Play Packaging

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CONCEPTS forCONCEPTS for

PLAY PACKAGINGPLAY PACKAGINGAndrew Coverdale Assistant Football Coach Trinity High [email protected]

http://savefile.com/projects/808596579 (donkey2)


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PHILOSOPHYPHILOSOPHY

1.1. Field General!Field General!

2.2. Why behind the what connect players toWhy behind the what connect players to whywhy

3.3. Play downhillPlay downhill

4.4. Limit the number of things each play practicedLimit the number of things each play practiced

againstagainst

5.5. Answers defensive unpredictability and changeAnswers defensive unpredictability and change

6.6. Frees up/allows for multiplicity, in turn leading toFrees up/allows for multiplicity, in turn leading to

vanillavanilla

7.7. Percentages Heavy first down emphasisPercentages Heavy first down emphasis8.8. Allows you to have good plays while you get aAllows you to have good plays while you get a

sense of what the opposing DCs thoughts aresense of what the opposing DCs thoughts are


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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

A.A. Run/Run ChecksRun/Run Checks

B.B. Run/Run Motion checksRun/Run Motion checks

C.C. Run with built-in JUKERun with built-in JUKE

D.D. Run/Quick gameRun/Quick gameE.E. Basic CheckBasic Check

I. MODES of PLAY PACKAGINGI. MODES of PLAY PACKAGING

II. TOOLS to DO THE JOBII. TOOLS to DO THE JOB

A.A. CheckersCheckersB.B. CadenceCadence

C.C. MovementMovement


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RUN/RUN CHECKSRUN/RUN CHECKS

A.A. Attitude plays: Find a way to run it!Attitude plays: Find a way to run it!

B.B. Allows you to never run at an overhangAllows you to never run at an overhang

C.C. Can get directed away from best blockers, intoCan get directed away from best blockers, into

boundary, etc.boundary, etc.

D.D. A Side/B Side drivenA Side/B Side driven

I. Dictate theI. Dictate the play

play choose a choose a sideside

II. Dictate theII. Dictate the sideside choose the choose the play

play

A.A. Fits more multiple running gamesFits more multiple running gamesB.B. Allows you to run behind your best peopleAllows you to run behind your best people

C.C. Can be forced into running at overhangsCan be forced into running at overhangs

D.D. Edge drivenEdge driven


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DEFINING OVERHANGDEFINING OVERHANGStanding DE or LB outside the box for whom we do not haveStanding DE or LB outside the box for whom we do not have

a receiver & cannot block.a receiver & cannot block.

Most often, we want to check AWAY from OverhangMost often, we want to check AWAY from Overhangplayers.players.

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EXAMPLE 1EXAMPLE 1::

Player BPlayer B isis an overhang;an overhang;no blocker availableno blocker available

VVVV

VVVVBB

VVVV


Player BPlayer B is notis not an overhang;an overhang;a blocker is availablea blocker is available

VVVV

VVVVBB

VVVV


BB is notis not an overhang;an overhang;a blocker is availablea blocker is available

VVVV

VVVV

BB

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BB isis an overhang;an overhang;no blocker is availableno blocker is available

VVVV

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BB


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DEFINING OVERHANGDEFINING OVERHANGSafety rotationSafety

rotation to a particular side is considered theto a particular side is considered the

samesame

as an Overhang aligning to that side!as an Overhang aligning to that side!

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DEFINING A and B SIDESDEFINING A and B SIDESBB SIDESIDE

Side of the ball where there is a DLSide of the ball where there is a DL withinwithin half a manhalf a man ofofthe B gap;the B gap;

in other words, a DL in a 2, 3, 4, or 4i.in other words, a DL in a 2, 3, 4, or 4i.

Called B side because DL closest to the Center onCalled B side because DL closest to the Center on

that side is likely responsible for B gap.that side is likely responsible for B gap.

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3 on left, 2i on right3 on left, 2i on right

tt side is a B side, Right side isntside is a B side, Right side isnt


5 on left, 4i on right5 on left, 4i on right

**RightRight side is a B side, Left sideside is a B side, Left side


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DEFINING A and B SIDESDEFINING A and B SIDESAA SIDESIDE

Side of the ball where there isSide of the ball where there is nono DL within half a manDL within half a manof the B gap;of the B gap;

in other words, it is NOT a B side, there is NO 2, 3,in other words, it is NOT a B side, there is NO 2, 3,

4i, or 4.4i, or 4.

It is called A because the DL nearest the Center toIt is called A because the DL nearest the Center to

that side is likely anthat side is likely anA gap defender.A gap defender.

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EXAMPLE 1EXAMPLE 1::4i on left, 5 on right4i on left, 5 on right

*Right side is an *Right side is an AA side, side,Left side is Left side is BB

EXAMPLE 2EXAMPLE 2::2i & 6i on left, 3 on right2i & 6i on left, 3 on right

*Left side is an *Left side is an AA side, side,Right side is a Right side is a BB

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A/B SIDE: TYPICAL PREFERENCESA/B SIDE: TYPICAL PREFERENCES

Runs typicallyRuns typically

preferred to Apreferred to ASIDESIDEInside ZoneInside Zone

(Under center)(Under center)

Dart (TackleDart (Tackle

Wrap)Wrap)

Inside VeerInside Veer

Long TrapLong Trap


preferred to Bpreferred to BSIDESIDEInside Zone (Gun)Inside Zone (Gun)

Power OPower O

MidlineMidlineInside TrapInside Trap


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preferred to Apreferred to ASIDESIDEInside ZoneInside Zone

(Under center)(Under center)

Dart (TackleDart (Tackle

Wrap)Wrap)

Inside VeerInside Veer

Long TrapLong Trap

ExampleExample::

INSIDE ZONE to an A SideINSIDE ZONE to an A Side

Creates two double teamsCreates two double teams


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preferred to Bpreferred to BSIDESIDEInside Zone (Gun)Inside Zone (Gun)

Power OPower O

MidlineMidlineInside TrapInside Trap

ExampleExample::

POWER to B Side POWER to B Side

Double team at P.O.A.Double team at P.O.A.


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DEFINING Tight & Wide EDGEDEFINING Tight & Wide EDGE

A WIDE EDGEA WIDE EDGE

refers to a side ofrefers to a side of

a defense wherea defense where

the widest playerthe widest player

on the Line ofon the Line of

Scrimmage is in anScrimmage is in anoutside shadeoutside shade (5 or(5 or

9 technique)9 technique)


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....

ExampleExample::

COUNTER TREY to WIDE EDGECOUNTER TREY to WIDE EDGE

Easier kick-out angle for BSGEasier kick-out angle for BSG

A WIDE EDGEA WIDE EDGE

refers to a side ofrefers to a side of

a defense wherea defense where

the widest playerthe widest player

on the Line ofon the Line of

Scrimmage is in anScrimmage is in anoutside shadeoutside shade (5 or(5 or

9 technique)9 technique)


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A TIGHT EDGE refersA TIGHT EDGE refers

to a side of ato a side of a

defense where thedefense where the

widest player on thewidest player on the

Line of ScrimmageLine of Scrimmage

is in ais in a head-uphead-up ororinsideinside technique (4-technique (4-

4i / 6-6i)4i / 6-6i)


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A TIGHT EDGE refersA TIGHT EDGE refers

to a side of ato a side of a

defense where thedefense where the

widest player on thewidest player on the

Line of ScrimmageLine of Scrimmage

is in ais in a head-uphead-up ororinsideinside technique (4-technique (4-

4i / 6-6i)4i / 6-6i)

ExampleExample::

STRETCH to TIGHT EDGE STRETCH to TIGHT EDGE

Easier Reach angle atEasier Reach angle at

Point of Attack for T/TEPoint of Attack for T/TE


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EDGES: TYPICAL PREFERENCESEDGES: TYPICAL PREFERENCES


preferred to WIDEpreferred to WIDEEDGESEDGESGap runsGap runs

(Counters, Power)(Counters, Power)

Interior Zone runsInterior Zone runs

G Scheme runsG Scheme runs


preferred to TIGHTpreferred to TIGHTEDGESEDGESOutsideOutside

Zone/StretchZone/Stretch

Perimeter OptionsPerimeter Options

Tosses/SweepsTosses/Sweeps


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MOTION CHECKS: IF MotionMOTION CHECKS: IF Motion

IF tells tagged receiver to motion acrossIF tells tagged receiver to motion across

formation and block Overhangformation and block Overhang ififan overhangan overhangexists to call sideQB will trigger by liftingexists to call sideQB will trigger by lifting

heel. Otherwise, block normal backside rules.heel. Otherwise, block normal backside rules.

H

ExampleExample: Call is H IF 4 Power Solid: Call is H IF 4 Power Solid

QB Sees Safety rotation strong,QB Sees Safety rotation strong,

thus an Overhang strongthus an Overhang strong

Lifts heel to Motion H over to block rotatingLifts heel to Motion H over to block rotating


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MOTION CHECKS: SKATE CheckMOTION CHECKS: SKATE Check

From I formation, tells FB to Skate intoFrom I formation, tells FB to Skate into

position needed to do his basic job on the playposition needed to do his basic job on the playbased on where QB checks the playbased on where QB checks the play

ExampleExample: Call is : Call is SkateSkate

Check 24/25Check 24/25

FBs job on 24/25 InsideFBs job on 24/25 Inside

Zone is to CHIP backsideZone is to CHIP backside

ExampleExample: Call is : Call is SkateSkate

Check 18/19Check 18/19

FBs job on 18/19 Stretch isFBs job on 18/19 Stretch is

to LEAD to the Overhangto LEAD to the Overhang


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MOTION CHECKS: BOUNCE CheckMOTION CHECKS: BOUNCE Check

From a balanced formation, used to put TEFrom a balanced formation, used to put TE

or inside receivers on alert that the oneor inside receivers on alert that the oneawayaway from the checked call will motionfrom the checked call will motion totothe call will motion across the formation tothe call will motion across the formation to

be a kickout or bonus blocker.be a kickout or bonus blocker.

Typically used against defenses that do notTypically used against defenses that do not

make a major adjustment to motion,make a major adjustment to motion,

allowing us to Gain numbers at the pointallowing us to Gain numbers at the point

of attack.of attack.Runs typically used in conjunction withRuns typically used in conjunction withBounce check areBounce check arePower and StretchPower and Stretch

QB makes check based on normalQB makes check based on normal


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MOTION CHECKS: BOUNCE CheckMOTION CHECKS: BOUNCE CheckFrom a balanced formation, used to put TE orFrom a balanced formation, used to put TE or

inside receivers on alert that the oneinside receivers on alert that the one awayawayfrom the checked call will motionfrom the checked call will motion toto the callthe call

ExampleExample::

Call is Call is Bounce Check 4/5Bounce Check 4/5

PowerPower

QB checks play to B SideQB checks play to B Side

(4) (4) TE on left ste s off on cue

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MOTION CHECKS: PEEL CheckMOTION CHECKS: PEEL Check

From a balanced formation, used to put TEFrom a balanced formation, used to put TE

or inside receivers on alert that the oneor inside receivers on alert that the oneawayaway from the checked call will motionfrom the checked call will motion totothe call will motion across the formationthe call will motion across the formation

and back to seal the backside edge.and back to seal the backside edge.

Runs typically used in conjunction withRuns typically used in conjunction withBounce check areBounce check areInside Zone and Counter TreyInside Zone and Counter Trey

QB makes check based on normalQB makes check based on normalA Side / B Side criteria for those playsA Side / B Side criteria for those plays


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BASE RUNS with JUKEBASE RUNS with JUKETag telling BS receiver to run a 1-stepTag telling BS receiver to run a 1-step

JUKE route.JUKE route.QB has option to abort the run without aQB has option to abort the run without a

check and throw the Juke if CB is 7check and throw the Juke if CB is 7

yards or deeper in alignment.yards or deeper in alignment.

(May check protection if run involves a(May check protection if run involves apuller)puller)


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BASE RUNS with JUKEBASE RUNS with JUKETag telling BS receiver to run a 1-step JUKETag telling BS receiver to run a 1-step JUKE

route.route.

ExampleExample: Call is : Call is 25 JUKE25 JUKE

Outside WR on right runs JukeOutside WR on right runs Juke

Inside Zone play (25) proceeds as normal if CB 6 orInside Zone play (25) proceeds as normal if CB 6 or

tightertighter


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RUN/QUICK CHECKS: IndividualRUN/QUICK CHECKS: IndividualCheck that pairs a Core Run with anCheck that pairs a Core Run with an

Individual quick throw.Individual quick throw.CRITERIA for QBs DECISION can be:CRITERIA for QBs DECISION can be:

1.1. 1 safety (Throw) or 2 safety (Run)1 safety (Throw) or 2 safety (Run)

2.2. Off Corners (Throw) or Press/CloudOff Corners (Throw) or Press/CloudCorners (Run)Corners (Run)

3.3. Overhang player width:Overhang player width:Throw v. Tight / Run v. Walked offThrow v. Tight / Run v. Walked off

(Generally used against known 1-safety(Generally used against known 1-safetydefenses)defenses)


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Individual quick throw.Individual quick throw.INDIVIDUAL ROUTES can be:INDIVIDUAL ROUTES can be:

1)1) Dictated by the coach in the callDictated by the coach in the call

2)2) Initiated by the coach with freedom toInitiated by the coach with freedom to

hand signalhand signal3)3)Just called as Indy, requiring a handJust called as Indy, requiring a hand

signal by QB/WRsignal by QB/WRRUNS can be:RUNS can be:

1)1) Dictated by the coach in the callDictated by the coach in the call2)2) Built in as their own Check, telling theBuilt in as their own Check, telling the

QB to use hisQB to use hisA Side/B Side criteria, should theA Side/B Side criteria, should the

defensive structure direct him to rundefensive structure direct him to run


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Individual quick throw.Individual quick throw.PROCEDURALLY, can:PROCEDURALLY, can:

1)1) Assume run with an option to checkAssume run with an option to checkthrowthrow

(24 Check Indy)(24 Check Indy)

(Zone Check Indy)(Zone Check Indy)

2)2) Assume pass with an option to check to aAssume pass with an option to check to aknown runknown run

(80 Double Quick Out Check 24)(80 Double Quick Out Check 24)(80 Double Hitch Check Zone)(80 Double Hitch Check Zone)(80 Double Indy Check Zone)(80 Double Indy Check Zone)


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Individual quick throw.Individual quick throw.

ExampleExample: Call is : Call is 80 DOUBLE QUICK OUT CHECK 480 DOUBLE QUICK OUT CHECK 4

Criteria for call is # of safetiesCriteria for call is # of safeties

Two safety defense tells QB to check 4 PowerTwo safety defense tells QB to check 4 Power

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ExampleExample: Call is : Call is ZONE CHECK INDYZONE CHECK INDY

Criteria for call is width of Overhang playersCriteria for call is width of Overhang players

Walked off Overhangs tell QB to check run;Walked off Overhangs tell QB to check run;

A Side to left tells him to check 25A Side to left tells him to check 25

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ExampleExample: Call is : Call is ZONE CHECK INDYZONE CHECK INDY

Criteria for call is width of Overhang playersCriteria for call is width of Overhang players

TIghtened Overhangs tell QB to check pass;TIghtened Overhangs tell QB to check pass;

Depth & Leverage of CB tell him to signal HitchDepth & Leverage of CB tell him to signal Hitch

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RUN/QUICK CHECKS: ConceptsRUN/QUICK CHECKS: ConceptsCheck that pairs a Core Run with anCheck that pairs a Core Run with an

Concept throw in the Quick PassingConcept throw in the Quick PassingGame (e.g., Turn, Spacing, Fade/Flat)Game (e.g., Turn, Spacing, Fade/Flat)

CRITERIA for QBs DECISION can be:CRITERIA for QBs DECISION can be:

1.1. 1 safety (Throw) or 2 safety (Run)1 safety (Throw) or 2 safety (Run)

2.2. Safety rotationSafety rotation

3.3. Alignment of a specific defender whoAlignment of a specific defender whomust not be allowed to defend run and amust not be allowed to defend run and a

Quick route structureQuick route structure(most often Overhang LB/Nickel Player)(most often Overhang LB/Nickel Player)

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ExampleExample: Call is : Call is 80 TURN CHECK 1880 TURN CHECK 18

Criteria for call is number of safetiesCriteria for call is number of safeties

Single safety look tells QB to check 80 TurnSingle safety look tells QB to check 80 Turn

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ExampleExample: Call is : Call is 25 CHECK 80 SLANT25 CHECK 80 SLANT

Want to run 25 to a clean surface weak;Want to run 25 to a clean surface weak;

QB knows Slant/Arrow is his check if safety rotatesQB knows Slant/Arrow is his check if safety rotates

?

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ExampleExample: Call is : Call is 25 or 80 FADE/FLAT25 or 80 FADE/FLAT

Make the Overhang wrong:Make the Overhang wrong:

If he covers down the Slot, run Zone at a goodIf he covers down the Slot, run Zone at a good

bubble underneath him;bubble underneath him;

?

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ExampleExample: Call is : Call is 80 TURN CHECK 1880 TURN CHECK 18

Criteria for call is number of safetiesCriteria for call is number of safeties

Two safety look creates good leverage for theTwo safety look creates good leverage for the

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BASIC CHECKBASIC CHECKExpansion of Run/Quick Check that addsExpansion of Run/Quick Check that adds

the following priorities thatthe following priorities that supercedesupercede aaRun or a Quick:Run or a Quick:

1.1. Check to a Bubble Screen versus anCheck to a Bubble Screen versus anUncovered lookUncovered look

2.2. Check to an Alley Screen v. 0 Safety orCheck to an Alley Screen v. 0 Safety orpossibly 5-man pressure lookspossibly 5-man pressure looks

(depending on game plan)(depending on game plan)If neither of those present themselves, QBIf neither of those present themselves, QBgoes through Run/Quick thought processgoes through Run/Quick thought process

based on whatever criteria he wouldbased on whatever criteria he would

normally use (# of safeties / CB leverage /normally use (# of safeties / CB leverage /Overhang)Overhang)

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BASIC CHECKBASIC CHECK

ExampleExample: Call is : Call is BASIC CHECKBASIC CHECK

LB structure does not cover down to all threeLB structure does not cover down to all three

receiversreceiversCheck Bubble Screen

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Defense shows Zero Safety, Pressure lookDefense shows Zero Safety, Pressure look

Check Alley ScreenCheck Alley Screen

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Defense covers down, One high safetyDefense covers down, One high safety

Check to built in Quick Concept Spacing in thisCheck to built in Quick Concept Spacing in thisexam le

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Defense covers down, Two high safetiesDefense covers down, Two high safeties

Check to built in run Zone Read to the B SideCheck to built in run Zone Read to the B Sideleft


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MAKING it WORK: CADENCEMAKING it WORK: CADENCE

HOW WE GET THE LAST WORDHOW WE GET THE LAST WORD

Varying CADENCE serves three fundamentalVarying CADENCE serves three fundamental

purposes for us:purposes for us:

1.1.Creates rhythm for US,Creates rhythm for US,

disrupts the ability for THEM to get off the ball fastdisrupts the ability for THEM to get off the ball fast

2.2.Gather information / force defense to tip theirGather information / force defense to tip theirhand!hand!

3.3.Draw defense offsides Get a free 5Draw defense offsides Get a free 5

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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

HaveHave When cadenceWhen cadencePlay is onPlay is on play?play? TypeType concludesconcludes OtherOther

NORMALNORMAL YesYes NormalNormal Run the play!Run the play! NothingNothing

saidsaid

FALSEFALSE NoNo Fake NormalFake Normal Check to aCheck to aplayplay

FASTFAST YesYes QuickQuick Run the play!Run the play!

FAST FALSEFAST FALSE NoNo Fake QuickFake Quick Check to aCheck to aplayplay

DUMMYDUMMY YesYes Fake NormalFake Normal Allow forAllow for

adjustmentsadjustments Check, or Were Good,,Check, or Were Good,,

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BEST USESBEST USES

CadenceCadence Why / when featuredWhy / when featured

NORMALNORMAL Create / maintain rhythm versus non-disguiseCreate / maintain rhythm versus non-disguise

teamsteams

FALSEFALSE Safely gather information and disrupt DLSafely gather information and disrupt DLget-offget-off

FASTFAST Exploit simple plays versus teamsExploit simple plays versus teams thatthat showshowlate;late;

discourage late rotations/disguises; Changediscourage late rotations/disguises; Changethe tempo;the tempo; Perimter plays and/or unusual formationsPerimter plays and/or unusual formations

FAST FALSEFAST FALSE Safely gather info and exploit threat ofSafely gather info and exploit threat of

Fast cadenceFast cadence

DUMMYDUMMY To pre-call more sophisticated, wordy passTo pre-call more sophisticated, wordy pass

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MAKING it WORK: MOVEMENTMAKING it WORK: MOVEMENT

Movement can also help us see things andMovement can also help us see things and

have the final word becausehave the final word becauseA)A) Movements force adjustments, whichMovements force adjustments, which

typically means defenders moving to theirtypically means defenders moving to theirfinal alignmentfinal alignment

B)B) In Shotgun, our QB will flash his hands inIn Shotgun, our QB will flash his hands inthe same way he would for a snap, whichthe same way he would for a snap, whichis also, at times, a trigger for defenses tois also, at times, a trigger for defenses toshowshow

C)C) Often, if they do not move when youOften, if they do not move when you

move, it is just as telling:move, it is just as telling:ex: 2i & 3 tech dont flip when TE trades ex: 2i & 3 tech dont flip when TE trades

Zone Dog to 2i side is likely!Zone Dog to 2i side is likely!

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