Bunch Routes in the Jet

The Bunch routes are usually run as part of our 80 series keep pass package

We can run these routes to a variety of formations and they are easily adaptable to many kinds of motion.

These routes seem to be particularly effective when using extended motion.

We snap the ball when the halfback is directly behind the quarterback. By the time the ball is in the QB’s hands the halfback is aligned in a bunch set with the Tight end and wingback.

This puts great pressure on the defense, as they don’t know if the offense is running the Jet or throwing the bunch route.

Advantages of Bunching Formations

Breaks man coverage’s Creates quick throws which help protection The routes are all purpose, effective against all

coverage’s. Tremendous RAC yardage (Run after Catch) Defense is placed in positions they are unfamiliar with. Great compliment to offenses with slots (wing –t, Flex

bone ect.) Breaks invert coverage and 2 deep defenses.

Traffic rules

The player in motion always runs the arrow. This eliminates any confusion because we like to

run a number of routes and this eliminates any thinking by the man in motion.

The other two players will run combination routes.

#1 is the outside receiver, #2 is the middleman, #3 is the inside receiver. This is the count system for route responsibilities and traffic rules.

Choice Route

The choice route is the signature route for the bunch routes.

Most coaches have labeled this route the whip route.

This whip route is a flood route that the receiver chooses his path by the drop and technique of the inside linebacker.

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Linebacker drops deep the whip sits. Linebacker locks on and plays the whip man to

man. The whip player will now drive at the inside linebacker trying to turn his hips. The whip player will push, pin and accelerate away.

Coaching Point – Keep arms in tight on the push or you will be penalized. Keep the arm driving or the receivers may be called for a pick.

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#1 reads the inside Linebacker that is aligned inside the #3 receiver. His route depends on the drop of the linebacker

Whip Rules

The Player running the Whip route will release inside and find the hole between the inside and outside linebacker

Run for a depth of 5-6 yards Punch and Pivot If ILB jumps you man, pin and get him on your

back while running away

Smash Route

The #2 receiver runs the smash route. The smash route is the clearing player. Quarterback must always sneak a peek deep

and throw to #2 for the big play. The #2 receiver will adjust his pattern depending

on the coverage. First the receiver must get off the LOS and drive

vertical for about eight yards. He will plant off his inside foot and bend his route as he reads the defense.

Smash vs Coverage

CV3 – VS a three deep zone the receiver will bend his route toward the pylon about 28 yards deep. If the cornerback comes up thinking its Jet sweep or jumping the arrow the quarterback will throw to the smash for a big play.

CV2 – VS a two deep zone the receiver will run vertical for 8 to 10 yards leaning into the safety. The receiver will make eye contact and roll of his inside foot into the fade area at a depth of 22 yards. The receiver must make sure he is never closer than 4 – 6 yards from the sideline.

CV1 – man-to-man defense. If someone is running with #2 the receiver will take a hard jab to the post then run flat to the sideline.

Arrow

Get width not depth The receiver must look over his inside

shoulder so he can catch the ball at full speed and bend up field and down the sideline.

Quarterbacks Read Progression

Always throw to the flat first. Arrow, Arrow, Arrow

Sneak a peek deep. (Smash) Look at the in and out choice route

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Fullback –Inside shoulder on EMLOSEye front side FB

PSOT,PSOG – Power step outsideBlock man

Fullbacks Blocking Technique

The fullback is responsible for blocking the #1 defender. The #1 defender is usually the last down lineman on the

line of scrimmage. He will run full speed on a direct line to a point 1 ½ feet

outside this defender. He aims for a point wider than the defenders alignment

so if he widens the fullback will maintain his leverage. The fullback will make contact using his inside shoulder

on the outside thigh of the defender.

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Bruce Cobleigh Harrison High School 4500 Due West RD. Kennesaw, Ga 30152 404-964-6090 Cell bravob1@bellsouth.net