ROBUST T BASE PLAYS: FROM EARL BRUCE VIDEOTAPE

Play: Off Tackle PowerBruce’s Play Description and Notes: This is the base play in the Robust T. This is very basic football. Emphasize getting movement at the POA. Can be run on the goal line (see diagram versus 6-5) or in the middle of the field (see diagram vs 50). Variation against 50 defense is to have PSG/PST double team a 3/4i technique DT. QB can boot away or to playside. Many blocking adjustments possible depending on opponent and game plan.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Cutoff inside gap to LB PSE DownBST Cutoff inside gap to LB PST Base/combo to PSLBBSG Pull and seal PSG Odd: block down on NG; Even: baseCTR Odd: On/combo to BSLB; Even: block back FB Kickout 1st past PSE’s blockBSHB Carry: open step, hit the seam between kickout

and the pulling BSGPSHB Go right at PSCB and block him wherever he wants

to goQB Open to BSHB, handoff deep, boot

vs. 50 vs. 6-5

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Play: Fullback Dive (Iso)Bruce’s Play Description and Notes: Must get movement at the POA. Variation against 50 defense: PSG and PST double team a 3 or 4i defensive tackle.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Cutoff PSE On-out (No. 3)BST Cutoff PST On-out (No. 2)BSG Cutoff PSG Combo No. 1 to LBCTR Combo No. 1 to LB FB Run at PST, read his blockBSHB Pitch route (option: dive backside) PSHB Run at PST, isolation opposite tackle’s block

QB Reverse out, ride and give, fake optionvs. 50 vs. 6-5

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Play: Power SweepBruce’s Play Description and Notes: Must have speed at halfback on this play. A 4.4 or 4.5 player (college) will make this play succeed. Much less successful if you only have a 4.7 or 4.8 athlete running the sweep.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Cutoff PSE Reach DE, kick him if necessaryBST Cutoff PST ReachBSG Cutoff PSG ReachCTR On/combo FB Lead/seal 1st past PSEBSHB Run wide or cut upfield into seam PSHB Direct path to block on CB

QB Open to HB and hand off quickly, boot awayvs. 50 vs. 6-5

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Play: Load OptionBruce’s Play Description and Notes: Double option off the action of the FB Dive. Concept is to block the defender that would normally be responsible for QB and option the next man out. This play should be run on 3rd and short, i.e., when defenses gang up on the FB.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Cut PSE No. 3 (DE)BST Cut PST No. 2 (DT)BSG Cut PSG No. 1 (DG), combo with CTRCTR Combo No. 1 to LB FB Drive to inside leg of PST, block LBBSHB Pitch PSHB Run at PSTE, read his block, go opposite his block

to seal PSLB/SSQB Open step, ride FB, option

vs. 50 vs. 6-5

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Play: TrapBruce’s Play Description and Notes: This is the same trap that everybody runs. Variation is to drive a playside 1 or 2 technique and trap a man wider, but it is preferred to go right up the middle. Can also wedge block the play. Sets up the Trap Option.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE DE PSE DEBST Linebacker over or inside PST LB over or insideBSG Trap 1st past CTR PSG Release to MLB or LB awayCTR Block back FB Run BSHB Dive over tackle PSHB Dive over tackle

QB Reverse out, handoff to FB on midline, run option path

vs. 50 vs. 6-5(Not diagrammed)

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Play: Trap OptionBruce’s Play Description and Notes: If No. 2 comes upfield, trapper kicks him out and QB keeps (replaces No. 2). If No.2 comes down, trapper seals him inside and option goes down the line.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Cut PSE Inside release to LBBST Cut PST Gap to LBBSG Pull and trap No. 2; if he comes down, seal him

insidePSG Gap On

CTR On/back FB Trap fake to block on LB awayBSHB Pitch PSHB Seal/collision DE

QB Reverse out, fake trap, optionvs. 50 vs. 6-5

(Not diagrammed)

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Play: Counter IsoBruce’s Play Description and Notes: This play is simple but effective. Corners crashing present problems for the Robust T. This play can break big if the corners vacate and the ball carrier can break it outside.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Drive No. 3 PSE Drive No. 3BST Drive No. 2 PST Drive No. 2BSG Drive No. 1 PSG Combo No. 1CTR Combo No. 1 FB Fake dive awayBSHB Counter step, run PSHB Isolation block on PSLB

QB Fake dive away, handoff, boot awayvs. 50 vs. 6-5

(Not diagrammed)

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Play: Play Action -- FloodBruce’s Play Description and Notes: Basic play action pass off the power play action. Aggressive pass blocking.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Back PSE Inside release to corner routeBST Back PST No. 2BSG Back PSG No. 1CTR Back FB Hook playside DEBSHB Fake power PSHB Run thru DE to flat route

QB Fake power, roll playside to 6 yards behind PSEvs. 50 vs. 6-5

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Play: Play Action -- Bootleg Away Bruce’s Play Description and Notes:

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Inside release to deep crossing route PSE Inside release to back corner of EZBST No. 2 PST No. 2BSG Pull and hook DE PSG No. 1CTR Back FB Backside DEBSHB Around DE, then to middle area PSHB Fake power to backside

QB Fake power, bootvs. 50 vs. 6-5

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Play: Drop PassBruce’s Play Description and Notes: Looking to throw the ball back to the left half of the formation (left is playside). Concept is to stretch the defensive RCB and middle safety.

Assignments/Coaching PointsBSE Drag at 6 yards PSE Streak (Optional: crossing route)BST No. 2 PST Left C gap rusherBSG No. 1 PSG Left B gap rusherCTR Left A gap rusher FB Pass block right, look inside to outsideBSHB Right flat PSHB Run flat route, then break upfield

QB 8-9 yard drop behind right G/T areavs. 50 vs. 6-5

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