ontents he D Wing and Pistol Offense 1 Merging the D Wing and Pistol 2 Play alling 3 he Split nd 4 locking Rules 5 locking ues 6 locking ues cont. 7 D Pistol ase Formation 8 D Pistol Formations 9 Motion in the D Pistol 10 Q and F Footwork in the GU 11 Zone Plays 12 23 ZO 13 23 ZO vs. ven Front 14 23 ZO from Multiple Formations 15 24 ZO 16 24 ZO from Multiple Formations 17 SLO 24 ZO RAD vs. Odd Front 18 SLO 24 ZO RAD vs. ven Front 19 33 ZO 20 34 ZO 21 Stretch and Speed 22 47 SPD 23 47 SPD from Multiple Formations 24 28 SRH 25 28 SRH from Multiple formations 26 38 SRH 27 rap 28 34 RAP 29 34 rap from Multiple Formations 30 14 RAP 31 Power 32 15 POWR 33 16 POWR 34 25 POWR 35 26 POWR 36 Passing 37 Passing Zones 38 Pass locking 39 SLO X SLA 40
SLO X 2 OP 41 SLO X 3 OP 42 H OVR Y 1 OP 43 W OVR Y 3 OP 44 W OVR PA LF 45 RAM PA RIGH 2 OP 46 W OVR LIZ 0 OP 47 Short Yardage 48 he RHIO Formation 49 26 POWR 50 16 POWR 51 25 POWR 52 15 POWR 53 Specials 54 RHIO OOLG PA RIGH 55 UL SR 56
he D Wing and Pistol Offense he D Wing and Pistol Offense Merging wo Unique Systems into a Fun and ffective Youth Offense 1
Merging the D Wing and Pistol Merging wo Unique Systems into a Fun and ffective Youth Offense During the 2006 season we experimented with some simple shotgun formations to try and help our 9 year old Q, who had a difficult time all year with the basic techniques in the D Wing. He was so pre-occupied with snap count cadence...reverse pivot footwork...roll out technique, etc. that on any given possession we were guaranteed to muff a snap from center that either killed a drive or resulted in a turnover. y midway through the season we began to look for something...anything, that would give him less to think about so that he could keep focused. As it turned out, moving him back to 4 yards and direct snapping the ball seemed to be the answer. Fortunately we had a center who could make the direct snap. he Q's play improved, he had a lot more fun, we were able to maintain possession and for some reason all our base plays seemed to develop noticably quicker. he bottom line was we played better offensive football. hat started me thinking about how to build a comprehensive direct snap offense in with the D Wing. I also had become really interested in the evada Pistol concept and thought there might some potential for blending the two. he goals in putting it together were: 1. Keep it simple for youth players to learn. 2. Keep it simple to teach. 3. Where possible, utilize a zone blocking scheme for the base plays in the offense. 4. reate a lot of visual variety without a lot of execution variety. he goal was to find a way to put the two systems together as seamlessly as possible and sacrifice nothing for either one. One of the keys to the effectiveness of the D Wing is the ability to get into so many different looks by moving the backs and ends around with pretty simple and direct terminology. We want to do the same thing in the D Pistol and we can with little or no change. (I am still experimenting with a little different terminology to name formations and would be interested in some input from you guys.) ven with a direct snap alignment and more use of spread type formations, this is still primarily a running offense built on much of the same platform as last years D Wing. If we find out we have the ability to pass the ball, there is plenty of opportunity to do that as well. he major change is in using a simple zone blocking scheme for much of the offense. heir are some adjustments we will have to make and diferent techniques for linemen and backs to learn. If we are all on the same page from the start, then we have a good chance to make it work. 2
Play alling For a lot of reasons we want to keep play calling as condensed as possible. It saves time and it is easier for kids to remember. A play call has several parts: 1. Formation 2. Motion if any 3. all arrier and POA 4. locking and/or other ques. alling a Play in the Huddle Snap ount Ready...Down...Set (motion back goes in motion)...hut 1...Hut 2...Hut 3... As an alternative to go on a quicker count we will call the snap on "DOW". he "Ready" call gives our O-Line the ability to time the snap and get off quicker to get a greater advantage over the defense. 3
he Split nd S 5 H 3 6 W 4 S 5 H 3 6 W 4 1 1 Diagram 1. F 2 Diagram 2. F 2 he S's Advantage he advantage the S has is that he will almost never be asked to block a defender aligned directly in front of him. He will always have the angle advantage. On running plays to his side (Diagram 1.) the S is track blocking to the nearest deepest defender () and will crack the linebacker (1) along the way if he can. he cornerback () in front of our S is now placed in conflict. If he covers the S for pass, then not only will the S crack block 1 and then stalk next, but the corner will also be taken out of the play too by chasing him. One offensive player has just taken out three defensive players! ut if the corner sits and plays run (Diagram 2.), the S s pass route starts out identical to his track block route, but he will break off and he ll come open for a pass. he corner is placed in conflict, whatever he does is wrong. On running plays away fro his side, the S will run a simple post route. ventually he will come open for a big reception down the middle of the field, behind the Safety who will have begun to cheat up to help out with run support. 4
locking Rules his is oach Zack's territory so until we can get together, I am just showing a basic outside zone scheme. Other schemes require a few adjustments. asically we will ask our linemen to learn six different schemes: 1. Zone 2. Power 3. Stretch 4. Speed 5. ounter 6. rap his also means that we have basically 6 running plays...keeping the offense pretty simple. However with different formations and different backs carrying the ball, it can look a lot more complicated to a defensive coordinator. 5
locking ues S H W Zone he basic rule for linemen starts with recognizing whether they are "covered" or "uncovered" at the snap. "overed" means they engage the man in front of them and wait for the double team to come. "Uncovered" means they engage the next defender to their outside (playside), resulting in the double team. One of them will then slide off and take the L that threatens. F Power vs. 5 man front asic Wing rules where playside linemen follow Gap-On-Down rule to seal the inside. We will use the W in motion to kick out the D S W H acks Over 26 Power F Power vs. 4 man front asic Wing rules where playside linemen follow Gap-On-Down rule to seal the inside. We will use the W in motion to kick out the D S W H acks Over 26 Power F S H W Speed he keys here are for the H to log the D or just prevent him from getting to the outside. he playside ackle releases HID the D and takes widest defender. he playside Guard releases across the face of the D to slow his penetration then look for 1st defender to the inside. he S will crack the nearest inside defender. F 6
locking ues cont. S Stretch All linemen take an inside release and "rip and run" through the defender to their outside. he has the key block on the D. Receivers block the defender assigned to cover them, H W F rap asic trap rules. S W H F ounter ackside Guard flat pulls and kicks out the D...ackle pulls and leads through hole, blocking the 1st defender. S H W Wing Rip 25 ounter F S H W F 7
D Pistol ase Formation "RAM" ase Formation 12 yds. S 6 Ft. 5 6 4 yards W 4 H 3 1 2 2 yards he spacing changes a little bit for the Q, H and. he Q is in PISOL, 4 yards deep and feet parallel. stays behind the Q but moves back to 2 yards from the Q. his keeps him in position to be primarily a downhill runner, which is his main roll in the D Wing. oth the H and are in a 2-point stance.he H is on the indide leg of the O and about half a yard behind the Q. he PISOL positioning of the Q makes him more of a threat as a runner and if he can pass and you have a couple of kids who can catch, you are in business. His vision is better...he isn't distracted by his drop or rollout technique and he can make quicker decisions. We saw this to be the case last year when we toyed with a PISOL formation. We will teach our Q a "midline" footwork technique that is explained on the next page. he diagrams on the following pages do a better job of explaining and illustrating some of the different formation options. 8
D Pistol Formations Wing Over (6 Over) S 5 H 3 6 W 4 S 5 6 H W 3 4 1 1 2 2 Slot H Over (3 Over) S 5 H 3 6 W 4 S 5 6 H W 3 4 1 1 2 2 W Over (4 Over) 5 ight S 5 W 4 H 3 6 H 3 S 5 6 W 4 1 1 2 2 Ram Ram Over S 5 H 3 1 6 W 4 S 5 W 4 1 H 3 6 2 2 unch Right unch Left S 5 H 6 W 3 4 W 4 S 5 H 3 6 1 2 1 2 9
Motion in the D Pistol S S H W H W RIP J S S H H W W POWR ROK S S H W H W LAZR LIZ Motion remains a key feature in the offense. he W will still be the primary motion back in the offense but there are possibilities for utilizing motion by the H and. We also want the advantage that going on 1st sound gives, especially when throwing a different look at the defense than what they may have seen for the last several plays. While they are "thinking", we want to snap on 1st sound. Any play called on 1st sound..."go"... automatically means there is no motion. 10
Q and F Footwork in the GU Post-snap position. Q is in a mid-line position. Pre-snap position he Q's footwork will be different when running from the PISOL formation causing him to end up in a mid-line position with his back to playside. After handing off he will attack the A- gap on the backside of the play. he sequence is as follows: 1. As he is receiving the snap he will jab step forward and at about 45 degrees with his playside foot. 2. He will step back with the other foot so that he is now perpendicular with the LOS...eyes on the backside D. 3. Get the ball out and back at least even with with his hip. We want him to mesh with the and ride him through to just past parallel with LOS before handing off. 4. Fake keeping the ball and attack the A- gap. he also has a different track from the PISOL when running his dive and power plays. At the snap he will take a backwards hitch step for timing purposes and than run straight at the playside A gap. After receiving the handoff he will make a quick move to adjust to where the hole is opening and then get as verticle as possible into the called POA. Shown above would be 23 ZO. If this type of exchange tecnique proves to be too difficult, we can revert to a conventional handoff technique. We will need to try opening to playside as well as reverse pivot to determine how the timing works best. 11
Zone Plays With the introduction of the Pistol one-back alignment our really needs to be more of a ailback type but we will continue to tag him as our, mainly to keep consistant with last year. He will continue to be the workhorse of the offense. he Zone plays to the and even the H will be the staple of the offense. Success with these plays will open up the Q as another running offensive weapon and also set-up the Sweeps and Speed plays which were so successful last year. he Zone plays, in particular, can be run from virtually any formation making it more difficult for defenses to scout and scheme for what they think they see. 12
23 ZO S H W SLO RIP 23 ZO F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post and help with any defender in your path. Left ackle Outside Zone Left Guard Outside Zone enter Outside Zone Right Guard Outside Zone Right ackle ut-off ight nd (6) Post Quarterback (1) ailback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Aim for outside leg of. Release inside and turn Lazer motion...fake ake handoff and read the D out. receiving a pitch from OL blocks. Make one the Q. cut if necessary then GO! ake midline steps, handoff to F and attack the - gap. oaches otes: 1. F's ability to find the running lane somewhere between enter and ackle is the key 13
23 ZO vs. ven Front S H W SLO 23 ZO vs.ven Front F 14
23 ZO from Multiple Formations S S H H W W WIG RIP 23 ZO F WIG J 23 ZO F S S W H H W W OVR 23 ZO F UH RIGH 23 ZO F S S H W W H H OVR RIP 23 ZO F RAM RIP 23 ZO F S W RAM 23 ZO H F 15
24 ZO S H W SLO 24 ZO F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post route Left ackle utoff Left Guard Outside Zone enter Outside Zone Right Guard Outside Zone Right ackle Outside Zone ight nd (6) Zone step. urn D outside. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, handoff to F and Aim for playside leg of. ake handoff and Release inside the D. utoff the 1st defender. o motion. Stalk and the block th. attack the backside - gap. read OL blocks. Make one cut if necessary then GO! oaches otes: 1. F's ability to find the running lane somewhere between enter and ackle is the key. he lane could also be farther outside so F must amkea quick decision then GO! 16
24 ZO from Multiple Formations S S H W H W WIG 24 ZO F F H OVR ROK 24 ZO S S H W W H H OVR 24 ZO F UH LF 24 ZO F S S W H H W W OVR 24 ZO F SLO LAZR 24 ZO F 17
SLO 24 ZO RAD vs. Odd Front S H W SLO 24 ZO RAD F he ZO RAD may be a little optomistic but if we have Q that can handle it, it should be a great play. he play will always include the UL MOIO to influence the defender assigned to cover the motion back. he changes are that the Q has the option to pull the ball and keep it or throw to the motion back. 18
SLO 24 ZO RAD vs. ven Front S H W SLO 24 ZO RAD vs ven Front F 19
33 ZO S W H Ram Over 33 ZO F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post and help with any defender in your path. Left ackle Outside Zone Left Guard Outside Zone enter Outside Zone Right Guard Outside Zone Right ackle ut-off ight nd (6) Post Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Run pitch route. Aim for outside leg of O. ake handoff and read OL blocks. Make one cut if necessary then GO! ake midline steps, handoff to H and attack the - gap. oaches otes: Release inside and turn D out. 20
34 ZO S W H Ram RIP 34 ZO F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post route Left ackle utoff Left Guard Outside Zone enter Outside Zone Right Guard Outside Zone Right ackle Outside Zone ight nd (6) Zone step. urn D outside. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, handoff to H and Run pitch route. Aim for playside leg of O. ake handoff and ase motion. Run crossing route. attack the backside - gap. read OL blocks. Make one cut if necessary then GO! oaches otes: 21
Stretch and Speed 47 Speed he base play in the J SRIS is still 47 SPD and our experience last was that it was still a killer play from a direct snap formation. Added to that is now a SRH play using zone blocking concepts. Although we only show these to one side, ideally we want to be able run them to both sides. 22
47 SPD S H W WIG 47 SPD F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) earest deepest defender; help out on the way Left ackle Release behind D; get ot the widest defender Left Guard Release in front of D; get to 2nd level and cutoff pursuit. enter G.O.L. Right Guard utoff Right ackle utoff ight nd (6) Run post route Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Handoff to W in motion, first then take midline steps. and fake to the F on 23 ZO. Allow the W to go 1st then Run 23 ZO. Make a good fake to hold Get to D and at least stagger him for a two count. Jet motion aiming for just in front of the Q; Full speed when you get the ball; Get to the sideline and upfield. the D and L's. oaches otes: he handoff is in front of the Q in this version of 47 SPD. he fake to the F will hold the D and L's for a second to open up the outside running lanes even more if we have established the 23 ZO play to the F. It also allows blockers to get into better position to execute their blocks on the playside. It is important that the F sell the defense that he has the ball. 23
47 SPD from Multiple Formations S H SLO LAZR 47 SPD he only change is in the motion by the W. LAZR motion takes him behind the Q. I this variation the F goes first to hold the L's. After the handoff the W does the same as in regular 47 Speed...get outside and up the sideline. W F WIG LAZR 47 SPD S H W F RAM 47 SPD he H has to get to the D QUIKLY ot minimize his penetration across the LOS. S W H F 24
28 SRH S H W H Over 28 Stretch F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Route Left ackle Release upfield Left Guard Release upfield enter Outside Zone Right Guard Outside Zone Right ackle Release upfield ight nd (6) Log D or push upfield Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Sprint to the handoff point and get ball to the F. Aim for 1 yard outside the. Sprint on that track...the Q must get to YOU. Do not slow down for him. ake handoff and look for an outside lane. Stalk and block the defender assigned to cover you. Stay with the block...taking the defender whichever way he wants to go. oaches otes: 1. Release of the playside OL onto the L's is key. 2. he D must be blocked...even a stalemate is OK. 3. F must be sprinting from the start. He must not wait for the Q to get to him. Stalk and block the defender assigned to cover you. Stay with the block...taking the defender whichever way he wants to go. 25
28 SRH from Multiple formations unch Right 28 Stretch S H W F 26
38 SRH S W H Ram 38 Stretch F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Route Left ackle Release upfield Left Guard Release upfield enter Outside Zone...Rip and Run Right Guard Outside Zone...Rip and Run Right ackle Outside Zone...Rip and Run ight nd (6) Log D or push upfield Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, handoff to F and attack the backside - gap. Run pitch route. Delay 1 count then sprint on an outside track...ake handoff and look for an outside lane. Stalk and block the defender assigned to cover you. Stay with the block...taking the defender whichever way he wants to go. oaches otes: 1. Release of the playside OL onto the L's is key. 2. he D must be blocked...even a stalemate is OK. 3. H must be sprinting from the start. Get to sideline and upfield. 4. Handling the snap is key for the Q. He will need to make a very quick pivot in order to get the ball to the H. 27
rap he RAP PLAYS are basic football plays. he PISOL look give the added option of being able to involve the Q more. Once again, we only show these to one side but they can easily be taught to the opposite side as well. 28
34 RAP S W H Ram RIP 34 RAP F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle utoff Left Guard Pull and trap 1st defender past enter enter MOMA Right Guard Double down and help enter Right ackle Release inside to the nearest L. ight nd (6) Release inside to the nearest L. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, handoff to H and Run pitch route. ake one drop step and one crossover step then ase motion. Run crossing route. attack the backside - gap. aim for the enters outside foot Stay inside the block of the pulling Guard. oaches otes: Different motions by the W can be used to give the play different looks without changing any blocking assignments on the LOS. 29
34 rap from Multiple Formations RAM LIZ 34 RAP S W H F RAM J 34 RAP S W H F RAM LAZR 34 RAP S W H F 30
14 RAP S H W Jet 14 RAP F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post route Left ackle utoff Left Guard Pull and trap 1st defender past the enter. enter M.O.M.A. Right Guard Double down and help enter Right ackle Release inside and get to 1st L ight nd (6) Release inside and get to 1st L Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, fake handoff to F, lock to backside same as in 47 SPD. Release inside block the nearest L. Jet motion. Fake 47 SPD keep and attack the - gap. oaches otes: I like the Q trap from the direct snap formation because of the vision advantage and the ability to get downhill through the POA very quickly. We give up a little by not being able to shield the defense from the exchange but if they fear 47 SPD and we get a good mesh and ride fake, it shouldn't lessen the play's potential. 31
Power 32
15 POWR S H W Over 15 POWR F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post...Help on nearest L Left ackle Double team D. Left Guard Double down with the enter. enter M.O.M.A. Right Guard ut-off Right ackle ut-off ight nd (6) Double down with the L. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, fake handoff to F, Aim for outside leg of enter. Fake handoff Release inside block the nearest L. Power motion. Kickout the D. keep and attack the - gap. and attack the backside. oaches otes 33
16 POWR S W H acks Over 26 Power F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle Double team Left Guard Double team enter Double team Right Guard Double down with the enter Right ackle Double team ight nd (6) Double down with the L Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, fake handoff to F, Aim for inside leg of enter. Fake handoff Release inside block the nearest L. Power motion. Kickout the D. keep and attack the - gap. Stay inside the W's block. and make adjustment to get on track thru the 5 hole. oaches otes 34
25 POWR S H W Over 25 POWR F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post...Help on nearest L Left ackle Double team D. Left Guard Double down with the enter. enter M.O.M.A. Right Guard ut-off Right ackle ut-off ight nd (6) Double down with the L. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, handoff to F and Aim for inside leg of enter. ake handoff Release inside block the nearest L. Power motion. Kickout the D. attack the - gap. and make adjustment to get on track thru the 5 hole. Make one cut if necessary then GO! oaches otes 35
26 POWR S W H acks Over 26 Power F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle Double team Left Guard Double team enter MOMA Right Guard Double down with the enter Right ackle Double team ight nd (6) Double down with the L Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, handoff to F and Aim for inside leg of enter. ake handoff Release inside block the nearest L. Power motion. Kickout the D. attack the - gap. and make adjustment to get on track thru the 5 hole. Make one cut if necessary then GO! oaches otes 36
Passing 37
Passing Zones Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 1 S W Zone 0 H Zone 0 o make it easier for the Q and receivers we divide the field into passing zones. Zone 0- Anything behind the LOS. Zone 1- the area 5 yards off the LOS. Zone 2- he area more than 5yds deep and extending the full outside third of the field. Zone 3. he middle third area of the field. 38
Pass locking S S H H W W F F Pass Left Pass Right We will use a basic slide protection to the call side. he goal is to not allow a defender to cross the face of the O-Lineman. We want the OL to use a two hand punch and to stay in contact with the defender so that he is prevented from penetrating the LOS. Footwork is KY here so the OL will need to drill on keeping in front of an attacking defender with footwork and hand technique. 39
SLO X SLA S H W Slot X Slant F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Quick Slant. Look for the ball right away. Left ackle Slide left Left Guard Slide left enter Slide left Right Guard Slide left Right ackle Slide Left ight nd (6) Post Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) 1 step drop. fake to F as he passes then Go playside and pickup any defensive pressure. orner route ase motion. Pass protect. throw to S. oaches otes 40
SLO X 2 OP S H W Slot X 2 Open F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Outside release, sideline route. Look for the ball right away. Left ackle Slide left Left Guard Slide left enter Slide left Right Guard Slide left Right ackle Slide Left ight nd (6) Post Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) 3 step drop. fake to F as he passes then Go playside and pickup any defensive pressure. Post route ase motion. Pass protect. throw to S. oaches otes 41
SLO X 3 OP S H W Slot X 3 Open F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Inside release, post route. Look for the ball right away. Left ackle Slide left Left Guard Slide left enter Slide left Right Guard Slide left Right ackle Slide Left ight nd (6) Post Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) 3 step drop. fake to F as he passes then Go playside and pickup any defensive pressure. orner route ase motion. Pass protect. throw to S. oaches otes 42
H OVR Y 1 OP S H W H Over Y 1 Open F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle Slide Right Left Guard Slide Right enter Slide Right Right Guard Slide Right Right ackle Slide Right ight nd (6) lock for two counts then release into area 1. After catching the ball, turn upfield immediately. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Fake to F running 23. Fake 23 and block any Run deep post. Run a fly route. Set feet and throw to. If not open run or throw the ball away. backside pressure. oaches otes 43
W OVR Y 3 OP S W H W Over Y 3 Open F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle Slide Right Left Guard Slide Right enter Slide Right Right Guard Slide Right Right ackle Slide Right ight nd (6) lock for two counts then release into area 3. After catching the ball, turn upfield immediately. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Fake to F running 23. Fake 23 and block any Run a quick out.. Run a corner route. Set feet and throw to. If not open run or throw the ball away. backside pressure. oaches otes 44
W OVR PA LF S W H W Over Pass Left F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Quick Slant. Look for the ball right away. Left ackle Slide left Left Guard Slide left enter Slide left Right Guard Slide left Right ackle Slide Left ight nd (6) Post Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Fake to F as he passes. 1 Step drop the Go playside and pickup any defensive pressure. Quick out route ase motion. Pass protect. throw. oaches otes: One of the three playside receivers will be open. If our Q can read and make the right throw it would be great but he will probably need to be told who to throw to, as in...1 open...2 open...3 open. 45
RAM PA RIGH 2 OP S W H Ram Pass Right 2 Open F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle Slide Right Left Guard Slide Right enter Slide Right Right Guard Slide Right Right ackle Slide Right ight nd (6) lock for two counts then release into area 1. If thrown to, make the catch and get upfield immediately. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) Fake to F running 23. Fake 23 and block any Get to playside and Run a fly route. Roll right and throw to the called open area. If not open run and get as much positive yardage as possible. backside pressure. block the first defender. oaches otes 46
W OVR LIZ 0 OP S W H W Over Liz 0 Open F 47
Short Yardage he Short Yardage part of the offense centers around one formation we will call RHIO. o get into RHIO formation we can use the players already on the field but it also gives us and opportunity to involve some other players. We can utilize a second that must be able to catch and two RHIO backs to replace our H and W. hese players would guards or tackles and they will be asked to kickout a D or lead block on a L. here are only six plays we will run from RHIO. 1. 26 POWR 2. 16 POWR 3. 25 POWR 4. 15 POWR 5. OOLG PA RIGH 6. PA LF 2 OP 48
he RHIO Formation "RHIO" R R he Q is in his normal PISOL alignment, 4 yards deep and feet parallel. stays behind the Q. he two RHIO backs are positioned directly behind the guards. On the POWR play, the playside RHIO back is responsible for the kickout block on the D and the second RHIO back pulls and leads through the POA. he OOLG PA is a play action pass that will look like a POWR play to the right. 49
26 POWR R R Rhino 26 Pass Left 2 Open F Position Playside ackside ight nd (5) Pass block for two counts. Release behind the and look for the ball right away. Left ackle Slide left Left Guard Slide left enter Slide left Right Guard Slide left Right ackle Slide left ight nd (6) Release outside Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Rhino ack (3) Rhino ack (4) ake midline steps, fake handoff to F. Aim for inside leg of enter. Fake handoff Replace the the on your side. Replace the on your side. Reset feet and throw to in Zone 2. and block any backside defender. oaches otes 50
16 POWR R R Rhino 16 Power F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post Left ackle Double team Left Guard Double team enter MOMA Right Guard Double down with the enter Right ackle Double team ight nd (6) Double down with the L Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Rhino ack (3) Rhino ack (4) ake midline steps, Aim for inside leg of Flat pull and lead Kickout the D. handoff to F on 23 and enter. Fake and through the POA. follow the RHIO back through the hole. pickup any defender that threatens. oaches otes 51
25 POWR R R Rhino 25 Power F Position Playside ackside ight nd (5) losest defender Left ackle Double team Left Guard Double team enter MOMA Right Guard Double down with the enter Right ackle Double team ight nd (6) Double down with the L Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Rhino ack (3) Rhino ack (4) ake midline steps, handoff to F and Aim for inside leg of enter. ake handoff Kickout the D. Flat pull and lead through the POA. attack the - gap. and make adjustment to get on track thru the 5 hole. Make one cut if necessary then GO! oaches otes 52
15 POWR R R Rhino 15 Power F Position Playside ackside ight nd (5) losest defender Left ackle Double team Left Guard Double team enter MOMA Right Guard Double down with the enter Right ackle Double team ight nd (6) Double down with the L Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Rhino ack (3) Rhino ack (4) ake midline steps, fake handoff to F and Aim for inside leg of enter. Fake handoff Kickout the D. Flat pull and lead through the POA. follow RHIO back through the hole. and block any defender that shows. oaches otes 53
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RHIO OOLG PA RIGH S H W 55
UL SR S W H W Over ubble 24 Screen F Position Playside ackside Split nd (5) Post route Left ackle utoff Left Guard Outside Zone enter Outside Zone Right Guard Outside Zone Right ackle Outside Zone ight nd (6) Zone step. urn D outside. Quarterback (1) Fullback (2) Halfback (3) Wingback (4) ake midline steps, fake handoff to F. If D attacks, throw pass to the W. If D stays back run with the ball. Aim for playside leg of. ake handoff and read OL blocks. Make one cut if necessary then GO! Release upfield then break underneath the S. lock the widest defender. oaches otes: 1. ubble motion is critical to get the receiver running full towards the LOS. 2. Q has to be able to read the play of the D. ubble motion. Sprint toward the LOS and catch ball behind the LOS if thrown to you. If Q runs, block 1st defender. 56