Football:Football:““America’s Passion”America’s Passion”

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Mr. Stone Mr. Stone

Westwind Elementary SchoolWestwind Elementary School

In this unit you will:In this unit you will: Review basic football skills (throwing, catching, Review basic football skills (throwing, catching,

kicking, etc...)kicking, etc...) Work with your team to determine what positions Work with your team to determine what positions

best suit each memberbest suit each member Make a brochure about your favorite football team Make a brochure about your favorite football team

or coachor coach Practice with your team and design original playsPractice with your team and design original plays Put everything that you have learned together into Put everything that you have learned together into

a game settinga game setting Keep stats from games and put them on a team Keep stats from games and put them on a team

web pageweb page

TermsTerms

Basic TermsBasic TermsBlitzBlitz

A defensive strategy in which a linebacker or a defensive A defensive strategy in which a linebacker or a defensive back leaves his normal position to pressure the back leaves his normal position to pressure the quarterbackquarterback

DownDownA period of play that starts when the ball is put into play A period of play that starts when the ball is put into play and ends when the ball is ruled deadand ends when the ball is ruled dead

Extra PointExtra PointA kick worth one point that is attempted after the A kick worth one point that is attempted after the touchdown (also called PAT)touchdown (also called PAT)

FormationFormationA predetermined setup that the offense or defense usesA predetermined setup that the offense or defense uses

Line of ScrimmageLine of ScrimmageThe imaginary line between the two teams prior to the snap The imaginary line between the two teams prior to the snap of the ballof the ball

Basic TermsBasic TermsMan-to-Man DefenseMan-to-Man Defense

Pass coverage in which every potential receiver is assigned Pass coverage in which every potential receiver is assigned to a particular defender. Each defender must stick with to a particular defender. Each defender must stick with their receiver and make sure they don’t catch a passtheir receiver and make sure they don’t catch a pass

Zone DefenseZone DefenseCoverage in which the secondary and linebackers drop Coverage in which the secondary and linebackers drop away from the line of scrimmage into specific areas when away from the line of scrimmage into specific areas when defending a pass playdefending a pass play

ShotgunShotgunA passing formation in which the quarterback stands 5 to 7 A passing formation in which the quarterback stands 5 to 7 yards behind the center before the snapyards behind the center before the snap

SafetySafetyA two point score by the defense that occurs when one of A two point score by the defense that occurs when one of its players tackles an opponent in his own end zoneits players tackles an opponent in his own end zone

OffenseOffense

Base Offense (8 Man)Base Offense (8 Man)

XX TT TTCC ZZYYAA

QBQB

T = TackleT = Tackle

Member of the offensive line whose job Member of the offensive line whose job it is to protect the quarterback from the it is to protect the quarterback from the defensedefense

C = CenterC = Center

The offensive lineman who lines up The offensive lineman who lines up over the ball and hikes (or snaps) the ball to over the ball and hikes (or snaps) the ball to the quarterbackthe quarterback

X = Wide ReceiverX = Wide Receiver

Receiver who generally lines up on the Receiver who generally lines up on the weak side of the formation.weak side of the formation.

Weak side = the side of the offense Weak side = the side of the offense opposite the side “Y” lines up onopposite the side “Y” lines up on

Z = Wide ReceiverZ = Wide Receiver

Receiver who lines up on the Receiver who lines up on the “strong side” of the offense“strong side” of the offense

Strong side = the side of the offense Strong side = the side of the offense that “Y” lines up onthat “Y” lines up on

Y = Slot BackY = Slot Back

Player who serves as a blocker, Player who serves as a blocker, ball carrier, or as a third wide receiver ball carrier, or as a third wide receiver on some passing playson some passing plays

A = Running BackA = Running Back

The primary ball carrier on running playsThe primary ball carrier on running plays

QB = QuarterbackQB = Quarterback

The leader of the team. The quarterback The leader of the team. The quarterback informs the team what play is to be run, and informs the team what play is to be run, and hands the ball to a running back, or throws to a hands the ball to a running back, or throws to a wide receiverwide receiver

PassingPassingRoutesRoutes

ININ

XX QBQB

OUTOUT

XX QBQB

SLANTSLANT

XX QBQB

HOOKHOOK

XX QBQB

CURLCURL

XX QBQB

POSTPOST

XX QBQB

FLAGFLAG

XX QBQB

POST CORNERPOST CORNER

XX QBQB

DRAGDRAG

XX QBQB

GOGO

XX QBQB

SWINGSWING

XXQBQB

Offensive Offensive PlaysPlays

FloodFlood

XX TT CC TT ZZ

YY AA

QBQB

Offensive line protects the QB from the rush

X runs a “post”

Z runs a “go”

Y runs a “drag”

Both A and the QB run a “swing”

TripsTrips

XXTT CC TT ZZYY

AA

QBQB

Offensive line and A protect the QB from the rush

X runs a “flag”

Y runs a “curl”Z runs a “slant”

Y FlagY Flag

XXTT CC TT ZZ

YYAA

QBQB

Offensive line and A protect the QB from the rush

X runs a “drag”

Y runs a “flag”

Z runs a “curl”

Off TackleOff Tackle

XXTT CC TT

ZZYYAA

QBQB

Offensive line blocks to create an opening off the right tackle

Z moves in to help block the defensive backs

X runs a “go” route to draw the secondary away from the play

Y becomes the lead blocker for A

A runs through the gap off the tackle created by the blockers

Defense Defense

Base Defense (8 Man)Base Defense (8 Man)

CBCBEE EENN

CBCBLBLB

SSSS FSFS

N = Nose TackleN = Nose Tackle

Defensive player who lines up across from Defensive player who lines up across from the ball whose job it is to defend the middle the ball whose job it is to defend the middle against the run or rush the quarterbackagainst the run or rush the quarterback

E = Defensive EndsE = Defensive Ends

Defensive players who line up at the end Defensive players who line up at the end of the defensive line and contain the run, or of the defensive line and contain the run, or rush the QB on passing playsrush the QB on passing plays

LB = LinebackerLB = Linebacker

Defensive player who lines up behind the Defensive player who lines up behind the defensive line and has the role of defending the defensive line and has the role of defending the run and the passrun and the pass

CB = CornerbacksCB = Cornerbacks

A defensive player who lines up near the sideline A defensive player who lines up near the sideline - generally opposite a receiver- generally opposite a receiver

SS = Strong SafetySS = Strong Safety

A defensive player who lines up deep in the A defensive player who lines up deep in the secondary. In most defenses this player is secondary. In most defenses this player is responsible for defending the pass as well as responsible for defending the pass as well as supporting the run defensesupporting the run defense

FS = Free SafetyFS = Free Safety

A defensive player who lines up deepest in A defensive player who lines up deepest in the secondary. He defends the deep middle of the secondary. He defends the deep middle of the fieldthe field

Defensive Defensive

PlaysPlays

Zone Cover 2Zone Cover 2

CBCBEE EENN CBCB

LBLBSSSS FSFS

The defensive line rushes the QB

Cornerbacks drop back and cover the flatsThe Linebacker covers the middle

The SS and FS drop back and cover their two zones

Zone Cover 3Zone Cover 3

CBCBEE EENN

CBCBLBLBSSSS

FSFS

The defensive line rushes the QB

The Strong Safety and Linebacker step up to cover the flats

The CB’s and the FS drop back and cover their zones

Zone Corner BlitzZone Corner Blitz

CBCB EE NN CBCBLBLB

SSSS FSFS

T C TT C TEE

The defensive line and Corner Back blitz the QB

The Line Backer covers the middle

CB, SS, and FS drop back and defend their zones

Man Cover 1Man Cover 1

CBCB EE EENN CBCBLBLBSSSS

FSFS

XXYY

TT CC TT

AAZZ

QBQB

Defensive line goes after the QB CB’s cover X and Z receivers

SS covers Y receiver LB covers A (running back)

The FS watches the QB and reacts accordingly

Rules Rules

RulesRules Offensive line must wear pinneysOffensive line must wear pinneys Offensive line is not eligible to catch a pass or run with Offensive line is not eligible to catch a pass or run with

the ballthe ball The center carries the line of scrimmage markerThe center carries the line of scrimmage marker Teams must have at least on girl at a skill position Teams must have at least on girl at a skill position

(QB, RB, WR)(QB, RB, WR) Defense can blitz on any downDefense can blitz on any down Fumbles are dead at the spot of the fumbleFumbles are dead at the spot of the fumble There is one first down marker at midfieldThere is one first down marker at midfield Any player without a flag is ineligible to carry the ballAny player without a flag is ineligible to carry the ball Unnecessary roughness earns an automatic ejection Unnecessary roughness earns an automatic ejection

from the gamefrom the game

PenaltiesPenalties5 yard penalties:5 yard penalties: Off-sides Off-sides

Player is across the line of scrimmage when the Player is across the line of scrimmage when the ball is snappedball is snapped

EncroachmentEncroachment

Touching a player on the opposing team before Touching a player on the opposing team before the ball is snappedthe ball is snapped

Passing the ball beyond the line of scrimmagePassing the ball beyond the line of scrimmage Too many players on the field when the ball is Too many players on the field when the ball is

snappedsnapped

PenaltiesPenalties10 yard penalties:10 yard penalties: Illegal flag pullingIllegal flag pulling

Pulling someone’s flag when they don’t have the Pulling someone’s flag when they don’t have the ballball

Flag guardingFlag guardingHolding or tying your flag so that the defense Holding or tying your flag so that the defense

can’t pull it offcan’t pull it off HoldingHolding

When an offensive player uses any part of his When an offensive player uses any part of his body to hold the defense from getting to the ball body to hold the defense from getting to the ball carriercarrier

PenaltiesPenalties15 yard penalties:15 yard penalties: ChargingCharging

Running into ball carrier to stop forward progressRunning into ball carrier to stop forward progress Unnecessary roughnessUnnecessary roughness

Any intentionally rough play such as tackling, Any intentionally rough play such as tackling, tripping, pushing a player out of bounds, stripping the tripping, pushing a player out of bounds, stripping the ballball

Unsportsmanlike conductUnsportsmanlike conductAny act that is contrary to the principles of good Any act that is contrary to the principles of good

sportsmanship including abusive, threatening, or sportsmanship including abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, or insulting language or gestures to opponents, or officials, as well as baiting or taunting acts. officials, as well as baiting or taunting acts.

PenaltiesPenaltiesPass Interference Pass Interference

Any contact from a defensive player Any contact from a defensive player with the purpose of keeping the receiver with the purpose of keeping the receiver from catching the ball – this foul results in from catching the ball – this foul results in an automatic first down, and ball is placed an automatic first down, and ball is placed at the spot of the foulat the spot of the foul

ScoringScoring Any touchdown scored by a girl is worth Any touchdown scored by a girl is worth

6 points6 points Any touchdown scored by a boy is worth Any touchdown scored by a boy is worth

3 points3 points An extra point attempt from the 5 yard An extra point attempt from the 5 yard

line is worth line is worth 1 point1 point An extra point attempt from the 10 yard An extra point attempt from the 10 yard

line is worth line is worth 2 points2 points

"Football is a great deal like life in that it "Football is a great deal like life in that it teaches that work, sacrifice,teaches that work, sacrifice, perseverance, perseverance, competitive drive, selflessness and respect competitive drive, selflessness and respect for authority isfor authority is the price each and every the price each and every one of us must pay to achieve any goal one of us must pay to achieve any goal that isthat is worthwhile." worthwhile."

- Vince Lombardi- Vince Lombardi

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