Transcript Installation of The Shotgun Offense

Installation of The Shotgun Offense
Concepts Of The Gun Offense
By James Vint
Offensive Coordinator
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
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Installing the Gun Offense
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Concepts of the gun offense
The Mesh and Reading the 5 in the Gun
Offense
Installing the run game in a spread gun offense
Installing a powerful ground game in the gun
offense
Using a powerful option and quarterback
attack in the gun offense
Installing an explosive pass game from the gun
offense
“If You Have A Systematic Way To Teach An
Offense, Your Kids Will Have A Systematic
Way Of Learning The Offense”
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The Gun Offense Is A System
Each Component Of The System Has A
Dynamic Your Opponent Must Prepare For
The Spread Gun System Can Be Run With Or
Without A Huddle
This System Uses Simple Terminology
Keep It Simple For Your Players, Yet
Complicated For Your Opponents
Keys To Being Successful
 Train
Your Kids In The Off-Season
 If
They Can’t Consistently Stop A Play,
Keep Running It
 Don’t
 Be
Over Coach Or Over Analyze
Prepared and Prepare Your Kids
Myths of the Gun
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The Gun Is A Pass Only Offense:
Similar to the Run-and-Shoot in the 80’s, people
perceive the gun as pass first
 The Gun Is A Finesse Offense
You can run a power offense from the gun!
 The Snap Is Too Easy To Fumble
How many snaps have you fumbled from under
center? How many of those did you lose? Gun-1
mishandled snap every 201 plays: 1 Lost. Under
Center-1 mishandled snap every 119 plays: 6
Lost
 Your line must be in a 2 point stance in the Gun
You can operate from a 3 point stance.
 You can’t block the box if you spread the field.
Advantages of The Gun
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Defenses Have To Account For the QB As A Runner
 Every Play Can Become An Option Play
 QB Has Easier Pre And Post Snap Reads
 QB Already Has Depth In The Pass Game
 Offense Can Read Rather Than Block A Defender In The
Run Game
 QB Works Downhill As Opposed To Uphill From Under C
 In Two Back Gun The D Must Account For 3 Backs and 3
Wideouts
 In One Back Gun The D Must Account For Two Backs
And Four Wides
 You get your athletes the football in open space
 Basketball on grass, with fast break potential
Advantages of the Gun
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The gun puts linebackers on their heels
 The gun allows you to finesse your
opponents when you do not have an
overpowering line
 When you have an overpowering line, the
gun allows to be more versatile with the run
and pass
 The gun allows you to work downhill
 The gun gives your QB an increased field of
vision
Comparing The Gun To Being
Under Center
The defense loads the box!
Comparing Gun To Being
Under Center
In the spread gun, we open up
the box.
Statistically Speaking
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have averaged 6.2 yards a rush from
the gun over 4 years
 IS Zone from the gun: 6.7 yards w/ the TB
and 7.9 w/ the QB
 IS Zone under Center: 5.1 yards w/ the TB
and no direct QB run
 From the gun we average 7.1 yards per
play. Under Center: 6.3 and 5.3 per rush
The Gun is Versatile
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can run the gun from virtually any
offense
 You can be either pass dominated or run
dominated from the gun
 Nearly every personnel package can be
tailored to the gun
 You can use the gun as a change-up or as
a full-time offense
Incorporating The Gun Offense
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You can use the gun as a change-up or as a system
You can run many plays from many different
offenses from the gun
Allows you to read defenders you couldn’t read from
under center
You can run a power based offense from the gun
You can run an option based offense from the gun
You can run a misdirection offense from the gun
You can throw the ball from the gun
You can add balance to your attack from the gun
Comparing The Gun To Under Center
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Defense Must Account For
The QB AS The Second Back
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Def Accounts For 4 WR and
1 Back
 Defense Does Not Have To
Defend The QB As A Runner
 Defense Can Defend The
Box With 6 VS 6
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Defense Must Account For
Four Wideouts
If D Account For 4 Wides,
They Are Left With 6 To Defend
7 In The Box
Comparing The Gun To Under Center
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Defense Must Account For
The QB AS The Third Back
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Def Accounts For 3 WR and
2 Backs
 Defense Does Not Have To
Defend The QB As A Runner
 Defense Can Defend The
Box With 8 Men
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Defense Must Account For
Three Receivers
The Defense Must Defend
Three Backs With Six or Seven
Players
To Get 8 in the box, D must
play man
Comparing The Gun To Under Center
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Defense Must Account For
The QB AS The Second Back
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Def Accounts For 4 WR and
1 Back
 Defense Does Not Have To
Defend The QB As A Runner
 Defense Can Defend The
Box With 7 Men, and can
screw a safety down to get 8
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Defense Must Account For
Four Receivers
The Defense Must Defend
Three Backs With Seven
Players
To Get 8 in the box, D must
play man
Why Your QB Will Love The Gun!
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He has a wider peripheral field of vision for presnap reads.
Every time he meshes with a back he will be
moving downhill.
Because he doesn’t have to go backwards to
give the ball he can see the defense and their
reaction.
Your QB will not trip over the centers foot.
Your QB will have more opportunities to carry
the football.
Your QB already has depth in the pass game.
Your QB will be able to see blitzes quicker and
throw hot.
Concepts Of The Gun Offense
 Formations:
Spread Gun, Two Back Gun,
and Special Formations
 Motions: Calling Motion and
Understanding Why We Use Motion
 Hole and Back Numbering For Play
Calling
 Game and Practice Planning
 Installing A System For No Huddle
Skill Personnel In The Gun
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QB: The Gun is versatile enough to allow you to
have an athletic quarterback, or a typical pocket
passer. We look for a tough kid at quarterback.
 TB: Our TB or (A) is our best back with vision and
some explosiveness. We don’t necessarily look
for speed at much as a burst and vision.
 H: Our H back is usually a combination
receiver/blocker. We will use our H in the
backfield in our two back gun so he has to be
athletic. He also must be able to block effectively
both in the open field and from the backfield. He
must be able to run routes and catch the football.
Skill Personnel In The Gun
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Y: Our Y is our TE type. He must be able to block
and get into a three point stance. Our Y is our
best possession receiver. We look for our Y to be
great at finding open space.
 X: Our X is usually our fastest receiver and must
be a good route runner. He has to understand
how to read linebackers and safeties. Our X
receiver must know how to use his speed and
break routes off.
 Our Z receiver is usually our most physical
receiver. Our Z receivers are traditional 6-2 to 6-3
and 190 to 215 pounds. They are physical
blockers and aggressive route runners. They
must be able to find the sticks.
Personnel Packages
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We will use personnel packages based on down and
distance.
 We want to be able to use our base personnel from each
of our formations, but we also make personnel changes
based on situations.
 If we don’t have an H who can do what we need from an
inside receiver, we will personnel change when we
switch from one back gun to two back gun.
 We try to limit specific personnel tendencies that will
dictate plays by who is in the game.
 We do everything we can to put our personnel in
situations where they will be successful.
 Everything we do out of the gun is based on the strength
of our personnel.
Formation Identification (Spread Gun)
Even Gun (Alamo)
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This is an 11 personnel
group. We can use 11
and 10 personnel as
well.
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Trips Open (Texas)
This is a 10 or 11
personnel group.
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Formation Identification
Ace Gun (Alabama)
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This is an 11 personnel
group, but we will go
with 21 personnel for
this package.
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Trips Closed (Cleveland)
This can be an 11 or 10
personnel group
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Formation Identification
Slot (State)
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This is a 10, 11, or 21
personnel group
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Double Slot (Navy)
We use 10, 11, or 20
personnel for this group
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Formation Identification
Empty (Gator)
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This is 11 personnel,
although we can use 10
personnel.
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Bunch (Baltimore)
This is 11 personnel
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Formation Identification
Empty Bunch (Honda)
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This is Empty or 0
personnel.
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Empty Double Slot
(Seminole)
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Formation Identification (2 Back Gun)
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Gun Pro (Pittsburgh)
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Twins Gun (Minnesota)
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Formation Identification (2 Back Gun)
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Two Back Twins Open
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(Green)
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Two Back Slot (Orange)
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Formation Identification (Big Sets)
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Ace Double Tight
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(Titan)
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Ace Wing Right
Skins
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Motion Identification
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Rip: Left IS or #2 Receiver Across The Formation
Liz: Right IS or #2 WR Across the Formation
Hump: FB to the TE
 Jump: FB away from the TE
 Tom: TE or #3 to the call
 Ted: TE or #3 away from the call
 Jet: Z across the formation
 Zip: Z Into the formation
 Zap: Z Away from the formation
 Away: TB away from the TE
 To: TB to the TE
 Adding RE to any motion puts the play in motion to
return to his starting point- Re-Rip, Re-Jet
 Adding slow to any motion slows the motion
How Do We Use Motion?
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To gain a numerical advantage at the point of
attack
We want to clear a defender out of the point of
attack
We want to gain leverage on a defender
When a defense plays press coverage, we use
motion to help get the receiver a free release
We want to get the defense slanting one way
and come back the other
We want to see if the defense adjusts with
motion to gain an advantage to or away from the
motion.
Player and Hole Identification
X
Z
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H
7 5
3
1 0
2
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Y
1
4
Our landmarks are the outside hip of the offensive
lineman
8
Player and Hole Identification
X
Y
9
7
H Back Becomes
The 3 Back
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3
1 0
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8
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3
4
Our landmarks are the outside hip of the offensive
lineman
2/Z
Player and Hole Numbering
Y
2
9
7
Z
5
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1 0
2
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6
H
8
1
Formation To The Left-X
Becomes The 2
4
Our landmarks are the outside hip of the offensive
lineman
Alignment
 Outside
Receivers Align 10-14 Yards
Outside The EMOL
 Inside Receivers Split The Distance, 1 yd
deep
 Slots Line Up 1.5 X 1
 QB is at 4.5 Yards (Staggered Stance)
 Backs are 1.5 to 2 yards behind the QB
splitting the OS hip of the Guard
 Offensive Line Has 2 to 2.5 foot splits
QB Pre Snap Alignment
 QB Aligns
at 4.5 yards from the center
 Feet are slightly staggered with throwing
foot slightly in front
 Hands are comfortable, with fingers
spread
 QB brings the snap through the third hand
 QB Snaps Eyes to Read
Running Back Alignment
 RB
Lines Up 1.5 to 2 Yards Behind QB,
With his crotch splitting the OS leg of the
guard.
 His eyes are straight ahead
 He is balanced, with his hands on his hips
 If his hands go to his knees, he goes to
the bench
 We have some flexibility to his alignment
Pre-Snap Alignment
Spread Gun Package Run Plays
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have several run plays that we can run
out of the gun.
 We can run every one of our I-Back and
One Back runs from the gun.
 We can run our option game from the gun.
 We also have gun specific run plays.
Packaging Our Run Plays
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We have six types of run plays
One (Ace) Back Runs
Two Back Runs (With FB to Lead)
Option Runs (Specific Option Plays)
Read Plays (We will be reading a backside
defender)
QB Run Plays are designed to get your
quarterback the football.
Empty Runs
Ace Back Run Game
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42-43 Inside Zone
42-43 Base Dive
42-43 Trap
42-43 Counter Trap
42-43 Influence Trap
44-45 Gut Lead
44-45 Fever
44-45 G
46-47 Kick
46-47 Wrap
46-47 Power (With Motion)
46-47 Counter Trey
48-49 Outside Zone
48-49 Stretch
40-41 Zone Cutback
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42-43 Inside Zone Read
42-43 Base Dive Read
42-43 Trap Read
42-43 Counter Trap Read
42-43 Influence Trap Read
44-45 Gut Lead Read
44-45 Fever Read
44-45 G Read
46-47 Kick Read
46-47 Wrap Read
46-47 Power Read (With
Motion)
46-47 Counter Trey Read
48-49 Outside Zone Read
48-49 Stretch Read
40-41 Zone Cutback Read
Two Back Gun Runs
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42-43 Inside
42-43 Inside Lead
42-43 Iso
44-45 G Lead
44-45 GUT Lead
46-47 Power
46-47 Power Kick
46-47 Wrap
46-47 Counter
48-49 Outside Zone
48-49 Outside Lead
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Each of the plays
on the left have a
Read component
If you want the FB
to mesh with the
QB, then you simple
change the first
number of the play
to a 3. We can run
32 Iso, or 36 Wrap.
QB Run Plays
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12-13 QB Dive
12-13 QB Inside
12-13 QB Inside Lead
12-13 QB Iso
12-13 Inside Read
12-13 QB Trap
14-15 QB G
14-15 QB Gut
16-17 QB Power
16-17 QB Power Wrap
16-17 QB Power Kick
16-17 QB Counter
18-19 QB Outside
18-19 Outside Lead
One of the most valuable aspects of
the gun offense is the ability to get your
quarterback involved.
Whether the QB is reading the
defender, or the QB is running one of
the plays to the left, you force the
defense to have to account for him.
Getting the QB involved in the run
game will help to open up different
aspects of your pass game.
Huddle Procedure
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we huddle, the center calls the
huddle five yards from the football
 The offensive line is in front, with the skill
players in the back
 The TE is in the middle
 The FB is on his right, the TB is on his left
 The receivers flank the quarterback in the
huddle.
The Huddle
H Y A
G C G
Q
We moved the X and the Z to the front of the huddle
because we were having some communication
problems. Their original position are in red.
QB Pre-Snap Procedures In The
Spread Gun Offense
 The
QB looks left and looks right
 He is checking depth of corners and
number of safeties
 The QB makes his initial box read
checking for the inverts
 He makes any checks if the play must be
flipped or changed
 He begins his snap count
Concepts Of The Gun: Game
Planning Fronts, Stunts, and Blitzes
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We chart defensive fronts and stunts
We chart blitz tendencies divided into three categories
1. ISLB Blitzes
2. OSLB/Corner Blitzes
3. Zone Blitzes
As we chart blitzes, we look at vacated pass zones and
potential loss opportunities
We look categorize blitzes into run/pass blitzes
We look at personnel blitzes and packages for blitzes to
find tendencies
We chart the corresponding coverage for each blitz
Game Planning For Coverage
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chart pass coverage for each down
and distance
 We look for coverage tendencies to
determine what route combinations we run
 We chart personnel changes for each
coverage
 We look at each coverage for weakness in
personnel or coverage areas
Game Planning Personnel
 We
chart their personnel packages
 We look at match-ups inside the box
 We look at match-ups outside the box
 We determine their strengths and
weaknesses of personnel
 We evaluate defensive match-ups for
potential mismatches
 We look at personnel adjustments to get
our speed against their lack of speed
Game Planning: Self Scout
 We
do a cumulative tendency report on
ourselves each week
 We try to break tendencies to eliminate
predictability
 We break down ourselves as thoroughly
as we break down our opponents
 We key on our P down, 1st down, and 3rd
down tendencies
 We look at our own personnel tendencies
Practice Planning
 We
break our practice into 24 periods of
five minutes each
 We have an individual component, a group
component, and a team component
 We use our athletic period for specials and
our weight room work
 We break down different facets of the
game plan based on the day
Practice Planning
 We
install our coming out and first down
package on Monday, and go over any new
plays or blocking adjustments
 Tuesday we install our 3rd down
component and our blitz protection
schemes
 Wednesday we go over our goal line and
red zone package. We also introduce any
special plays for the week. We go full
scrimmage with the defense on Weds.
Practice Planning
 Thursday
is our pre-game day for Friday
games, where we will run our two-minute
package, run-the clock package, and our
special plays. We will review the entire
game plan. We practice for 90 minutes on
our pre game day.
 If we have a Saturday game, we will use
Thursday to review our special plays and
go over our 1st down and 3rd down
packages.
 We also incorporate our Big Play Plan for
change of possession
Must Haves
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We work our mesh drill everyday
We work an o-line blitz period with the backs
everyday
We work our hot routes everyday of practice and
through our summer passing league
We work a 5 minute option period every day
We work scramble rules for 5 minutes, two days
a week
We practice 2 hours each day, with the
exception of Wednesday, when we go 2.5 hours
Time
Christopher Columbus Blue Steel
Opponent: Canarsie
Offensive Practice Plan
Base: 4-4 (31 Soft)
Date: August 28, 2003
Emphasis: 3rd and Medium
FINISH THE DRILL!
FINISH THE PLAY!
Period
Offensive Line
Running Backs
Quarterbacks
Wide Receivers
1
Agilities
Agilities
Agilities
Agilities
2
Chute
Jump Rope
Ball Drills
Stance and Start
3
Chute Traps/Pulls
Mesh FW
HNS
Ball Drills
4
2 Man Punch
Switch/Hips/Sprint
Gap Read
Ball Drills
5
2 Man Drive
X
Gauntlet
Break Drill
6
Hippo
Speed Optionw/RB
Speed Option w/RB
Curl Find Hole
7
Take/Overtake
Mesh w/RB
Mesh w/QB
Curl Find Sticks
8
Active Mesh
Active Mesh
Active Mesh
Curl w/QB
9
IS Run
IS Run
IS Run
12 Yard Stops (Sticks)
10
X
X
X
X
11
3 Step Pass Pro
3 Step Drops
Pass Pro Attack
3 Step Routes
12
X
X
Pass Pro Punch
w/QB
13
5 Step Pass Pro
Group Pass 3 Step
Group Pass 3 Step
Group Pass 3 Step
14
One-On-Ones
15
Two-On Twos
Seven-on-Seven
Seven-On-Seven
Seven-on-Seven
16
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
One On One's
17
X
X
X
X
18
Team Pass
Team Pass
Team Pass
Team Pass
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X
X
X
X
20
Screens
Screens
Screens
Screens
21
X
X
X
X
22
10 Plays Live
10 Plays Live
10 Plays Live
10 Plays Live
23
2 Minute
2 Minute
2 Minute
2 Minute
Advantages of Installing a No Huddle System
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You get more reps in the same amount of time
during practice
You make it more difficult for the defense to
substitute
You force the defense to play at a pace they do
not practice
Other teams can not emulate your no huddle in
practice
You can “read” the defense to call best play
Allows you to have a built in check system
making it easier to audible
Advantages of Installing a No Huddle System
 Can
be used as a change-up or as a
system
 You can easily incorporate calls into any
offense to add No Huddle Capability
 Include a No-Huddle component to your
practice plan
 Be sure to practice each mode of your NoHuddle and Clock Management situations
Concepts of The Gun Offense:
Installing A No Huddle Offense
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break our offense into five speeds
Normal
Look Mode
Go Mode
Two-Minute
Run The Clock
Normal Huddle
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is our base offensive mode
 We are going to huddle and call each play
in the huddle
 We will check at the line
 We will focus on hustling in and out of the
huddle
Look Mode
 Look
mode is a no huddle mode
 Our players will hustle to the ball as the
QB calls out formation
 The QB will get up and get set
 The coaches in the booth will look over the
defense
 The QB relay the play call
Go Mode
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Go mode is used when we want to
hustle to the line and run a play
 We game plan for five plays we will run
from the go mode
 We will use the go mode to keep the
defense from stemming during our look
mode
 We eliminate chances for the defense to
substitute
Run The Clock
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use this mode to burn the clock when
we are leading
 We may be at the end of the half and we
don’t want our opponents another
possession
 We are trying to slow down our opponents
Two Minute Mode
 We
are trying to get the ball down the field
quickly
 We will spike the ball if the clock is running
on second down
 We will sprint to the ball and get set
 We limit use of motions and formation
changes
 We will limit our checks at the line
Using A No Huddle Offense
 You
can use no huddle as a change-up
 You DO NOT need to use the no huddle
as a hurry up
 You force the defense out of their comfort
zone
 You can limit what the defense can do
 You can include as many plays or as few
plays as you want in your package
Automatic Calls
 We
can call an automatic to run from the
line
 We call the automatic instead of our
formation
 We get to the line and run the play
 This offsets defenses who will stem when
you are in look mode
Example of a Play Call
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play ends and we start calling Texas
for the formation
 The QB calls 542, 542
 The five tells the line we are reading the
backside 5 tech
 The 4 means we will mesh with the 4 back
 The 2 is the hole we will attack
 Texas is trips open, then 942 is 42 Inside
Read
Example of a Go Call
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QB will call the formation which might
be Alamo, Alamo
 As we work to the line he calls Quaker,
Quaker
 Tennessee is our trap read
 The QB will get set as if he were looking
over the defense
 Then, we will snap the ball and run trap
read
No Huddle Package
Runs
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IS Read/Scissors
Counter Read/Scissors
Trap Read/Scissors
Base Dive
QB Counter
QB Iso
Iso Read
Power Read
IS Veer Option
Speed Option
Load Option
Passes
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X Dive
Bubble
Tennessee
Chicago
Cali
X’s
Hawaii
Syracuse
Soldier
Veer Pass
No Huddle Calls
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1 Series: Screen Game
2 Series: Quick Pass Game
3 Series: Option Game
4 Series: Designed Give Plays
5 Series: Zone Read Plays
6 Series: Play Action
7 Series: Sprint Out
8 Series: 3 Step Drop
9 Series: 5 Step Drop
No Huddle Automatics
 Zona:
Zone Read
 Quaker: Trap Read
 Kentucky: Counter Read
 Packer: Quarterback Iso
 Bandit: Base Dive
 Virginia: Veer Option
 Louisiana: Load Option
 Sooner: Speed Option
No Huddle Pass Automatics
 Berkeley:
Cali
 Tennessee: Tennesse
 Illinois: Chicago
 Xavier: X Dive
 Hawaii: Surf
 Nasa: Rocket
No Huddle Coaching Points
 Players
must understand each mode
 You must devote practice time to each
mode of your no huddle offense
 Begin simple and add as you go along
 You can use virtually any communication
you wish as long as it makes sense to
your players
 You can also use a wrist band system
Installing The Gun Offense
 Install
Your Base Plays First
 Limit how much you install- Less is
more
 Use simple terminology for simple
adjustments
 Be Patient!
 Be Organized Each Practice
Installation Of The Gun Offense
By: James Vint
Christopher Columbus
High School
The QB Mesh and Reading The
Backside 5 Technique
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Ways We Mesh
 Same
Side Mesh (Front Side Read)
 Backside Read
 Designed Give Play
 Designed Pull Play
 OS Veer Mesh
 Play Action Mesh
QB Footwork And The Mesh
 If
The back is crossing the QB, the QB will
take a flat step toward the back. We call
this Flat Step, Short Step.
 He reaches the ball deep and feels the
belly of the back, snapping his eyes to his
read.
 He rides the back through while making
his read.
 “Squeeze and Chase, Pull and Replace”
QB Footwork And The Mesh
RB Footwork And The Mesh
 The
back aligns 1.5 to 2 yards behind the
QB, straddling the outside leg of the
guard.
 If the back is crossing the QB, he will take
a step opposite the QB, then get downhill.
 He must make a deep pocket, with the top
palm up.
 The back must feel the QB read, and not
snatch at the football.
Same Side Mesh/Backside Mesh
 When
we mesh on the side away from the
point-of-attack we call this a backside
mesh.
 With a backside mesh we are usually
reading a backside defender.
 When we mesh on the same side we are
meshing with the back to the POA side.
 We are usually reading a front side
defender or eliminating the read.
Reading The Backside 5
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is the whole concept that began our
craze with the gun offense
 The offense does not have to block a
backside player
 This allows us to get one more lineman to
the second level
 Allows us to put 5 techniques in conflict
Why Read The Backside 5?
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We get one more blocker to the second level
We allow the offense to always give the ball to
the right player
We put the 5 technique in conflict, and 5
techniques tend to be very good players
We allow the 5 tech to see several different
looks
The defensive line must practice facing multiple
looks
We give ourselves a chance to be successful
against a stud by having him take himself out of
the game
Main Gun Concept: Read The Five
Technique
 On
The Mesh, QB Will Snap His Eyes To
The Five Technique On The Read Side
 We Will Begin By Reading A Backside 5
Technique
 The QB Will Ride The Back With His Eyes
On The Jersey Number Of The 5 Tech
 “SQUEEZE AND CHASE, PULL AND
REPLACE”
SQUEEZE AND CHASE, PULL
AND REPLACE
 If
the 5 technique squeezes and chases,
pull and replace
 If he does anything else, give the football
 If the 5 tech slow plays, give the football
 If the 5 tech comes upfield, give the
football
 If the 5 tech comes at the QB, give the
football
Read the Backside 5 Technique
The main concept that started the whole phenomenon with the gun is the ability of
quarterbacks to read the backside 5 technique. The QB will read the backside 5
technique. This allows the backside tackle to work up to the second and third
level. Under center, the quarterback is not able to read the backside 5 technique,
he is working uphill. From the gun, the QB can read the backside 5 tech and use
his rule.
QB’s Rule: Squeeze and Chase, pull and replace.
If the 5 technique squeezes the tackle’s release and chases the back the
quarterback is meshing with, the QB will pull the football and replace the 5
technique. This is a way of reminding the QB to get downhill. If the 5 tech does
anything else, the QB gives the ball and carries out a downhill run fake to hold the
pursuit. We drill this with our MESH DRILL. The QB’s and running backs work
together getting their mesh down, while the QB reads the 5 tech.. We vary how
the 5 technique plays in each situation as we drill the mesh and read.
Mesh Drill
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If the DE squeezes and chases, the QB
will pull the ball and replace the DE. We
want the QB to get downhill.
If the DE sits at home, or goes upfield,
the QB will give the ball and continue a
downhill run fake.
QB
RB
Reading The Backside 5 Technique
Diagram Of The Mesh
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Read Key
The QB Takes A Flat Step To The Back, then a short
step. His feet should face the Sideline, in a heel toe
relationship at the mesh point. His weight should be
slightly right
Reading The Backside 5 Technique
The 5 Comes Upfield
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Read Key
the 5 tech comes upfield, give the
football to the back and carry out your run
fake.
Reading The Backside 5 Technique
The 5 Squeezes and Chases
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Read Key
If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, the QB will pull
and replace.
The QB Must Get Downhill
The QB/RB Mesh
QB gets his eyes to his read
Always simulate a
snap
The QB is giving the
football as the 5
technique is coming up
field.
This is a great view of the quarterback’s footwork on the
mesh. You can see the angle of his feet allowing the
back to cross in front.
Reading the Backside 5 Tech
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When we read the backside 5 tech, the back will
align opposite the call side. The back will step
opposite the QB and mesh, as per his opposite
side mesh rules.
 We can run virtually all of our offensive run plays
reading the backside 5 technique
 Allows us to account for a defender with a read,
allowing us to block one more second level
defender
 We put good defensive ends in conflict
Drilling The Mesh
 QB
Footwork/RB Footwork-Individuals
 Mesh Drill-Group QB and RB
 Active Mesh- Group w/QB/RB and Oline
 Full Mesh-IS Run Period
 IS Run-Working Our Mesh
 Option Period-Working Our Mesh
 Team Run/Team Live-Working Our Mesh
Play Calling To Read The Backside 5 Tech
 Play
is called using 2 numbers and a tag
 The first number is the ball carrier getting
the football or meshing with the QB
 The second number is the hole assigned
the play
 The tag tells the line what blocking
scheme they will execute
 Try to keep your no huddle somewhat
consistent
Examples
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Inside Lead Read
The 4 back will mesh with the QB
The aiming point is the 2 hole
Inside Lead tells the line they will execute
our inside zone blocking
Lead tells the H we will be leading the
tailback
Read tells the line they are leaving the
backside 5 technique
Examples
 36
Counter Read
o The 3 back will mesh with the QB
o The 6 hole is our point of attack
o The line will execute counter blocking
o The line will leave the backside 5 go
 The great thing about the gun is we can
get the ball to multiple backs in different
situations
Same Side Mesh
 If
the QB is meshing with the back on the
same side as the call, his footwork will be
similar to inside veer. He will take a short
step, then get up in. We want a short step
to the back, then the opposite foot working
downhill on the Mesh.
 The back will step to the QB, then
downhill. He must try to keep his
shoulder’s square.
Meshing On The Play Side
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We started meshing on the play side because
we would get the line slanting away from the
back
The first play we put in was base dive
We did not read the front side 5 technique on
base dive
We then added inside veer where we read the 5
technique on the play side
We then added outside veer from the gun to the
TE side, then later to the open side
We can run virtually any play meshing to the
play side
Same Side Mesh
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QB steps at 3:00 with his mesh side foot and brings his
inside foot to parallel.
 His eyes must snap to his read
 TB steps toward the QB, keeping his shoulders square.
 In the case above, the TB would step to the QB with his
left foot and make his soft pocket
Why Mesh To The Call Side?
 The
defense will overplay away from the
mesh
 We can get the ball downhill quickly
 We give the back a chance for the cutback
 The play becomes a downhill play similar
to IS Veer
 We can run IS and OS Veer
 We can put the defense in conflict from
what they practiced
Mesh Drill
 We
run our mesh drill with our
quarterbacks and running backs every
day.
 We run active mesh at least two days a
week where we add our offensive tackles
and tight ends
 We have an inside run period with 5
minutes designated for our read game
Keys To A Good Mesh
 The
QB must secure the snap first!
 The QB MUST get his eyes to his read
 The RB must make a deep soft pocket
 The RB must be patient, don’t rush
 The Tackle must reduce his shoulder to
avoid allowing the DE to collision him
down the line
 The QB must be soft with the football
Coaching Points On The Mesh
 The
quarterback and running back do not
need to fight over the football
 The QB makes the decision, not the RB
 RB keeps his top palm up and out
 QB must be soft with the football
 Coach the QB on his eyes
Installing The Run Game In The
Spread Gun Offense
Installing The Inside Read Play
In A Gun Offense
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Using Your Backside Read In The
Gun Offense
 We
will cover the 42-43 Inside Read in
depth including:
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Zone Blocking Rules
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Reads For The Back
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QB Reads
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Stunt Adjustments
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Attacking Defensive Adjustments
Inside Zone Read Play
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The inside read play is our number one play
from the gun
This is the first play we installed from the gun
We use our zone blocking system for this play
Based on game planning decision, we will use
zone combinations and or fold blocks to get
movement
We read the backside 5 or #3 defender
The TB reads Will To Mac To Go
Inside Zone Rules
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Our offensive line rules begin with the playside gap
Our landmark is the playside jersey number of the
defensive lineman
 We want to dent the line of scrimmage and get movement
 Our offensive line takes a six inch zone step to the play
side at a 45 degree angle, depending on the technique of
the defensive lineman
 On our first step, our offensive lineman will grab their guns
(This term tells our lineman to get their hands cocked)
 The second step is through the crotch of the defender
 The offensive lineman is trying to punch through the
playside jersey number
 We keep our feet moving to get our head across the
midpoint of the defender
 We must keep our feet moving to get to the playside
Inside Zone Problems and
Corrections
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Offensive lineman will start to just wash the
defender down instead of getting movement
If the offensive lineman doesn’t move his feet,
he will not be able to get to his landmark and get
movement
The offensive lineman must get four eyes to
backer to be able to pick up blitzes and stunts
The offensive lineman must be very quick with
the first two steps
THE FIRST STEP TIES, THE SECOND STEP
WINS
Inside Zone Read
 Offensive
line will use the playside jersey
number as their landmark
 Offensive line will get a vertical push
 We fight to get to our landmark without
letting the defender stretch the play
 We work our zone combinations for stunts
by the defense
 We will number the defenders from inside
out
Inside Zone Read Rules
 Center:
Must Establish The Ohio (Ohio is
our term for the 0) The Center Has
playside Gap to 0
 Guards: Playside Gap #1
 Tackles: Playside Gap #2
 TE: Playside Gap #3
 The key is the Center MUST establish and
communicate who the OHIO is.
Illustrating Our Count System
42 Inside Read
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The Ohio is the defender on or over the center
head up to the playside. He must then
communicate who the Ohio is.
Illustrating Our Count System
42 Inside Read
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When we have a one tech to the playside, the
one tech becomes our Ohio.
The center will point out the Ohio for the rest of
the lineman
Illustrating Our Count System
42 Inside Read
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We number out from the Ohio on both sides.
Each lineman will point out who one and two
are. We are reading number three to the
backside in most cases.
Illustrating Our Count System
42 Inside Read
Read Player
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We number out from the Ohio on both sides.
Each lineman will point out who one and two
are. We are reading number three to the
backside in most cases.
Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts
Zone To The Right
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Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts
Zone To The Right
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Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts
Zone To The Right
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Our Count System
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Offensive Line Calls
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Communication is of utmost importance in a gun
offense
The offensive line must work together to make
sure we account for the box defenders
Our offensive line must identify the Ohio on
every play, then the one, two, and if there is a
tight end, the three
In our zone blocking scheme we are working our
Playside Zone Combinations
We have an uncovered lineman and an
uncovered lineman working together
They are tracking the down defensive lineman to
linebacker
Offensive Line Calls
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Our line calls work from playside to backside on the
zone read
If the center and right guard work together, we call
Arizona
The Center and Left Guard working together is Alaska
A guard and tackle working together is Deuce or David
The tackle and tight end working together is Trey, Titan
We work our line calls until they no longer have to
communicate, but we still communicate our calls
We also have dummy calls put in by our line coach
Covered/Uncovered Zone Concept
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This is an example of an
Arizona call on 42 IS Read.
The RG is covered with a 3
tech, and the Center is
uncovered with a man over.
The RG and Center take
their playside zone step
with eyes to their gap.
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The uncovered player must
have his eyes in his PSG.
In the case above, the 3
Tech slanted inside and the
Center has to pick him up.
The RG sees him go away
and now works to the player
filling the B gap.
If the Mac were to step up to blitz, the Center would make a base call. This
would eliminate the Arizona call and put both lineman on a base block.
Inside Zone Read From Alabama
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 The offensive line call out one and two
 QB Reads Backside 5 Tech
 TB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork
Inside Zone Read From Alabama
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and PST make a Trey call
 PSG and Center Call Arizona
 Backside Guard and Tackle Make A Deuce
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Inside Zone Read From Alabama
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Offensive Line Uses Inside Zone Blocking
Techniques
 QB Reads Backside 5 Tech
 TB and QB Utilize Backside Mesh Footwork
Even 42 IS Read vs a 50
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Center and LG Call Alaska
RG and RT make a deuce call
Line calls ensure lineman know who they are working with
Even 42 IS Read vs a 13
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One Tech to the call side is the Ohio. The offensive line
executes their inside zone steps. The QB reads the
backside nine technique.
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This look can be tough because 50 teams will give us a solid look vs
spread gun and play with one backer in the box. Either the $ or the W
will overplay the box. The Free safety will usually move to the side of
the overplay. We now will zone combo the 0 Nose who is the Ohio,
tracking the Mac backer.
Dealing With Stunts
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When the defensive line stunts, our lineman
must understand their first responsibility is
playside gap
 They must have their heads up and eyes open
 TB and QB Utilize Backside Mesh Footwork
Handling Stunts In A Gun Offense
 The
offensive line must be drilled and
skilled with their zone blocking schemes
 We must schedule practice time to go over
stunts
 Players must understand that handling
stunts requires precise footwork, eye work,
and attention to detail
 Scouting Reports are very important
Handling Stunts
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This is a two-on-two drill
working two offensive
lineman vs. a defensive
lineman and a backer. This
is a generic drill where we
will put guards with tackles
and centers with guards.
We want this to be a game
speed drill once the initial
teaching is done.
You must work against twists
and loops
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This is our three on three drill we do a lot
because of stacked fronts. We get head up
tackles that will slant. We work this drill
with the frontside, then the backside. We
get our eyes up and this teaches the kids to
be able to work an inside threat. We teach
patience in this drill and we follow a very
strict rule, “Don’t Chase Backers.”
Offensive Line Stunt Drills For The IS Zone
Coaching Point:
Coach Your O-Line
To Open Their Hips
Against Fast Flow
This Is A 3-on-3 Drill Called Flow
Because The Defense Is Working A Fast Flow Concept, We
Work To Get To Our Landmarks and Stun the defender
The Back Most Likely Will Cut-Back When He Sees This Much
Flow
When We See This In A Game, We Are Ready To Call The
Counter Play To Slow Flow
Squeeze Scrape
 Teams
inevitably will try to confuse your
quarterback’s read on the five technique.
 The most popular defensive adjustment is
a squeeze scrape.
 We drill this in practice so our
quarterbacks can recognize when this is
occurring.
 They will get you once in a while, be
patient.
Squeeze Scrape
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Read Key
When you get the 5 technique squeezing and the backer
scraping, the QB will pull the football and get clobbered.
We run several complementary plays to eliminate this.
Inside Zone Read With Extra Def
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Teams will put an extra defender to the side of the back
to account for the QB
 By rule, the LT would block #2, who is the DT, but we
don’t have leverage on if the QB gets a pull read
 Our LT is in conflict, however, as he know we don’t block
anyone outside of him on our read play
 We can block this by rule as shown above
Inside Zone Read With Extra Def
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can use motion to block the extra guy,
or, we can check out of the play.
 Best case is to check to QB Iso through
the 3 hole.
42 IS Read With Fold
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If the playside end is slanting inside, we like to kick him
out with the guard and bring the tackle under to the
PSLB.
42 IS Read Vs 30 Stack
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These are fast flowing zones and the great thing is you can run IS or
OS zone with the same blocking. On IS zone, our landmark is the
defenders playside number and on OS zone, our landmark is his
playside bicep. We call this hustle and flow. Also, try running a
designed keep with the QB where your line zone blocks left, and your
QB rides the back as if the play is going right. Even with the line
zoning left, the D will flow with the back action and you can wall it off
for your QB.
Using Zone Combinations
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Zone Combinations are used to create
movement
We are going to use our HIPPO concept
Hippo tells our offensive lineman to get hip to hip
Our offensive lineman are going to block a down
guy tracking to backer
We place our helmet to the near ear of the down
defender
We flat step to get hippo
We drive vertical
Our HIPPO Concept
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We also use zone combinations with our
lineman getting hip to hip
Offensive Linemen will drive the defensive
lineman into the linebacker
The direction the linebacker goes will determine
which lineman accounts for the backer
Our landmark is the near ear/near number of the
down defender
We teach the offensive lineman to get four eyes
to backer
Teaching a Near Ear Vertical Push
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Offensive lineman will take a flat step to the near
number
On the flat step the offensive lineman will cock
their hands
The second step is a vertical step and punch the
near number of the down defender
We call this Flat Step, L Step
We drive the down guy into the linebacker
We DO NOT chase backers
Near Ear Vertical Push (Take/Overtake)
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The linebacker attacks the
guard’s gap, so the guard
takes the backer and the
tackle overtakes the down
defender.
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The linebacker attacks the
tackle’s gap, so the tackle
takes the backer and the
guard overtakes the down
defender.
Vertical is our hippo alert on IS Read
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We go hippo to work combinations on the DT’s
tracking backers
 We would have an Arizona on the frontside and
a Deuce call on the backside
 The frontside tackle will execute a base turn out
block
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Vertical is our hippo alert on IS Read
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DT’s tracking backers
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and tackle working together to track Sam
Using Fold Blocks With The Zone Read
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will fold block on shaded defenders
 We fold to a playside one technique
 We run this vs. Double One’s (We can fold
on the front or the backside)
 We fold when we want to create more
space
 Our fold scheme must be prepared for by
the defense
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The PSG will down block the PS 1 tech
The Center will fold under the guard to Mac
QB Still Reads Backside 5 Tech
The TB is going to follow the center up and in
This is a great way to handle double ones
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The PST will down block the PS 1 tech
The PSG will kick out the End as in a G scheme
The center blocks back on the backside 1 tech
The BSG will come under the center’s block to the Mac
QB Still Reads Backside 5 Tech
The TB is going to hit the B gap
This gets movement vs. a read and react defense
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The PSG will down block the PS 1 tech
The PST will base turn out and get movement
The center comes around the down block
The BSG blocks down on the one tech
QB Still Reads Backside 5 Tech
 The TB is going to hit the B gap
 We will also run this with same side footwork and call an
automatic give
Recap of the IS Read
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The inside read play is the base play we put in
If your line is not getting movement, you can go
the fold schemes to create space
The fold schemes allow you to use angle blocks
The fold schemes are great vs. Read and React
defenses
The defense must prepare for fold blocks
Down blocks make the D-Line less apt to get
hands on your lineman
Installing The Counter Read
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This is the 2nd play we install from the gun.
The counter read uses our counter trey rules.
The frontside of the O-Line blocks back or zones
away, and we kick out the EMOL unless we
adjust based on our game plan.
The QB will read the backside 5 technique.
We can run this play with or without motion.
We can use multiple blocking schemes for the
counter play
Illustrating Our Count System
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Frontside will
zone away
Frontside rule is to zone away.
Each lineman will point out who one and two
are. We are reading number three to the
backside in most cases.
Illustrating Our Count System
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PST-Backside Gap to #1
PSG-Backside Gap to Ohio
Center-BSG to Backside #1
BSG-Pull Kick Out
BST-Pull Lead Through
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Frontside will
protect Backside
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Illustrating Our Count System
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PST-Down Block 3 Tech
PSG-Wall PSLB
Center-Down Block Backside 1 tech
BSG-Pull Kick Out
BST-Pull Lead Through
Illustrating Our Count System
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Using our Hippo
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Zone
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movement
PST-Near Ear Near Number of Down
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PSG-Near Ear Near Number of Down
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Center-Down Block Backside 1 tech
Illustrating Our Count System
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 We can fold the BSG around the Center’s
block on the 1 tech to account for the BSLB
 This is an Alabama fever call
 We can use the wrap with zone combos,
down blocks, or zone blocks
Alamo 46 Counter Read
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Vs a 3-5 to the call side we will kick out the 5 tech with the BSG,
and the BST will lead through. We assign two players to the PSLB.
Our FSG takes the blitz away and the Y inside releases and looks
to seal the Mac. The PSG will NOT chase the Mac. We can also
have # 2 block the OSLB and have the pull lead through account
for Mac to FS
Alamo 46 Counter Read
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We love this play vs. double 1 techs. We get the center
and right guard blocking back and the PST has the
PSLB along with the Y.
Alamo 46 Counter Read
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This is the counter read vs. a 30 Stack Defense. There are many different
ways to block this play. We will make adjustments based on how each
defense plays the 30. Our first adjustment is to block the R with the
Center, down block the T with the PSG, and put the PSLB on the Mac.
The Rover usually is not a problem because he gets caught up in the flow
when we reacts to the pulling of the G and T.
Texas Liz 46 Counter Read
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We line up in trips and motion back with no adjustment to
the trips side. We can motion #2 or #3. Again we can
put the slot or twin tracking backer and putting our pull
lead through to the OS Backer.
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When we get heavy B gap pressure from the Will, we can
motion the Y and make a trey call. This puts the Y as the
pull lead through player allowing your tackle to block the B
gap to the Will.
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Use Base Dive To Set Up Counter Read
 Counter Read Allows You To Read the BS End
 You can use motion to account for another
defender on the read side.
Installing The Trap Read and
Tackle Trap Read
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trap read is a short trap
 We trap the first defender past the
PSG
 We trap with our backside guard
 Our BST must protect the backside B
gap
 The QB will read the backside 5 tech
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Again, Allows You To Account For The Will LB
 Short Trap is Quicker Than The Tackle Trap
 You can move the QB up to 3.5 Yards
 Great Play vs. a 31 Front
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 Short Trap is Quicker Than The Tackle Trap
 You can move the QB up to 3.5 Yards
 Great Play vs. a 31 Front
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Again, Allows You To Account For The Will LB
 Short Trap is Quicker Than The Tackle Trap
 You can move the QB up to 3.5 Yards
 Great Play vs. a 31 Front
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Allows You To Account For The BS B Gap
 Tackle Trap Read Allows You To Read the BS
End
 Quick Hitting Play In The Center of The Defense
 Excellent Play With a 3 tech to the read side
42 Tackle Trap Read vs. 13 Front
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Again, Allows You To Account For The Backside
B Gap Blitz
 Short Trap is Quicker Than The Tackle Trap
 You can move the QB up to 3.5 Yards
 Great Play vs. 13 Front
Base Dive From Alabama
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Oline uses base dive scheme
Great vs. 1-5 technique playside
TB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh Footwork
QB Gives, there is no read
Center Cuts Playside One Tech
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one tech
 Guard Blocks Down, Center Steps Around
 TB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork
 Creates Angles For A Quick Hitting Play
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PST Inside Veer Releases To PSLB
TB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh Footwork
Quick Hitting Play to Put the 5 Tech On Ice
Using The X Dive
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A great way to gain six yards is the X Dive
This is a quick pass to the X or Z receiver
The QB takes the snap and throws on one step
to the X or Z
The inside receiver blocks the edge force player
22 of 25 6.8 yards per completion
Overall: 88% 6.1 per completion 5.3 including
incompletions
While statistically this is a pass, this goes on our
run board when we game plan.
Tango is our aggressive one step pass
protection
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The X comes of the ball two hard steps and sits. # 2 releases
vertical and reads the force/edge support. If the R attacks, he
will block the R. If the R sinks on his release, he will bend and
block the corner trying to block the corner vertical
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The X comes of the ball two hard steps and sits. In our trips
look, we get both the corner and the #2 defender blocked. We
can also motion to this look.
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The QB Pumps the X Dive and hands the ball to the back who has
stepped to the QB. The BSG steps left and then folds right and
blocks the Mac. We let the front side 5 tech go as he usually rushes
too deep to make a play. If the 5 is playing the dive, we can have the
QB pull.
Installing A Powerful Run Game
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You can run your one, two, and three back runs
from the gun
You can read a defender
With two backs and your QB in the backfield you
essentially have a three back offense with three
receivers.
With one back, the defense has to defend four
wides and two backs
In a no back set, the defense bust defend 5 wide
outs and a running back
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 QB Reads Backside 5 Tech
 TB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork
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Running the Iso play to the same side of the mesh can is a
designed give play. There are several variations of this
play.
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We can use motion from one of our inside receivers to
become the lead backer. Using motion forces the defense
to adjust.
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 QB Reads Backside 5 Tech
 TB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork
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We can use motion to kick out the end man of the LOS as
well to run our power play. This is great vs. a 1-5
technique.
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Many defenses check based on the number and location of the back or
backs in the backfield. We like to come out in a one back set and quickly
shift a back into the backfield. Above we have a wrap play off of our
power action.
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PST Comes Down and Seals Mike, the PSG slams down on the guard. The Center Pulls and
Kicks out the DT who will squeeze. The BSG has Will and the BST cuts the DT. The BS Slot
arc releases to FS. The QB gives the Ball and the FB goes as if he is crossing the center for
one step then bends backside. The QB gives and then fakes opposite. This was a great play
for us from the gun. You can run this effectively from the double slot look.
The Scissors Concept
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scissors action uses misdirection to
slow the linebacker reads.
 Using scissors action gives you a lead
back for your quarterback on a pull read.
 You can use a second back or a slot to be
the scissors player.
 Scissors ride allows us to ride the scissors
back.
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 Scissors Read Allows You To Read the BS End
 Allows You To Have A Lead Blocker For The QB
 Counter Blocking Scheme
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Scissors conflicts the LB’s With Crossing Backs
 Tackle Trap Read Allows You To Read the BS
End
 Quick Hitting Play In The Center of The Defense
 Excellent Play With a 3, 4,or 5 tech to the read
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Iso alerts the Oline
they will part the seas.
The Y is in motion and shuffles as he would if we were
running power. We snap the ball when he gets to the OS
hip of the guard. He isolates on the Mac backer. The QB
reads the backside 5 tech.
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To break a tendency, we will give the ball on the motion
side and still read the 5 tech. The FB will mesh with the
quarterback. The QB reads the 5 tech, and the scissors
back will block the invert.
Running Jet Sweep From The Gun
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can run Jet Sweep from the gun
 You can set the blocking up with multiple
schemes
 You can run Jet Trap and Jet Counter
Criss Cross
 You can run either from one back or no
back sets
 You can run Jet with OS Zone blocking, or
your jet rules
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Vs. an odd front, the PST and Slot combo the DT to the PSLB. The PSG Pulls and
fights to get to the outside jersey number of the DE or inverted OLB. The backside
of the line executes outside zone footwork with fast flow, aiming for the outside
bicep of the offensive lineman. The QB puts the A back in motion and snaps the
ball when the A back is at the middle of the BSG. The QB will mesh in front and
sprint to the backside to hold the pursuit. The TB sprints to get outside and finds
the first gap. The PSG is looking to log the DE.
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We will run the Jet Sweep with the H back as well to the trips side. When the defense keeps
six in the box and has two inverts versus Gator, you can outflank the defense. Vs. an even
front defense you can get everyone leveraged to the 3 technique side. If the Will steps up to
blitz, the backside alerts and the backside will account for the Will. You can also alert base and
put the center down on the one tech, the guard on the Will, and the BST on the DE. If the
Rover goes with motion, you can read the backside end.
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This is the Jet Sweep vs. an odd front with our OZ Zone scheme. We are blocking
this with our outside zone footwork and the PSG does not pull. The line is going to
bucket step to gain depth and get to the outside bicep of the down defender. We
are looking to lock the box while working our blocks in tandem. We want to get the
ball on the edge.
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If the Sam is beating your guard, you can make a “Switch” call. This puts
the OSWR cracking the #2 defender and puts the pulling guard on the
corner. Everything else stays the same. This helped us get the ball on
the perimeter. When you get a hard corner, we use this scheme and then
run the post corner our Jet Switch Special which is a pass off the Jet.
Navy 38 Jet Sweep (Jet Switch Scheme)
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Jet Sweep can be run from a one back set as well. You will notice that
you block the play the same as you would from your empty set. The only
real difference is the starting point for your tailback. We can also run this
play with trap action to hold the Mac.
Navy 38 Jet Blast (Jet Switch Scheme)
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We can run the Jet Sweep with the trap fake off the Jet action, just as
many Wing-T teams run from under center. The QB will give on the jet,
fake to the FB, and sprint opposite. You can put the back on either side to
run this play. Essentially, instead of blocking the Mac, you are holding him
with the trap fake.
Navy Jet Trap (Influence Trap Scheme)
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This is Navy H Jet 42 Influence Trap. This takes advantage of the Mac flying with
the guard. The backside guard will pull and trap the 3 technique. If the 3 widens
with the guard, turn this up. The PST releases over the DT and blocks the second
level A gap. He must be alert and quick to blow up a Mac Blitz A. The Slot
releases over the top and Blocks the second level B gap.
Using Misdirection
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can change the direction of the
football to create confusion in the defense
 You can run Counter Criss Cross from the
gun
 There are a variety of ways to block each
play
 If you already run a counter criss cross or
sally play under center, keep the blocking
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 QB Seals 5 Tech
 Can Be Run From Multiple Formations
 This example shows base blocking, but we can
block this with the tackle pulling.
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Off of our Jet Sweep Action we can run the Counter XX play. This is great when you get the
defense fast flowing with Jet Sweep Action. This is a great play from a one back set and your
empty set. You can run this from a one back set with Jet Sweep and Trap Action, and Counter
XX coming Back. The Counter X has big play potential and slows down pursuit.
Gator Navy 38 Jet Y Counter X
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This is the Counter X off 38 Jet Action. This is a great way to take
advantage of an over aggressive defense. This is a very quick reverse
with our line using fold blocks to create angles.
All of the previous plays can be run from
two back sets. The backside back can
cross in front (scissors), or dropstep and
get into pitch relationship of the QB gets
a pull read. That is the great thing about
the gun run game is every play can be a
double or triple option. You can adapt the
gun to virtually any offense!
Getting Your QB Into The Run Game
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allows you to take advantage of the
box as you spread the field
 QB can run Iso, Power, Sweep, Trap,
Counter, and Zone
 You can run your misdirection game with
the QB giving the ball to other players
 Forces the defense to account for your QB
as a runner.
The Horses Set
The Horses Set
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is a one back wing set with 12
personnel
 We take the Z out and bring in a tight end
to motion and crack the EMOL
 We use angle blocking
 We get great movement and force the
defense to defend the flank
 We run several plays from this set to keep
the defense form loading up on the sweep
The Horses Set
The horses set is a set we used to get our QB on the perimeter. We ran
the horses set with great success. The base play is 18-19 Horses. We
complement this play with 12-13 Iso, and all of our read plays. We also
run our zone play, and run play action off the horses. The horses set is
designed to get angle blocks on our opponents.
The Horses Set
Motion
Rules For 18-19 Horses
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motion man will crack the EMOL
 The Wing Will block the invert to Sam
 The TE will block gap down backer
 PST Will Block Down if there is a 3 and
pull if the down gap is open
 PSG Will use OS Zone footwork to backer
if he is uncovered… If he is covered he will
pull
 The center will block on or over
 We will zone the backside
Getting Your QB In The Run Game
Zip 18 Horses
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The Horses Set Allows You To Get The QB To The
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Playside O-Line Blocks Down if There Is A Man Inside
We Zone the Backside
Getting Your QB In The Run Game
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The Horses Set Allows You To Get The QB To The
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Playside O-Line Blocks Down if There Is A Man Inside
We Zone the Backside
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This is 19 Horses to a solid front on the playside. Following our blocking
rules, our TE and PST would block down and our PSG would pull and
lead through. We would have our backside zone to the play.
Complementing The Horses Play
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Iso is a great complement to 18-19
Horses
 You can also run quarterback trap
 You can throw the football from what is
essentially a bunch set
 You can run all of your read plays
Using Your QB as a TB
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the one back gun, your QB can become
the tailback
 Your ace back becomes your fullback
 You can run your regular two back run
plays from the gun
 This is great if you have a very athletic
quarterback
Getting Your QB In The Run Game
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motioning a slot. From the gun, you the defense has to account
for two backs in the backfield, and still account for four wides.
Versus the 30 stack, you can run QB Iso.
State Right 12 Iso
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You don’t have to have the A back to the same side as the QB to run QB Iso. QB Iso can
be run away from the side of the back. Vs a 50 the State formation gives you an
advantage to the play side as you have a slot to block the DE. Even if they invert the
Strong Safety, he becomes a non-factor. We can double team the PSDT and use fast
zone footwork with the center and BSG to account for the Nose and the Will. We do tell
the Center to work the playside jersey number of the Nose to allow the Guard to overtake
the block. If we get the nose shaded to the backside, we would use a HIPPO combo to
the BSLB.
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Versus a backside on against a more traditional 4-4 look, we use our
HIPPO combo on the one tech. If they invert the Strong Safety, we
block him with the PSWR and put the H on the FS. If they invert him,
however, they become weak to the backside versus the pass game.
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This is a great adjustment off of the 14 QB trap with the PST outside veer releasing to the
Strong Safety and the FB leading up on the PSLB. BST protects against B gap run
through on the backside. Let BST go unless he is a super stud. A good down block on
the Nose eliminates the run through. The QB is not faking pass at all as this is not a draw.
He takes the snap and he is off to the races. The frontside slot tightens up to 4 yards and
blocks the backside safety. In red is an alternate path for your backside slot if your tackle
can not get the Strong Safety. We put this in against a 50 team and had two big plays.
14 Influence Scissors Wrap Vs. 50 (Designed Keep)
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This is another variation of this play from two back gun. The outside veer release of the PST
widens the DT, and the fullback kicks him out. The BSG pulls and leads through. The scissors
action holds the LB’s. You can also run this with the BSG pulling and kicking out and the TB
leading up.
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side, or trying to squeeze/scrap. The QB shortens his steps
on the mesh and gets a longer ride. The back must fly
outside after the ride as if the play is OS zone.
Alamo Rip 16 QB Counter Base
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This is a designed QB Keep off power action with rip motion.
Counter base alerts us we will have only a pull kick out with no
lead through. This keeps the defense from getting flow to
the motion to defend your counter read. When the DE to
the mesh side flies upfield, this slows him down.
Getting Your QB In The Run Game
Alabama 17 Power
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From an ace set under center, you couldn’t run the power without
motioning a slot. From the gun, you the defense has to account
for two backs in the backfield, and still account for four wides.
Installing the Empty Set
 Forces
the defense to account for five
receivers while defending a running back
 Allows you to run your one back run plays
with your quarterback as your primary
runner
 Using motion, you can get a lead back or
pitch man into the backfield
 You force the defense to pick their poison
Empty 12 Inside vs a 13
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The QB will take the snap and raise the ball to his hug and
squeeze position, then he will attack the outside hip of his
lineman blocking the Ohio. We are not blocking the
backside 5, so we want to get downhill.
Empty 12 Jack vs a 31
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Jack puts us in a fold scheme, with the inside lineman
going first. With a 3 and a 1 tech, we get two angle blocks
and we get the backers blocked. This is a quick hitting
play.
Empty Liz 12 Iso vs a 31 Front
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Motion one of your receivers into the backfield to become the lead back
for the quarterback. You can motion the receiver across the formation
and back, or motion him to the opposite guard.
Empty Liz 16 Counter vs a 31 Front
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Motioning the Y or A allows us to contain the backside B gap for the QB
counter. The line executes counter blocking and we can either zone the
3 tech to the playside, or combo him to the PSLB.
Adding The Option Game To The Gun
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Forces The Defense To Play Assignment
Football
Slows Down Blitzing Linebackers
Gets The Ball To Your Athletes On The
Perimeter
Creates Opportunities For The Big Play
Slows Down Pursuit of Front Seven
Allows You To Account For More Defenders
QB Makes Reads While Working Downhill
Installing The Midline
 Run
versus even front defenses
 Read the first player past the PSG
 Line will use midline rules
 Can also be blocked using our zone away
rules
 QB will read the first defender past the
guard
 QB must replace the DT if he chases
Midline From Two Back Gun
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QB Reads 3 Tech For Give Read
Great vs. an Even Front
TB and QB Utilize Opposite Side Mesh Footwork
Great vs. 8 Man Fronts
O Line Uses Zone Combination Blocks
Midline From Two Back Gun
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QB Reads 3 Tech For Give Read
Great vs. an Even Front
TB and QB Utilize Opposite Side Mesh Footwork
Great vs. 8 Man Fronts
O Line Uses Zone Combination Blocks
Installing The Speed Option
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Allows you to get the ball into the alley quickly
You can get your athletes the ball in open space
Uses inside veer blocking rules
QB slides to the play side and attacks the
defensive end’s IS shoulder
If the end goes upfield, keep
If the end attacks QB, pitch
We use inside veer blocking rules for speed
option
Speed Option From Alabama
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O-Line Uses Inside Veer Blocking
Great vs. 1-5 technique playside
TB Drop Steps and Gets Into Pitch Relationship
QB Slides and Attacks PS DE
Zone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement
Speed Option From Texas
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Since we have an extra player to the call side, we would
use motion to account for the extra defender
 We can also make a call to flip the play
 The QB can check out of the option called
Speed Option To Trips
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If the defense does not adjust to the trips set, we would
adjust run speed to the trips side
If the back is on the backside, he will dropstep and sprint
on the snap
#3 checks the force player then works to the first jersey
inside
#2 has the force player and exchanges if #2 has force
Shovel Option
 QB
Slides To The Playside and Reads The
5 Tech. If the 5 squeezes, the QB attacks
the next defender. If the 5 comes upfield,
the QB shovels the ball to the Under Back.
 Use Veer Blocking Rules
 Puts the five in another lose-lose dilemma
Shovel from 10 personnel
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From The Even look, the ISWR becomes the pitch man. You can also
bubble him and use the bubble as the second option. Keep the bubble
behind the line as you have lineman going upfield.
Shovel from 20 Personnel
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From The Even look, the ISWR becomes the pitch man. You can also
bubble him and use the bubble as the second option. Keep the bubble
behind the line as you have lineman going upfield.
Motion to Trips
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This gives us motion to trips with the back becoming the shovel player
and the motion man becoming the pitch man for the second level.
Shovel from empty
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Slide option can be run well from an empty set as well. You can run
slide option as a double option to either side. You can also use motion
from an empty set to get an extra blocker or a pitchman to the playside.
Shovel with motion
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Motioning the H to Texas and putting the back on the trips side forces
the defense to adjust. When they adjust, you come back with speed
option away from the motion. The Y becomes the shovel man.
Shovel from 21
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This is a triple option with the FB being the
shovel option and the Tailback being the pitch
option. The QB shovels off the 5 tech. If the 5
comes upfield, shovel the ball. If the 5
squeezes, attack the next defender for your
pitch key.
46 Counter Read Option
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From our State set, the H back becomes the
pitch man
 We use our counter read blocking
 This allows us to put the defense in conflict
46 Counter Read Option
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Counter Read Option gives us the ability to add
a third phase into our read game
 We use our counter read blocking
 We can run this from one or two back gun
Installation of The Pass Game
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Incorporating a fast-paced, high percentage
pass game from the gun
 Pass Protection Schemes To Protect Your
Quarterback
 Hot Reads and Route Combinations
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Installing The Pass Game
 Pass
Protection Schemes
 Coverage Recognition
 Route Concepts
 Beating Man Coverage
 Rub Routes
 Drop Points
Pass Protection Schemes
Understanding Pass Protection Concepts
Pass Protection Schemes
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Step Protections are a gap punch
protection
 We aggressively pass protect to keep the
hands down
 We use a low hat to pass set
 We protect the inside first and throw hot off
blitzers
Five Step (BOB) Protection
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We use Big-On-Big Techniques in our five step
game.
We block down guys first, then up guys.
We pass set and punch, dropping our outside
foot.
O-Line Must Keep Shoulders Parallel to LOS
Throw hot off blitzers
We call our BOB protection with a number so
everyone knows the number of protectors
Base Protection: Big On Big
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5 is a base 5 man protection.
6 Keeps One Back
 7 Keeps In Two Backs
 Stay tells the TE to Stay
 9 Is A Max Protect
 All backs and TE’s are in routes and are not staying to
protect.
 We must block down guys first.
 Vs. Even fronts, we account for 4 down guys and Mike or
Will if we are in Blue 5 personality
 Vs. Odd fronts we account for the three or five down
guys. If there are 3 down, we get the 2 ISLB’s.
Double Read Concept
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Uncovered Lineman Have A Double Read
They Read PSLB Blitz To Invert Off The Edge
You can also assign a back for the outside blitz
with a check release read
The Double Read allows you to account for
multiple blitz possibilities
QB can check the uncovered lineman off one of
his checks and throw hot off the other
Must Be Practiced
Game Planning Is Key
Double Read Concept Illustrated
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Double Read-RG Since Invert
is on line, he must take invert
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This is a base 5 man protection.
We work to the half-man advantage
Uncovered has double read
QB would check Mac to throw hot off Mike Blitz
TE is hot off Mike
QB throws to Flat Route if Sam comes
Double Read Concept
RT Calls
“Tough”
QB Alerts Nasty
Back picks up EMOL
Both tackles make a tough call to alert edge threats. The QB
alerts the back is left, putting the RG on a double read. If there
is no Mac threat, we can stay in our BOB scheme.
5 Man Protection
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RG has a double read.
RT makes a Tough
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This is a base 5 man protection.
We block the man on our outside shoulder
Uncovered has double read
QB would check Mac to throw hot off Mike Blitz
TE is hot off Mike
H Motion is Hot For Sam Blitz If QB makes a base call
5 Protection
6 Man Protection
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This keeps a back in to block
The back has the Will unless he gets a nasty call
Nasty puts the back on the EMOL
If the $ blitzes, we go nasty and throw hot
With motion, QB would look frontside with no defensive adjustment
The word STAY alerts the TE he will stay in to Block.
MAX keeps both backs in.
6 Man Protection
7 Man Protection
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This keeps both backs in to block
The backs have the backers unless he gets a nasty call
Nasty puts the back on the EMOL
If the $ blitzes, we go nasty and throw hot
With motion, QB would look frontside with no defensive adjustment
The word STAY alerts the TE he will stay in to Block.
MAX keeps both backs in.
Max Protection
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Both Backs and TE Stay To Block
The backs have the backers unless they get a
nasty call
 Nasty puts the back on the EMOL
 MAX keeps both backs and the TE In To Protect
Defeating Pressure
 Change
Your QB Drop Zone
 Use a 3-Step Drop
 Use a 5-Step Drop
 Use a 7-Step Drop
 Use A Sprint Out Pass
 Use The Dash Series
 Use Screens and Draws
 Learn To Throw Hot
Throwing Hot
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One way to account for blitzing defenders is to
use hot reads
Quarterbacks and Receivers must communicate
Receivers will alert the QB of blitz possibility, QB
will then acknowledge if the receiver will be hot
or stay in his called route
QB must communicate to OL if we will have a
hot defender
You must work your hot reads in the spring and
summer
5 Man Protection With Hot Reads
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If the Mac is going to blitz, the Y becomes the hot read
The Y will say “alert, alert.” If the QB checks the number of the
blitzer, the Y will take his hot route into the vacated blitzer’s area
The QB checks the code for the blitzer to let the O-Line know they
don’t have to account for the blitzer
In the case above, we would not have to throw hot if the Mac
showed blitz.
5 Man Protection With Hot Reads
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The Mac and Will are showing blitz so the Y and X are checking
alert
The QB will check back because we can’t account for both blitzers
unless we keep the back in
The H can become the hot vs a 3 shell. Against a two shell, we
want the X to be hot
We have the X hot above because his route takes him to the hot
zone
Slide Protection Schems
 Slide
Protection is a 6 man protection by
definition
 Offensive line will slide to the call
 Back will protect backside edge
 Back and tackle must communicate
whether back reads inside out or outside
in
*You can put the back frontside, with the
Oline sliding backside*
QB Mechanics in the Pass Game
 QB
Calls The Play Twice In The Huddle
 Formation, Motion, Protection, Play
 QB Makes A Half Field Read Based On
His Pre-Snap Checks
 QB Begins Cadence
 Hot Color Means Changing The Protection
Or Routes
 Cold Color, Play and Protection Are Being
Run As Called
QB Pre Snap Reads Continued
 QB
Looks Right and Looks Left
 He Reads Depth of Corners and Number
of Safeties
 Receivers Will Signal Technique
 QB Checks Inverts and Blitz Combos
 QB Checks Off If Needed
 QB Raises Hands and Center Looks Up
Identifying Coverages
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Cover 0: True Man
Cover 1: Man with FS Free
Cover 2: Two Deep Safeties
Cover 3: Three Deep Zones
Cover 4: Quarters, Four Deep Zones
Cover 5: Quarter/Quarter/Half
Spy: Defender will Spy QB (Usually with running
QB)
 Robber: Defender assigned to Rob or Take and
area of the Pass Game Away
Identifying Cover 0
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Corners Align Inside As They Have No Help
 Free Safety Moves Over TE (Check Sam Blitz
 Rover Lined Up Over IS WR
 Beat 0 With Crossing Routes
Identifying Cover 0
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Inside As They Have No
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 Pre Snap Sam Walks Up To Blitz
 Free Safety Moves To Cover ISWR
 Beat 0 With Crossing Routes
3-4 Defense C-0
Strong Safety
Free Safety
4-3 Defense C-0
Identifying Cover 1
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Corners Align Head Up to OS as they have safety help
FS Stays in Middle, May Favor Field
ISWR are covered
TE May be covered by SLB
Can Be 0 with FS on RB
If Mike and Will Blitz, Play Cover 0 Routes
Run crossing routes vs. Man
4-4 Cover 1
DB’s playing IS Leverage
Identifying Cover 2
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Corners Align Press to 5 Yards
 Safeties Play Outside The OT’s, Can Be On The
Hash
 OLB’s Play IS of ISWR, Triangle Technique
 The Safety Will Tell You If The Coverage IS Two,
Four, or A Cloud Three.
Alamo vs. C-2
Identifying Cover 3
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One Middle Safety, Usually at 12-15
Corners Play OS Alignment at 7 to 9 yards.
Usually and Invert One Side Of the Field, or a 4-4 Type
Look
Tough To Play Cover 2 From a 3 Shell, But Defenses
use a 3 shell to disguise cover 4.
Also Looks Like Cover 1. If $ is leveraging TE, expect
cover one.
Identifying Cover 4
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Two Safeties, Inside the hashes.
Corners in off technique, near safety depth
Usually No Invert versus cover 4
Expect limited blitzes versus cover 4.
Can Roll Into Cover 3 Strong Or Weak
Defenses Run Cover 4 to get the safeties into the run game.
Use Play Action to take advantage of aggressive safeties
Throw 3 step routes to take advantage of soft corners
Intermediate Pass Game
 Our
intermediate pass game uses our
Blue (Big-on-Big) Protection
 Each combination has a front-side read
and a back side read
 The QB will make a pre-snap read to
determine which half of the field he will
throw
 If the read side isn’t open, we run to our
read. We do NOT go to the other side
Route Rules
 Frontside
runs the combo called based on
coverage
 #3 runs vertical
 # 4 (in empty set) runs vertical
 Backside runs a scat route
 Back runs a backside swing in combo with
the scat route from the receiver in Blue 5
 We can use tags to change routes or
alerts
Teaching The Concept of Space
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Left, I Right
 He Right, I Left
 He Sit, I Deep
 He Deep, I Sit
 We work our players on the concept of
understanding how to beat man coverage
in a small area.
Running the Curl Flat Combo
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the call side
This can be run to the strong or weak side of our
formation
#1 runs the curl, #2 runs the flat
The curl must press the technique vertical
We think “Vertical-Post-Break”
Flat Route aims for outside shoulder of the
corner
If #2 sinks, throw the flat- If #2 widens, throw the
curl
Curl/Flat Combo Vs. C-3
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The C/F Combo Is A Five Step Curl Flat
Front Side #1 Runs Curl, Number 2 Runs Flat, Number 3 Runs Slice
Backside is a Scat Combo
QB Reads #2 Defender
5 Step Combo
QB Makes A Pre Snap Read To Go Front Side Or Backside
TE is built in hot on a Mike Blitz
In This Protection Scheme, the RG is the Double Read Lineman
Curl Flat Combo vs. Cover 2
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Curl Adjusts back down the stem
Frontside Runs 12 Yard Outside Release to Press the Corner and
Get the $ Over The Top
Flat Can Be Adjusted To An Angle
Backside is a Scat Combo
QB Reads Flat Defender
5 Step Combo
QB Makes A Pre Snap Read To Go Front Side Or Backside
Vs C-2, the TE is the hot for a Sam Blitz
We look for the mismatch of the Sam on our Y
Scat Route Rules and Reads
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Scat Routes are traditionally backside two man
games with the back and #1
#1 takes and inside release at a 45 degree
angle and reads the LB
If the LB widens, break inside of him
If the LB sits, you sit, be ready to block
The back is running a swing with depth
#1 wants to establish line-of-sight with the QB
#1 works behind the LB unless the LB drops with
depth
C/F Combo vs. 3 Sky
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Make A Post Call
 The Backside X fills area vacated by F
 QB reads Roll Player
C/F Combo vs. 3 Sky
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Make A Post Call
 3 Right Post
 The Backside X fills area vacated by F
 QB reads Roll Player
C/F Combo vs. 3 Cloud (2 Principle to Trips)
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 C/F 3 Right Post
 Frontside WR stays wide to force
 QB reads Roll Player
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Alabama is the formation
Rip is the motion
5 is the protection
Back Away from TE runs Swing
Backside is a Scat Combo
QB Reads #2 or flat Defender- Sam (9 Tech)
5 Step Combo
QB Makes A Pre Snap Read To Go Front Side Or Backside
If the $ runs with the motion or inverts with the F, throw backside
State 5 CF 3 Right
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The number “3” alerts the back he will run the flat route
He must get width, aiming for the outside jersey number
of the corner
State and Even will give us two verticals to force the FS
to pick a side.
The defense must have an invert run with a vertical
If the free safety declares early, we check the combo to
his declaration
Gator 5 CF Right
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 The verticals horizontally stretch the safety
 The Invert to the Trips side is in conflict as
he is attacked by 3 routes
Alamo 6 Wheel Rt.
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We can use a wheel route to keep the corner
from jumping the curl.
 Blue Six alerts the back he will be staying in to
protect
 Our O-Line alerts nasty to put the back to the
extra edge rusher
6 CF Wheel Right
BS Sit
H Vertical
Line of Sight
Curl
Wheel
Throwing The BS Scat
Swing
Backside Scat Combo Read
Tennessee: 3 Step Complement To CF Combo
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Three Step Drop Changes The QB Drop Zone
Similar To CF Combo, but routes are adjusted for shorter drop
Playside #1 runs a slant
Number 2 runs a flat route
#3 Still Runs A Slice
QB Reads #2 or flat Defender
QB Pats and Throws
QB Makes A Pre Snap Read To Go Front Side Or Backside
If the $ runs with the motion or inverts with the F, throw backside
Tennessee 3 Step
QB Throws Flat Route
Line of Sight
#2 Sits Under Slant
Crossing Combo
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This is a 5 Step Combo With A Shallow Cross and 2 or 3
Verticals and a dig read
Frontside Runs Vertical/Stop Read, Makes Decision at 12
Yards
#2 On Both Sides Runs Seam- BS 2 Runs Dig Read
Backside WR Runs Shallow Cross
5 Step Drop
QB Reads Technique Of Safety For Coverage Key
QB Looks At Safety and Reads Backside Hook/Curl Defender
Middle Cross Hi Low On Mike
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Hi Low Combo On The Mike Linebacker
#2 Frontside Runs 5 Yards Vertical and Deepens to 12 as he
crosses to the opposite hash
#2 Backside Runs 3 Yards Vertical and Deepens to 7 as he
crosses to the opposite hash
5 Step Combo
Versus Off Coverage, Throw Stops
Back Must Check Then Release Late
High Low Cross Vs. Robber
HI
LOW
Robber and Mac Jumped the HI
so we Threw the LOW
High Low on FS Vs C-3
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We run this with Blue 5
The Back can be kept to protect, but we want him to run a seven yard sit to
hold the backers
The Z runs a deep post with a 7 yard break
The X runs an 18 yard post with a 5 yard break
The Y runs a wheel stop at 10-8
The H runs a 7 yard out
The QB reads the FS
Vertical Series
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Call Side #1 runs OS Vertical
Call Side #2 Widens on Vertical
#3 runs inside Vertical unless trips, then #3 runs Shallow Cross
BS WR runs 10 Yard Dig off #2 looking for the replace
Back is running trail off number 2
Installing The Sprint Out Game
 Changes
the drop point of the QB making
it harder for the defense to get pressure
 We can full sprint or half sprint
 Allows us a run and pass threat
 We can work two and three man route
combinations to the playside
 We can incorporate the dash series as
well
Even Rip Sprint Right Vs C-3
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O Line Uses Turn Back Protection
Back logs or cuts EMOL
#1 runs a slant out
#2 runs a 12 Yard Corner Route
Motion or #3 runs a 10 yard stop looking for the void
QB gains depth then attacks the force defender
Progression is Corner-Flat-Curl
We can run this full zone protection
Even Rip Stretch Right Vs C-3 Full Zone
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O Line Uses Turn Back Protection
Back Runs Deep Swing/Pitch Route
#1 runs 10 Yard Out
#2 runs a 14 Yard Corner Route
Motion or #3 runs the stick at 7.
QB gains depth then attacks the force defender
Progression is Corner-Flat-Curl
QB is looking for the seam and will pitch off the force defender
Using Screen Passes
 Screens
allow you to handle blitz heavy
defenses
 We use three basic screens to defeat
pressure
 You have to have a screen for inside
pressure and edge pressure
 You can use screens vs. soft coverage as
well
 Screens get your athletes the ball in open
space
Rocket Double Screen Left
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QB Will Catch, Pivot, and Throw
Call Side Runs Rocket, Backside Runs Swing
TE Cracks Mike
Backside WR Cracks #2
Backside RB Runs Swing
Frontside Back Dives Into Line Towards DE
Frontside WR Rocker Steps Forward and comes back through the ball
Tackles Have the Sidewalk
Guards Have the Alley
Center Has Inside Alley
Rocket Double Screen Right
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QB Will Catch, Pivot, and Throw
Call Side Runs Rocket, Backside Runs Swing
TE Cracks Mike
Backside WR Cracks #2
Backside RB Runs Swing
Frontside Back Dives Into Line Towards Sam
Frontside WR Rocker Steps Forward and comes back through the ball
Tackles Have the Sidewalk
Guards Have the Alley
Center Has Inside Alley
Liz Rocket Screen Left
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 If the defense inverts coverage with
motion, QB will throw the backside
 The motion forces the defense to make a
choice
Liz Double Rocket
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Man Blocks Corner
 Tackle Blocks First Pressure Inside Corner
 PSG Blocks The Alley
 Nothing Else Changes
Rocket Screen
You can see the space
the receiver will have
to work with.
Swing Screen Right
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QB Will Catch, Pivot, and Throw
We will call frontside or backside
TE Cracks Mike
Frontside WR Cracks #2
Back Runs Swing Screen
Backside #1 and #2 Run Post Wheel
Tackles Have the Sidewalk
Guards Have the Alley
Center Has Inside Alley
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If the Mac is stepped up to blitz
the BSG blocks the Mac and the
BST blocks the DT
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QB Drops 3 steps and turns, backpedaling to throw
Back will pass set and “miss the block” finding the “settle zone”
Backside WR run off
Frontside runs off and settles to block if defender plays hard
PSG, PST, and Center use a Blue pass set for a one and go count to the
call side
The PST has the alley player, the PSG has the PSLB, and the center has
the BSLB.
BSG protects the A gap threat- If no threat, B gap and the BST reaches the
end with OS Zone footwork
BST Protects B to C
Installing The Draw Trap
 QB
Will Set And Look Down Field
 Back will pass set to block for one count
 Back steps back to QB
 OLine pass sets one count
 BST will trap first player past the guard
32 Draw Trap
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QB Quick Drops and looks down field
Back steps away one count, slides back to QB
WR run off
BST will pass set one count and trap the 3 tech
BSG has backside B gap, Center has BS A Gap
PSG pass sets and releases to PSLB
PST pass sets and releases to outside edge of B gap
Using the Pass Game To Create Balance
 Throw
on First Down
 Use Your Screen Game during various
situations
 Sprint the QB out of the pocket on normal
run situations
 Throw the ball over the top in the first
quarter
 Look for mismatches
This Is A Basic Overview Of The Gun Offense There is
Much More You Can Add As Long As It Fits Your System
James Vint
Offensive Coordinator
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
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