2012 Glazier Clinic
Complementary
Read and Handoff
Plays in a
Flexbone Offense
Overview of Topics
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Triple Follow-Triple QB Counter
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Jet Sweep-Gut (off jet action)
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Double Option (if time permits)
CONTACT INFO
Brad Seaburg Head Coach
847-639-3825 ext 4369 (school)
847-687-8639 (cell)
Cary-Grove Football
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
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Communities of Cary and
Fox River Grove, IL
Northwest Suburbs of
Chicago
2012 Enrollment: 1822
(Class 6A)
RECENT COACHES
Bruce Kay Head Coach
(1989-2010)
Overall Record: 168-68
2004-2009 Record: 69-6
2004 7A Runner-Up
2009 6A State Champ
RECENT PLAYOFF HISTORY
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6A Playoffs: 2006-09-10-
Brad Seaburg Head Coach
(2011-Present)
Overall Record: 21-4
Defensive Alignments
90
80
70 60
50
40
5
9 8 7 6 4
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20
30
3
10
2
1
00
LIZ
0
RIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
This is how we communicate where
defenders are aligned.
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Single Digit - Defensive Lineman
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Double Digits - Linebacker’s
Offensive Run Alignments
Offensive Line
3'
X
3'
3'
3'
3'
ST SG
TG TT Y
H
QB
Z
F
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Alignment:
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Vertical Splits:
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Guards - Ear hole of helmet to hip socket of the Center.
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Tackles - Ear hole of helmet to ear hole of the Guard.
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Tight Ends - Ear hole of helmet to ear hole of the Tackle.
Horizontal Splits:
Triple Option
Follow (GiveKeep)
Why run Triple Follow?
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Go Get ‘em downhill play
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Good for quarterback who struggles pitching ball
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Able to utilize personnel in a Triple Option attack
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Physical QB
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Good blocking TE
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Strong side of Line
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Role players at running back (able to train)
Still allows two phases of triple option
Triple Follow Backfield Rules
F
C
L
W
6
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•
1
C
M
3
K
7
PS Slot- C Gap insert, block
linebacker to safety
BS Slot- Motion through navel of
Triple Follow O-Line & SE Blocking Rules
F
C
L
W
6
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1
C
M
3
K
7
Y (Tight End) -block first man from 4 out
Tight Tackle - 1st PS Inside LB. Guard Covered = Combo/Double Team, Odd = T Step Bracket
Stack Lber with Slot
Tight Guard – Covered = Combo/Double Team with Tackle Uncovered = Vertical Lber to
Backside Pursuit never chase .
Center – Block half the play side A gap. Versus a PS “2” and you have an OFF or OVER, it’s a
TRIPLE TEAM to the second level. Never chase a LB(NCL).
Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
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vs. 3-4
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F
C
K
L
W
5
C
5
F
C
R
0
vs. 3-4
L
W
S
5
-
K
C
R
0
5
S
Block safety as overhang…
If backside Safety Runs with
motion and/or
Playside Corner not good tackler
Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
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vs. 4-3
C
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F
$
C
M
R
6
2
L
2
7
C
vs. 6-1 (Safety
Overhang)
F
$
C
M
R
6
2
2
6
9
Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
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Vs. 3-3-5
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F
C
W
C
L
M
R
5
0
5
K
Vs. 3-3-5 (Free Safety
Overhang)
F
C
W
C
L
M
R
5
0
5
K
Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
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Vs. Bear
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Vs. Bear (YAZ Block)
F
F
C
C
M
R
6
3
0
L
3
C
C
M
R
9
6
3
0
L
3
9
YAZ= Y and Z go inside
Allows for double team on 3 tech
Good vs. Mac Scrape
Reads
Cutback & Alley Runs
Alley
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$
F
F
C
C
ALLEY
M
B
8
Cutback
5
0
C
5
When to use…
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PS Guard can Single Block 2/3 Technique
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PS Guard and Tackle Can Combo 2/3 to
Mac Linebacker
CUTBACK
$
8
C
6
W
M
1
3
S
7
When to use…
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PS Guard cannot Single Block 2/3 Technique
Aggressive ILB or Free Safety
Triple Option Follow Video
Quarterback
Counter
Why Run QB Counter?
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Good full flow play if defense is reading slots
Great counter play if QB is good runner
between tackles
Good short yardage play
Good play out of Unbalanced if Defense
Running Hard to Motion
QB Counter O-Line Blocking Rules
F
C
C
M
W
6
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•
1
R
3
K
7
Y= Block 2nd man from 4 Out (Triple Follow
rule)
TT= Vertical Release LB to Safety
QB Counter Backfield Blocking
F
Rules
C
C
W
6
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•
M
1
R
3
K
7
PS Slot- C Gap insert, block
linebacker to safety
BS Slot- Motion through navel of
Coaching Points
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Must run with Flex vs 8 Man Front
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Can run with hop motion vs. full flow
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Vs. playside 3 tech, PST should avoid and get
vertical
Quarterback Counter
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vs. 3-4
F
C
K
L
W
5
C
R
0
5
S
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vs. 4-3
C
$
F
C
M
R
6
2
L
2
7
"Fan" Call
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May need to scheme on perimeter
X block R and slot block $
Quarterback Counter
vs. 3-3-5
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F
C
F
C
C
K
vs. Bear
L
5
M
R
0
5
$
C
M
R
6
3
0
L
3
9
QB Counter Video
Jet
Sweep
Why run Jet Series?
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Fast play to perimeter
Another play, series, and motion for defense to
prep
Inexpensive
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In season, we practiced Jet Series on Wednesdays
only
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Allows for Play Action Opportunities
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3-3 Defense
Jet Sweep Backfield Rules
F
C
R
$
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5
M
0
C
L
5
$
F- Fake Gut and Continue to the ILB/FS...Need a Great Fake!!
H- Ball Carrier...Aim 2 feet behind QB. Run to Motion...Bubble a little bit and read
blocks. Think Hash-Numbers-Sideline
Z- Block #3 outside of the B Gap ($ vs. 3-3)
Q- Reverse pivot 18" over midline. Handoff to H in playside A Gap. Fake to FB and
carry out bootleg fake. Coaching Point: one hand is for jet, one hand is for FB
Jet Sweep O-Line & SE Blocking Rules
F
C
R
$
5
M
0
C
L
5
$
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Y or Flex X- #2 Outside B Gap. Reach #2 (Animal vs. 3-3)
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TT- #1 Outside B Gap. You may pull to get him. (5 tech vs. 3-3)
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TG- Pull and Wall Off. Usually ILB or $...if TG feels B gap blitz, TG will not pull (vs. 3-3 for
example)
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C- 1/2 man Playside A
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SG- BSP
Jet Sweep Video
Gut (off Jet
Sweep
action)
Gut Blocking Rules O-Line
F
C
R
$
5
M
0
C
L
5
$
Y- Release through C Gap and block fall in player to Backside LB
TT- B Gap Release block first color
TG- A Gap Release, block first color (avoid nose)
C- Block man on, if uncovered, block away from Jet fake
SG- A Gap Release, block first color (avoid nose)
ST- B Gap Release, block first color
Gut Blocking Rules Backfield and
F
SE
C
R
$
5
M
0
C
L
5
$
F- Run midline. Do not make cut before handoff. Must Receive the Ball
Before Making Cut.
H- Fake Jet with great fake...run as fast as you can through the fake
Z- Insert for Free Safety
Q- Reverse pivot 18" over midline. Pivot by picking up foot and get off
midline. Ball is snapped when motion man gets to inside hip of TG. After
handoff, with back to LOS, take 2 steps forward and carry out boot fake.
X- Game Plan (Fade-Crack Free-Cut off Corner)
Gut (off Jet) Video
Offensive Alignments
Running Backs
Y
TT
TG
C
Q
SG
ST
H
Z
F
5 Yds
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Alignment:
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FB - Heels are 5 yards from the tip of the football.
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HB: Advantage Alignment
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H Back Alignment - 1 ft x 1 ft from the Tackle.
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Z Back Alignment - 1 ft x 1 ft from the Tackle.
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FULLBACK STANCE
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Feet Shoulder Width
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Can’t Have Stiff Ankles
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Feet Parallel
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Chest Over Toes
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Slight Forward Lean
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20% Pressure on Down Hand
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Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.
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Flat Back In Stance & First Step
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No False Steps
FULLBACK
Key Coaching Points
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Know The Blocking Scheme
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Fullback Must Anticipate & See Alley or Cutback Run
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1st Step is 6 Inches With Playside Foot
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Read The Defender on The Guard & or Center
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Hug or Cut Under The Guard & or Center
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Hit Hole With Flat Back & Square Shoulders
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Dip & Rip the Shoulders
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On Pull Fullback is Tackled or Is A Blocker (Wrap for Mac)
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If Tackled Drag Defender 3 Steps Across L.O.S. & Inside.
HANDOFF EXCHANGE
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Thumb on Nipple, Pinky on Navel
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Roll Top Arm Over Ball & Squeeze Ball
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Never Reach for Ball
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Ball is Yours at Front Knee of QB
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2 Hands on Ball Until You Clear Lbers
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Hold Ball With Dominate Hand
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Tuck it Away High & Tight
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Index Finger & Middle Finger Wrap The Tip
H & Z STANCE
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Feet Shoulder Width
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Inside Foot Slightly Back
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Chest Over Toes, Hands On Hip Boards
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Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.
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Weight On Outside Foot
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Weight On Inside Foot When Moving out
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No False Steps
H & Z MOTION
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Stealing a Base
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No False Step
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Keep Pads Low
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H = Hop / Z = Zoom: Run Through Heels of Fullback
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H = Him / Z = Zip: Run Inside Fullback & Qb
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H = Home / Z = Zorch: 2 or 3 Steps & Twirl
BLOCKING MUSTS
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Leverage
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Know where you want Ball Carrier to Go
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Proper Angles, Use Laser Concept
Footwork & Balance:
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Balanced Feet, Never Lunge, Chin Up
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Bend Ankles, Knees, & Hips
Pad Level:
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Fit Block Top of Back’s Helmet lower than Defender’s Chin
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Shoulder Block Shoulder on hip of defender, Head in Hole
FIT BLOCK
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Inside hand punch sternum
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Outside Hand punch under arm pit
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Once engaged turn hips (to finish)
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Finish with butt to sideline
SHOULDER BLOCK
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Chin Up
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Shoulder to Belt Buckle of Defender
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Thrust Hips
QUARTERBACK STANCE
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Knees Bent
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Feet Width 6 - 8 Inches
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Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.
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Pre Snap Read: Hot, Loose, Stack, Odd
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vs 4 Read It Anticipate Pull or √ Outside Veer
SNAP EXCHANGE
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Strong Voice Command Left then Right
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Hand Placement Heels of Thumbs
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Pressure With Bottom Hand
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Hands: Pressure, Push, Pull
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Push Centers Butt, Hands Never Separate
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Pull: Seat & Reach the Ball
QB TRIPLE TECHNIQUE
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1st Step 4/8 O'clock , toes pointed to sideline
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Chin to Front Shoulder
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Eyes on the Read Key
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Fast Hands Reaching Back, Don't Swing the ball
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2nd Step on the Ground Quickly
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Weight Shifts to Front Leg, Riding fullback
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Give/Pull Decision by Navel to Knee
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Allow Fullback to Clear Your Path
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Explode off Front Foot, No False