2000 Trinity High School KY Spread Offense - 137 Slides[1]

8/14/2019 2000 Trinity High School KY Spread Offense - 137 Slides[1]

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F O O T B A L L

2000 Offense:2000 Offense:General InformationGeneral Information


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T a b l e o fT a b l e o fC o n t e n t sC o n t e n t s

Trinity H.S. Offensive PhilosophyTrinity H.S. Offensive Philosophy

HuddleHuddleEmergency CallsEmergency Calls 6 Second Rule6 Second Rule

FormationsFormations

Huddle TemposHuddle Tempos

Basic alignmentsBasic alignments CadenceCadence

Motion & ShiftsMotion & Shifts

At the Line of ScrimmageAt the Line of Scrimmage

Identifying defenses:Identifying defenses:FrontsFronts CoveragesCoverages

The Unconquerable SoulThe Unconquerable Soul

4 Wide4 Wide 1111 GroupGr

oup 2323 GroupGr

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Other Groups/CallsOther Groups/Calls Term SummaryTerm Summary


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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- 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

MULTIPLICITY MOVING THE CHAINS

RELENTLESS ATTACK!

Attack with multiple personnelAttack with multiple personnel

groups, formations, and movement.groups, formations, and movement.

Gain leverage, create goodGain leverage, create good

matchups and blocking angles.matchups and blocking angles.

MakeMake fullfull use ofuse ofallall skilled players,skilled players,

showcase what they do best!showcase what they do best!

Control and dictate game tempo byControl and dictate game tempo by

sustaining first down after first downsustaining first down after first down

with consistent, relentless play.with consistent, relentless play.

Use a complete toolbox that allowsUse a complete toolbox that allows

us to capitalize onus to capitalize on anyany defensivedefensive

weakness and play downhill withweakness and play downhill with

high-percentage playshigh-percentage playsUnderstand each situation and playUnderstand each situation and play

smartersmarterthan 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 completeUse 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, andarsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens, Play Action, andTricks.Tricks.


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THETHEUNCONQUERABLE 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, butMy 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 yearsAnd 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



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The Huddle:A brief, efficient business meeting

How we conduct and break the huddle sets the tone for how we will playonce the ball is snappedit must be disciplined, focused, and unified!

The Center sets the location of the huddle, then calls the businessmeeting 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!



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The Huddle:A brief, efficient business meeting

F HY XZ

R

G

R

T

L

G

L

TC

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!

Eyesup.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 is5. QB does NOT give a cadence; it is

understood to be on SET HITunderstood to be on SET HIT

unless he calls False.unless he calls False.

6. If anyone is unclear on the play at6. If anyone is unclear on the play atall, they ask the QB to repeatall, 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! andon ROCKS! and sprint

sprint to theto the

line of scrimmage .line of scrimmage . 8 yards


2. Substitutions sent from sideline, incoming subs call out personnel group or name of person being2. 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 .


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Huddle Tempo

We have two types ofhuddletempo, and also two kinds ofno-huddletempo! Each do a particular job in certain situations in a game!

OurHUDDLEHUDDLEtempos areNormal HuddleNormal Huddle, andFour Minute HuddleFour Minute HuddleNormal HuddleNormal Huddle: Designed to keep us in normal game rhythm. We generally shouldbe 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 stayingin bounds, protecting the ball, making first downs, no penalties! We will be out of thehuddle on normal time, but the QB will slow the pace of getting set, starting thecadence with approximately :07 on the play clock!

OurNO HUDDLENO HUDDLEtempos are On the LineOn the Line and SpeedSpeed.On the LineOn the Line: All calls are made on the L.O.S., but were not in a hurry. We can takeour 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., NOdummy calls, NO motion! We can huddle if the clock is stopped ifwe choose.



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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 scrimmagehow you prepare yourself during thistime will determine the success of the play!

The Six Second Rule is a simple mental routine that each position hasthat allows them to do their thinking before the play so that they can beprepared, confident, and aggressive once the play begins, and be readyfor anything that might happen!

The actual routine varies by position, but its basic elements are:WHAT IS MYWHAT 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 DEFENSEs basic alignment?What is the DEFENSEs 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?



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Basic Alignments

F

H Y

X 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!

22 2222 22

44 44

66

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

Basic formula: Number/Number, Number/Number, Set, Hit!

Example: 1-22, 4-661-22, 4-66Set, HIT!Example: 1-22, 4-661-22, 4-66Set, HIT!QB must call each set of numbersQB must call each set of numbers clearlyclearly to both sides!to both sides!

There will be aThere will be a slightslight pause between Set and Hitoffensive linemen and backspause between Set and Hitoffensive linemen and backsmustmust anticipateanticipate HIT right after set, and get off the ball on theHIT right after set, and get off the ball on the HH sound in Hit!sound in Hit!

ReceiversReceivers 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 playIn the above example (1-22, 4-66), if 1 were our live digit that week, the playwould be changed to 22if 4 were our live digit, the play would be changed towould be changed to 22if 4 were our live digit, the play would be changed to66. If neither were live, then we have made a dummy call and the play is66. If neither were live, then we have made a dummy call and the play isunchanged.unchanged.



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The Cadence: TypesBasic 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! Thequarterback may use the number call prior to the Set Hit either as a dummy call or to changequarterback may use the number call prior to the Set Hit either as a dummy call or to changethe play, or he may gothe play, or he may go withoutwithout the numbers and simply go on Set Hit. These two possibilitiesthe 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 FalseNo play called in the huddle - just the formation and FalseWe 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!



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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 E

SSW SR

CC

J

SoloSolo

3311

SplitSplit

33 33

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

UncoveredUncovered


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


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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 potentialholes 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



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Defensive Front Techniques

00 Technique - Technique - Head up on the Center

0 Cheat0 Cheat or or ShadeShade - - Aligned on one of Cs 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 thetechnique theyre 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 theyll go about doing their job

*Often, it determines which way well check a play to insure the best chances of success!

0022 2266 66

88 88

44 44

11 114i4i 4i4i77 77

ShadeShade33 3355 5599 99

*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



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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 isCore is OddOdd

The next step in identifying defenses is to classify the front structure in terms of its core. Thecore refers to the how defenders are aligned within the A and B gaps. There are only fourbasic 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 isCore 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 isCore is EvenEven

VV

VVVV

-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 isCore is SplitSplit

VVVV

VVVV



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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



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TRIPS Call

F

H Y

Moves H or Ywhichever isMoves H or Ywhichever is awayaway from the callover to the middlefrom the callover to the middle

position on the side opposite their normal alignmentposition on the side opposite their normal alignment

Example 1: TRIPS RIGHT movesExample 1: TRIPS RIGHT moves HH to the middle position on theto the middle position on the rightright


X Z

H


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TRIPS Call

F

H Y

Moves H or Ywhichever isMoves H or Ywhichever is awayaway from the callover to the middlefrom the callover to the middle

position on the side opposite their normal alignmentposition on the side opposite their normal alignment

Example 1: TRIPS RIGHT movesExample 1: TRIPS RIGHT moves HH to the middle position on theto the middle position on the rightright

Example 2: TRIPS LEFT movesExample 2: TRIPS LEFT movesYY to middle position onto middle position on leftleft


X Z

Y


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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 OFFall three receivers Bunchand the outside receiver steps OFFall three receivers Bunchwithin 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yardswithin 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards

outside the tackle.outside the tackle.

Example 1: BUNCH RIGHTExample 1: BUNCH RIGHT HH on the ball in the middle on the right,on the ball in the middle on the right, ZZ off, alloff, all

receivers bunch.receivers bunch.


X

Z

H


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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 OFFall three receivers Bunchand the outside receiver steps OFFall three receivers Bunchwithin 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yardswithin 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards

outside the tackle.outside the tackle.

Example 1: BUNCH RIGHTExample 1: BUNCH RIGHT HH on the ball in the middle on the right,on the ball in the middle on the right, ZZ off, alloff, all



ZY

X

Example 2: BUNCH LEFTExample 2: BUNCH LEFTYY on the ball in the middle on the left,on the ball in the middle on the left, XX off, alloff, all



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Default or Base Formation

F

H Y

X Z



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RON and LOU Calls

F

H Y

Moves H or Ywhichever isMoves H or Ywhichever is toto from the callto a positionfrom the callto a position onon thethe

ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z)ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) offoffthe ballthe ball

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


X ZY

Z


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RON and LOU Calls

F

H Y

Moves H or Ywhichever isMoves H or Ywhichever is toto from the callto a positionfrom the callto a position onon thethe

ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z)ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) offoffthe ballthe ball

Example 1: RExample 1: ROON--Y alignsN--Y aligns OON the ball, Z aligns OFFN the ball, Z aligns OFF..


X ZH

X

Example 2: LExample 2: LOOU--H alignsU--H aligns OON the ball, X aligns OFF.N the ball, X aligns OFF.


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NEAR Call

F

H

Moves X theMoves X the insideinside receiver position, 3 yards off the tackle but stillreceiver position, 3 yards off the tackle but still onon

the ball, and H to thethe ball, and H to the outsideoutside position, split to theposition, split to the numbersnumbers,, offoffthe ball!the ball!


X X

H Y

ZY

Z33 33

Moves Y upMoves Y up onon the ball, and Zthe ball, and Z offoff, while staying in the same relative, while staying in the same relative

positions.positions.


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Moving the Fullback

Y

X 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 theTo 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 theTo 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 theTo 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


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Tight End Groups / Sets / Calls

F

Z

X 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 theAs a basic rule, this substituted Y will align as a Tight End, ON theball, on the RIGHT sideball, on the RIGHT side

Z aligns in his normal spot, exceptZ aligns in his normal spot, except offoffthe ballthe 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


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F

Z

X Y

To keep everyone in the same place as RIGHT, but flex the Y out into aTo keep everyone in the same place as RIGHT, but flex the Y out into a

Nasty split position of 8 to 9 feet, we callNasty split position of 8 to 9 feet, we call ROCKROCK instead of RIGHT.instead of RIGHT.


Y

ROCKROCK alignment shownalignment shown

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


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F

Z

X Y

We then add a word to tellWe 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 OUTSIDEOUTSIDETo 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 WIDEWIDETo set him outside Z, we say To set him outside Z, we say WIDERWIDER

To put him in the backfield, offsetTo put him in the backfield, offset leftleft, 4 yards deep, we call , 4 yards deep, we call UNDERUNDER

To put him in the backfield, offsetTo put him in the backfield, offset rightright, 4 yards deep, we call , 4 yards deep, we call OVEROVER

If we dont say anything after RIGHT, he lines up right behind the QB, 4 yards deepIf we dont say anything after RIGHT, he lines up right behind the QB, 4 yards deep


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F

Z

X Y

We can also add words to moveWe 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


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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


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2 Back - 3 Wide Group / Sets / Calls

Y

X Z

To substitute a RUNNING BACK in at the H position, while leavingTo 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


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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 ballis off the ball

in in RRexex

Y

LLEXEX

X

XX is off the ballis off the ball

in in LLexex

To set him in the inside position on theTo set him in the inside position on the RRight,ight, offoffthe ball, we call the ball, we call RRAAYYTo set him in the inside position on theTo set him in the inside position on the LLeft,eft, offoffthe ball, we call the ball, we call LLARRARRYY

To set him in the inside position on theTo set him in the inside position on the RRight,ight, onon the ball, withthe ball, with ZZ offoff, we call, we callRREXEX

To set him in the inside position on theTo set him in the inside position on the LLeft,eft, onon the ball, withthe ball, with XX offoff, we call , we call LLEXEX


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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 Ys side, H awayF on Ys side, H away

ByBy defaultdefault (if we dont give them a word), they align in a (if we dont give them a word), they align in a SPLITSPLIT set, with set, withFF in a halfback positionin a halfback position toto the call (same side as Y) andthe call (same side as Y) and

H in a halfback positionH 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 tackles inside leg!*Halfback position means 4 1/2 to 5 yards deep over the tackles inside leg!

To exchange them and put H on Ys side with F away, we call To exchange them and put H on Ys side with F away, we call WEAKWEAK

HF Weak:Weak: H on Ys side, F awayH on Ys side, F awayFH


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BBLLUEUE callcall BBRROWNOWN callcall UNDERUNDER callcall OVEROVER callcall

H lines up inH lines up in LLeft halfbackeft halfbackposition, 4 1/2 yards deepposition, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T.over the inside leg of the T.F lines up directly behindF lines up directly behindCenter, 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 notnotrelative 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 inH lines up in RRight halfbackight halfbackposition, 4 1/2 yards deepposition, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T.over the inside leg of the T.F lines up directly behindF lines up directly behindCenter, 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 inH lines up in leftleft halfbackhalfbackposition, 4 1/2 yards deepposition, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T,over the inside leg of the T,uses auses a 3 point3 pointstance.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 inH lines up in rightright halfbackhalfbackposition, 4 1/2 yards deepposition, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T,over the inside leg of the T,uses auses a 3 point3 pointstance.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


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OTHER CALLS

SQUEEZE CALLSQUEEZE CALL

Tells anyone in a Wide Receiver positionTells anyone in a Wide Receiver positionto reduce their split to within 1 yard ofto reduce their split to within 1 yard of

each other starting at 3-5 yards outsideeach other starting at 3-5 yards outside

the tackle.the tackle.

Example 1: Basic formation with SQUEEZE callX & 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


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Example 2: Trips Left SQUEEZEH & 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


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

Y

H

X

Z


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Example 4: Right Wider SQUEEZEZ 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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FORMATION SummaryFORMATION Summary

CALLPers.

GroupF H X Y Z

RON 4 onl y Al ign ON bal l OFF bal l

LOU 4 onl y Al ign O N bal l Al gn O FF bal l

NEAR 4 onl y Al ign O ut side Al ign 3 yd f / T Al ign ON bal l OFF bal l

TRIPS 4 onl y (Rt ) Mid r ec on r (Lt ) Mid r ec on l

BUNCH 4 onl y (Rt ) Mid r ec on

r t ; ON bal l 1y

outs Y

(Lt) OFF bal l , 1

yd out s Y

(Lt ) Mid r ec on

l t; ON bal l 1 yd

outs H

(Rt) OF F bal l ; 1

yd out s Y

EMPTY 4 or 11 Ins r ec awayf / c al l

RIGHT 11 TE pos on Rt

ROCK 11 Nast y spl it TEo r Rt (3 )

SLOT 11 1 x 1 of f LT

OUT 11 Ins rec o n L;1/ 2way bet T &X

OUTSIDE 11 Outs rec on Lt Become ins rec

WING 11 1 x 1 off RT

WIDE 11 Mid r ec on R;

1/ 2way bet Y &

Z

WIDER 11 Outs r ec o n Rt Become ins r ecMid or ins r ec


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44 66 88557799

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 INThe 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

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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 areliterally saying,literally saying,

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

HH



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MOTION:


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 theto the 99 spot.spot.

YY




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MOTION:


*Technique note: On*Technique note: On mostmost motion, the motion man should use a shuffle techniquemotion, 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 toas 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 theallowing him to attack defenders more effectively and maintain the timingtimingof plays.of plays.

Y




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F O O T B A L L

PRIDE.PRIDE. DISCIPLINE.DISCIPLINE. ACHIEVEMENT.ACHIEVEMENT. LOYALTY.LOYALTY.


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F O O T B A L L

2000 Offense:2000 Offense:Running GameRunning Game


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T a b l e o fT a b l e o fC o n t e n t sC o n t e n t s

Run Game FamiliesRun Game Families

12-13 Draw12-13 Draw 16-17 Trey16-17 Trey 18-19 Option18-19 Option

2 Back Blast/Lead Series:2 Back Blast/Lead Series: 21-2221-22

28-29 Jet28-29 Jet 42-43 Zone42-43 Zone 44-45 Stretch44-45 Stretch

46-47 Counter46-47 Counter 48-49 Toss48-49 Toss

Assignment SummaryAssignment Summary

Perimeter Blocking CallsPerimeter Blocking Calls

23-2423-24 25-2625-26

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


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RUNNING GAME FAMILIESThe easiest way toThe easiest way to learnlearn the running game is to understand thatthe running game is to understand that allall of our runs basicallyof our runs basicallyfall 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 ofthesethese familiesfamilies a play falls into, you have a pretty good idea how were going to geta play falls into, you have a pretty good idea how were going to get

defenders blocked!defenders blocked!InIn GAPGAP family plays, frontside blockers blockfamily plays, frontside blockers blockbackbackone Gap, looking for the opportunity toone Gap, looking for the opportunity todouble team combo on defensive linemen back to linebackers. We will pull one or two blockersdouble team combo on defensive linemen back to linebackers. We will pull one or two blockersfrom 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

InIn ZONEZONE family plays, covered and uncovered linemen work together to getfamily plays, covered and uncovered linemen work together to get movementmovement on aon adefensive lineman, working up to the nearest linebacker, steppingdefensive 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

InIn REACHREACH family plays, all linemen reach one gap to their frontside, looking to Reach andfamily plays, all linemen reach one gap to their frontside, looking to Reach andOvertake a down lineman in front of him, or Reach, Rip, and Run on a wide railroad track toOvertake a down lineman in front of him, or Reach, Rip, and Run on a wide railroad track tointersect 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

OnOn BASEBASE blocked plays, linemen drive block the lineman or linebacker over them. It isblocked plays, linemen drive block the lineman or linebacker over them. It isgenerally a man on man scheme. Generally, the H-Back is assigned to block a linebackergenerally a man on man scheme. Generally, the H-Back is assigned to block a linebackerfrontsidethe lineman whose LB is taken by H blocks backside, potentially using a Slam andfrontsidethe lineman whose LB is taken by H blocks backside, potentially using a Slam andSlide 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.- 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- 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


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12-13 DRAW12-13 DRAWBase FamilyBase Family

12 & 13 Draw take advantage of linebackers who get intotheir pass drops too deep too quickly, opening up runninglanes in front of them!

This is primarily a play we will run against 5 defenders inthe box, unless the 6th defender (a LB) really removeshimself quickly!

The basic rule for all linemen is to show pass for one count by raising their chest andshowing their hands, then to go drive block the DL or LB over them in whateverdirection that defender wants to go.

Any time we get a 1 technique or a heavy 2 technique, the Center and Guard willexecute 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 heavycoverage 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 runningLinemen 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)

QBQB

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


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TE

SSW SR

12 DRAW v. Split12 DRAW v. Split

C

C

FoldFold

T E

FS Outs:FS Outs: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. UseRelease inside, Recognition Stalk. UseRoadrunner technique to get him upfield past you, thenRoadrunner 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. UseRelease inside, Recognition Stalk. Use

Roadrunner technique.Roadrunner technique.

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

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

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

CENTER:CENTER: Pass set, thenPass set, then BaseBase. In an even defense, call. In an even defense, callFold with G covered by the 1 or 2 technique, Dead StepFold with G covered by the 1 or 2 technique, Dead Stepback 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, thenPass set, then BaseBase. If covered by a 1 or 2. If covered by a 1 or 2technique, you should get a Fold call, which tells you totechnique, you should get a Fold call, which tells you to

step tightly around the Cs block on the DL, keeping yourstep tightly around the Cs block on the DL, keeping yourshoulders square and blocking the first LB frontside .shoulders square and blocking the first LB frontside .

BS T:BS T: Pass set, thenPass set, then BaseBase. If you get a Split call, make a. If you get a Split call, make aThrow and Go call, telling other linemen that you willThrow and Go call, telling other linemen that you willclub the E after pass-setting and work up to the extra LBclub the E after pass-setting and work up to the extra LBon your side.on your side.

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

BS Outs:BS Outs: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. UseRelease inside, Recognition Stalk. Use

Roadrunner technique.Roadrunner technique.

BASE RULESBASE RULES*Block the man on you whichever way he wants to go. Ifuncovered, release to the first LB over to inside you. Usehis leverage & movement against himblock becomesan AA, BB, orC DRIVEC DRIVE.*You cannot be wrong unless you LOSE CONTACT! Driveyour feet and finish the block! This is true one-on-one

blocking!!

FB:FB: Step backside, stayingStep backside, staying lowlow, showing a pass set. As the QB, showing a pass set. As the QBturns 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, makedown lineman, make 11 andandonly 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 theTake two full pass drop steps, making eye contact with thebackside LB as you do. As you take your third step, turn to findbackside LB as you do. As you take your third step, turn to findthe FB, who will be sliding underneath you. Look ball into histhe FB, who will be sliding underneath you. Look ball into hisstomach, follow with your eyes, then set up for passstomach, 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- 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

12-13 DRAW12-13 DRAW

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

ThrowThrow

& Go& Go

BS Ins:BS Ins: Release inside, Recognition Stalk. UseRelease inside, Recognition Stalk. UseRoadrunner technique.Roadrunner technique.

RoadrunnerRoadrunner

techniquetechnique

T i Rt E t 13T i Rt E t 13 QB

QB

FCGCFCGCRi ht O t 12 DRi ht O t 12 D S litS lit


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T TE E

R

S WMC C

J

T TN D

R

M Z

N

C C

J

N TT E

RW S

E

CC

J

Trips Rt Empty 13Trips Rt Empty 13 QBQB v. FCGCv. FCGC

T TE E

R M S

W

C C

J

Right Out 12 DrawRight Out 12 Draw v. Splitv. Split

Lex Over 13Lex Over 13 BobBob v. Evenv. EvenTrips Lt Y6 13 DrawTrips Lt Y6 13 Draw v. Oddv. Odd

FS #1

FS #2

FSTE

FST

FSG

C

BSG

BST

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BSWR


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16-17 Counter Trey16-17 Counter TreyGap FamilyGap Family

16 & 17 Counter Trey is a meat and potatoes play thatgives us good blocking angles on the frontside and powerthrough the hole with two pullers from the backside at thepoint of attack!

We generally like to run this play to a 3 technique side toallow 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 frontsidedouble teams, and SHUT OFF backside penetration!

We can and will use a variety of sets and motion to get different people in a positionto 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 areFrontside blockers are patientpatient on double teams andon double teams and get movementget movement..

The C and backside SlotThe C and backside Slot shut downshut down penetration!penetration!

Pulling linemen runPulling linemen run full speedfull speed courses!courses!

The Fullback stays in the cheeks of the pulling tackle and makesThe Fullback stays in the cheeks of the pulling tackle and makes

aa strongstrong L cut!L cut!


Double (FS)Double (FS)Double Lock (FS)Double Lock (FS)

Arc (TE)Arc (TE)SolidSolid

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16 COUNTER TREY v. Split16 COUNTER TREY v. Split

C

C

DeadDead

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 doesnt count asGap rules far LB. 6 or 9 doesnt count ascovered. 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 youre coming down to tell G & T to lock on Dbl b/c youre coming downto LB.to LB.

FS T:FS T: Gap rules far LB. 4 or 5 doesnt count as covered.Gap rules far LB. 4 or 5 doesnt count as covered.FS G:FS G: Gap rules far backerGap rules far backer

CENTER:CENTER: Gap rules. If covered, can stay part of DblGap rules. If covered, can stay part of DblCombo unless A or B gap is threatened by a DT or DE. IfCombo unless A or B gap is threatened by a DT or DE. Ifgapgap isisthreatened, 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 thethrough first available hole on thefrontside to frontside LB. Should maintain a 1 x 1frontside to frontside LB. Should maintain a 1 x 1relationship 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. KeepEyeball 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 Im uncovereduncovered, I call DoubleDouble and look to try toDouble ComboDouble Combo with the lineman inside me to the 2nd LBinside us! We will stay on the combo until the LBthreatens the hole vertically! If the DL over my man tothe inside disappears inside by alignment or movement,then my block becomes a DownDown block to the 2nd LB.*If Im coveredcovered by an inside shadeby an inside shade, I B DriveB Drive him down! Ifhe slants away from me, I work up to a LB!

*If Im covered by a head-up player or an outside shadecovered by a head-up player or an outside shade, Iexpect a Double call from the man outside of me! Heand I will Double Combo to the first LB inside us! If myman 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! tothe man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both tothe man behind me to wave off the Double and tell us both to BBDriveDrive the man inside us!the man inside us!

*The Center, if uncovered, will always DEADDEAD block with aflat step back to Backside A gap. He must ensure thatthe 1st DL backside does not get penetration!

FB:FB: Step laterally backside, gather on 2nd step, take handoffStep laterally backside, gather on 2nd step, take handoffdeep over top of QB and get in phase with pulling tackle. Ldeep over top of QB and get in phase with pulling tackle. Lcut and explode off kickout, make final break if needed off Tscut and explode off kickout, make final break if needed off Tsblock 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 oclock opposite call, getStep 5 or 7 oclock opposite call, get depthdepth, turn and hand, turn and handball to FB. Follow handoff with eyes 1-2 steps, boot out and findball 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 TREY16-17 TREY

GapGap

DoubleDouble

LL cut off outside foot!cut off outside foot!

GapGap

Stay in the cheeks of the T...Stay in the cheeks of the T...

Ri ht Sl t Fl 16 TRight Slot Flop 16 Trey Bv BearS lit R Z5 16Split Rex Z5 16 S i lS

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T TE E

R S WMC C

J

E EN D

R

M Z

N

C C

J

N TT ER

W S

E

C

C

J

Right Slot Flop 16 TreyRight Slot Flop 16 Trey v. Bearv. Bear

T TE E

W M S R

C C

J

Split Rex Z5 16Split Rex Z5 16 SpecialSpecial v. Splitv. Split

Larry Under 17 TreyLarry Under 17 Trey v. Evenv. EvenBunch Lt H Crazy 16Bunch Lt H Crazy 16 v. Oddv. Odd

FS #1

FS #2

FSTE

FST

FSG

C

BSG

BST

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18-19 Option18-19 OptionZone FamilyZone Family

18-19 Option is an all-purpose, simple Option play thatallows us to improve our blocking angles by optioning adefender (the End Man On the Line of Scrimmage) insteadof blocking him!

This is a very useful play against any type of man-undercoverage, and will be one of our #1 checks at the line ofscrimmage away from an overloaded sideit gives us an

easy way to take advantage of defensive mistakes!We can use 18-19 in a number of situations depending on what were seeingdefensively, but it can certainly be an effective Red Zone play, Goal Line play, and is agreat 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 sealThe 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!


CrackCrackDoorDoor

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


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TE

SSW SR

18 OPTION v. Split18 OPTION v. Split

C

C

TeamTeam

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 LBRip inside E.M.O.L., waddle up, pick off 1st LBinside you. If you think youll have trouble cutting off hisinside you. If you think youll have trouble cutting off his

pursuit, call Back to tell FS T/G that youre going to thepursuit, call Back to tell FS T/G that youre going to the 2d2dLB back!LB back!

FS T:FS T: If no TE is outside you, rip through DL over you, pickIf no TE is outside you, rip through DL over you, pickoff 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 andno 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 aZone rules, alert to make or receive a LOCKLOCK call.call.

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

BS TE:BS TE: Zone rules, alert to receiveZone 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 RULESZONE RULES*If Im coveredcovered, and the next man back is coveredcovered, I callSOLOSOLO and drive block the man over me. My first stepfirst stepwill be 6 inches6 inches!

*If Im coveredcovered, and the next man back is ununcoveredcovered, I callTEAMTEAM... he & I work together to block the down linemanon me and the nearest LB. My first stepfirst step will be 6 inches6 inches!

*If Im 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 behindbehindthe one the TE is blocking! Be alert for a BACK call which putsthe one the TE is blocking! Be alert for a BACK call which putsyou on theyou on the frontsidefrontside mostmost LB!LB!

FB:FB: Pause, get in and stay in option phase with QB, as if tied toPause, get in and stay in option phase with QB, as if tied tohim on a 5 yard tether, slightly out in front. Upon gettinghim on a 5 yard tether, slightly out in front. Upon gettingpitch, think hash-numbers-sideline off the block on the CB. Ifpitch, think hash-numbers-sideline off the block on the CB. Ifyou dont get it early, stay in pitch phase until the whistle blows.you dont 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 attackCheck step back, getting depth on 1st step, then attackdownhilldownhill to outside shoulder of E.M.O.L. We WANT to pitchto outside shoulder of E.M.O.L. We WANT to pitchthe ball! If you get him pinned or drawn to you, step off thethe ball! If you get him pinned or drawn to you, step off theimpact line, make a good pitch with eyes and wrist snap. Ifimpact line, make a good pitch with eyes and wrist snap. If

he feathers, turn N/She feathers, turn N/S decisivelydecisively, cover ball, drop shoulders., cover ball, drop shoulders.- 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- 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

18-19 OPTION18-19 OPTION

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HH (BF/Wing/Slot)(BF/Wing/Slot):: Get on the next RR track outside the T /TEGet on the next RR track outside the T /TEand block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintainand block support. Attack his outside shoulder, maintaincontact, drive to sideline if he widens .Crack tells you tocontact, drive to sideline if he widens .Crack tells you to

block the CB.block the CB.

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TETHERTETHER

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

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21-22-23-24 BLAST21-22-23-24 BLAST

25-26 LEAD25-26 LEAD

Base FamilyBase Family21-22, 23-24, and 25-26 are all hardball plays that employman-on-man drivedrive blocking, and allow us to control thegame 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 aLead play because H kicks out the EndMan 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 aDef. 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-Backworks 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 veryThe offensive line makes this play a very personalpersonal matter andmatter 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 padThe leading H-Back takes the proper course, plays with a low pad

level, and getslevel, and gets movementmovement with his Lead or Blast block.with his Lead or Blast block.

The Fullback picks his hole, lowers his pads, andThe Fullback picks his hole, lowers his pads, and finishesfinishes the run!the run!


FoldFoldSlam & SlideSlam & Slide

Wham (Y takes on Hs job)Wham (Y takes on Hs job)

- t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n- t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n - t o 25-26 LEAD d I a g r a m- t o 25-26 LEAD d I a g r a m- t o 21-22-23-24 BLAST d I a g r a- t o 21-22-23-24 BLAST d I a g r a

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

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

FS TE:FS TE: Base.Base.

FS T:FS T: Base.Base.

FS G:FS G: Base.Base.

CENTER:CENTER: Base. Can call Fold to a Backside 1Base. Can call Fold to a Backside 1technique 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 ifBase. Can request a Fold from the Center ifyoure having a tough time digging the 1 technique out.youre 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 courseDeepen as much as your speed allows. Follow the course

of the H-B into the hole, makeof 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 anddrop your pads and finishfinish the runthe run NorthNorth && SouthSouth. Do NOT get. Do NOT getcute. Steps for 23-24 are exactly like 43-42. First step for 21-22cute. 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 intoGet the ball to the FB as deep as possible, look it intohis pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 arehis pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 arethe same 5oclock/7 oclock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-the same 5oclock/7 oclock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-22, step almost straight behind you to 7:30 or 5:30 to clear a22, 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. Ifuncovered, release to the first LB over to inside you. Usehis leverage & movement against himblock becomesan AA, BB, orC DRIVEC DRIVE.*If the man in your Base rule happens to be the man theH-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 stepinside first! If the lineman inside you has a head-up oroutside down lineman on him, Slam that lineman andSlide 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 BLAST21-22 23-24 BLAST

21 & 23 BLAST v. Split21 & 23 BLAST v. Split

ONEONE cut,cut,DROPDROP your pads,your pads,

FINISHFINISH the run North & South!the run North & South!

H:H: BLAST the FS LB out of the hole! Course on 21-22 isBLAST the FS LB out of the hole! Course on 21-22 isright off Cs hip; off Gs outside hip in 23-24. Lower pads,right off Cs hip; off Gs 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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Courses for 21-22

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

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

FS TE:FS TE: Base. Your man could well be the H-Bs.Base. Your man could well be the H-Bs.

FS T:FS T: Base. Your man could well be the H-Bs.Base. Your man could well be the H-Bs.

FS G:FS G: Base.Base.

CENTER:CENTER: Base. Can call Fold to a Backside 1Base. Can call Fold to a Backside 1technique 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 ifBase. Can request a Fold from the Center ifyoure having a tough time digging the 1 technique out.youre 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 Hs inside leg, eye block on FSLB as you do.crossover, attack Hs inside leg, eye block on FSLB as you do.Make a strongMake a strong LL cut off Hs block up into the hole, cuttingcut off Hs block up into the hole, cuttingstraight up if no one crosses your face, or back one lane ifstraight 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 intoGet the ball to the FB as deep as possible, look it intohis pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 arehis pocket, follow for 1-2 steps, boot out. Steps on 23-24 arethe same 5oclock/7 oclock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-the same 5oclock/7 oclock steps you use on 43-42; on 21-22, step almost straight behind you to 7:30 or 5:30 to clear a22, 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. Ifuncovered, release to the first LB over to inside you. Usehis leverage & movement against himblock becomesan AA, BB, orC DRIVEC DRIVE.*If the man in your Base rule happens to be the man theH-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 stepinside first! If the lineman inside you has a head-up oroutside down lineman on him, Slam that lineman andSlide 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 LEAD25-26 LEAD

25 LEAD v. Split25 LEAD v. Split

LL cut off Hs block justcut off Hs 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/TEs outside hip, keepTake a tight course right off FST/TEs outside hip, keepinside leverage on EMOL, kick him out, finish with feet,inside leverage on EMOL, kick him out, finish with feet, workwork

your butt out of the hole!your butt out of the hole!

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Man in baseMan in baserule is Hs!rule is Hs!

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28-29 Jet28-29 JetReach FamilyReach Family

28-29 Jet is a FAST way to attack the perimeter and get anathlete running in open space! The pace of the play makesblocking for frontside linemen much easier! The anglesinvolved make pursuit for enemy linebackers much harder!

Ball carriers must recognize that, while blocked like otherReach family plays, this is different for them because it isa true SPRINT to the corner! We do not want to cut up onthis play until weve reached the edge of the field!

We can use a number of formation variations and perimeter blocking adjustments toshorten the defensive edge and help the outside blockers do their jobs moreeffectively! Crack, Door, and Ed schemes are examples of this, as are differenttypes of Squeeze sets.

Anytime we face a team that relies on interior blitzes, doesnt pursue well, or haslimited 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 anystep and shuts off any

upfield push by the E.M.O.L.!upfield push by the E.M.O.L.!

Perimeter blockersPerimeter blockers timetime blocks andblocks and maintainmaintain contact!contact!

The QB times his motion and snap effectively!The QB times his motion and snap effectively!

The ball carrierThe ball carrier trusts his speedtrusts his speed and doesnt try to cut up early!and doesnt try to cut up early!

CALLS/VARIATIONSCALLS/VARIATIONSCrackCrackDoorDoorEdEd

CrossCross48-49 (Jet to F)48-49 (Jet to F)


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

Ball Carrier:Ball Carrier: Jet motion on QBs heel, get to full speed byJet motion on QBs heel, get to full speed bythe snap. Take handoff and SPRINT for the cornerTRUSTthe snap. Take handoff and SPRINT for the cornerTRUSTYOUR 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 theRun a 42-43 course right through the inside leg of theoffensive tackle. Roll over the ball HARD as the QB passesoffensive tackle. Roll over the ball HARD as the QB passes

you, get tackled. YOU must adjust your course to the QB, notyou, 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 Hs Backfield arc blocking rules!or Split, use Hs Backfield arc blocking rules!

QB:QB: Give BS slot the heel, time up snap so that hes gettingGive BS slot the heel, time up snap so that hes getting

to the BST as the ball is snapped. Step to 6 oclock withto the BST as the ball is snapped. Step to 6 oclock withbackside foot, look ball into Slots stomach, step tight to FBbackside foot, look ball into Slots stomach, step tight to FBthen set up behind FS guard exactly as you would for playthen 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.- 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- 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

28-29 JET28-29 JET

HH (Backfield)(Backfield):: Cheat alignment up & outside; arc to blockCheat alignment up & outside; arc to block

support. On Crack call, arc to block Cornerbacksupport. On Crack call, arc to block Cornerback

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: 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 doesnt count as covered!Reach rules! 5 tech doesnt count as covered!

BS TE:BS TE: Reach rules! 9 tech doesnt count asReach rules! 9 tech doesnt count ascovered. Get downfield!covered. Get downfield!

REACHREACH RULES RULES*Basic premise is to REACH one gap in front of us!

*If Im 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 Im coveredcovered, I first identify whether theres a down lineman

the gap in front of meif he is, then I plan REACH andREACH 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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42-4342-43Zone FamilyZone Family

42-43 is a true Inside Zone play in which covered and

uncovered linemen team to double and get movement ona down defensive man, and step off to a linebacker late!This allows us to push the line of scrimmage back and givethe ball carrier running lanes!

This is a persistenceplayit forces the linebackers to beperfect every time. Many times it will go for 3, 4, and 5yards 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 canpress 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 makeshis 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 adjustmentsi

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2000 Trinity High School KY Spread Offense - 137 Slides[1]