat at 4-6 yards, or . You MUST capture the outside shoulder of the widest short defender & break flat at 4-6 yards, or whenever you get the leverage you want. Snap whenever you get the leverage you want. Snap flatflat out of your break & expect ball early. Drumroll your feet, push vertical, out of your break & expect ball early. Drumroll your feet, push vertical, and/or lean on him prior to your break if he’s pressed & hip to hip with you. If you get within 5 yd of sideline without ball, and/or lean on him prior to your break if he’s pressed & hip to hip with you. If you get within 5 yd of sideline without ball, turn up sideline! turn up sideline!

QB:QB: Pre-snap alert for a rolled CB. 3-step progression to Flat on time, alert for POCKET v. rolled CB. 5-step progression to Pre-snap alert for a rolled CB. 3-step progression to Flat on time, alert for POCKET v. rolled CB. 5-step progression to backside Seam Read, backside Go Read outlet.backside Seam Read, backside Go Read outlet.

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FS MID:FS MID: SEAM/THINSEAM/THIN. #1 job is to pin/rub off the short defender over you…attack outside his outside hip, don’t be in a . #1 job is to pin/rub off the short defender over you…attack outside his outside hip, don’t be in a hurry to clear him. Once past, accelerate up the Seam, bending to a “THIN” Post if the near safety crosses your face.hurry to clear him. Once past, accelerate up the Seam, bending to a “THIN” Post if the near safety crosses your face.

CMUST attack short MUST attack short

defender’s outside leg!defender’s outside leg!

FS OUTS:FS OUTS: GO ‘POCKET’GO ‘POCKET’. Outside release C and run him off. If he’s squat & you feel him leave, settle in the “Pocket’ . Outside release C and run him off. If he’s squat & you feel him leave, settle in the “Pocket’ behindbehind

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5 Route:5 Route:

““BEND”BEND”•The 5 Route is a form of a “Flood” pattern that is used to overload zone coverages, but is also useful against Man coverage as well! •A “triangle” is created to stress the defense both vertically and horizontally with a Go route (outside receiver), a Bend route (inside receiver) and an Arrow route (middle receiver). The result of this triangle, if we space ourselves properly, is that 2 defenders are forced to cover 3 of us!

•Spacing is the key! The Go must create width with a wide split, and then push the top off the defense by clearing out full speed! The Arrow must also create width quickly and force a decision by the underneath coverage! The Bend must use a short split and good angles to work into voids! •This is a tremendous route to convert 3rd and long situations…it is also useful at certain times in the outer to middle portions of the Red Zone!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•SPACING!!! (See above)SPACING!!! (See above)•The QB must be willing to drill the Arrow quickly if it opens! This The QB must be willing to drill the Arrow quickly if it opens! This will open the rest of the route up!will open the rest of the route up!•The right type of release, leverage, and break by the “Bend”! He The right type of release, leverage, and break by the “Bend”! He must have a great feel for the defense and how to beat it!must have a great feel for the defense and how to beat it!

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS•““Press” (90)Press” (90)

•Motion toMotion to•42-43 Play Action.42-43 Play Action.•Squeeze conceptSqueeze concept



5 ROUTE: BEND5 ROUTE: BEND

BS INS:BS INS: GO READGO READ. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash! FS INSFS INS:: BENDBEND. Tighter split, push vertically, get defender on your . Tighter split, push vertically, get defender on your insideinside hip, and break outside at 10-12 yds. The type of hip, and break outside at 10-12 yds. The type of break depends on the coverage you feel. If you’re being chased (Man), make a quick stick inside, & a break depends on the coverage you feel. If you’re being chased (Man), make a quick stick inside, & a sharpsharp break outside. If break outside. If you feel people dropping (zone), make a controlled you feel people dropping (zone), make a controlled rollroll out of your break into the dead part of the zone, about 15-18 yds out of your break into the dead part of the zone, about 15-18 yds deep.deep.

QB:QB: 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If the short 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If the short defender runs with him, a void should open up for the Bend. See whether he’s being chased, so you know what type of throw defender runs with him, a void should open up for the Bend. See whether he’s being chased, so you know what type of throw to make on your 5to make on your 5thth step. Work BS Seam Read as your 3 step. Work BS Seam Read as your 3rdrd option.. option..

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Vs. zone, Vs. zone, rollroll out of your break, out of your break, into the dead areainto the dead area

FS MID:FS MID: ARROWARROW. Attack defender’s outside shoulder, break. Attack defender’s outside shoulder, break downhill downhill off 2d/3d step, off 2d/3d step, gain depthgain depth. Look for ball quickly!. Look for ball quickly!


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5 ROUTE: “PRESS” Call5 ROUTE: “PRESS” Call

BS INS:BS INS: GO READGO READ. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash! FS INSFS INS:: BENDBEND. Tighter split, push vertically, get defender on your . Tighter split, push vertically, get defender on your insideinside hip, and break outside at 10-12 yds. The type of hip, and break outside at 10-12 yds. The type of break depends on the coverage you feel. If you’re being chased (Man), make a quick stick inside, & a break depends on the coverage you feel. If you’re being chased (Man), make a quick stick inside, & a sharpsharp break outside. If break outside. If you feel people dropping (zone), make a controlled you feel people dropping (zone), make a controlled rollroll out of your break into the dead part of the zone, about 15-18 yds out of your break into the dead part of the zone, about 15-18 yds deep.deep.

QB:QB: 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If the short 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If the short defender runs with him, a void should open up for the Bend. See whether he’s being chased, so you know what type of throw defender runs with him, a void should open up for the Bend. See whether he’s being chased, so you know what type of throw to make on your 5to make on your 5thth step. Work BS Seam Read as your 3 step. Work BS Seam Read as your 3rdrd option.. option..

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FS MID:FS MID: ARROWARROW. Attack defender’s outside shoulder, break. Attack defender’s outside shoulder, break downhill downhill off 2d/3d step, off 2d/3d step, gain depthgain depth. Look for ball quickly!. Look for ball quickly!


6 Route:6 Route:

““CHOICE”CHOICE”•The Choice Route is one of the primary ways we have to isolate an outside receiver! He then has the freedom to choose one of two routes (Slant or Out) that give him the best chance to get open based on what his CB does! •The 6 route provides an excellent “counter attack” vs. defenses that overload to three receiver sides!

•Backside receivers are critical to this play…they are very much in the QB’s thought process and must use good splits and make good decisions to make themselves available!•Play action is a tremendous way to vary this play, causing hesitation by the frontside linebacker(s) we’re attacking and opening up throwing lanes for the frontside Choice and the backside Drag!•This is one of our top ways to convert 3rd and long situations with easy throws! The backside routes also make it a viable Red Zone option!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:1.1. Smart pre-snap work and Smart pre-snap work and splitssplits by the frontside receiver. by the frontside receiver.2.2. The BS Drag must The BS Drag must releaserelease, , beatbeat LB coverage, and LB coverage, and getget in the in the

QB’s vision!QB’s vision!• The QB must have his hips ready to throw the FS route The QB must have his hips ready to throw the FS route on on

timetime, & then , & then seesee the BS receivers clearly as they come to him the BS receivers clearly as they come to him

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS•66-76 “Slow”66-76 “Slow”

•42-43 Play Action!42-43 Play Action!•66-76 “Horn”66-76 “Horn”

•Bunch concept: Weakside!Bunch concept: Weakside!



6 ROUTE: CHOICE6 ROUTE: CHOICE

BS MID:BS MID: SEAM READSEAM READ. Normal even numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!. Normal even numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!

BS INSBS INS:: DRAGDRAG. MUST gain inside leverage quickly, explode across the field at a depth of about 4, avoiding and running . MUST gain inside leverage quickly, explode across the field at a depth of about 4, avoiding and running past any LB traffic. Your job is to replace the far LB, so keep running, working to the QB’s vision.past any LB traffic. Your job is to replace the far LB, so keep running, working to the QB’s vision.

QB:QB: Pre-snap read CB; know what your FS receiver will do. First part of progression is FS WR; Slant off 3rd step, Out off 5th Pre-snap read CB; know what your FS receiver will do. First part of progression is FS WR; Slant off 3rd step, Out off 5th if throwing lane isn’t invaded. If LB gets in your vision, work back to Seam Read, then Drag off 5th step.if throwing lane isn’t invaded. If LB gets in your vision, work back to Seam Read, then Drag off 5th step.

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FS OUTS:FS OUTS: v. “Soft” CB:v. “Soft” CB: OUTOUT. Cut split, attack outside leverage, straighten, and snap back to QB at 10 yards.. Cut split, attack outside leverage, straighten, and snap back to QB at 10 yards.

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before your break!before your break!

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v. “Press” CB:v. “Press” CB: GOGO. . MustMust attack and gain outside leverage right attack and gain outside leverage right nownow. Once inside, straighten and accelerate, . Once inside, straighten and accelerate, look for ball over outside shoulder. WIDEN only when the ball is in the airno later than 5 yards.look for ball over outside shoulder. WIDEN only when the ball is in the airno later than 5 yards.

7 Route:7 Route:

““SWITCH”SWITCH”•This route gives us an excellent way to attack the edges of the field by putting one man in front of the CB (an Out route) and another behind him (Corner route). •This is one of the best ways we have to attack man coverage, because both frontside routes are difficult to cover, and we can create mismatches by formation!

•This is a great 3rd and Long package, and an excellent scoring route in the Red Zone all the way down to approximately the 10 yard line!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:1.1. Smart splits by the Out and the Corner.Smart splits by the Out and the Corner.2.2. Sharp, “clean” breaks by both frontside receivers.Sharp, “clean” breaks by both frontside receivers.3.3. Correct Correct spacingspacing by the frontside receivers so that the CB by the frontside receivers so that the CB

cannot be allowed to play both of them!cannot be allowed to play both of them!4.4. Smart assessment by the CB and a throw Smart assessment by the CB and a throw on timeon time!!


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7 ROUTE: SWITCH7 ROUTE: SWITCH

BS INS:BS INS: GO READGO READ. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!. Normal odd-numbered backside rules. Be decisive, NEVER come inside the hash!

FS INSFS INS:: CORNERCORNER. MUST gain outside leverage on the man over you. Once you’ve done this, push vertical to a depth of 12, . MUST gain outside leverage on the man over you. Once you’ve done this, push vertical to a depth of 12, locking eyes with any hash safety. Snap & make a locking eyes with any hash safety. Snap & make a cleanclean break at 12 yds, taking an angle that will get you break at 12 yds, taking an angle that will get you over topover top of the CB. of the CB.

QB:QB: Pure 5 step progression…use your 1Pure 5 step progression…use your 1stst three steps to read the CB and let him tell you where to throw it. If he’s retreating three steps to read the CB and let him tell you where to throw it. If he’s retreating at allat all, drive the Out into the outside receiver on time at shoulder height. OLB is a potential danger player! If CB really closes, , drive the Out into the outside receiver on time at shoulder height. OLB is a potential danger player! If CB really closes, eye him down, deliver the Corner on the 5eye him down, deliver the Corner on the 5 thth step. If neither open up, go to backside Switch. step. If neither open up, go to backside Switch.

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Get over Get over toptop of the CB! of the CB!

MustMust cut split, attack outside cut split, attack outside leg, and push vertical 1-2 steps leg, and push vertical 1-2 steps


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MustMust gain outside leverage gain outside leverage on the man over you!on the man over you!

VVPotential DANGER!Potential DANGER!

•If CB is squatting or has good leverage, eye him down If CB is squatting or has good leverage, eye him down & hit the Corner in the void behind, then backside.& hit the Corner in the void behind, then backside.

7 ROUTE from 7 ROUTE from 9090 SERIES SERIES

FS/BS INSFS/BS INS:: QUICK CORNERQUICK CORNER. MUST gain outside leverage on the man over you. Once you’ve done this, push vertical to a . MUST gain outside leverage on the man over you. Once you’ve done this, push vertical to a 6-7 yds, locking eyes with any hash safety. Snap, make a 6-7 yds, locking eyes with any hash safety. Snap, make a cleanclean break at 7 yds, take an angle that will get you break at 7 yds, take an angle that will get you over topover top of CB. of CB.

QB:QB: Most important part of play is pre-snap. First, ID coverage. If CBs are soft, choose the side with the least threatening Most important part of play is pre-snap. First, ID coverage. If CBs are soft, choose the side with the least threatening danger player (1st short defender). If CBs are tight and head up to inside, go to the side where the safety help is furthest danger player (1st short defender). If CBs are tight and head up to inside, go to the side where the safety help is furthest away, wide side of field if in doubt. If the CBs are tight and outside (Cover 2), work the short side unless you have a away, wide side of field if in doubt. If the CBs are tight and outside (Cover 2), work the short side unless you have a compelling reason to do otherwise.compelling reason to do otherwise. Drop is normal 90 drop, three steps. Read is CB regardless of coverage. If he backs up, hit Quick Out on 3d step without a Drop is normal 90 drop, three steps. Read is CB regardless of coverage. If he backs up, hit Quick Out on 3d step without a Hitch up. If CB closes/sits, hitch up and hit Corner behind him. Throw will be FIRM v. 2 or 4, LOFTED against 0, 1, 3. Hitch up. If CB closes/sits, hitch up and hit Corner behind him. Throw will be FIRM v. 2 or 4, LOFTED against 0, 1, 3.

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6-7 yd6-7 ydCleanClean break! break!

Get over Get over toptop of the CB! of the CB!

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MustMust gain outside leverage gain outside leverage on the man over you!on the man over you!

VVPotential DANGER!Potential DANGER!

•If CB is squatting or has good leverage, shuffle up and If CB is squatting or has good leverage, shuffle up and throw the Corner behind him. Trajectory depends on throw the Corner behind him. Trajectory depends on coverage.coverage.

8 Route:8 Route:

““SNAG”SNAG”•The “Snag” route attacks the underneath edge of a defense very rapidly, often from a “squeezed” environment.•The middle receiver is used to clear things out while theoutside and inside receivers cross paths and distribute themselves to pressure the flat defender inside and out, or to create a natural pick for one or the other.

•A wide variety of “tags” or small adjustments can be made to different receivers in the pattern to take advantage of defensive overreaction, or to make the Mesh useful in different situations! It can also be employed from almost any pass action in our offense (Play Action, Bootleg, etc.)!•The “Snag” and its variations will be one of the most useful routes we have throughout the Red Zone and against any type of man coverage! It is also an excellent “move the chains” play on 3rd and anything up to 7.

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:1.1. Receivers execute their "traffic rules" of release properly.Receivers execute their "traffic rules" of release properly.2.2. The Arrow comes out at the proper angle so he ends up The Arrow comes out at the proper angle so he ends up

breaking at the right depth.breaking at the right depth.3.3. The #2 receiver avoids getting jammed at ALL COSTSThe #2 receiver avoids getting jammed at ALL COSTS4.4. The QB gets the ball to the Shoot QUICKLY!The QB gets the ball to the Shoot QUICKLY!

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS•25-26-42-43 Play Action25-26-42-43 Play Action•““Cross” for BS OutsideCross” for BS Outside•““Stem” for FS MiddleStem” for FS Middle•““Angle” for FS InsideAngle” for FS Inside•““Wheel” for FS InsideWheel” for FS Inside



8 ROUTE: SNAG8 ROUTE: SNAG

BS INS:BS INS: SEAM READSEAM READ. Normal even numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive!. Normal even numbered backside rules. Pre-read safety, attack and be decisive! FS INSFS INS:: ARROWARROW. You go 3. You go 3rdrd, off the Snag’s hip. Break, off the Snag’s hip. Break downhill downhill off 2d/3d step, off 2d/3d step, gain depthgain depth. Look for ball quickly!. Look for ball quickly!

QB:QB: 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If he gets 3-step progression to the Arrow on time. Rip it through his outside shoulder if he gets any clean air at all. If he gets covered, you must covered, you must feelfeel where the coverage comes from. If it comes from where the coverage comes from. If it comes from inside outinside out, find the Snag on your 5, find the Snag on your 5thth step, and put step, and put the ball on a shoulder the ball on a shoulder away from pressureaway from pressure. If coverage comes from . If coverage comes from outside inoutside in or or aboveabove, throw the Corner route in the hole , throw the Corner route in the hole behind on your 5behind on your 5thth step. Pre-snap read the CB to see if this scenario is possible! step. Pre-snap read the CB to see if this scenario is possible!

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•AccelerateAccelerate through through break!break!•Gain depth!Gain depth!

FS MID:FS MID: CORNERCORNER. . MustMust avoid jam, take avoid jam, take bestbest release to a vertical course, make a clean break at 12 yards to the Corner! release to a vertical course, make a clean break at 12 yards to the Corner!

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9 Route:9 Route:

““SLANT”SLANT”•The “Slant” is a versatile route that allows us to isolate an outside LB/SS in a two-on-one situation and hit receivers on the move! It is generally used from a “90” action, meaning it will be mirrored most of the time.•The Inside & Outside Slants on both sides must use good spacing, both through their pre-snap splits and the angle of their break, to ensure that we get our 2 on 1 (in other words, so the man we’re isolating can’t cover both), and to help the QB get a clear view of his read!

•The Slant is designed to hold up against all coverages, but it is especially effective against Cover 2, Cover 1, and can be a deadly weapon against Blitz Cover 0!•The Slant is a good way to convert 3rd and medium, get us back on schedule in 2nd and long, has potential for use near the Goalline, and can even be a way to challenge for a first down on 3rd and long without having to hold the ball!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:1.1. Receivers get good Receivers get good spacingspacing starting with their splits! starting with their splits!2.2. Inside WR attacks his man Inside WR attacks his man decisivelydecisively & forces him to commit!• The outside receiver gets a clean release, good leverage, and The outside receiver gets a clean release, good leverage, and

acceleratesaccelerates out of his break on a good angle! out of his break on a good angle!• The QB makes a good pre-snap decision & throws on time!The QB makes a good pre-snap decision & throws on time!

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS•““Horn”Horn”

•Off “Green” & “Gold”Off “Green” & “Gold”•F ShootF Shoot•F SnakeF Snake

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OUTSIDE:OUTSIDE: 2 step 2 step SLANTSLANT. Must attack the INSIDE LEG of the DB over you. Adjust . Must attack the INSIDE LEG of the DB over you. Adjust angle of breakangle of break based on alignment of based on alignment of CB.CB.INSIDE:INSIDE: 1 step 1 step SLANTSLANT. Must attack the INSIDE LEG of the man over you. . Must attack the INSIDE LEG of the man over you. LOOKIE adjustment if man over you widens!LOOKIE adjustment if man over you widens!

QB:QB: Pick a side - generally work wide side or side with least threatening Pick a side - generally work wide side or side with least threatening “DANGER” player“DANGER” player. . 3 step drop3 step drop, read , read defender defender over #2over #2 (1st short inside CB). If his hips hang at all, hit #1 on rhythm. If he widens, snap hips & eyes to Lookie, If his hips hang at all, hit #1 on rhythm. If he widens, snap hips & eyes to Lookie,

hithithim AHEAD of the danger player. Vs. PURE Cover 0, can think Lookie first & wait for him to separate!him AHEAD of the danger player. Vs. PURE Cover 0, can think Lookie first & wait for him to separate!

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Route PackagesRoute Packages•We have a series of passes that are not assigned a number, but rather, a “Name.” thus, we call them “Named Routes.” To call them we will say 60 or 70, to indicate the protection, then call the name of the route! In addition to the name, we will also add a word to tell H what to do!•All Named Routes have certain things in common:

1. They are most often, but not 1. They are most often, but not alwaysalways used with “23” personnel, used with “23” personnel, and most frequently from “Gun Split Rex” or “Gun Split Lex” and most frequently from “Gun Split Rex” or “Gun Split Lex” formations!formations!

2. The initial route “NAME” tells 2. The initial route “NAME” tells YY what to do! So, for example Y what to do! So, for example Y knows that on “60 Over,” he has the Over route!knows that on “60 Over,” he has the Over route!

3. Routes have 3. Routes have lockedlocked definitions for H, Y, and F. They do not definitions for H, Y, and F. They do not change for these players no matter change for these players no matter wherewhere the formation takes them. the formation takes them. X and Z have to simply know whether they are X and Z have to simply know whether they are frontsidefrontside or or backsidebackside to determine their route.to determine their route.

4. The FB will always 4. The FB will always checkcheck his protection responsibility, then his protection responsibility, then SwingSwing in any of these named routes! in any of these named routes!

5. The QB’s drop is more nearly a 5. The QB’s drop is more nearly a straightstraight 5 step drop as opposed 5 step drop as opposed to a half-roll! His progression will always start with to a half-roll! His progression will always start with H’s routeH’s route!!

6. PROTECTION changes slightly in 6. PROTECTION changes slightly in techniquetechnique, while 60-70 , while 60-70 assignments stay the same. The FRONTSIDE T can assignments stay the same. The FRONTSIDE T can give groundgive ground and and kick-slidekick-slide, while the BACKSIDE G must be , while the BACKSIDE G must be much firmermuch firmer than he is in than he is in normal 60-70 because of the QB’s set up point!normal 60-70 because of the QB’s set up point!

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““90” SERIES:90” SERIES:

Key IdeasKey Ideas•The “90” Series is a series of quick patterns that use a 3-step drop! These routes should be thrown in 1.5 to 1.7 seconds! They allow us to attack defenses on fast rhythm!•The pattern rules we use for the 90 series are the same as in our 60-70 package, with some key considerations:

1. A “90” pass means that all routes are 1. A “90” pass means that all routes are mirroredmirrored. In other . In other words, both sides use “frontside” rules, and there are no words, both sides use “frontside” rules, and there are no backside “Seam” or “Go” Reads!backside “Seam” or “Go” Reads!

2. Many breaks are shortened because the ball is being 2. Many breaks are shortened because the ball is being thrown quicker. Any break that happens at 12 yards in the thrown quicker. Any break that happens at 12 yards in the 60 and 70 series (e.g., a Corner), is run at 60 and 70 series (e.g., a Corner), is run at 66 or or 77 yards in the yards in the 90 series. Breaks that happen at 10 yards in 60-70 are 90 series. Breaks that happen at 10 yards in 60-70 are shortened to shortened to 55 in the 90 series. Breaks normally 6 or in the 90 series. Breaks normally 6 or shorter stay the same!shorter stay the same!

•Following are the primary routes we will adapt to the “90” Series:–9292: Outside receivers Smash, Inside receivers run Seams, possible Middle receiver Corner @6

•(Also 92 “Horn” or “Smash & Go”)

–95 “Press”95 “Press”: Outside receiver Go, Middle receiver Arrow, Inside receiver 6 yard “Press”–9797: Outside receivers run Out @5-6, Inside receivers run Corner @6-7–98 “Swap”98 “Swap”: Outside receivers run Snag at 4, Inside receivers run Corner @6-7–9999: Outside receivers run Slant, Inside receivers run Slant with a “Lookie” adjustment

•(Also 99 “Horn”)

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inside foot (“Speed skater step”), keeping shoulders parallel to LOS, gain width fast. Turn head to QB on 2nd inside foot (“Speed skater step”), keeping shoulders parallel to LOS, gain width fast. Turn head to QB on 2nd step, keeping shoulders square, find ball. R.A.C. course is just like Sweep--trust your speed, stretch it to the step, keeping shoulders square, find ball. R.A.C. course is just like Sweep--trust your speed, stretch it to the outside, cut up outside, cut up onlyonly off the block of off the block of #1#1! ! MUST FALL ON INCOMPLETE PASS - POSSIBLE LATERAL!MUST FALL ON INCOMPLETE PASS - POSSIBLE LATERAL!

QB:QB: Pre-snap read the “Flare Box.” If blockers are equal to or greater than defenders in the Flare box, throw FLARE Pre-snap read the “Flare Box.” If blockers are equal to or greater than defenders in the Flare box, throw FLARE off 2nd step--firm ball 6” in front of Flare man. Pedal backward right after the throw. If your Flare man is covered off 2nd step--firm ball 6” in front of Flare man. Pedal backward right after the throw. If your Flare man is covered down, work the backside Slant(s) off a 3-step drop as you normally would in 99.down, work the backside Slant(s) off a 3-step drop as you normally would in 99.

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FS OTHER:FS OTHER: STALKSTALK. Identify the man ON to INSIDE you and stalk his OUTSIDE SHOULDER. Break down EARLY! Vs. an . Identify the man ON to INSIDE you and stalk his OUTSIDE SHOULDER. Break down EARLY! Vs. an outside press CB (Cov 2), use quick “Roadrunner” technique. Can “Crack” across the board v. man coverage.outside press CB (Cov 2), use quick “Roadrunner” technique. Can “Crack” across the board v. man coverage.

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BootlegsBootlegs•All “50” Series passes are “Bootlegs,” meaning we are going to fake a run in one direction, and roll the QB opposite the fake! These are excellent plays against LBs who overpursue against our best running plays!•All receivers use the same route rules for all 50 series passes (Post, Over, Pin Flat, Go Pocket)! Frontside receivers are those lined up to the side of the fake (right on even last digits such as 52 and 56, left on odd last digits); Backside recievers are those aligned away from the fake even though the QB will be working in their direction!•52-53 is a fake of the 42-43 Zone play! QB & FB will carry out a great 42-43 fake! All linemen will REACH to the call! •56-57 is a fake of the 46-47 Counter play! QB & FB will carry out a great 46-47 fake! All linemen except FSG & FST will REACH to the call! FSG pulls and “logs” the backside End, while the FST executes a Punch technique!

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KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:1.1. GREAT fakes! RB rolls over ball & GREAT fakes! RB rolls over ball & sells itsells it, QB follows w/eyes!, QB follows w/eyes!2.2. Linemen PREVENT PENETRATION across the board!Linemen PREVENT PENETRATION across the board!3.3. PIN FLAT is patient and handles the BSDE before releasing!PIN FLAT is patient and handles the BSDE before releasing!

TAGS/VARIATIONSTAGS/VARIATIONS•56-57 “H”56-57 “H”

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FS Ins/TE:FS Ins/TE: OVER route..clean inside release, go under LB if OVER route..clean inside release, go under LB if needed, get over 2nd LB, get into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. needed, get over 2nd LB, get into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. IF there are 2 receivers outside you, run a 5 yard DRAG.IF there are 2 receivers outside you, run a 5 yard DRAG.

FS T:FS T: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

FS G:FS G: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

CENTER:CENTER: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

BS G:BS G: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

BS T:BS T: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

BS Outs:BS Outs: Top of #s split. Run GO POCKET.Top of #s split. Run GO POCKET.

BS Ins/TE:BS Ins/TE: “PIN” FLAT. “PIN” FLAT. PinPin E.M.O.L. 2 counts, working to E.M.O.L. 2 counts, working to outside shoulder, then release to Flat 4-5 yards deep. Get outside shoulder, then release to Flat 4-5 yards deep. Get head around!head around!

““REACHREACH” RULES” RULES*Basic premise is to REACH one gap in front of us!*If I’m uncovered, uncovered, I plan to REACH and OVERTAKEREACH and OVERTAKE the down lineman in front of me. *If I’m coveredcovered, I first identify whether there’s a down lineman the gap in front of me…if he is, then I plan REACH and REACH and OVERTAKEOVERTAKE him. If not, then I will REACH, RIPREACH, RIP through the man over me, and RUNRUN on my railroad track once I get a “GO” call once I get a “GO” call from behindfrom behind!!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!

FB:FB: Same steps as 42 (52) or 43 (53). SELL the run by Same steps as 42 (52) or 43 (53). SELL the run by rolling over the ball on the fake, bottom hand flat! As you rolling over the ball on the fake, bottom hand flat! As you come out of the original fake, spy for penetrators along come out of the original fake, spy for penetrators along your course. If you see none, continue a convincing 42-43 your course. If you see none, continue a convincing 42-43 course, bending E-W to stay behind the L.O.S. course, bending E-W to stay behind the L.O.S.

QB:QB: Step to normal 42-43 course, extending ball after first Step to normal 42-43 course, extending ball after first step. LOOK at RBs numbers where you would hand the ball, step. LOOK at RBs numbers where you would hand the ball, PAUSE slightly to follow the FB’s course as he passes you. PAUSE slightly to follow the FB’s course as he passes you. Snap head around and gain quick width and depth, find Pin Snap head around and gain quick width and depth, find Pin Flat, seeing E.M.O.L.’s rush course as you do. If Flat is Flat, seeing E.M.O.L.’s rush course as you do. If Flat is open, give it to him RIGHT NOW for maximum R.A.C. If flat open, give it to him RIGHT NOW for maximum R.A.C. If flat defender widens with him from inside out, Keep escaping defender widens with him from inside out, Keep escaping outside, find OVER through a clear lane. If Pre-Snap look outside, find OVER through a clear lane. If Pre-Snap look tells you Cover 2, be aware of CB squashing Flat from tells you Cover 2, be aware of CB squashing Flat from outside-in; if this happens, be ready to hit the POCKET!outside-in; if this happens, be ready to hit the POCKET!

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FS T:FS T: PUNCH. Step B gap, engage any penetrator, PUNCH. Step B gap, engage any penetrator, Hinge back to E.M.O.L.Hinge back to E.M.O.L.FS G:FS G: Pull and LOG B.S. E.M.O.L. Deepen course Pull and LOG B.S. E.M.O.L. Deepen course slightly. slightly. CENTER:CENTER: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

BS G:BS G: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

BS T:BS T: Reach rules…don’t go downfield! Reach rules…don’t go downfield!

BS Outs:BS Outs: Top of #s split. Run GO POCKET.Top of #s split. Run GO POCKET.

BS Ins/TE:BS Ins/TE: “PIN” FLAT. “PIN” FLAT. PinPin E.M.O.L. 2 counts, working to E.M.O.L. 2 counts, working to outside shoulder, then release to Flat 4-5 yards deep. Get outside shoulder, then release to Flat 4-5 yards deep. Get head around!head around!

““REACHREACH” RULES” RULES*Basic premise is to REACH one gap in front of us!*If I’m uncovered, uncovered, I plan to REACH and OVERTAKEREACH and OVERTAKE the down lineman in front of me. *If I’m coveredcovered, I first identify whether there’s a down lineman the gap in front of me…if he is, then I plan REACH and REACH and OVERTAKEOVERTAKE him. If not, then I will REACH, RIPREACH, RIP through the man over me, and RUNRUN on my railroad track once I get a “GO” call once I get a “GO” call from behindfrom behind!!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!*COVERED linemen should cut their split if possible!

FB:FB: Same steps as 46 (56) or 47 (57). SELL the run by Same steps as 46 (56) or 47 (57). SELL the run by rolling over the ball on the fake, bottom hand flat! As you rolling over the ball on the fake, bottom hand flat! As you come out of the original fake, spy for penetrators along come out of the original fake, spy for penetrators along your course. If you see none, continue a convincing 46-47 your course. If you see none, continue a convincing 46-47 course, bending E-W to stay behind the L.O.S. course, bending E-W to stay behind the L.O.S.

QB:QB: Step to normal 46-47 course, extending ball after Step to normal 46-47 course, extending ball after second step. LOOK at RBs numbers where you would hand second step. LOOK at RBs numbers where you would hand the ball, PAUSE slightly to follow the FB’s course as he the ball, PAUSE slightly to follow the FB’s course as he passes you. Snap head around and gain quick width and passes you. Snap head around and gain quick width and depth, find Pin Flat, seeing E.M.O.L.’s rush course as you do. depth, find Pin Flat, seeing E.M.O.L.’s rush course as you do. If Flat is open, give it to him RIGHT NOW for maximum If Flat is open, give it to him RIGHT NOW for maximum R.A.C. If flat defender widens with him from inside out, Keep R.A.C. If flat defender widens with him from inside out, Keep escaping outside, find OVER through a clear lane. If Pre-escaping outside, find OVER through a clear lane. If Pre-Snap look tells you Cover 2, be aware of CB squashing Flat Snap look tells you Cover 2, be aware of CB squashing Flat from outside-in; if this happens, be ready to hit the POCKET!from outside-in; if this happens, be ready to hit the POCKET!


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tells tells insideinside rec. to take it! rec. to take it!

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FS T:FS T: Gap rules – near LB. 4 or 5 doesn’t count as “covered.” Gap rules – near LB. 4 or 5 doesn’t count as “covered.”

FS G:FS G: Gap rules – near backer Gap rules – near backer

CENTER:CENTER: Gap rules. If uncovered, use a “Dead and Up,” Gap rules. If uncovered, use a “Dead and Up,” insuring A gap first, then working up to BSLB.insuring A gap first, then working up to BSLB.

BS G:BS G: Pull through hip of C,“ Pull through hip of C,“Long TrapLong Trap” E.M.O.L. frontside. ” E.M.O.L. frontside. Use inside-out head position & DIG HIM OUT of the hole. Use inside-out head position & DIG HIM OUT of the hole.

BS T:BS T: Base the man over you. Base the man over you.

BS TE:BS TE: PunchPunch C gap to EMOL. C gap to EMOL.


BS Slot:BS Slot: Deepen off the ball by alignment, split according to Deepen off the ball by alignment, split according to your speed. Come flat down the line, look pitch in, find G’s your speed. Come flat down the line, look pitch in, find G’s block and make a strong block and make a strong LL cut up into the hole inside him. Get cut up into the hole inside him. Get N/S at the first opportunity! N/S at the first opportunity!

““GAP RULES:GAP RULES: Near BackerNear Backer””*Frontside linemen responsible for the GAPGAP inside them! First step will always be a 6” flat step to that gap!*If I’m uncovereduncovered, I call “DoubleDouble” and look to try to Double ComboDouble Combo with the lineman inside me to the 1st LB inside us! We will stay on the combo until the LB threatens the hole vertically! If the DL over my man to the inside disappears inside by alignment or movement, then my block becomes a DownDown block to the 1st LB. *If I’m coveredcovered by an inside shadeby an inside shade, I B DriveB Drive him down! If he slants away from me, I work up to a LB!*If I’m covered by a head-up player or an outside shadecovered by a head-up player or an outside shade, I expect a “Double” call from the man outside of me! He and I will Double Combo to the first LB inside us! If my man slants inside, it becomes a B Drive block for me!**If I also have a DL on my inside gap, I must call “**If I also have a DL on my inside gap, I must call “BB, , BB, , BB !” to !” to the man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to the man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to B B DriveDrive the man inside us! the man inside us!*The Center, if uncovered, will always DEADDEAD block with a flat step back to Backside A gap. He must ensure that the 1st DL backside does not get penetration!

FB:FB: Your job is to fill for the guard and blow up the first down Your job is to fill for the guard and blow up the first down lineman lineman backsidebackside. Pre-read whether your man is a Shade, 1, 2, . Pre-read whether your man is a Shade, 1, 2, or 3 so you’ll know how tight a course to take. Meet him and or 3 so you’ll know how tight a course to take. Meet him and expect a expect a collision.collision.

QB:QB: Sell 60-70 action opposite the play 3 steps, flip the ball Sell 60-70 action opposite the play 3 steps, flip the ball from your chest to a spot 1 foot in front of his. from your chest to a spot 1 foot in front of his. SeeSee the lane in the lane in front of the man you’re pitching to! Pre-snap alert for front of the man you’re pitching to! Pre-snap alert for “Riverside” call if an overhang exists, or numbers are better “Riverside” call if an overhang exists, or numbers are better opposite.opposite.


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All other FS receivers/FS TE/Offset H-B:All other FS receivers/FS TE/Offset H-B: Inside-out block Inside-out block the defender over the next receiver outside. Kick him out the defender over the next receiver outside. Kick him out of the running lane, finishing with your feet! Push up two of the running lane, finishing with your feet! Push up two steps if possible to get the man over steps if possible to get the man over youyou into his into his backpedal!backpedal!

Line/BS TE:Line/BS TE: Block 90 protection. Low hats! Shut off inside Block 90 protection. Low hats! Shut off inside penetration.penetration.

BS Rec:BS Rec: Fake Toss to your side. Fake Toss to your side.

QB:QB: Reverse pivot to a quick but exaggerated pitch fake Reverse pivot to a quick but exaggerated pitch fake to freeze LBs temporarily. Pivot quickly around to to freeze LBs temporarily. Pivot quickly around to throwing lane, throw a firm ball to the upfield shoulder pad throwing lane, throw a firm ball to the upfield shoulder pad of the screen receiver.of the screen receiver.


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•60-70 is our basic, half-roll protection. The QB will ordinarily set up 6 yards deep behind the inside leg of the frontside tackle!•The basic premise of the protection is to be “Big on Big” with “Back on Backers.” In other words, as much as possible, we want linemen assinged to block defensive linemen, and back(s) assigned to linebackers!

•Technique-wise, this is a “Reach and Hinge” protection. In other words, the frontside linemen must reach to the frontside pec of their man and be firm to give the QB a clear throwing lane…backside linemen “Hinge” back using a 1/4 turn because the QB’s set-up point allows them to give ground as long as they maintain inside leverage! The Center acts like a frontside lineman if covered (Reach), or a backside lineman if uncovered (Hinge)!

KEYS to a successful play:KEYS to a successful play:•The QB gets to his proper set-up point at the proper time!The QB gets to his proper set-up point at the proper time!•The frontside stays The frontside stays firmfirm and does not give ground! and does not give ground!•The Center and BS players take great The Center and BS players take great first stepsfirst steps to insure against to insure against Slants and Stunts and establish proper leverage!Slants and Stunts and establish proper leverage!•The FB does a great job with his eyes and is The FB does a great job with his eyes and is physicalphysical..

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CENTER:CENTER: You are responsible for man on to LB over you You are responsible for man on to LB over you to LB backside. If covered, take a hard frontside step and to LB backside. If covered, take a hard frontside step and lock on; you must protect vs. a frontside A gap slant. If lock on; you must protect vs. a frontside A gap slant. If uncovered, eye LB while stepping/stabbing toward most uncovered, eye LB while stepping/stabbing toward most immediate DL threat to A gap….1/4 turn and hinge for immediate DL threat to A gap….1/4 turn and hinge for depth once A gap is secured depth once A gap is secured If you get a “Zero” call from QB, call “Zone Across,” step If you get a “Zero” call from QB, call “Zone Across,” step frontside A gap regardless and protect that gap!frontside A gap regardless and protect that gap!

BS G:BS G: Block the man on/over you inside out. First step Block the man on/over you inside out. First step should be a hard step to frontside A gap regardless, ensure should be a hard step to frontside A gap regardless, ensure against/lock on any slanter/stunter to that gap! If you get against/lock on any slanter/stunter to that gap! If you get nothing to lock onto, 1/4 turn backside to create a wall as nothing to lock onto, 1/4 turn backside to create a wall as you block your assignment. Continue to punch and you block your assignment. Continue to punch and disengage a down lineman in your rule; if a LB is in your disengage a down lineman in your rule; if a LB is in your rule, eye him and get faster depth. If your man leaves your rule, eye him and get faster depth. If your man leaves your route via stunt, shove him to the tackle (if a DL), call route via stunt, shove him to the tackle (if a DL), call “Switch,” force the switch and continue getting depth as you “Switch,” force the switch and continue getting depth as you take your eyes to the man coming to you.take your eyes to the man coming to you.““ZONE ACROSS” call from Center means that you have no ZONE ACROSS” call from Center means that you have no help from him, particularly on a BSLB in a “Split” look, and help from him, particularly on a BSLB in a “Split” look, and that you are strictly responsible for A gap, not necessarily that you are strictly responsible for A gap, not necessarily the man over/on you (though it often works out the same). the man over/on you (though it often works out the same).

BS T:BS T: Block the man on/over you inside out. First step Block the man on/over you inside out. First step should be a hard step to frontside B gap regardless, should be a hard step to frontside B gap regardless, ensure against/lock on any slanter/stunter to that gap! If ensure against/lock on any slanter/stunter to that gap! If you get nothing to lock onto, 1/4 turn backside to create a you get nothing to lock onto, 1/4 turn backside to create a wall as you block your assignment. wall as you block your assignment. ““ZONE ACROSS” call from Center means that you have no ZONE ACROSS” call from Center means that you have no help from him, particularly on a BSLB in a “Split” look, and help from him, particularly on a BSLB in a “Split” look, and that you are strictly responsible for B gap, not necessarily that you are strictly responsible for B gap, not necessarily the man over/on you (though it often works out the same).the man over/on you (though it often works out the same).

FB:FB: You are responsible for the 9 technique to the FS LB. “9 You are responsible for the 9 technique to the FS LB. “9 technique” means that if anyone rushes outside the tackle’s technique” means that if anyone rushes outside the tackle’s man, you have him. Pre-read before the snap to locate any man, you have him. Pre-read before the snap to locate any potential “9 technique” threats. Attack on a course right off the potential “9 technique” threats. Attack on a course right off the outside leg of the FS tackle, aggressively block the 9 technique outside leg of the FS tackle, aggressively block the 9 technique rusher. If, by the 2nd step, you see no threat, break off your rusher. If, by the 2nd step, you see no threat, break off your course to the frontside LB, getting up INTO the gap to take him course to the frontside LB, getting up INTO the gap to take him on. If you get no rush out of either responsibility, help on any on. If you get no rush out of either responsibility, help on any rusher that comes free, but DO NOT try to help an engaged OL!rusher that comes free, but DO NOT try to help an engaged OL!


60-70 PROTECTION60-70 PROTECTION

FS G:FS G: Aggressively reach the man over you. If uncovered, Aggressively reach the man over you. If uncovered, step and stab frontside to insure B gap first, eyeing the LB step and stab frontside to insure B gap first, eyeing the LB over you. If nothing shows, maintain your B gap presence over you. If nothing shows, maintain your B gap presence while waiting for any stunt by your LB or into your area. while waiting for any stunt by your LB or into your area.

““HINGE”HINGE”

H-B:H-B: Run a route as the formation and play dictate. If “SOLID” Run a route as the formation and play dictate. If “SOLID” is called, you do the same job as the FB, but on the backside!is called, you do the same job as the FB, but on the backside!

T TE E

S M

T TW S

M Z

N

N TT E

R W S

E

70 action70 action v. Bearv. Bear

T TE ER

M SW

60 with SOLID call60 with SOLID call v. Splitv. Split

70 action70 action v. Evenv. Even60 action60 action v. Oddv. Odd

FS #1

FS #2


FSTE

FST

FSG

C

BSG

BST

BSTE

BSWR

0 ROUTE: FLARE0 ROUTE: FLARE

00 blockers in blockers in the box…can the box…can throw Flare throw Flare

if no if no defenders in defenders in

this area.this area.

APPLIED TO VARIOUS SETSAPPLIED TO VARIOUS SETS

““SPREAD 380 FLARE”SPREAD 380 FLARE”22 receiver version receiver version

II

BB

C

““8 EMPTY 380 FLARE”8 EMPTY 380 FLARE”44 receiver version receiver version

II BB

CV

BB

V

BB

33 blockers in blockers in the box…can the box…can throw Flare throw Flare if if 33 or fewer or fewer defenders in defenders in


““9 LEFT 390 FLARE”9 LEFT 390 FLARE”22 receiver version w/ TE receiver version w/ TE

IIBB

TE to frontside does TE to frontside does not count in not count in

determining the determining the “Flare” receiver“Flare” receiver

C V00 blockers in blockers in the box…can the box…can throw Flare throw Flare

if no if no defenders in defenders in




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