Milford Football
Maverick Spread Attack
Pull Schemes – Phases of Dart, QB
Trap, Power Off Tackle and Keep.
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Alignment
Offensive Line Alignment
• The Offensive Line Alignment:
 The Depth of the offensive line
is set from the circle of the
ankle of the center.
 The Guards will align in a
three point stance.
 Tackles will align in a two point
stance.
 Problems:
• Close your splits.
W
B
B
N
T
T
Q
•The Splits:
Center to Guard
•Two Feet
Guard to Tackle
•Two Feet
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Offensive Backfield Alignment
• The Offensive Alignment:
 The Quarterback’s Alignment:
• The toes of the QB are five
yards from the front tip of the
ball directly behind the center.
W
B
B
N
T
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 The Tailback’s Alignment
• The toes of the TB are six
yards from the front tip of the
ball thatching the outside leg
of the guard.
T
Q
•The Alignment:
 QB - Toes Five yards from the
front tip of the ball.
 TB - Toes Six yards from the front
tip of the ball thatching the outside
leg of the guard.
Receiver Alignment Charts
Ball on the hash.
Ball in the middle of the field.
( Alignment relate to the opposite hash)
( Alignment relate to the numbers)
Normal
Hash plus 2 yards.
Middle of the numbers.
Tight
Hash.
Top of the numbers.
Loose
Hash plus 4 yards.
Base of the numbers.
Number two receiver - apex the EMOLS and the outside receiver.
Number three receiver - apex the offensive tackle and #2.
Motion
Jet
• Jet Motion:
 Using a fast slide technique the
TB will motion from one side of
the formation to the other.
FS
N
W
 Zack - “Z” motions back.
 Hack - “H” motions back.
 Tack - “T” motions back.
B
B
N
T
SS
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X
Y
H
Z
Q
T
Zac k
FS
C
C
N
• Orbit Motions:
 Leave as late and fast as possible
 Using a 3 x 3 technique (three flat and
three up and shuffle to
alignment)motion back to the TB
alignment with shoulders square.
C
C
W
B
B
N
T
SS
$
X
Y
H
Z
Q
T
Hac k
FS
C
C
N
W
B
B
N
T
SS
$
Y
X
H
Z
Q
T
Tac k
FS
C
C
N
W
B
B
N
T
SS
$
X
Y
Z
T
H
Q
Stemming
• Stemming is moving from one formation and resetting to
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another. The possibilities are endless.
Stem with a purpose.
 Boogie - Start in Bunch move to formation called.
 Boom - Trading a bunch from one side to another.
 Stem - I move to formation called.
Trap Scheme
10, 11 QB Trap
10, 11 Trap
Offensive Line Rules
10, 11 QB Trap
Coaching Points:
#1 Play side guard must recognize
if the defense has employed a
nose.
FS
C
C
N
W
B
B
N
T
SS
#2 If there is no nose guard, pull
and trap the 5 technique.
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X
Y
Z
H
T
#3 If the there nose lead or down
block based on call of the center.
Q
Position
Assignment
Right Tackle
Evasive to backer.
Right Guard
Nose - Lead / Down. Even Front - Pull and trap 5 Technique.
Center
Gap, Down Lead.
Left Guard
Pull and trap “A” gap wider.
Left Tackle
Recognize front - Zone Block play side “B ” gap.
Tight End
Front side - Zone Block play side “D” gap. Back side - Zone Block play side “C” gap.
10, 11 Trap - Offensive Line Rules
Front recognition and coaching points.
Trap
"B" and "C" edge.
W
30 Defense.
"A" and "C" edge.
B
B
N
T
B
B
$
W
$
N
T
B
B
N
W
$
T
Guard Veer Call vs. a nose.
33 Stack.
Bear Front
A
B
B
W
N
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Guard Veer Call vs. a nose.
62 Goal line
B
W
T
N
B
B
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Guard Veer Call vs. a nose.
B
W
N
T
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10, 11 QB QB Trap
Assignment
10, 11 QB Trap
FS
C
C
N
W
B
B
N
T
SS
$
X
Y
Z
H
T
Q
Position
Assignment
X
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Y
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Z
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
H
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
T
Open and pause, crossover and fake 12 or 13. Responsible for the QB/Tailback mesh.
QB
Create the mesh with a short jab step with the foot opposite the TB and a drop step of the near foot. Flash fake 12 or 13 and attack Down the midline
and snug the power walls.
Offensive Play Call
• Hunt the three technique.
 Run the trap at the “B” gap bubble.
 “Railroad, Railroad.
• Veer call verses 30 or 30 stack defense.
• “2 C” Call
 Double Eagle.
 “A” gap threats.
Dart Scheme Plays
14, 15 Dart
14, 15 Dart Back
14, 15 QB Dart
14, 15 Dart
Offensive Line Rules
Coaching Points:
FS
C
C
N
B
B
W
T
N
#2 Use “Pop” step on the play side. Pick up spark
games.
SS
$
Z
Y
Z
H
Q
#1 Stay on combination block as long as possible.
The counter fake will slow down the backside
backer.
T
#3 Plays side tackle - Collect the tackle if crosses
your face and gap block. Collect “B” gap blitz if he
is at heals depth.
#4 Backside tackle must eye the tail of the tackle.
If you see it - Isolate the LB. If turns away prepare
to trap.
Position
Assignment
Right Tackle
Inside Pop step and fan block #2.
Right Guard
On, Gap, Lead to the backside LB.
Center
Gap, Post to the backside backer.
Left Guard
Reach, On, Down. Do not let “B” gap player cross your face.
Left Tackle
Pull and lead on the front side backer.
Tight End
Front side - Inside Pop step Fan block #2. Backside - Zone block “C” gap.
14, 15 Dart - Offensive Line Rules
Front recognition and coaching points.
Dart Block
"B" and "C" edge.
W
Dart Block
30 Defense.
Dart Block
"A" and "C" edge.
B
B
N
T
B
B
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W
N
T
B
B
$
N
W
T
Look for a Railroad Call.
Frontside guard zone
"B" gap. The pulling tackle
will fit off of the guards
block.
Frontside Tackle use
"Pop" step to insure the
block of a veer tackle.
Protect weak side "A" gap
and work down the L.O.S.
Zone Block
33 Stack.
Zone Block
Bear Front
Zone Block
62 Goal line
A
B
B
W
N
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Expect to collect the veer
tackle and kick out edge
rush.
B
W
T
N
Frontside guard zone
"B" gap. The pulling
tackle will fit off of the
guards block.
B
B
$
B
W
N
$
T
Commit to the double team
unless the backside guard
ask for help.
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Double Team
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Covered Linemen:
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
Fit half the man.
Step One:
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Defender
Near foot - pound the ground. Up and down.
Deliver on second step.
• Step through crotch.
• Hand on breast plate.
• Eyes inside.
• Pump off arm - lift and strain.
Up field on step three.
Fit Position
Feet 1/2 the man.
Uncovered Linemen:
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
18” Split.
Step One:
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•
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Step Two:
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Lateral step with an open toe.
Split the split.
Get step two on the ground.
Deliver on second step.
• Step through crotch.
• Hand on breast plate.
• Eyes inside.
• Pump off arm - lift and strain.
Up field on step three.
Eyes at pad level.
Double Team Block
B
T
14, 15 Dart
Backfield Assignment
14, 15 Dart
FS
C
C
N
B
B
W
T
N
SS
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Z
Y
Z
H
T
Q
Position
Assignment
X
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Y
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Z
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
H
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
T
Open and pause, crossover receive the ball and attack the outside leg of the guard with shoulders square.
Responsible for the QB/Tailback mesh.
QB
Create the mesh with a short jab step with the foot opposite the TB and a drop step of the near foot. Sit on the mesh with option mechanics. Give the
ball and attack the outside shoulder of the support player.
14, 15 Dart Back
Backfield Assignment
14, 15 Dart Back
FS
C
C
N
B
B
W
T
N
SS
$
Z
Y
Z
H
Q
T
Position
Assignment
X
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Y
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Z
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
H
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
T
Open and pause, crossover and plant. Take the ball and counter step. Attack the outside leg of the guard with shoulders square.
Responsible for the QB/Tailback mesh.
QB
Create the mesh with a short jab step with the foot opposite the TB and a drop step of the near foot. Sit on the mesh with option mechanics. Give the
ball and counter at the outside shoulder of the support player.
14, 15 QB Dart Backfield
Assignment
14, 15 QB Dart
FS
C
C
N
B
B
W
T
N
SS
$
Z
Y
Z
H
Q
T
Position
Assignment
X
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Y
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Z
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
H
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
T
Open and pause, crossover and fake 12 or 13. Attack the outside leg of the guard fill for the pulling tackle.
Responsible for the QB/Tailback mesh.
QB
Create the mesh with a short jab step with the foot opposite the TB and a drop step of the near foot. Sit on the mesh with option mechanics. Fake 12
or 13 and attack the inside leg of the guard.
Power “O” Schemes
16, 17 Kick
16, 17 Keeper
16, 17 Power “O” Scheme
Offensive Line Rules
Zack 16, 17 Shovel Pass
Coaching Points:
FS
#1 Protect the penetration.
C
Shovel
Pitch Key.
N
W
B
B
N
T
Option
Pitch Key.
#2 Get movement on the post /
lead double team.
SS
$
X
Z
H
T
C
Q
Position
Assignment
Right Tackle
Gap, Lead, Backer.
Right Guard
Post, Gap, Down, Backer.
Center
Post, Gap, Down.
Left Guard
Pull and “Him” block front side backer.
Left Tackle
Check Pull “B” gap.
Tight End
Reach
Y
#3 Back side guard must get to the
front side backer.
16, 17 Power “O” Scheme - Offensive Line Rules
Front recognition.
Power "O".
"B" and "C" edge.
W
30 Defense.
"A" and "C" edge.
B
B
N
T
B
B
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33 Stack.
W
N
T
$
B
B
W
N
$
T
$
T
62 Goal line
B
W
N
W
Bear Front
A
B
B
N
B
B
$
B
W
N
T
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16, 17 Dive
Backfield Assignment
FS
C
C
B
Wo
W
X
B
N
SS
$
T
Z
H
Q
Y
T
Position
Assignment
X
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Y
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Z
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
H
Assume FB role in power - Kick out 1st man on or outside the tackle.
T
Drop step with play side foot. Arc course and mesh with the QB. Hug the double team.
QB
Catch the snap and open and point foot and sideline. Balance on step number two. Mesh and run keep path.
16, 17 Keeper
Backfield Assignment
FS
C
C
B
Wo
W
X
B
N
SS
$
T
Z
H
Q
Y
T
Position
Assignment
X
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Y
Stalk Block - If you are on the dive side use inside leverage. If you you are on the read side use outside leverage.
Z
Use Zack motion and run pitch path. 5 yards on a 45 degree angle.
H
Assume FB role in power - Log 1st man on or outside the tackle.
T
Drop step with play side foot. Arc course and mesh with the QB. Hug the double team.
QB
Catch the snap and open and point foot and sideline. Balance on step number two. Keep and run keep path.