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Frogbone Offense, V:1.5The Bullfrog Spread Option

The Bullfrog Spread Option, what we call the Frogbone,is a series‐based offense that uses the Triple Option as the core scheme, and is executed from a Run and Shoot Formation. The Frogbone has the potential to have 4 WR's in the pass game and run an option game with 4 RB's.

Thus spake the master Coach:

“When you can know the error in the mesh, it will be time for you to leave.”

TRIPLE OPTION SERIES

Inside Veer Option

• The Inside Veer option requires a reading or keying on certain defensive people

– Two defensive men on the line of scrimmage are not blocked by the offensive team

– The first defensive man past the nose of the defensive tackle is not touched and the next man out does not have to be blocked.

• The quarterback can either hand the football off to the dive back (fullback usually) according to the move of the first option man (dive key), or he can keep, or pitch on the movements of the next defensive opponent (pitch read).

Strengths of Inside Veer Option Series

• Since there are numerous plays in the series it can be the only series that has to be utilized by the offense

• It is easy to learn and understand for the offensive line, blocking rules are simple and not difficult to execute

– Only the defensive players inside of the offensive tackle have to be blocked along the LOS

– The other defensive players outside of the offensive tackle do not have to be forced or driven off the LOS

• Maximum speed is used along the entire line

• Offensive receivers release from the LOS forcing the defensive secondary to remain back or retreat

• The backs are running straight ahead

• Quick and fast option plays develop along the LOS

• Faking and deception occur along the LOS and not in the backfield

• Usually the best back is used to run the football with the quick hitting play

• Average personnel can easily be used with the entire series, brute force and power is not necessary

• Counters, reverses, and other options can easily be used with the Inside Veer option

• Play action passes can be used easily, because the offensive receivers are continually releasing from the LOS on every play

Inside Veer Option Summary

• Advantage of the Inside Veer option

– Attacks the open side of the defense

– Forces the defense to play assignment football away from the tight end

– Downhill blocking schemes create movement

– Zone combinations allow for easier blitz pickups

– Easy read for the QB

– Complementary and play action pass cause conflict in defenders

• Installation Rules

– Run to a 1/5 technique

– Run away from the TE

– TB attacks outside hip of the guard

– QB reads the jersey number of the 5 tech

• If the 5 squeezes, pull and replace

• If the 5 comes upfield give and replace

Rules for Successful Inside Veer option

• To be successful at least two of the three phases (give, keep, pitch) have to be effective. To be really great all three phases need to be effective.

• It is best to have the strongest back at the B/2‐back position

• There cannot be ANY penetration by the defense

– Because the defenders at the end of the LOS are not blocked the offense can’t afford to have any other defenders in the backfield

• The quarterback cannot be indecisive

– First decision – Who is the dive read?

• Cannot allow a poor mesh with the fullback

– This can happen if the fullback gets off the path or the QB footwork is not proper

• Cannot allow poor perimeter blocking

– Receivers should spend more time on blocking than on catching the ball

• Offensive linemen have to get to the next level

– OL must get off the LOS and into the LB’s to cut pursuit

Expected Defensive Responses

• Forces the defense to play assignment football away from the tight end

– The DT/ILB will take FB on the dive to force the keep

– The DE takes the QB to force pitch

– The OLB/C/S (outside force) will take the pitch

• Advantage of the Inside Veer option

– Attacks the open side of the defense

– Downhill blocking schemes create movement

– Zone combinations allow for easier blitz pickups

– Easy read for the QB

– Complementary and play action pass cause conflict in defenders

Inside Veer Option Operations

Stance

• The QB’s stance should be a comfortable one with his feet shoulder‐width apart and his knees flexed slightly.

• The knees should be flexed to allow the QB to explode from the center on the snap.

• The QB’s hands should be placed under the center with his thumbs side‐by‐side and his fingers spread and relaxed

• Just prior to the snap he shifts his weight to the backside foot so he can push off hard with the playside foot

Steps

• UNDER CENTER: After receiving the snap the QB’s first step is an open step at a 45‐degree angle away from the LOS

• PISTOL: After receiving the snap the first step is to pivot forward on the playside foot. If the play is to the right he pivots on the right foot. To the left he pivots on the left foot.

• By stepping away from the LOS the QB accomplishes 4 things

• He has moved away from the distraction of the blocking on the LOS which will allow him better concentration

• He has moved the mesh area into the backfield which eliminates the possibility of a defensive linemen getting his hand involved in the mesh. This eliminates a possible fumble in the mesh‐phase of the Inside Veer.

• He has given himself a better angle to read the hand‐off key

• He has given himself a better angle to approach the pitch key, He is moving to the pitch key “down hill”, which enhances the play because the pitch key must make a quicker decision. Also, by approaching the pitch key at this angle, the QB actually improves his running ability because he will be upfield sooner if he keeps the ball.

Inside Veer Option OperationsPhase Action

Give Read1st defender on the LOS outside the block of the playside tackle

• If the hand‐off key is crashing toward the fullback, the QB pulls the ball into his own numbers without meshing

• The QB then positions the ball for a quick pitch as his eyes go directly to the pitch key.

• If the hand‐off key does anything else but crash the QB places the ball in the fullbacks hand‐off pocket while still reading the hand‐off key

• The QB takes his second step which is a catch‐up step with his off‐side leg

• The QB should ride the fullback toward the LOS until he decides to give or to keep

• QB reads the jersey number of the Give Read• If the Read Key squeezes, pull and replace• If the Read Key comes upfield give and replace

• If the QB decides to give the ball he removes the hand closest to the fullback from the ball and pushes the ball into the fullbacks numbers with the other hand

• After giving the ball to the fullback the QB must accelerate to the pitch key and fake a pitch

Pitch ReadNext defender outside of the

PSTEnd defender on the LOS (EMLOS)

• If the QB decides to keep he pulls the ball into his own numbers and accelerates to the pitch key

• He does NOT belly back or give ground, he attacks the inside shoulder of the read key

• The quicker the QB decides to give or keep the better the play will be executed

• The sooner the decision is made the sooner the fullback will know whether he is a blocker or runner which will make him more effective at either.

• The fullback is NEVER a faker ‐ He is either a blocker or a runner

• The sooner the decision the faster the QB can get to the pitch key and either run or pitch

• The speed of the play is dependent upon a quick decision by the QB

• The final advantage of the quick read is the reduction in fumbles

Inside Veer Play CallsPrimary Variations

Play Call Play Call

14 Inside Veer Reverse M35 26 Wrap M45

16 Inside Veer Arc M45 24 Wrap M35

16 Inside Veer Bob M45

16 Inside Veer Bubble Heavy Left 17 Outside Veer Arc

16 Inside Veer Flip M36 C Heavy Right 13 Outside Veer Arc

16 Inside Veer Load M45

16 Inside Veer Switch M45

16 Inside Veer Twirl M36 T

14 Inside Veer Arc M35


14 Inside Veer Bubble

14 Inside Veer Flip M44 C



14 Inside Veer Twirl M44 T

16 Inside Veer Reverse M45

Counter Play Action pass

Play Call Play Call

16 Counter Option M36 T 16 Inside Veer Pass M45

26 Counter Option Iso M36 T 14 Inside Veer Pass M35

14 Counter Option M44 T

24 Counter Option Iso M44 T

33 Wing Counter M45 C

47 Wing Counter M35 C

Line Blocking Assignments – Inside Veer Option

PSTERelease and block force man or 1/4 area

Do not lean in the offensive stance. If an eight‐man front shows, the TE can split out (nasty) partially.

PST

1stman inside (Head UP is

NOT inside). Inside gap, linebacker. Listen for “Us” call from the PSG.

Keep head up when coming down on the defender inside. Must screen off this area at all costs. These men cannot stop the Inside Veer option. Fire‐out hard and low. Stay off the ground; use hands if necessary

PSG

1stDL inside PST on LOS.

Responsible for calling “US” if there is a 3‐tech or he needs help with the DT (stud head up for example)

Listen for call by offensive tackle for any other blocking combination. Stay low and do not go to the ground. If LB is number 1 man fire‐out hard at man and do not allow pursuit of any type. Keep defender low and screen him off.

COn, backside A‐gap, ILB. May double with BSG

Aim the head into the midsection of the middle guard and slide to the outside. Do not go to the ground or lose contact. If going for the onside gap, throw head in front and attempt to stop pursuit of the defender.

BSGDrive Block ‐ #1, may double with C to BSILB

Fire‐out hard and low for the defensive counterpart. Keep a wide base, shoulders square, tail down, and head up to make a good block. Read the defense for the proper block.

BST Drive Block ‐ #2

Fire‐out hard and low at defensive man. Throw head for mid‐section and slide tot he onside. Use hands if going to the ground. Keep a wide base and head up when performing the block.

BSTEBlock outside 1/3 or run fade (9)

If running fade, go hard on pattern. Do not slow up. Defender will eventually know when the play is going away. If blocking, go full speed. It does not do any good to slow down. If the the slot/flanker does a good job, the counters and counter‐options execute well.

Triple Option – TagsChanging the blocking calls MAY change who the QB sees as the read keys. Just as the defense will attempt to control who gets the ball by setting their assignments, these blocking schemes attempt to confound those assignments by varying who the play side A‐back is blocking. While the PS‐A is attempting to make these blocks, and there are QB thoughts associated with each, the QB has to make his reads and decide on the fly, he cannot make the decision who gets the ball pre‐snap based simply on the blocking call.

These tags DO NOT alter the OL blocking assignments in any way.

Tag PS X/Y QB/1PS‐A3/4 B/2

BS‐A3/4 Tag Notes

Arc #1, CB Option F/$ Dive Pitch Normal call, meaning the PS‐A is blocking the safety, who will normally be taking the pitch (force player). Will have the two reads close so the QB should be thinking that pitch is likely.

Bob #1, CB Option OLB Dive Pitch PS‐A is blocking the OLB who would normally be the QB keep/pitch read. The pitch may be covered so the QB should be thinking that keep is likely.

Bubble #1, CB Option Pitch (Bubble)

Dive MDM Triple option with no motion. The PS‐A is the 'Pitch' player by running the Bubble route.

Flip #1, CB Option Cut Motion, Become Dive back

Pitch Stalk #2, MDM

The assignments for the A‐back and the B‐back are swapped. There is no lead blocker, the defense is likely to rotate to account for the motion.

Load #1, CB Option EMLOS (Crack)

Dive Pitch PS‐A is blocking on the EMLOS who is usually the dive read. This means that the keep and pitch options may be covered. The QB should be thinking that give is likely.

Shovel #1, CB Option OLB Pitch Dive The B‐back goes in Pitch path and the A‐back becomes the dive back. The QB makes the read and if it is a Give he passes forward to the A‐back, the Shovel pass.

Switch F/$ Option #1, CB Dive Pitch The X/Y and the PS‐A switch assignments, the PS‐A goes to #1, usually the CB, and the X/Y attacks the $ who is usually the force player.

Twirl #1, CB Option Twirl motion, become pitch back

Dive Stalk #2, MDM

There is no lead blocker, we are counting on the defense to rotate to account for the motion.

AdjustmentsIf they do this… Then we do this…

Position Action Response Reasoning

OLB/ Sam

ILB/ Will

3‐Tech, Mike

C

E T T E

B B B

C


X

3 4

Y

Player Assignments Coaching Points

PSTE ARC tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 3‐back, to arc release outside the EMLOS and the OLB and block the force player.

ARC tells the QB to make the normal dive read and the keep read. Because the wing will be releasing and blocking the force player, the safety, it is likely that the pitch will be open. This means it is likely that the QB will have the pitch option. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the QB/keep player.

PST Drive Block ‐ 1st man inside. Inside gap, linebacker.

PSG Drive Block ‐ 1st DL inside PST on LOS. Responsible for calling “US” if there is a 3‐tech or he needs help with the DT (stud head up for example)

C On, backside A‐gap, ILB. May double with BSG

BSG Drive Block ‐ #1, may double with C to BSILB


BSTE

X PS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside. Switch – Safety.BS: FS or most dangerous man (MDM)

1 Dive key: 1st defender outside the block of the PSTPitch key: Depends on the blocking call. Generally the OLB.

2 Dive – outside hip of the PSG

3 PS: Arc, Bob, Load, Switch.BS: Pitch


Y PS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside. Switch – Safety.BS: FS or most dangerous man (MDM)

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PSTE BOB tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 3‐back, to arc release outside the EMLOS and the and block the outside LB who would usually have the QB.

BOB tells the QB to make the normal dive read and that it is likely that the pitch will be covered by the force player, meaning it is likely that the QB will keep. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the force player.






BSTE







2

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F $

C

E T T E

B B B

C

16 Inside Veer Bubble

X

3 4

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PSTE Bubble tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 3‐back, to take 1‐2 steps off as if heading downfield. Then stop and run a slow Bubble route. He is the pitch key for the QB. He CANNOT cross the LOS.

Bubble tells the QB to make the normal dive read and that the pitch key will be the OLB/$ covering the A‐back. The A‐back will remain behind the LOS so if the OLB attacks the QB then the QB will throw the ball to the A‐back – just get the ball out to him, no need to stop and set or anything.

This call enables us to run the Triple Option without using motion. There is no motion to tell the DB’s to react or flow.






BSTE




3 PS: BubbleBS: MDM

4 PS: BubbleBS: MDM


2

1

F $

C

E T T E

B B B

C

16 Inside Veer Flip M36 C

X

3 4

Y


PSTE Inside Veer option but with the A & B‐backs change assignments.

The OL cannot allow any penetration. Backside G & T will base/Lead block to ensure no penetration or follow.

The PST, PSG, C block anyone to the inside.

QB must be aware that there is no lead back blocking the OLB or Safety. There are no option blocking tags for this version of the Inside Veer.

Will need to look at this from the Trips formation, could cause issues. On initial review this doesn’t look that good, but Inside Veer away would work. Could also do the Flip from the backside as well which would still have the lead back. Need to look at that.






BSTE



2 Pitch path

3 PS: Motion to 4/6, then take dive – outside hip of the PSGBS: #2 from outside



2

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C

E T T E

B B B

C


X

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PSTE Load tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 4‐back, to attack the EMLOS who would usually have the FB/dive.

LOAD tells the QB that the dive key is being blocked and that it is likely to be a give. We will not be blocking the keep read key or the force player. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the keep or force players.

NOTE: This is more likely a call from the Purple (base Flexbone) formation where the slot/A‐back is on/near the EMLOS






BSTE







2

1

F $

C

E T T E

B B B

C


X

4

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PSTE This is a reverse off of the Inside Veer action. All of the OL do their regular assignments, as do the backs. The OT on the backside (where the reverse is going) does an inside release to draw the DE into the middle and then releases upfield looking to get outside leverage on the OLB.

If the defense plays the Inside Veer properly they will be chasing the play away from the reverse.

This is a gamble play.





BST Inside release to draw the DE into the middle. Then get off the LOS and look to get outside the OLB.

BSTE

X PS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside.BS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside.

1 Open for Inside Veer, make a flash fake to the B‐back. Take 2 steps toward and pitch the ball to the crossing slot.


3 PS: Take off toward the QB at the snap, maintain inside position on the other A‐backBS: DEEP Pitch path, the opposite A‐back will closest to the QB


Y PS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside.BS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside.

2

1

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3

C

E T T E

B B B

C

16 Inside Veer Shovel M45

X

3 4

Y


PSTE Shovel tells the QB, backside A‐back, and B‐back that the responsibilities are changed. This is similar to the Flip tag but the actions by the QB and backside A‐back are different. The B‐back will now take the pitch path and the backside A‐back will now become the dive back. The QB will still make the same read, but if it is a Give he will pitch the ball forward, a shovel pass, to the A‐back. The QB needs to drop step back more than on the regular read and wait until the motioning A‐back is closer before calling for the snap. The QB has to create some depth to make the read clearer and to give the A‐back room to make his cut and get up field.

The playside A‐back will Arc block on the safety.






BSTE


1 Dive key: 1st defender outside the block of the PST. Drop step a bit more deeplyPitch key: Depends on the blocking call. Generally the OLB.

2 Pitch path

3 PS: ArcBS: Motion and then cut into LOS as dive back



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B B B

C


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PSTE SWITCH tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 3‐back, to take a hard release outside and attack the #1 player, usually the CB over the X/Y. The X/Y will then block the force player, usually the safety. As the lead blocker the back has to be aware that the defensive crack call will bring the force defender very quickly.

This is done when the safeties are rotating over with motion or when we need to change up the blocking to get the pitch going.

SWITCH tells the QB to make the normal dive and keep reads and that it is likely that the pitch will be open. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the dive or keep read players.






BSTE







2

1

F $

C

E T T E

B B B

C

16 Inside Veer Twirl M45

X

3 4

Y


PSTE Twirl tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 3‐back, to take normal pitch relationship path but when the ball is snapped to reverse his path. He will get into the pitch relationship and return to the side that he originated.


Twirl tells the QB to make the normal dive and keep reads and that it is likely that the pitch will be open. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the dive or keep read players.






BSTE




3 PS: Twirl motion into pitch relationshipBS: Stalk ‐ #2 from outside



2

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3 4

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C

E T T E

B B B

C


PSTE ARC tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 4‐back, to arc release outside the EMLOS and the OLB and block the force player.

ARC tells the QB to make the normal dive read and the keep read. Because the wing will be releasing and blocking the force player, the safety, it is likely that the pitch will be open. This means it is likely that the QB will have the pitch option. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the QB/keep player.






BSTE







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PSTE BOB tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 4‐back, to arc release outside the EMLOS and the and block the outside LB who would usually have the QB.

BOB tells the QB to make the normal dive read and that it is likely that the pitch will be covered by the force player, meaning it is likely that the QB will keep. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the force player.






BSTE







2

1

14 Inside Veer Arc

X

3 4

Y

C

E T T E

B B B

C


PSTE Bubble tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 3‐back, to take 1‐2 steps off as if heading downfield. Then stop and run a slow Bubble route. He is the pitch key for the QB. He CANNOT cross the LOS.

Bubble tells the QB to make the normal dive read and that the pitch key will be the OLB/$ covering the A‐back. The A‐back will remain behind the LOS so if the OLB attacks the QB then the QB will throw the ball to the A‐back – just get the ball out to him, no need to stop and set or anything.

This call enables us to run the Triple Option without using motion. There is no motion to tell the DB’s to react or flow.






BSTE




3 PS: BubbleBS: MDM

4 PS: BubbleBS: MDM


1

2

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14 Inside Veer Flip M45

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2 Pitch path




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PSTE Load tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 4‐back, to attack the EMLOS who would usually have the FB/dive.

LOAD tells the QB that the dive key is being blocked and that it is likely to be a give. We will not be blocking the keep read key or the force player. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the keep or force players.

NOTE: This is more likely a call from the Purple (base Flexbone) formation where the slot/A‐back is on/near the EMLOS






BSTE







1

2

C

E T T E

B B B

F $

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X

3

Y

C

E T T E

B B B

C


PSTE This is a reverse off of the Inside Veer action. All of the OL do their regular assignments, as do the backs. The OT on the backside (where the reverse is going) does an inside release to draw the DE into the middle and then releases upfield looking to get outside leverage on the OLB.

If the defense plays the Inside Veer properly they will be chasing the play away from the reverse.

This is a gamble play.





BST Inside release to draw the DE into the middle. Then get off the LOS and look to get outside the OLB.

BSTE


1 Open for Inside Veer, make a flash fake to the B‐back. Take 2 steps toward and pitch the ball to the crossing slot.





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2

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14 Inside Veer Shovel M35

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3 4

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C

E T T E

B B B

C


PSTE Shovel tells the QB, backside A‐back, and B‐back that the responsibilities are changed. This is similar to the Flip tag but the actions by the QB and backside A‐back are different. The B‐back will now take the pitch path and the backside A‐back will now become the dive back. The QB will still make the same read, but if it is a Give he will pitch the ball forward, a shovel pass, to the A‐back. The QB needs to drop step back more than on the regular read and wait until the motioning A‐back is closer before calling for the snap. The QB has to create some depth to make the read clearer and to give the A‐back room to make his cut and get up field.

The playside A‐back will Arc block on the safety.






BSTE


1 Dive key: 1st defender outside the block of the PST. Drop step a bit more deeplyPitch key: Depends on the blocking call. Generally the OLB.

2 Pitch path




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3 4

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PSTE SWITCH tells the playside A‐back, in this case the 4‐back, to take a hard release outside and attack the #1 player, usually the CB over the X/Y. The X/Y will then block the force player, usually the safety. As the lead blocker the back has to be aware that the defensive crack call will bring the force defender very quickly.


SWITCH tells the QB to make the normal dive and keep reads and that it is likely that the pitch will be open. The QB still has to make the reads, but we are not blocking the dive or keep read players.






BSTE







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B B B

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14 Inside Veer Twirl M45

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BSTE



2 Pitch path




2

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E T T E

B B B

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14 Inside Veer Pass M35

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3 4

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PSTE This is our Inside Pop. Usually off of inside veer, but can be run with midline. Not so great with outside veer, but it can be done.

QB reads PSLBer or SS. If he comes up to play the run we hit the wing on the seam route. If that's not open he moves to the CB read on the numbers route. If neither is open he has the run option.

The pressbox coaches are responsible for watching the safety's reaction. If the safety is rolling to the playside we'll tag the backside route and throw it there on the first read (after a solid look to the front side).

I like the routes because they look identical to the first steps on the veer blocks. Our TE blocks down, the SE runs across the secondary to block the FS and the WB arcs to the CB.

When we run it to the SE side the WB still arcs and runs the wheel‐type route. and the SE takes a few crack steps and then shoots straight upfield. We'd hit him the second he turns upfield. The TE would then run the backside route (we call it Shoot).

PST Out, may be OLB or DE

PSG 1sthand on the ground. May combo with C. Must watch for blitz from ILB

C BS A‐gap, backside ILB

BSG Pull and trap the 1stDL outside the PSG, usually the 3‐tech

BST Out, may be OLB or DE

BSTE

X PS: Hitch route. Attack #1, make the defender think he his being blockedBS: Drag at 5‐7 yards off LOS

1 Flash fake the mesh, then take 2 steps toward the B‐gap. Then drop back 2 step and throw the ball.

2 Drive path over playside leg of OG. Take 3‐tech defender, may have OG help.

3 BS: Motion to pitch path, then continue on Swing route.PS: Arc release to OLB then run seam. Look for ball quickly

4 BS: Motion to pitch path, then continue on Swing route.PS: Arc release to OLB then run seam. Look for ball quickly

Y PS: Hitch route. Attack #1, make the defender think he his being blockedBS: Drag at 5‐7 yards off LOS

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E T T E

B B B

C

14 Inside Veer Pass M35 Switch

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3 4

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PSTE This is our Inside Pop. Usually off of inside veer, but can be run with midline. Not so great with outside veer, but it can be done.

QB reads PSLBer or SS. If he comes up to play the run we hit the wing on the seam route. If that's not open he moves to the CB read on the numbers route. If neither is open he has the run option.

The pressbox coaches are responsible for watching the safety's reaction. If the safety is rolling to the playside we'll tag the backside route and throw it there on the first read (after a solid look to the front side).

I like the routes because they look identical to the first steps on the veer blocks. Our TE blocks down, the SE runs across the secondary to block the FS and the WB arcs to the CB.

When we run it to the SE side the WB still arcs and runs the wheel‐type route. and the SE takes a few crack steps and then shoots straight upfield. We'd hit him the second he turns upfield. The TE would then run the backside route (we call it Shoot).

PST Out, may be OLB or DE

PSG 1sthand on the ground. May combo with C.

C BS A‐gap, backside ILB

BSG Pull and trap the 1stDL outside the PSG, usually the 3‐tech

BST Out, may be OLB or DE

BSTE

X PS: Seam route off of Crack block (Switch call). Attack the ILB and then turn upfieldBS: Drag at 5‐7 yards off LOS

1 Step back over inside foot of C, clear the path for the 2‐back. Flash fake the mesh, then take 2 steps toward the B‐gap. Then drop back 2 step and throw the ball.

2 Drive path over playside leg of C. Run vertically. Take anything that shows in the A‐gap.

3 BS: Motion to pitch path, then continue on Swing route.PS: Outside release and attack #1. Continue upfield on Wheel route

4 BS: Motion to pitch path, then continue on Swing route.PS: Outside release and attack #1. Continue upfield on Wheel route

Y PS: Seam route off of Crack block (Switch call). Attack the ILB and then turn upfieldBS: Drag at 5‐7 yards off LOS

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PSTE Counter Option requires that the pulling guard get a good log block on the DE. This is a difficult block and must be practiced. If the DE is taught to Block Down Step Down then it is likely that the OG can get the block. The play starts like Inside Veer to the right then the QB and motion back stop and reverse path.

The QB pivots on his playside foot as if he was running the Midline. This allows the B‐back to come closer to the QB, setting up the Counter Iso

The QB has to look for a quick pitch if the DE crashes hard. If the DE crashes the pulling guard will pick him up and likely drive him to the outside. The QB has to be ready to pitch quickly, or duck inside the kick‐out block. The A‐back has to maintain proper pitch position through the play, regardless of where the QB turns up with the ball.


PSG Drive Block ‐ 1st DL inside PST on LOS.

C On, backside A‐gap, may have to reach to get the DL over the pulling OG

BSG Pull and log the EMLOS/DE. Watch for the block of the OT, the pull may have to be a kick‐out block instead of a log block.

BST Wheel & Seal – control the B‐gap

BSTE

X Stalk ‐ #1 from outside

1 Use Midline action from the playside. Then reverse pivot and attack the OLB. Be aware that the DE may crash and that it might be a quick pitch

2 Dive – outside hip of the BSG. Look to help block on the DL/DE/EMLOS. Get tackled on the dive fake.

3 Motion as if on regular pitch path. When the QB opens then stop and reverse path. Attack the F/$

4 When the ball is snapped sprint into pitch position. Be sure to stay in position regardless of where the QB cuts up the field.

Y Stalk ‐ #1 from outside

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PSTE Counter Iso looks like the Counter Option but hands the ball to the 2‐back following the pulling OG. The objective is to get the defense to flying out to the counter option while the B‐back attacks up the middle.

The QB pivots on his playside foot as if he was running the Midline. This allows the B‐back to come closer to the QB.

Instead of pulling and logging the DE/EMLOS the BSOG leads into the B‐gap as if on Power. He looks to the inside LB first.

The QB pivots as if on Inside Veer, hands the ball to the 2‐back, and then reverses as if running the counter option.

PST Drive Block – Out

PSG Drive Block – 1st DL inside PST on LOS

C On, backside A‐gap, may have to reach to get the DL over the pulling OG

BSG Pull and lead into the B‐gap as if on Power. Look to the inside for the ILB/M


BSTE

X Stalk ‐ #1 from outside

1 Use Midline action from the playside. Then reverse pivot and attack the OLB. Be aware that the DE may crash and that it might be a quick pitch

2 Dive path close to the QB. Take the ball and follow the pulling guard into the B‐gap. The path is closer to Midline than Inside Veer.

3 Motion as if on regular pitch path. When the QB opens then stop and reverse path, attack the OLB/#2

4 When the ball is snapped sprint into pitch position. Be sure to stay in position regardless of where the QB cuts up the field.

Y Stalk ‐ #1 from outside

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PSTE On the Outside Veer the QB will read the EMLOS/first defender outside the TE. The QB will have to move very quickly to reach the mesh point with the TB.

PST Drive Block ‐ 1st man on or inside. Inside gap, linebacker. May double team with the TE or OG (use the “Us” call that the OG would use on Inside Triple)





BSTE

X PS: Stalk ‐ #1 from outside.BS: FS or most dangerous man (MDM)

1 1 big step, then two small steps. Read the EMLOS/first defender outside of the TE. Know that the OL is blocking down and that the Slots are blocking #1 & #2

2 Dive – outside hip of the PST

3 Stalk ‐ #1 from outside.

4 Arc – Release to the Safety

Y Align as TE. Block down to the inside, leaving the man on/outside. May double team with the PST.

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PSTE Reverse to the A‐back. Starts with the Inside Veer action. BSG (Power) pulls and gets to the 2

ndlevel looking to the

outside.

The receiving A‐back can narrow his split down a bit to make it easier to reach the QB and make the timing correct.

PST Hook the DE/EMLOS. If the DE stays outside then drive to the sideline.

PSG Base – Drive #1

C On, fill for pulling BSG

BSG Power pull outside of the PST. Watch the PST and if he takes the DE to the outside then cut up, otherwise stay to the outside.

BST Control the B‐gap, wheel and seal. Cannot allow any penetration

BSTE

X PS: #1 or MDMBS: Deep middle

1 Open for Inside Veer, flash fake to the B‐back. Hand the ball back to the B‐back.

2 Dive path, look to block the LB or DT.

3 PS: Cut motion to 4/6 and then cut into the B‐gap. Look inside to seal the ILBBS: On snap sprint to take handoff from QB. Look at PST to determine path.

4 PS: Cut motion to 4/6 and then cut into the B‐gap. Look inside to seal the ILBBS: On snap sprint to take handoff from QB. Look at PST to determine path.

Y PS: #1 or MDMBS: Deep middle

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PSTE This is a variation off of the Inside Veer backfield action. It is intended to be a quick hitter up the middle of the formation after showing Inside Veer which heads to the perimeter.

This is run at the A‐gap/1‐tech defender. Playside OL Base/Lead block, the C pulls and wraps around the PSG. BSG and BST scoop hard to the inside trying to get to the 2

ndlevel.

PST Drive Block – Base – #2 DL/EMLOS

PSG Drive Block – #1 DL

C Pull and lead into the B‐gap as if on Power. Look to the inside for the ILB/M

BSG Scoop block to the ILB

BST Scoop block the #1 DL

BSTE

X Stalk – #1 from outside

1 Open to playside as if on Inside Veer. Hand the ball to the B‐back and then carry out the Inside Veer path

2 Dive path close to the QB. Take the ball and follow the C into the B‐gap.

3 Stalk – #2 from outside

4 If motion – Pitch pathNo motion – Stalk – #2 from outside

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