Double Wing Playbook
by Jeff Cziska
Offensive Goals
Five main goals that must be achieved to ensure success.
1. No mental mistakes, missed assignments, penalties & turnovers.
2. Score. We want to score every time we have the ball.
3. Control the football (field position and the clock).
4. Pressure the defense with two basic threats – the run and the pass.
5. Spread the defense by attacking the entire field.
This offense will only work if:
1. 100% commitment from staff and players.
2. We do not accept mediocrity.
3. We must keep it simple & rep constantly (do a few things well).
4. Strive to get 100% from our players at all times.
5. Our blocking rules allow our linemen to block any front we may see.
a. Block from the snap of the ball to the whistle.
b. Down field blocking must be aggressive and physical.
c. Be aggressive, nasty and relentless.
6. Our backs are dedicated to perfection.
a. Protect the ball - POINT TO PALM/UNDER BICEP/HIGH AND TIGHT
b. The quarterback must have his mechanics drilled to perfection.
c. We must carry out fakes to the extreme (20 yards down field).
Naming the Backs
QUARTERBACK: 1(QB)
LEFT WING : 2 (A) BACK
RIGHT WING : 4 (C) BACK
FULLBACK : 3(B) BACK
Offensive Line/Hole Numbering
The offensive line will line up as close to the ball as possible. Linemen will get in a
comfortable 3-point stance with very little weight on the down hand. The down hand is
the choice of each linemen and will be a matter of what feels most comfortable. The
guard will align no deeper than at the heels of the center. The tackles and ends will align
their hands even with the guard’s down hand. This will give us a balanced offensive line
with no bowing. Base line splits will be toe to toe but will vary throughout the season to
take advantage of defensive weaknesses. Hole numbers will be even on the right and
odd on the left. The left tight end will be the X man and the right tight end will be the Y
man.
Naming the Offensive Line
BACKSIDE TIGHT END: X
BACKSIDE TACKLE: P
BACKSIDE GUARD: O
CENTER: CENTER
PLAYSIDE GUARD: G
PLAYSIDE TACKLE: T
PLAYSIDE TIGHT END: Y
Backs Alignment
The B back will line up in a 3 point
stance directly behind the QB by
extending his arm so that his fingers
tips just touch the QB’s back when
he is under center.
A & C backs will line up in a 3 point
stance at an arm’s length from the
tight end on a 45 degree angle.
Motion
Rip Motion - Orbit motion by A Back on a 45 degree angle. Large open step with inside foot
and go.
Liz Motion - Orbit motion by C Back on a 45 degree angle. Large open step with inside foot
and go.
Path will allow greater depth for backs to enable us to run more North and South and not
allow the defense to chase.
Rocket - Full-speed motion by 2 back aiming for heels of the 3 back. Large open step with
inside foot and go. Flatten path after passing the B back. Get head turned toward the ball.
Lazer - ull-speed motion by 4 back aiming for heels of the 3 back. Large open step with
inside foot and go. Flatten path after passing the B back. Get head turned toward the ball.
This motion allows us to beat the defense to the outside and put them out of position.
Jet - Full-speed motion by A/C back to heels of B back. Quick open step with inside foot and go.
This motion will be used as part of our quick-hitting series (Reach/Trap/Reach Pass)
Rocket Stop - Full-speed motion by 2 back aiming for heels of the 3 back. Large open step
with inside foot and go. On third step come to a stop and run play called.
Lazer Stop - Full-speed motion by 4 back aiming for heels of the 3 back. Large open step
with inside foot and go. On third step come to a stop and run play called.
This motion allows to run our base plays while getting the defense out of place.
Play Numbering and Terminology
The first number represents the ball carrier. The second number is the point of attack
(inside cheek of designated lineman). Any word or words following the number will
designate the blocking scheme for the play. In this case we have Rip 24 Power. Notice
both backs are attacking at 4. The Power call will tell the linemen and the backs their
blocking concept and the backs the proper backfield action.
The Huddle
The center will call for the huddle 2 yards away from the ball. The entire huddle will face
the ball. The front row will be from our interior line from tackle to tackle. The tight ends
will align behind the tackle to their respective side. The A back will align behind the left
guard, the B back behind the center and the C back behind the right guard. The
quarterback will approach the huddle and stand in front of the center, say the play and
cadence twice as he going from left to right, then back. Eye contact is crucial. The
quarterback will then say “TEAM” and the rest of the team will clap their hands and
answer back “BREAK,” as they break the huddle.
Calling the Plays
Plays will be called this way in the huddle unless we are running no huddle:
Motion
Play
Blocking Scheme
Example:
Rip
24
Power
Cadence
Our cadence will be: ready….. down (time here to allow line calls)….. go-hut-go:
“ready….. down….. go-hut-go!”
The QB will come to the line of scrimmage and make sure everyone is aligned properly.
He will say READY then get his hands under center. The QB will then begin his
cadence. On DOWN everyone will get into their 3-point stance. Here there will be a
slight pause to allow the linemen to make their calls. The QB will then finish his
cadence by saying GO-HUT-GO. The A or C back will begin their motion on the first
GO. The center will snap will be on the G of the second GO.
The QB will lift his foot when starting ROCKET and ROCKET STOP motion, but the
cadence will remain the same.
Linemen:
1. Athletic Position
- Feet straight at shoulders width apart with weight on the balls of your feet.
- Hips down and back
- Z in the knee helps emphasize good power angles & flat back.
- Proud chest
- Flat back/proud chest/head straight/neck bowed.
2. Offensive Line Stance
- Feet straight slightly staggered at a toe to instep relationship.
- Heels are on the ground with weight on the balls of our feet.
We want “7 cleats in the ground” while engaging our opponent.
3. Pre-snap position
- We want our hands on our knees with our backside out, a proud chest and a
flat back with our head straight and our neck bowed (this is not a resting position).
4. Procedure
- On the command “Down” we will reach out placing our down hand in front of our
face while maintaining our heels on the ground placing a good amount of weight on
our down hand while maintaining a balanced stance.
- Our opposite hand will be out, parallel to our down hand while not touching the
ground (this enables our load to be even).
- We want high hips with our backside even or just under our head (this will help us
maintain a chest to knee position on our 1st step).
- Our head is up with our eyes facing forward.
5. Linemen will crowd the line of scrimmage (LOS).
- The guard will align no deeper than at the heels of the center.
- The tackles and ends will align their hands even with the guard’s down hand.
- This will give us a balanced offensive line with no bowing.
- Line splits will be non-existent. We will be toe to toe.
6. Everything we accomplish as a team begins and is finished up front.
- The backs get the glory, but the linemen win the games.
7. Blocking technique.
- The key is blocking surface and we want to maximize the area provided to us. We
want our blocker’s shoulder, head, and hands on the defender driving him. Never
lean into a defender; keep your center of gravity low and stay under the defender as
you drive him upward. Drive your hips into him so that your body stays under his and
your feet constantly moving towards the defender.
8. Double Team Blocking
- First of two main blocking techniques used on the offensive line.
- Accomplished by the first lineman (post man) blocking the defensive lineman
aligned on him. He will fire out and get the defender lifted, without trying to gain
position. As the defender is posted the adjacent lineman (lead man) will drive his
inside shoulder into the hip of the defender. At this point both linemen will split the
defender in half and work toward pushing him backwards (never sideways).
- Eyes of both linemen are always up and directed at the linebackers. This way they
are capable of handling any alignment, stunt, or blitz.
- Pushing the double team up the field instead of sideways helps open up well
defined blocking lanes while cutting off scraping linebackers.
- Keys to proper double teams are sound engagement technique and good footwork.
- Gives lineman a force advantage
9. Down Blocking
- Second of the two main blocking techniques used by the offensive line.
- Ensures gap protection.
- Will be used against defenses that do not give us double teams.
- Great against an Eagle front.
- Great against stack defenses and defenses that like to stunt a lot.
- A 30-degree angle is followed on playside either inward or outward.
- Exploding off the LOS is KEY!
- Sound engagement technique and good footwork.
- Is used with or without pulling and trapping.
- Easy to understand.
- Simple to teach.
- Simple to implement.
- Simple to execute.
- Simple to adjust.
10. Power
- Backside TE scramble blocks
- Backside Tackle & Backside Guard - pull, seal any leakage and then wall off inside.
11. Power O (only run if backside penetration is disrupting the play)
- Backside TE & Tackle cutoff.
- Backside Guard - pull, sealing any penetration leakage and then wall off inside.
12. Iso (great against defense with DE on to inside eye and back walked up)
- Backside TE & Tackle cutoff.
- Backside Guard - pull, sealing any penetration leakage and then wall off inside.
- Playside Tackle and TE follow out path (opposite of down block).
13. Counter (includes Counter Criss-Cross/Shuffle Pass)
- Backside TE scramble blocks
- Backside Tackle - pull, seal any leakage and then wall off inside.
- Backside Guard - pull, seal any leakage, kicking out first threat to show.
14. Trap Block
- Block by backside guard on the first down lineman on/outside playside guard.
- Accomplished by the guard pulling on a 45 degree path. Head is in the hole and feet
accelerate on contact (If man has his back to us contact must be made above the knee).
- If trap man disappears then continue path up the field and lead block for the B back.
15. G Block
- Same as trap but playside guard now trap block outside one to two holes wider.
16. Wedge
- Seven on one block with interior linemen pushing on adjacent linemen.
17. Reach Blocking/Pass Blocking/Scramble Blocking (FLAT - THROW - SCRAMBLE)
- This block will be accomplished by bringing the far ear to the outside knee of the
defender. Once the target is reached the offensive player will bear crawl to cutoff the
defender. Along with being our backside protection block we will also use the scramble
block on many pass plays and outside runs where we need to reach block.
18. Rip and Run
- This block is accomplished by taking the inside arm and ripping across the face of the
defender. We are not trying to block this man. We are blocking defenders at the next
level. The defender can never cross our face. We want him to take the easy way out
and try and chase the play from behind. He can never make the play. This block will be
used on Rocket Toss.
Backfield Principals
Backfield:
1. 3/B Back (Fullback) Stance and Alignment
- 3-point stance one hand down and same side foot back (numbers on the knees).
- Down hand is directly in front of the back foot.
- Feet are no wider than shoulder width.
- Place little weight on the down hand 50 to 60% of weight on front foot (bend at the
knees and then place the hand down).
- Their eyes are up, tails down.
- Have them get into a four point stance then move foot back and hand down.
- Line up directly behind QB.
- Should be able to almost touch the QB if you stretched your arm out.
- 3-point stance, this helps to hide the B back and makes the deception game better.
2. A/2 and C/4 (Wing Backs) Stance and Alignment
- 3-point stance with knees bent.
- Feet shoulder width apart with slight stagger.
- Head and eyes up.
- Shoulders angled inward at 45 degrees and looking at the tight end’s outside hip.
- At an arm’s length from tight end.
- Do not lean forward.
- Sit into your stance.
3. Quarterback’s Stance
- Feet as far back as possible with arms fully extended to avoid collisions with pullers.
- Narrow stance with toes pointed in (pigeon toes) to make pivoting easier.
4. Taking a Snap
- The QB’s hands should be placed so they are side by side with the index fingers
touching.
- The fingers should be spread to cover a greater area of the ball.
- The hands should be flat against the center’s back side, and far enough in so that the
hands can touch the ball once it’s been snapped.
- Once the snap is received the QB will bring the ball straight to his belt buckle.
5. Quarterback Footwork on the Toss (PULL - PIVOT - TURN - SWING - TOSS)
- Quarterback will take a “pivot step” as he receives the ball from center. The playside
foot will pivot, toes going in toward the other foot, knee turning inside, heel outside.
- As he pulls the ball in to his stomach, his weight is shifted onto the ball of his right
foot, with heel still raised.
- Shoulders turn rapidly toward the motioning wing.
- The toes of his left foot are pointed to the sky as he begins his pivot.
- The quarterback takes a swing step with his left foot with all of the weight on his
right leg. The left foot lands in such a way that the quarterbacks back is completely
to the line of scrimmage and the toes of each foot are pointed toward opposite
sidelines and the left foot actually lands behind the plane of the right foot.
- It is at this point that the quarterback has made his two handed toss to the wing.
- The ball is tossed very gently to the “sweet spot” about 4 yards deep behind the
backside guard/b gap.
6. Making a handoff
- When making the handoff, there must be a good mesh point.
- The quarterback must get the ball to the 2, 3, or 4 back and the back must make a
good pocket so that the quarterback can seat the ball easily.
- The quarterback must look the ball in and then carry out the fake.
- Looking the ball in is a must for two reasons.
- Ensuring that the ball was given smoothly and there is not a fumble.
- The other reason is for faking.
- Look ball into belly of ball carrier.
7. Faking a handoff
- The key is to use the eyes.
- Follow the ball just as you would if you were really giving it to the ball carrier.
- This makes the defense come up and attack the ball carrier.
- Finish the play.
8. Taking a handoff
- Make a pocket using arms and hands
- Ball side arm is parallel to the ground and just above the chest
- Ball side arm is pointed outward towards the handoff location
- Palm and forearm are facing down
- Away side arm is parallel to the ground and just below the belly button
- Away side elbow is point to the opposite side of the handoff
- Palm and forearm are facing upwards
- Ball is placed into the midsection and away hand secures it in a 4 point contact
9. Making a Toss
- Toss the ball like you would “toss a baby.”
- Soft toss with a soft catch
10. Carrying the ball
- Protect the ball - POINT TO PALM/UNDER BICEP/HIGH AND TIGHT
11. B Back footwork on the G (DROP - CROSS - SQUARE - ATTACK)
12. Kickout block on the Power (OPEN - CROSS - SQUARE - SLIDE - DRIVE)
- Fullback takes a 45 degree open step with playside foot. Crossover with opposite
foot (aiming point is at rear of playside tackle). Attack first defender to show. Load
hands, square up and explode (LOAD - BAM - EXPLODE).
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Offensive Line Principals
1. Snapping the football:
- Both hands are placed on the football where the back third of the football is covered.
- The ball is almost vertical where the point is in the ground with 50% of weight on ball.
- Not only the fastest snap possible, but it has proven safer than traditional snaps.
After changing to this snap we NEVER had another fumble Center-QB exchange.
- The ball is snapped directly back to the QB with the ball turning end over end.
- It is being snapped correctly when the QB complains about the snap being too hard.
- A bonus is the Center’s arm are loaded back as are all the offensive linemen’s arms.
- Another bonus is the Center can play from a lower stance.
2. Playside Blocking Rules:
- Playside blocking rules on the majority of our plays will be ON to DOWN.
- We will block the first man ON us.
- The ON man is the first one ON us working from our inside to our outside.
- If there is no one ON us then we will block DOWN on the next interior linemen.
- If the DOWN man disappears we will work to second level.
- These rules will be used by the Playside Tackle (T) and Playside Guard (G).
- Blocking rules for the playside Tight End (Y) will DOWN to BACKER.
- The Center’s rules will be ON to AWAY.
Offensive Line Drills:
Trap Chute (LOAD - BAM)
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. LOAD
1. Groups of five will align in with heads just in front of chute.
2. On “DOWN” command linemen will get into a proper 3-point stance with
eyes up, a flat back and the free hand a hair off the ground and out in front.
3. On whistle linemen take a short 6” load step while loading the arms back.
4. Drill is repeated with opposite foot and with a 45 degree step each way.
5. After all initial steps have been completed the second part of the progression
will be added.
b. BAM
1. On second whistle linemen will take second step to minimize the ground
between themselves and the defender.
2. Coaching Points:
a. Make sure linemen begin in an athletic position with a proud chest, high hips and
hands on knees.
b. On load linemen should always keep chest over knee.
c. On bam seven cleats are to be violently planted into the ground while still keeping
chest over knee and arms loaded.
d. At this point a lineman’s potential energy is at a maximum.
e. From here linemen will move on to the next drill.
5-Man Sled (LOAD - BAM - EXPLODE)
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Linemen will go through same progression as they did at Trap Chute.
b. The explode step will follow with all potential energy being let loose into the sled.
2. Coaching Points:
a. Each step in the progression will be on a whistle.
b. Everything will be done the same as in the previous drill.
c. On third whistle all potential energy will explode into sled.
d. Linemen will do the drill with each foot as well as on a 45 degree angle in each
direction.
e. Once linemen have completed all of the steps of the drill they will be allowed to go
through the entire progression in one fluid motion starting on cadence.
Takeoff
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Linemen will go through same progression as they did at Trap Chute, but now
through the 5-man chute.
b. Defenders will align on the opposite side of the chute holding shields.
c. Linemen will go on cadence.
2. Coaching Points:
a. Emphasize coming off the ball as quickly as possible.
b. Watch to make sure everyone loads.
c. Make a competition of it.
Double Team Block (Post/Lead)
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. The drill will consist of two offensive linemen and two defenders. One offensive
lineman will be designate the post man and the other the lead man.
b. Post man will fire out and get defender lifted upward.
c. Lead man will aim helmet for defender’s near armpit.
d. Offensive linemen will split the defender and push him backwards, not sideways.
2. Coaching Points:
a. Blocking defender down is counterproductive. We are looking to push defender into
scraping linebackers.
b. Eyes are always up and looking inside to pick up any stunting linebackers.
c. After the post/lead block is completed successfully for several repetitions, different
scenarios will be presented to make sure all defensive reactions are covered.
d. Finally, techniques will be implemented to dissolve the double team when it is not
necessary, such as when there is a physical mismatch in our favor.
Down Block
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. We usually align a defense that we believe we will see during the upcoming game,
but mix it up to cover our bases.
b. Key point is to block area, not man.
c. Step at 30 degrees with the foot in the direction we are going.
d. Feet accelerate on contact and drive their man until the whistle blows.
2. Coaching Points:
a. Players need to understand they are not blocking a man, but an area. If they
chase, gaps are created and the assignment of adjacent linemen can be messed up.
b. If no contact is made after three steps a lineman will work up to linebacker level
and block any linebackers scraping across.
c. Occasionally send a linebacker so linemen never guess who they may be blocking.
d. If we face a quicker than usual defensive lineman, aiming point will be his far foot.
Trap/G Block (OPEN - CROSS - INSIDE - DRIVE)
1. Alignment:
a. Align defense in the toughest possible alignment to block.
2. Drill Command and Procedure:
a. Pulling guard will take a quick open step at 45 degrees and follow that path through
the block looking to get head inside of the defender.
3. Coaching Points:
a. Always keep it tight. It’s better to trap tight than run by the block.
Scramble Block (FLAT - THROW - SCRAMBLE)
1. Alignment:
a. Align a defender in an outside technique.
2. Drill Command and Procedure:
a. On the snap of the ball each lineman will execute a FLAT step in the direction of the
defender they are blocking.
b. On their second step they will THROW their far arm in the same direction they are
blocking. The THROW will bring the far leg across their body. When done correctly
this should put the blocker in, at or beyond the outside leg of the defender.
c. Here the blocker will SCRAMBLE into the defender. The SCRAMBLE is
accomplished by bear-crawling through the defender.
4. Coaching Points:
a. Emphasize that players keep their FLAT and THROW steps perpendicular to LOS.
b. Make the SCRAMBLE comfortable for them early on. As time passes work toward
getting the body to turn around the defender to gain position.
Pull and Seal (STEAL - BRUSH - SEAL)
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Three cones will be aligned side by side adjacent to the second rail on the opposite
side of the chute approximately 1 yard apart.
a. A center, guard, tackle and tight end will align at the side of the 5-man chute with
their hand at the back rail.
b. On cadence the center will fire out straight (“odd” call) or away (“even” call).
c. Guard and tackle will pull through the second opening in the chute and seal inside.
d. The tight end will perform a scramble block toward the play.
2. Coaching Points:
a. Center must always make and “odd” or “even” call (make it second nature).
b. Linemen will pull in the easiest manner possible like they are stealing second base.
1. Flat open and go.
c. As linemen enter the chute they will drop their hips to keep from hitting their heads.
1. The hip drop will also increase their speed up into the hole.
d. Linemen will sprint through the cones, not stopping when they get to them.
Fronts
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Several pop-up dummies will be aligned in various defensive fronts.
b. The entire offensive line will line up at the line of scrimmage an await the play call.
c. Upon hearing the play called linemen will get into their set position.
d. On cadence linemen will carry out their blocking assignments.
2. Coaching Points:
a. The center should always make an “odd” or “even” call.
b. The first play that will always be run will be 24/43 Power.
c. Particular plays will be emphasized each week according to the opponent played
based on scouting reports.
d. When linemen are pulling on Power they should brush the shoulder pads of the
linemen they are pulling by as they work up into the hole.
e. Do not overlook the small things. Even if it works in practice does not mean it will
work in a game.
Offensive Backfield Drills:
Kick Out Block (OPEN - CROSS - SQUARE - SLIDE - DRIVE)
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Two lines set up on the inside cones. One side will kick out left, the other right,
alternating each time through.
b. Two backs will align as DE’s, aligning according to what we will expect that week.
c. On regular cadence the back will attack the DE.
2. Coaching Points
a. First step will be toward the line, followed by a cross over step, giving the back a
perfect kick out path.
b. DE will use a specific technique that we are expecting from opponent.
c. Back will attack the inside shoulder of the DE looking to make contact with chest
and both forearms (flippers) to maximum blocking surface.
d. Make sure backs drive until whistle.
Seal Block (LOAD - BREAKDOWN - BAM - EXPLODE)
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Set up two groups with a Wingback, TE, DE and LB.
b. On cadence have the TE step inside, DE come across and the LB either sit or fly
to the outside.
2. Coaching Points:
a. We want the Wingback to get on a set path and seal inside area.
1. It might be the playside LB, but if he flies outside we do not want to chase.
b. Wingback will breakdown at block (we do not want to run by block) square
shoulders and drive feet on contact.
Team Drills:
Power Hour
1. Drill organization and procedure:
a. Place the ball on the 3-yard line.
b. Overload the defense to one side.
c. Put too many defenders out their.
d. Tell the defense whether it is 24 or 43 Power.
e. Offense scores it wins. Defense stops the offense it wins.
f. Make it a best of series where the loser does push-ups, burpees…
Offensive Combination Drills:
Wall Drill
1. Drill Organization and Procedure:
a. Align the offense adjacent to a fence.
1. Do not use the playside Wing.
b. Set up any defense, but replace the DE and outside force player with bags.
c. On the snap run Power.
2. Coaching Points:
a. The key here is the backs learning to make their cut up into the hole.
1. We are looking for the 3 back and QB to get to their bags as quickly as
possible, but to not make much contact.
2. The running back has a choice to either run the hole or hit the fence.
b. This drill will also get the back to hit the hole faster and hit it more north and south.
1. Let the backside DE try and chase the play down after several repetitions.
Line Calls:
1. Calls
a. “DOMINO”: This call can be made by any lineman on the playside. It will
alert all playside linemen to block down. This call works best against a stunting
defense or an Eagle front.
b. “XENA”: Call made by one lineman to the adjacent lineman to his outside to
cross block with him (usually will be made by the guard to alert the tackle on
Iso when he has a 3 technique aligned on him).
c. “FARMER”: Call made by one lineman to the adjacent lineman to his inside
to fold block with him.
c. “DEUCE”: Made by the post man when he can handle the man himself
sending the lead man to second level.
Pre-snap:
2. Communication
a. Linemen will make dummy calls on every play.
1. This hides our main calls developed as the season progresses.
2. This will make the defense think more.
b. Linemen will be able to talk to each other at the line to:
1. Ask for help on a block.
2. Ask if they have somehow forgotten their assignment.
3. Ask if snap count forgotten (should not happen, but…)
Power Series
RIP 24 POWER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat to show
4 - Go block the Safety
LIZ 43 POWER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Go block the Safety
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat to show
4 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
LIZ 24 POWER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward A back/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat to show
4 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power
RIP 43 POWER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward C ack/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat to show
4 - Receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
RIP 24 DOWN
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - Down/Backer
Playside Guard - Down/Backer
Center - Away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat outside of 4 Back’s block
4 - Block down on first down lineman inside
LIZ 43 DOWN
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - Down/Backer
Playside Guard - Down/Backer
Center - Away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat outside of 4 Back’s block
4 - Block down on first down lineman inside
LIZ 24 DOWN
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - Down/Backer
Playside Guard - Down/Backer
Center - Away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat outside of 4 Back’s block
4 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power
RIP 43 DOWN
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - Down/Backer
Playside Guard - Down/Backer
Center - Away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat outside of 4 Back’s block
4 - Block down on first down lineman inside
RIP 26 DOWN
Playside TE - Down/Backer
Playside Tackle - Down/Backer
Playside Guard - Down/Backer
Center - Away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat outside of C Back’s block
4 - Block down on first down lineman inside
LIZ 45 DOWN
Playside TE - Down/Backer
Playside Tackle - Down/Backer
Playside Guard - Down/Backer
Center - Away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat outside of C Back’s block
4 - Block down on first down lineman inside
RIP 22 ISO
Playside TE - Block out
Playside Tackle - Block out/XBL with 3 technique over guard (“X” call)
Playside Guard - Block down/3 technique XBL with tackle (make “X” call)
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull up into the hole sealing inside
Backside Tackle - Pull up into the hole sealing inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward 2 back/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/plant outside foot and hit the hole
3 - Take lateral step/hit the hole and block first ugly shirt
4 - Go block the safety
LIZ 41 ISO
Playside TE - Block out
Playside Tackle - Block out/XBL with 3 technique over guard (“X” call)
Playside Guard - Block down/3 technique XBL with tackle (make “X” call)
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull up into the hole sealing inside
Backside Tackle - Pull up into the hole sealing inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward 4 back/make soft pitch/get up into the hole/seal outside
2 - Go block the safety
3 - Take lateral step/hit the hole and block first ugly shirt
4 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/plant outside foot and hit the hole
ROCKET 14 POWER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/get up into the hole
2 - Fake 24 Rocket Toss
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat to show
4 - Go block the Safety
LAZER 13 POWER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/get up into the hole
2 - Go block the Safety
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle/kickout first threat to show
4 - Fake 43 Rocket Toss
RIP 24 KEEP PASS
Playside TE - Run deep corner
Playside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Center - Scramble toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Scramble toward playside
QB - Open toward motion/turn with depth of 4 yards/pass release on 5th step (do not set feet)
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power/block first threat off of corner
3 - Drive for outside leg of playside tackle/block area/delayed release into flat
4 - Run banana route
LIZ 43 KEEP PASS
Playside TE - Run deep corner
Playside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Center - Scramble toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Scramble toward playside
QB - Open toward motion/turn with depth of 4 yards/pass release on 5th step (do not set feet)
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power/block first threat off of corner
3 - Drive for outside leg of playside tackle/block area/delayed release into flat
4 - Run banana route
RIP 24 POWER BOOT
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward A back/keep ball tight to body/gain depth/sprint to the corner
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power
3 - Drive for tail of playside TE/kickout first threat to show
4 - Go block the Safety
LIZ 43 POWER BOOT
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward A back/keep ball tight to body/gain depth/sprint to the corner
2 - Go block the Safety
3 - Drive for tail of playside TE/kickout first threat to show
4 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power
RIP 24 POWER PASS X
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull toward playside for two steps/peel back and pick up first threat to show
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Run post route
QB - Open toward motion/work toward hole for two steps/stop and drop 3 steps/hit backside TE on post
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power
3 - Drive for tail of playside TE/kickout first threat to show
4 - Fake 43 CTXX
LIZ 43 POWER PASS X
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull toward playside for two steps/peel back and pick up first threat to show
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Run post route
QB - Open toward motion/work toward hole for two steps/stop and drop 3 steps/hit backside TE on post
2 - Leave in early motion/receive fake 24 Power
3 - Drive for tail of playside TE/kickout first threat to show
4 - Fake 24 CTXX
RIP 24 POWER PASS FIRE
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull toward playside for two steps/peel back and pick up first threat to show
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Scramble playside
QB - Open toward motion/work toward hole for two steps/stop and drop 3 steps/hit 4 back on Corner
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power
3 - Drive for tail of playside TE/kickout first threat to show
4 - Run straight at Safety/on fifth step break for Corner
LIZ 43 POWER PASS FIRE
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull toward playside for two steps/peel back and pick up first threat to show
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Scramble playside
QB - Open toward motion/work toward hole for two steps/stop and drop 3 steps/hit 2 back on Corner
2 - Run straight at Safety/on fifth step break for Corner
3 - Drive for tail of playside TE/kickout first threat to show
4 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power
LIZ 24 COUNTER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/kickout first threat outside of playside tackle
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/inside handoff to 2 back/drop back
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power
3 - Fake 35 G
4 - Take drop step/head toward hole/receive inside handoff/cut inside of guard’s block
RIP 43 COUNTER
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/kickout first threat outside of playside tackle
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/inside handoff to 4 back/drop back
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power
3 - Fake 36 G
4 - Take drop step/head toward hole/receive inside handoff/cut inside of guard’s block
LIZ 22 COUNTER TRAP
Playside TE - Block first free linebacker inside
Playside Tackle - Block first linebacker from center
Playside Guard - Down vs. odd/Even block first free linebacker backside
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside/follow 45º path/trap first man outside of center
Backside Tackle - Pull up into the hole and block first free threat to show
Backside TE - Release inside and go get the safety
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/inside handoff to 2 back
2 - Take open step/crossover/head toward hole/receive inside handoff/cut inside of guard’s block
3 - Dive for tail of backside tackle/block area
4 - Leave in early motion/fake 45 Power
RIP 41 COUNTER TRAP
Playside TE - Block first free linebacker inside
Playside Tackle - Block first linebacker from center
Playside Guard - Down vs. odd/Even block first free linebacker backside
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside/follow 45º path/trap first man outside of center
Backside Tackle - Pull up into the hole and block first free threat to show
Backside TE - Release inside and go get the safety
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/inside handoff to 4 back
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 26 Power
3 - Dive for tail of backside tackle/block area
4 - Take open step/crossover/head toward hole/receive inside handoff/cut inside of guard’s block
LIZ 22 COUNTER ISO
Playside TE - Block out
Playside Tackle - Block out/XBL with 3 technique over guard (“X” call)
Playside Guard - Block down/3 technique XBL with tackle (make “X” call)
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/inside handoff to 2 back/drop back
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power
3 - Fake 35 G
4 - Take drop step/head toward hole/receive inside handoff/cut inside of guard’s block
RIP 41 COUNTER ISO
Playside TE - Block out
Playside Tackle - Block out/XBL with 3 technique over guard (“X” call)
Playside Guard - Block down/3 technique XBL with tackle (make “X” call)
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/inside handoff to 4 back/drop back
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power
3 - Fake 36 G
4 - Take drop step/head toward hole/receive inside handoff/cut inside of guard’s block
LIZ 24 COUNTER CRISS-CROSS
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/kickout first threat outside of playside tackle
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/toss to 4 back/get up into hole/seal outside
2 - Drop step/receive handoff from 4 back/cut inside of guard’s block
3 - Drive for tail of backside tackle
4 - Leave in early motion/receive pitch/handoff to 2 back/fake 43 Power
RIP 43 COUNTER CRISS-CROSS
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/kickout first threat outside of playside tackle
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/toss to 2 back/get up into hole/seal outside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive toss/handoff to 4/fake 24 Power
3 - Drive for tail of backside tackle/block area
4 - Drop step/receive handoff from 4 back/cut inside of guard’s block
LIZ 24 REVERSE
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/seal first threat to show
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/toss to 4 back/get up into hole/seal inside
2 - Open step/receive handoff from 2 back/get to the corner
3 - Jab step left/get up into the hole and seal inside
4 - Leave in early motion/receive toss/outside handoff to 2/fake 43 Power
RIP 43 REVERSE
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/seal first threat to show
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Open toward motion/toss to 2 back/get up into hole/seal inside
2 - Leave in early motion/receive toss/outside handoff to 4/fake 24 Power
3 - Jab step right/get up into the hole and seal inside
4 - Open step/receive handoff from 4 back/get to the corner
LIZ 24 COUNTER PASS
Playside TE - Run post pattern
Playside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Center - Scramble toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Run deep crossing pattern
QB - Open to motion/quick fake to 4/drop back behind PST to allow TE to clear on cross
2 - Fake 43 Power/block first threat
3 - Fake 43 Power/block first threat
4 - Drop step/fake 24 Counter/block first threat
RIP 43 COUNTER PASS
Playside TE - Run post pattern
Playside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Center - Scramble toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Run deep crossing pattern
QB - Open to motion/quick fake to 2/drop back behind PST to allow TE to clear on cross
2 - Drop step/fake 43 Counter/block first threat
3 - Fake 43 Power/block first threat
4 - Fake 24 Power/block first threat
LIZ 24 COUNTER SHOVEL
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/kickout first threat outside of playside tackle
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Run fade
QB - Open toward motion/follow Blue-Blue path/pitch ball forward to 2 back with right hand
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 43 Power/get out in front of QB
3 - Fake 43 Power/block first threat
4 - Take drop step/head toward hole/receive pitch/cut inside of guard’s block
RIP 43 COUNTER SHOVEL
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/Down
Playside Guard - On/Down
Center - On/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside toward hole/kickout first threat outside of playside tackle
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Run fade
QB - Open toward motion/follow Red-Red path/pitch ball forward to 4 back with left hand
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power/get out in front of QB
3 - Fake 24 Power/block first threat
4 - Take drop step/head toward hole/receive pitch/cut inside of guard’s block
Belly Series
RIP 34 BELLY G
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/present ball/put ball in belly of 3 back/ride the ball
into the hole/run option path around the end
2 - Leave in early motion/run option path maintaining pitch relationship of 5 yards from QB
3 - Take drop step/cross over with far foot/square shoulders/hit the hole
4 - Go block the Safety
LIZ 33 BELLY G
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/present ball/put ball in belly of 3 back/ride the ball
into the hole/run option path around the end
2 - Go block the Safety
3 - Take drop step/cross over with far foot/square shoulders/hit the hole
4 - Leave in early motion/run option path maintaining pitch relationship of 5 yards from QB
RIP 34 BELLY G OPTION
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Follow G path/bring inside shoulder to outside thigh of first defender
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/present ball/put ball in belly of 3 back/ride the ball
into the hole/pull and keep ball on option path around the end
2 - Leave in early motion/run option path maintaining pitch relationship of 5 yards from QB
3 - Take drop step/cross over with far foot/square shoulders/hit the hole
4 - Make outside release and cut block first defender outside
LIZ 33 BELLY G OPTION
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Follow G path/bring inside shoulder to outside thigh of first defender
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/present ball/put ball in belly of 3 back/ride the ball
into the hole/pull and keep ball on option path around the end
2 - Leave in early motion/run option path maintaining pitch relationship of 5 yards from QB
3 - Take drop step/cross over with far foot/square shoulders/hit the hole
4 - Make outside release and cut block first defender outside
LIZ 28 BELLY G SWEEP
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Follow Belly path/bring inside shoulder to outside thigh of first defender
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/present ball/proximity fake to 3 back/handoff to 2
back/bootleg away
2 - Sprint to tail of B/receive handoff/get to the corner
3 - Take drop step/cross over with far foot/bend path for inside cheek of tackle
4 - Leave in early motion/fake 47 Sweep
RIP 47 BELLY G SWEEP
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Follow G path/bring inside shoulder to outside thigh of first defender
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Open toward motion/continue turn/present ball/proximity fake to 3 back/handoff to 4
back/bootleg away
2 - Leave in early motion/fake 28 Sweep
3 - Take drop step/cross over with far foot/bend path for inside cheek of tackle
4 - Sprint to tail of B/receive handoff/get to the corner
Reach Series
ROCKET 28 TOSS
Playside TE - Rip and run
Playside Tackle - Rip and run
Playside Guard - Rip and run
Center - Rip and run
Backside Guard - Rip and run
Backside Tackle - Rip and run
Backside TE - Rip and run
QB - Open toward motion/make pitch outside TE
2 - Leave in Rocket motion/receive pitch/get to the corner
3 - Dive for tail of backside Tackle
4 - Arc release/block number two defender
LAZER 47 TOSS
Playside TE - Rip and run
Playside Tackle - Rip and run
Playside Guard - Rip and run
Center - Rip and run
Backside Guard - Rip and run
Backside Tackle - Rip and run
Backside TE - Rip and run
QB - Open toward motion/make pitch outside TE
2 - Arc release/block number 2 defender
3 - Dive for tail of backside Tackle
4 - Leave in Lazer motionreceive pitch/get to the corner
A JET 28 REACH
Playside TE - Reach block second defender
Playside Tackle - Reach block first defender outside of B gap
Playside Guard - Pull outside/help out along the way/lead back to the endzone
Center - Block on/away
Backside Guard - Trap first defender on/outside of playside guard
Backside Tackle - Fill for pulling guard on your side
Backside TE - Run corner route
QB - Open toward motion/make 180 degree turn/handoff to 2 back/fake throw
2 - Block third defender
3 - Dive for left foot of center/carry out dive fake all the way down the field
4 - Take off at full speed for heels of 3 back/receive handoff/get to the corner
C JET 47 REACH
Playside TE - Reach block second defender
Playside Tackle - Reach block first defender outside of B gap
Playside Guard - Pull outside/help out along the way/lead back to the endzone
Center - Block on/away
Backside Guard - Trap first defender on/outside of playside guard
Backside Tackle - Fill for pulling guard on your side
Backside TE - Run corner route
QB - Open toward motion/make 180 degree turn/handoff to 2 back/fake throw
2 - Block third defender
3 - Dive for left foot of center/carry out dive fake all the way down the field
4 - Take off at full speed for heels of 3 back/receive handoff/get to the corner
A JET 32 TRAP
Playside TE - Block first free linebacker inside
Playside Tackle - Block first linebacker from center
Playside Guard - Down vs. odd/Even block first free linebacker backside
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside/follow 45º path/trap first man outside of center
Backside Tackle - Fill for pulling guard
Backside TE - Release inside and go get the safety
QB - Open toward motion/give 3 back the midline/handoff/fake throw
2 - Fake 28 Reach
3 - Bring hand off of ground/make pocket for quarterback/attack midline ball is placed in stomach
4 - Go get the safety
C JET 31 TRAP
Playside TE - Block first free linebacker inside
Playside Tackle - Block first linebacker from center
Playside Guard - Down vs. odd/Even block first free linebacker backside
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside/follow 45º path/trap first man outside of center
Backside Tackle - Fill for pulling guard
Backside TE - Release inside and go get the safety
QB - Open toward motion/give 3 back the midline/handoff/fake throw
A – Go get the safety
3 - Bring hand off of ground/make pocket for quarterback/attack midline ball is placed in stomach
4 - Fake 47 Reach
A JET 28 REACH PASS
Playside TE - Run waggle route
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Pull playside gaining depth/pick up first threat outside of tackle to show
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run seam route
QB - Open toward motion/ride the midline/upon clearing 2 back drop three steps (look left to right)
2 - Take off at full-speed when the ball is snapped/block backside
3 - Drive for left foot of center/block area
4 - Run wheel route
C JET 47 REACH PASS
Playside TE - Run waggle route
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Pull playside gaining depth/pick up first threat outside of tackle to show
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run seam route
QB - Open toward motion/ride the midline/upon clearing 4 back drop three steps (look right to left)
2 - Run wheel route
3 - Drive for left foot of center/block area
4 - Take off at full-speed when the ball is snapped/block backside
JET 26 G REDLIGHT
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Scramble playside
QB - Open toward motion/make 180 degree turn/handoff to A/fake throw
2 - Take off at full speed for heels of 3 back/receive handoff/tap feet and cut inside block of guard
3 - Dive for tail of backside guard
4 - Arc release/block second defender
JET 45 G REDLIGHT
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Scramble playside
QB - Open toward motion/make 180 degree turn/handoff to C/fake throw
2 - Arc release/block second defender
3 - Dive for tail of backside guard
4 - Take off at full speed for heels of 3 back/receive handoff/tap feet and cut inside block of guard
JET 28 GO REVERSE @ 7
Playside TE - Reach left
Playside Tackle - Reach left
Playside Guard - Pull playside around end looking to seal inside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Pull playside around end looking to seal inside
Backside Tackle - Reach left
Backside TE - Reach left
QB - Open toward motion/make 180 degree turn/fake to A/handoff to C/fake throw
2 - Take off at full speed for heels of 3 back/sell fake/get to the corner
3 - Dive for tail of playside guard/sell fake/block area
4 - Take open step and run for spot one yard behind 3 back/receive handoff/get to the corner
JET 47 GO REVERSE @ 8
Playside TE - Reach right
Playside Tackle - Reach right
Playside Guard - Pull playside around end looking to seal inside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Pull playside around end looking to seal inside
Backside Tackle - Reach right
Backside TE - Reach right
QB - Open toward motion/make 180 degree turn/fake to C/handoff to A/fake throw
2 - Take open step and run for spot one yard behind 3 back/receive handoff/get to the corner
3 - Dive for tail of playside guard/sell fake/block area
4 - Take off at full speed for heels of 3 back/sell fake/get to the corner
Crossing Routes
I. Basics
A. Blitz control
B. Stop hard scraping linebackers
C. Easy read for quarterback
D. Great run after catch yardage
E. Simple pitch and catch
F. Place defenders in conflict
II. 5 Step Drop
A. First read is the inside linebacker
- Do not block linebackers
- If they come throw any time during drop to Crosser
III. Cross
A. Cross any players at line of scrimmage
- Crosser must run for the hands of the defensive linemen
- If linebacker comes the ball is received immediately
- Crosser climbs to 5 yards over backside guard
B. First man past the center opposite of cross runs a Dig route at 10 yards
C. FB flare to the side of crosser
- Who is going to cover him?
- Opposite call we will flare to the other side
D. Man away from the Dig route runs the Go route
E. Man opposite Dig runs the Seam
IV. Pass Protection
A. Linemen block linemen
- Quarterback’s read is predicated on whether linebackers drop or blitz
A ROCKET C CROSS
Playside TE - Run Dig route at 10 yards
Playside Tackle - Big on big
Playside Guard - Big on big
Center - Big on big
Backside Guard - Big on big
Backside Tackle - Big on big
Backside TE - Run seam route
QB - 5 step drop/linebackers come hit crosser/at 5 steps read playside flat defender/hit crosser or flare
2 - Fake 28 Rocket Toss
3 - Flare release left
4 - Run shallow cross aiming for hands of defensive line working to 5 yards depth
Scat Pass
Advantages of the Scat
- Can throw the ball effectively out of any formation
- Gives the offense a valuable no motion play
- All purpose routes
- Can be run with any kind of motion
- Great pass out of empty formations
- Easy pass protection rules
- Put you best players in space
- Easy to drill
- High completion percentage
Rules for the 2 Man Scat
- The Ends always run the Scat
- The Wing back runs the glance
- The backs flair
- Out of the double wing a Right or Left call is made, telling which HB to run the Glance.
Scat Route
- The Scat route is a spacing route in which the receiver finds the hole between the linebackers
approximately 6 to 7 yards deep
- Punch & Pivot
Glance
- The glance route is just a skinny post run by the WB. He will nod on the seventh step and run for
the near post.
RIP RIGHT 2 SCAT
Playside TE - Run Scat route
Playside Tackle - Block aggressive
Playside Guard - Block aggressive
Center - Step and cup
Backside Guard - Step and cup
Backside Tackle - Step and cup
Backside TE - Run Scat route
QB - Drop back 3 steps looking to hit Scat when he sits/he releases outside read #2/Scat or Flair will be open
2 - Leave in early motion/check for blitz/run Flair
3 - Check for blitz then Flair away
4 - Run Glance route
LIZ LEFT 2 SCAT
Playside TE - Run Scat route
Playside Tackle - Block aggressive
Playside Guard - Block aggressive
Center - Step and cup
Backside Guard - Step and cup
Backside Tackle - Step and cup
Backside TE - Run Scat route
QB - Drop back 3 steps looking to hit Scat when he sits/he releases outside read #2/Scat or Flair will be open
2 - Leave in early motion/check for blitz/run Rlair
3 - Check for blitz then Flair away
4 - Leave in early motion.check for blitz/run Flair
Special Plays
LIZ STOP 30 WEDGE
Playside TE - Wedge the Noseguard
Playside Tackle - Wedge the Noseguard
Playside Guard - Wedge the Noseguard
Center - Wedge the Noseguard
Backside Guard - Wedge the Noseguard
Backside Tackle - Wedge the Noseguard
Backside TE - Wedge the Noseguard
QB - Step off the midline/handoff to 3 back/fake option path around the right end
2 - Fake option path around right end
3 - Dive straight ahead/receive handoff/drive legs
4 - Leave in early motion/stop/block first free defender inside
48 QUICK SCREEN
Playside TE - Release outside/get out in front of 4/block first threat
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run seam route
QB - Drop back one step and throw
2 - Run fade route
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle
4 - Flare out and receive pass gaining as little depth as possible
27 QUICK SCREEN
Playside TE - Release outside/get out in front of 2/block first threat
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run seam route
QB - Drop back one step and throw
2 - Flare out and receive pass gaining as little depth as possible
3 - Drive for tail of playside tackle
4 - Run fade route
ROCKET SPRINT PASS RIGHT
Playside TE - Plant inside foot and sprint to flat/look for ball immediately
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run shallow crossing route
QB - Sprint playside/option run or pass
2 - Leave in Rocket motion/block first threat off of the corner
3 - Block first threat outside of playside tackle
4 - Run out at 10-12 yards
LAZER SPRINT PASS LEFT
Playside TE - Plant inside foot and sprint to flat/look for ball immediately
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run shallow crossing route
QB - Sprint playside/option run or pass
2 - Run out at 10-12 yards
3 - Block first threat outside of playside tackle
4 - Leave in Lazer motion/block first threat off of the corner
ROCKET 18 CHOICE
Playside TE - Run Whip route
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run called route (no call run a Dig at 10-12 yards)
QB - Sprint playside/option run or pass
2 - Leave in Rocket motion/run Arrow route
3 - Drop straight back 5 steps/look for choice receiver/if covered boot away
4 - Run Smash route at 22 yards
LAZER 17 CHOICE
Playside TE - Run Whip route
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run called route (no call run a Dig at 10-12 yards)
QB - Drop straight back 5 steps/look for choice receiver/if covered boot away
2 - Run Smash route at 22 yards
3 - Block first threat off of tail of backside tackle
4 - Leave in Lazer motion/run Arrow route
RIGHT CORNER SEAM CORNER DIG
Playside TE - Run Corner route
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run Seam route
QB - Drop back 5 steps/set feet and hit C back running Dig (unless other route is designated)
2 - Run Corner route
3 - Block first threat off tail of backside tackle
4 - Run Dig route at 10-12 yards
RIGHT CURL ARROW ARROW CURL
Playside TE - Run Arrow route
Playside Tackle - Scramble playside
Playside Guard - Scramble playside
Center - Scramble playside
Backside Guard - Scramble playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble playside
Backside TE - Run Arrow route
QB - Drop back 3 steps/set feet/look for Curl/if covered hit the Arrow
2 - Run Curl at 5-8 yards
3 - Block first threat off tail of backside tackle
4 - Run Curl at 5-8 yards
RIP 22 ZONE BLAST
Playside TE - Zone right
Playside Tackle - Zone right
Playside Guard - Zone right
Center - Zone right
Backside Guard - Zone right
Backside Tackle - Zone right
Backside TE - Zone right
QB - Open toward motion/pitch to 2 back/follow path around playside end
2 - Run 22 Iso
3 - Run 22 Iso/block area
4 - Dive for 2 hole and block area
LIZ 41 ZONE BLAST
Playside TE - Zone left
Playside Tackle - Zone left
Playside Guard - Zone left
Center - Zone left
Backside Guard - Zone left
Backside Tackle - Zone left
Backside TE - Zone left
QB - Open toward motion/pitch to 4 back/follow path around playside end
2 - Dive for 1 hole and block area
3 - Run 41 Iso/block area
4 - Run 41 Iso
Six Reads to Success
#1 - End most man on the line of scrimmage (EMLOS)
1. Will usually be a Defensive End
2. This is our first and most important read
3. We can call our entire offense off of his reaction if we necessary
– a. Start with the Super Power
– b. If he moves into a 6 or 7 technique run the Iso
– c. He squeezes hard inside to take away C gap run Reach or the G
– d. He attacks the B back run the G
– e.If he has dual responsibility (i.e. 6-2 contain and flat) have fun
#2 - First man at second level with force/flat responsibility
1. Usually a Cornerback or Outside Linebacker
2. His reaction is never wrong from our standpoint
– a.Start with Super Power or preferably the G
– b.He stays outside keep running off-tackle
– c.He overplays cheats off-tackle hit the flat with a pass (G Pass)
#3 - First man at third level playside with deep 1/3 or deep 1/2 responsibility
1. He will either be a Cornerback or Safety
– a.Start with the Super Power
– b.If he flies up to cover the run hit them where he isn’t
– c.Cover 3 hit his 1/3
– d.Cover 2 you should have a field day
#4 - Backside EMLOS
1. Run Super Power and watch his reaction
– a. He chases run the Counter or Counter Criss-Cross
– b. He chases flat down the line run Waggle
#5 - First down lineman outside of playside guard
1. Watch his reaction as you run outside/off-tackle
– a.If he flies upfield then run the Trap
#6 - Second man at third level closest to playside (Safety or Cornerback)
1. Watch to see if cheats up when you start motion
– a.Hit backside TE on post (Super Power Pass)
Terminology
Backside: the area away from where the play is being run.
Cadence: the snap call progression.
Counter: a play where the running backs run opposite of the called play with the
exception of the ball carrier, who runs to the point of attack.
Double Team Block: our main blocking scheme where a lineman at the point of attack
will POST their defender and an adjacent will LEAD.
Down Block: the name for our blocking scheme where we are stepping on a hard angle
(usually 30 degrees), continuing on an imaginary line and blocking any defender that
crosses our path. We may adjust our angle according to the speed of the defense.
First Level: defenders lined up on the line of scrimmage (LOS), usually defensive
linemen.
Kick-out Block: an inside-out block on the first defender past the point of attack.
Aimed at his inside jersey number so that he is sealed from the inside.
Line of Scrimmage (LOS): the area directly across from the offensive line, usually
within 6 inches of the ball.
Log Block: an inside-out block on the first defender past the point of attack. Aimed at
the outside jersey number so that he his sealed to the inside and away from the outside.
Playside: the side of the ball where the play is being run.
Point of Attack: the area we are running the ball to, most often designated by a hole
number.
Scramble Block: our second of our two main blocking schemes used by our TE on the
backside of most of our running plays and by our linemen on sweeps and pass plays.
Second Level: defenders directly behind the first level of defenders, usually linebackers.
Seal Block – an outside –in block by the wingback. Takes an outside release step and
does not attempt to touch the defensive lineman inside him. He turns inside
perpendicular to the LOS and attacks the first linebacker’s outside jersey number inside
of the point-of-attack.
Third Level: all other defenders beyond the second level, usually defensive backs.
Trap Block: a block where a pulling lineman blocks out the first free man at the point of
attack.
Wall-Off Block: a block to cut off defensive pursuit at a point immediately beyond the
line of scrimmage.
Wedge Block: a block where we will try and bring the offensive line together to block
one defender. We will drive our inside shoulder to the middle of the back of the next
lineman to our inside. It is our goal to not touch any defender but the man we are
wedging.
SPINNER PACKAGE
Adding the Spinner:
Adding the Spinner was as an easy transition from our base Double Wing package. The blocking
assignments remain the same for the linemen and the backs have very little to learn. Teaching time is
minimal, but will give the defense headaches. The spinning backs combined with the motion and lots
of Criss-Cross action in the backfield add up to a defensive nightmare. The footwork takes a
minimal amount of time to perfect and will become second nature in a matter of days. With our center
injured and out for at least a week we were forced to make some changes. Furthermore, our backups
at center performed a standard snap so slow we knew we would be lucky to get a play off. The snap
is so easy to perform that we knew we could put anyone there and run it successfully. A simple flick
of the wrist and the ball was put into play. All we asked of center was to make a blind snap, keeping it
low and soft. The back getting the ball would simply reach out and “intercept” the snap. We
introduced the Spinner on a Monday and ran it the entire game that Saturday. The defense really had
its hands full as they were forced to guess who had the ball the entire game. We were able to better
take advantage of a very good running quarterback
Alignment:
Aligning in the Spinner will literally take a few seconds to learn. The B back will simply
take a half-step to his right and the QB will align adjacent to the B back. Both backs will
split the center evenly and align as close together as possible. The rest of the offense
keeps their normal alignment.
Teaching the Snap:
The snap is as easy to learn as the alignment. The center just needs to remember to
keep it soft, low, slow and down the middle. The ball carrier is taking the ball so the
center does not need to snap it in either direction.
Plays to Run:
Pretty much anything you can run out of the Double Wing you can run out of the
Spinner. However, like the base Double Wing it is best keep it simple. The Spinner
usually works best with motion in one direction, with the same CTXX action at all times.
It is advantageous to do so for three reasons. First, the backfield gets continuous reps
with the same action. Second, the defense really does get lulled to sleep. Finally, we
usually have our QB on the left and we want him doing the majority of the handing off
and passing.
The Spinner more so than the base Double Wing can be tinkered with to fit your
personnel. If you have two stud B backs, then why not have them in the backfield
together? Personally, I do not care for passing the ball, but I have gone with two
Quarterbacks. It can give the defense fits.
A base Spinner package would consist of the following plays:
Rip 24X
Rip 43 CTXX
Rip 34GX
Rip 15GX
Rip 32 Wedge X
Rip Red-Red
Spinner Rip 24 X
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/down
Playside Guard - On/down
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Take snap/turn toward B back/handoff to A/fake 13G
A - Leave in early motion/receive handoff/follow blockers up into the hole/keep feet going
B - Turn toward QB/continue turn/attack line/kickout first threat to show
C - Fake 43 CTXX
Spinner Rip 43 CTXX
Playside TE - Down/backer
Playside Tackle - On/down
Playside Guard - On/down
Center - Block man on/away
Backside Guard - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside Tackle - Pull playside up into the hole/pick up leakage along the way/seal inside
Backside TE - Scramble block
QB - Take snap/turn toward B back/handoff the A/get up into the hole/seal outside
A - Leave in early motion/receive handoff/handoff to C/fake 24 X
B - Turn toward QB/dive for tail of backside tackle/block first threat
C - On snap head for tail of B back/receive handoff from A/follow blockers up into hole
Spinner Rip 34GX
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Turn toward B back/continue turn/fake 13G
A - Leave in early motion/fake 43 CTXX
B - Take snap/turn toward QB/continue turn/cut up inside block of playside guard
C - Fake 43 CTXX
Spinner Rip 13GX
Playside TE - Block down
Playside Tackle - Block down
Playside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Center - Block man on/reach block playside
Backside Guard - Trap first man to show outside of tackle your side
Backside Tackle - Block down
Backside TE - Block down
QB - Take snap/turn toward B back/continue turn/cut up inside block of playside guard
A - Fake 43 CTXX
B - Turn toward QB/continue turn/fake 34G
C - Leave in early motion/fake 43 CTXX
Spinner Rip 2 Wedge X
Playside TE - Bring inside shoulder to hip of adjacent linemen and drive him
Playside Tackle - Bring inside shoulder to hip of adjacent linemen and drive him
Playside Guard - Bring inside shoulder to hip of adjacent linemen and drive him
Center - Block man on/wedge on air/let your linemen push you
Backside Guard - Bring inside shoulder to hip of adjacent linemen and drive him
Backside Tackle - Bring inside shoulder to hip of adjacent linemen and drive him
Backside TE - Bring inside shoulder to hip of adjacent linemen and drive him
QB - Turn toward B back/fake 13G
A - Leave in early motion/fake 43 CTXX
B - Take snap/turn toward QB/continue turn/get up into the wedge
C - Fake 43 CTXX
Spinner Rip Red-Red
Playside TE - Run deep corner
Playside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Center - Scramble toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble toward playside
Backside TE - Scramble toward playside
QB - Take snap/turn toward B back/gain depth/attack outside/throw on run/do not set your feet
A - Leave in early motion/fake 24 Power/block first threat off of corner
B - Turn toward QB/continue turn/dive for outside leg of playside tackle/block area/delayed release into flat
C - Run tight wheel route
Spinner 800
Playside TE - Run arrow route
Playside Tackle - Scramble block toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble block toward playside
Center - Scramble block toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble block toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble block toward playside
Backside TE - Run arrow route
QB - Turn toward B back/continue turn/fake throw to TE
A - Run quick out
B - Take snap/turn toward QB/continue turn/read deep to short
C - Run quick out
Spinner 900
Playside TE - Run arrow route
Playside Tackle - Scramble block toward playside
Playside Guard - Scramble block toward playside
Center - Scramble block toward playside
Backside Guard - Scramble block toward playside
Backside Tackle - Scramble block toward playside
Backside TE - Run arrow route
QB - Take snap/turn toward B back/continue turn/read deep to short
A - Run quick out
B - Turn toward QB/continue turn/fake throw to TE
C - Run quick out