F O O T B A L L 2000 Offense: General Information

F O O T B A L L

2000 Offense:2000 Offense: General InformationGeneral Information

T a b l e o f T a b l e o f C o n t e n t sC o n t e n t s

•Trinity H.S. Offensive PhilosophyTrinity H.S. Offensive Philosophy

•HuddleHuddle•Emergency CallsEmergency Calls •““6 Second Rule”6 Second Rule”

•FormationsFormations

•Huddle TemposHuddle Tempos

•Basic alignmentsBasic alignments •CadenceCadence

•Motion & ShiftsMotion & Shifts

•At the Line of Scrimmage At the Line of Scrimmage •Identifying defenses:Identifying defenses:

FrontsFronts CoveragesCoverages

•““The Unconquerable Soul”The Unconquerable Soul”

4 Wide4 Wide 1111 Group Group 23 GroupOther Groups/CallsOther Groups/Calls Term SummaryTerm Summary

THE TRINITY OFFENSETHE TRINITY OFFENSEThe THS Offense is built on three basic principles:The THS Offense is built on three basic principles:

- C l I c k h e r e t o r e t u r n t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s -

MULTIPLICITY MOVING THE CHAINS

RELENTLESS ATTACK!

•Attack with multiple personnel Attack with multiple personnel groups, formations, and movement.groups, formations, and movement.•Gain leverage, create good Gain leverage, create good matchups and blocking angles.matchups and blocking angles.•Make Make fullfull use of use of allall skilled players, skilled players, showcase what they do best!showcase what they do best!

•Control and dictate game tempo by Control and dictate game tempo by sustaining first down after first down sustaining first down after first down

with consistent, relentless play.with consistent, relentless play.•Use a complete “toolbox” that allows Use a complete “toolbox” that allows

us to capitalize on us to capitalize on anyany defensive defensive weakness and play “downhill” with weakness and play “downhill” with

high-percentage playshigh-percentage plays•Understand each situation and play Understand each situation and play

smartersmarter than our opponent. than our opponent.

•ExpectExpect to score each time we take possession of the ball! to score each time we take possession of the ball!•DictateDictate to the defense, make them uncomfortable! to the defense, make them uncomfortable!

•Use all parts of the field, sideline to sideline, short and deep. Make use of a complete Use all parts of the field, sideline to sideline, short and deep. Make use of a complete arsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens, Play Action, and arsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens, Play Action, and

Tricks.Tricks.

THETHE UNCONQUERABLE SOULUNCONQUERABLE SOUL - a poem about mental toughness & trinity football-- a poem about mental toughness & trinity football-

Out of the night that covers me, Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from Pole to Pole,Black as the Pit from Pole to Pole,

I thank My God for the Strength in me,I thank My God for the Strength in me,For my Unconquerable Soul.For my Unconquerable Soul.

In the fell clutch of Circumstance,In the fell clutch of Circumstance,I have not winced nor cried aloud.I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the Bludgeonings of Chance,Under the Bludgeonings of Chance,My head is bloody, but My head is bloody, but unbowedunbowed..

Beyond this place of wrath and tearsBeyond this place of wrath and tearsLooms but the Horror of the shade,Looms but the Horror of the shade,And yet the menace of the years And yet the menace of the years

Finds, and shall find, me, Finds, and shall find, me, unafraidunafraid..

It matters not how strait the gate,It matters not how strait the gate,How charged with punishments the scroll,How charged with punishments the scroll,

II am the master of my fate: am the master of my fate:

II am the Captain of my Soul. am the Captain of my Soul.

INVICTUSINVICTUS- C l I c k h e r e t o r e t u r n t o t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s -

The Huddle: “A brief, efficient business meeting”

•How we conduct and break the huddle sets the tone for how we will play once the ball is snapped…it must be disciplined, focused, and unified!

•The Center sets the location of the huddle, then calls the business meeting to order by giving the down and distance situation.

•Sprint to it and out of it! Create TEMPO!

•Once the quarterback enters the huddle, he assumes COMPLETE control of the business meeting. NO ONE else talks!


The Huddle: “A brief, efficient business meeting”

F HY XZ

RG

RT

LG

LTC

Q

Ball

“First and 10”

1. Center sets the huddle, calls down and distance .1. Center sets the huddle, calls down and distance .

3. Quarterback enters and takes control of the huddle, saying “eyes up.” 3. Quarterback enters and takes control of the huddle, saying “eyes up.” All ten men make eye contact with the Quarterback!All ten men make eye contact with the Quarterback!

““Eyes up.”Eyes up.”

Standing, shoulder to shoulder, hands behind back.

Hands on thigh pads.

4. Quarterback calls formation, motion, and play .4. Quarterback calls formation, motion, and play .

““Right Out, Z5, 16 Counter Trey ”Right Out, Z5, 16 Counter Trey ”

5. QB does NOT give a cadence; it is 5. QB does NOT give a cadence; it is understood to be on “SET HIT” understood to be on “SET HIT” unless he calls “False.”unless he calls “False.”

6. If anyone is unclear on the play at 6. If anyone is unclear on the play at all, they ask the QB to repeat all, they ask the QB to repeat himself by saying “Check “.himself by saying “Check “.

““Ready...”Ready...”8. All eleven players break the huddle8. All eleven players break the huddle on “ROCKS!” and on “ROCKS!” and sprintsprint to the to the line of scrimmage .line of scrimmage . •8 yards


2. Substitutions sent from sideline, incoming subs call out personnel group or name of person being 2. Substitutions sent from sideline, incoming subs call out personnel group or name of person being subbed for. Replaced player exits ONLY when he sees his replacement approach the huddle! subbed for. Replaced player exits ONLY when he sees his replacement approach the huddle!

11! 11!11! 11!

7. QB prepares to break the huddle .7. QB prepares to break the huddle .

Huddle Tempo

•We have two types of huddle tempo, and also two kinds of no-huddle tempo! Each do a particular job in certain situations in a game!

•Our HUDDLEHUDDLE tempos are “Normal HuddleNormal Huddle,” and “Four Minute HuddleFour Minute Huddle”–Normal HuddleNormal Huddle: Designed to keep us in normal game rhythm. We generally should be out of the huddle by :15 on the play clock. Brisk, business-like pace.–Four Minute HuddleFour Minute Huddle: Designed to protect a lead and run clock. Emphasis on staying in bounds, protecting the ball, making first downs, no penalties! We will be out of the huddle on normal time, but the QB will slow the pace of getting set, starting the cadence with approximately :07 on the play clock!

•Our NO HUDDLENO HUDDLE tempos are “On the LineOn the Line” and “SpeedSpeed.”–On the LineOn the Line: All calls are made on the L.O.S., but we’re not in a hurry. We can take our time and manipulate defenses with the threat of running a play at any time. Receivers move in to hear the play, then move out to their positions.

–Speed:Speed: Used to speed up the game and conserve time. All calls at the L.O.S., NO dummy calls, NO motion! We can huddle if the clock is stopped if we choose.


From the Huddle to the Line:

“The Six Second Rule”

•The most important six seconds of a football play happen BETWEEN the huddle and the line of scrimmage…how you prepare yourself during this time will determine the success of the play!

•“The Six Second Rule” is a simple mental routine that each position has that allows them to do their thinking before the play so that they can be prepared, confident, and aggressive once the play begins, and be ready for anything that might happen!

•The actual routine varies by position, but its basic elements are:–WHAT IS MY WHAT IS MY JOBJOB (or basic assignment) on this play? (or basic assignment) on this play?–What, if anything, should I do with my ALIGNMENT to help me do this job?What, if anything, should I do with my ALIGNMENT to help me do this job?–What is the DEFENSE’s basic alignment?What is the DEFENSE’s basic alignment?–Based on the defense I see, what will my FIRST 2-3 STEPS off the ball be?Based on the defense I see, what will my FIRST 2-3 STEPS off the ball be?–What ADJUSTMENTS might I have to make, based on the defense, to get my job done?What ADJUSTMENTS might I have to make, based on the defense, to get my job done?


Basic Alignments

F

H YX Z

““BASE” ALIGNMENTS & SPLITSBASE” ALIGNMENTS & SPLITS

•X: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ball, on the numbersX: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ball, on the numbers

•H: Inside “Receiver” position on left, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ballH: Inside “Receiver” position on left, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ball•Y: Inside “Receiver” position on right, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ballY: Inside “Receiver” position on right, 4 yards outside T, OFF the ball

•F: “Fullback” position, straight behind QB, 6 yards deepF: “Fullback” position, straight behind QB, 6 yards deep

•Z: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ball, on the numbersZ: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ball, on the numbers


•Offensive Line: 2 foot splits!Offensive Line: 2 foot splits!

2’2’ 2’2’2’2’ 2’2’

44 44

66

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The Cadence: Basic Information•The cadence is a critical way for us to gain an edge! The team that gets off the ball usually wins each play!

•Basic formula: Number/Number, Number/Number, “Set,” “Hit!”–Example: “1-22, 4-66…1-22, 4-66…Set, HIT!”Example: “1-22, 4-66…1-22, 4-66…Set, HIT!”–QB must call each set of numbers QB must call each set of numbers clearlyclearly to both sides! to both sides!–There will be a There will be a slightslight pause between ‘Set’ and ‘Hit’…offensive linemen and backs pause between ‘Set’ and ‘Hit’…offensive linemen and backs must must anticipateanticipate “HIT” right after set, and get off the ball on the “HIT” right after set, and get off the ball on the HH sound in “Hit!” sound in “Hit!”–Receivers Receivers alwaysalways move only when they see the ball move! move only when they see the ball move!

•We can change or check to plays using a live number in the first digit–In the above example (“1-22, 4-66”), if “1” were our live digit that week, the play In the above example (“1-22, 4-66”), if “1” were our live digit that week, the play would be changed to “22”…if “4” were our live digit, the play would be changed to would be changed to “22”…if “4” were our live digit, the play would be changed to “66.” If neither were live, then we have made a “dummy” call and the play is “66.” If neither were live, then we have made a “dummy” call and the play is unchanged.unchanged.


The Cadence: Types•Basic cadence:*Unless we use a “False” cadence (see below), our plays will always be run on “Set Hit!” The *Unless we use a “False” cadence (see below), our plays will always be run on “Set Hit!” The quarterback may use the number call prior to the “Set Hit” either as a dummy call or to change quarterback may use the number call prior to the “Set Hit” either as a dummy call or to change the play, or he may go the play, or he may go withoutwithout the numbers and simply go on “Set Hit.” These two possibilities the numbers and simply go on “Set Hit.” These two possibilities would sound like this:would sound like this:

–Without number calls:Without number calls: “Set, “Set, HitHit””–With number calls (live or “dummy”)With number calls (live or “dummy”) “2-17, 4-64 - 2-17, 4-64 - Set, “2-17, 4-64 - 2-17, 4-64 - Set, HitHit””

•“False” cadence:–No play called in the huddle - just the formation and “False”No play called in the huddle - just the formation and “False”–We DO intend to run a play, but only after trying to draw the defense offside first!We DO intend to run a play, but only after trying to draw the defense offside first!–QB goes through normal cadence sequence with two “Hit” calls, then starts the cadence overQB goes through normal cadence sequence with two “Hit” calls, then starts the cadence over–QB will then go through a normal cadence sequence, using a live number to call the play.QB will then go through a normal cadence sequence, using a live number to call the play.–Ball is snapped on the first “HIT” of the second cadence!Ball is snapped on the first “HIT” of the second cadence!–Example (Assume “Example (Assume “33” is the live number of the week)” is the live number of the week)

““1-65, 4-40 - 1-65, 4-40, Set HIT! HIT!…1-65, 4-40 - 1-65, 4-40, Set HIT! HIT!…““6-21, 6-21, 3-743-74 - 6-21, - 6-21, 3-743-74, Set HIT!”, Set HIT!”

**Ball is snapped, “74” is run!


At the Line of Scrimmage

F

H Y

X Z

2a. Center calls basic front structure (Even, Odd, Split, Bear); Guards call techniques over them2a. Center calls basic front structure (Even, Odd, Split, Bear); Guards call techniques over them

2b. Receivers make coverage calls2b. Receivers make coverage calls

T TE ESSW SR

C C

J

““Solo”Solo”

““3”3”““11””

““Split”Split”““33

””““3”3”

1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!

3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run

4. Quarterback begins cadence4. Quarterback begins cadence

““Uncovered”Uncovered”


1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands under center to force the defense to lock into final position1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands under center to force the defense to lock into final position

Gap Identification

““A” GAP -A” GAP - Between Center and GuardBetween Center and Guard““B” GAPB” GAP - - Between Guard and TackleBetween Guard and Tackle““C” GAPC” GAP - - Between Tackle and Tight EndBetween Tackle and Tight End““D” GAPD” GAP - - Between Tight End and WingBetween Tight End and Wing““E” GAPE” GAP - - Outside the WingOutside the Wing

Most all defenses base their schemes around the idea that they will defend “gaps,” or potential holes between offensive linemen. Those “gaps” are labeled using letters, beginning with “A” and

working out in the following fashion:

AA AABB BBCC CC

DD DDEE EE


Defensive Front “Techniques”

““00” Technique -” Technique - Head up on the Center

““0 Cheat0 Cheat” or “” or “ShadeShade” -” - Aligned on one of C’s shoulders

““11” Technique -” Technique - Inside shoulder of Guard

““22” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Guard

““33” Technique -” Technique - Outside shoulder of a Guard

““4i4i” Technique -” Technique - Inside shoulder of Tackle

““44” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Tackle

““55” Technique -” Technique - Outside shoulder of tackle

““77” Technique -” Technique - Inside shoulder of Tight End

““66” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Tight End

““99” Technique -” Technique - Outside shoulder of a Tight End

““88” Technique -” Technique - Head up on a Wing player

When identifying the location of players in the defensive front, we describe them in terms of the “technique” they’re playing. Understanding these different locations, or “techniques” is critical to

us for a number of reasons: *It provides a very strong clue as to what gap a man is responsible for, as well as the defenders around him

*It determines for linemen, in many cases, what their first two steps will be and how they’ll go about doing their job*Often, it determines which way we’ll “check” a play to insure the best chances of success!

““0”0”““2”2” ““2”2”““6”6” ““6”6”

““8”8” ““8”8”

““4”4” ““4”4”

““1”1” ““1”1”““4i”4i” ““4i”4i”““7”7” ““7”7”

““ShadeShade””““3”3” ““3”3”““5”5” ““5”5”““9”9” ““9”9”

*Special note: Defenders aligned in a linebacker position have a “0” added as a second digit to their technique. For example, a linebacker aligned 4-5 yds deep over a guard would be called a

“20” technique, or a “Deep 2”


Defensive “Cores”

-Center has a down lineman on him (0 or Shade)

-Either one or both of the guards does NOT have a down lineman on him.

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Core is Core is “Odd”“Odd”

The next step in identifying defenses is to classify the front structure in terms of its “core.” The “core” refers to the how defenders are aligned within the “A” and “B” gaps. There are only four basic cores, as identified by the Center at the line of scrimmage, and they provide a great deal of

information as to how the rest of the defense is being played around it and how we want to block! The cores are named and identified as follows:

VVVVVV

-Center has a down lineman on him (0 or Shade)

-Both Guards also have a down lineman over them

(usually 2 or 3 tech).

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Core is Core is ““BearBear””

VV VVVV

-Center has no down lineman on him, but both

guards do*.-There is only ONE player

aligned at LB depth from B gap to B gap.

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Core is Core is “Even”“Even”

VVVVVV

-Center has no down lineman on him, but both

guards do*.-There are TWO players

aligned at LB depth from B gap to B gap.

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Core is Core is “Split”“Split”

VVVVVVVV


“Default” or “Base” Formationand Personnel Group

F

H Y

X Z

•Our basic personnel grouping is “Our basic personnel grouping is “44”, meaning ”, meaning 44 wide receivers. wide receivers. •They line up as follows unless a word tells one of them otherwise!They line up as follows unless a word tells one of them otherwise!

•F: “Fullback” positionF: “Fullback” position

•X: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ballX: “Wide Receiver” position on the left, ON the ball

•H: Inside “Receiver” position on left, OFF the ballH: Inside “Receiver” position on left, OFF the ball

•Y: Inside “Receiver” position on right, OFF the ballY: Inside “Receiver” position on right, OFF the ball

•Z: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ballZ: “Wide Receiver” position on the right, ON the ball


“TRIPS” Call

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is awayaway from the call—over to the middle from the call—over to the middle position on the side opposite their normal alignmentposition on the side opposite their normal alignment

•Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves HH to the middle position on the to the middle position on the rightright


X Z

H

“TRIPS” Call

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is awayaway from the call—over to the middle from the call—over to the middle position on the side opposite their normal alignmentposition on the side opposite their normal alignment

•Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves Example 1: “TRIPS RIGHT” moves HH to the middle position on the to the middle position on the rightright•Example 2: “TRIPS LEFT” moves Example 2: “TRIPS LEFT” moves YY to middle position on to middle position on leftleft


X Z

Y

“BUNCH” Call

F

Y

Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch” and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch”

within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards outside the tackle.outside the tackle.

•Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” HH on the ball in the middle on the right, on the ball in the middle on the right, ZZ off, all off, all receivers “bunch.”receivers “bunch.”


X

Z

H

“BUNCH” Call

F

H

Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, Same as Trips, except the man coming over (H or Y) is ON the ball, and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch” and the outside receiver steps OFF…all three receivers “Bunch”

within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards within 1-2 yards of each other, with the widest man being 4-5 yards outside the tackle.outside the tackle.

•Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” Example 1: “BUNCH RIGHT” HH on the ball in the middle on the right, on the ball in the middle on the right, ZZ off, all off, all receivers “bunch.”receivers “bunch.”


ZY

X

•Example 2: “BUNCH LEFT” Example 2: “BUNCH LEFT” YY on the ball in the middle on the left, on the ball in the middle on the left, XX off, all off, all receivers “bunch.”receivers “bunch.”

“Default” or “Base” Formation

F

H Y

X Z


“RON” and “LOU” Calls

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is toto from the call—to a position from the call—to a position onon the the ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) offoff the ball the ball

•Example 1: “RExample 1: “ROON”--Y aligns N”--Y aligns OON the ball, Z aligns OFF.N the ball, Z aligns OFF.


X ZY

Z

“RON” and “LOU” Calls

F

H Y

Moves H or Y—whichever is Moves H or Y—whichever is toto from the call—to a position from the call—to a position onon the the ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) ball, and their partner to the outside (X or Z) offoff the ball the ball

•Example 1: “RExample 1: “ROON”--Y aligns N”--Y aligns OON the ball, Z aligns OFFN the ball, Z aligns OFF..


X ZH

X

•Example 2: “LExample 2: “LOOU”--H aligns U”--H aligns OON the ball, X aligns OFF.N the ball, X aligns OFF.

“NEAR” Call

F

H

Moves X the Moves X the insideinside receiver position, 3 yards off the tackle but still receiver position, 3 yards off the tackle but still onon the ball, and H to the the ball, and H to the outsideoutside position, split to the position, split to the numbersnumbers, , offoff the ball! the ball!


X X

H Y

ZY

Z33 33

Moves Y up Moves Y up onon the ball, and Z the ball, and Z offoff, while staying in the same relative , while staying in the same relative positions.positions.

Moving the Fullback

YX Z

•We can also add words that move “F” from his base positionWe can also add words that move “F” from his base position


F

•To move him to an inside WR spot on the To move him to an inside WR spot on the lleft, we say “eft, we say “SSLLIPIP””

SLIPSLIP STUDSTUD

•To offset him behind the tackle on the leTo offset him behind the tackle on the leftft, we say “, we say “SOSOFTFT..””

•To move him down to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the Right Tackle, we say “To move him down to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the Right Tackle, we say “STUDSTUD””

SLOTSLOT

•To move him over to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the To move him over to a wing, 1 yard by 1 yard off the LLeft Tackle, we say “eft Tackle, we say “SSLLOTOT””

SOFTSOFT STRONGSTRONGF

•To offset him behind the tackle on the To offset him behind the tackle on the rright, we say “ight, we say “STSTRRONGONG..””

SCATSCAT

•To move him to an inside WR spot on the right, we say “To move him to an inside WR spot on the right, we say “SCATSCAT””

Tight End Groups / Sets / Calls

F

ZX Y

•To substitute a TIGHT END in at the “Y” position, we will call forTo substitute a TIGHT END in at the “Y” position, we will call for ““1111” personnel group (” personnel group (11 TE,TE, 11 back) prior to the play being signaledback) prior to the play being signaled


•As a basic rule, this substituted Y will align as a Tight End, ON the As a basic rule, this substituted Y will align as a Tight End, ON the ball, on the RIGHT sideball, on the RIGHT side

•Z aligns in his normal spot, except Z aligns in his normal spot, except offoff the ball the ball•F & X are unaffected, unless another word is added to move themF & X are unaffected, unless another word is added to move them

•We call this basic alignment “We call this basic alignment “RIGHTRIGHT””


F

ZX Y

•To keep everyone in the same place as “RIGHT,” but flex the Y out into a To keep everyone in the same place as “RIGHT,” but flex the Y out into a “Nasty” split position of 8 to 9 feet, we call “Nasty” split position of 8 to 9 feet, we call “ROCK”“ROCK” instead of “RIGHT.” instead of “RIGHT.”


Y

““ROCK”ROCK” alignment shown… alignment shown…

Exact same as “Right” for everyone except Y!Exact same as “Right” for everyone except Y!


F

ZX Y

•We then add a word to tell We then add a word to tell HH where to align: where to align:


•To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “SLOTSLOT””

H

SLOTSLOT

•To set him halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “To set him halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “OUTOUT””

OUTOUTOUTSIDEOUTSIDE WINGWING WIDEWIDE WIDERWIDER

UNDERUNDER OVEROVER

•To set him outside of X, we say “To set him outside of X, we say “OUTSIDEOUTSIDE””•To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “To set him 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “WINGWING””

•To set him halfway between Y and Z, we say “To set him halfway between Y and Z, we say “WIDEWIDE””•To set him outside Z, we say “To set him outside Z, we say “WIDERWIDER””

•To put him in the backfield, offset To put him in the backfield, offset leftleft, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “UNDERUNDER””•To put him in the backfield, offset To put him in the backfield, offset rightright, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “, 4 ½ yards deep, we call “OVEROVER””

•If we don’t say anything after “RIGHT,” he lines up right behind the QB, 4 ½ yards deepIf we don’t say anything after “RIGHT,” he lines up right behind the QB, 4 ½ yards deep


F

ZX Y

•We can also add words to move We can also add words to move ZZ......


Z

•To move him over to a spot halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “To move him over to a spot halfway between the left tackle & X, we say “FLIPFLIP””

FLIPFLIPFLOPFLOP CLOSECLOSE

•To move him all the way over to a spot outside of X, we say “To move him all the way over to a spot outside of X, we say “FLOPFLOP””

•To move him down to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “To move him down to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off Y, we say “CLOSECLOSE””

ZIPZIP

•To move him over to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “To move him over to a spot 1 yard by 1 yard off the Left Tackle, we say “ZIPZIP””


F

X Y

•……or Xor X


X

TIGHTTIGHT

•To put him in a tight end position on the left, in a three-point stance, we say “To put him in a tight end position on the left, in a three-point stance, we say “TIGHTTIGHT””

•To move him over to the right, ON the line as a Split End “To move him over to the right, ON the line as a Split End “BIGBIG””

BIGBIG

2 Back - 3 Wide Group / Sets / Calls

YX Z

•To substitute a RUNNING BACK in at the “H” position, while leaving To substitute a RUNNING BACK in at the “H” position, while leaving a RECEIVER at the “Y” position, we will call fora RECEIVER at the “Y” position, we will call for ““2323” personnel ” personnel

group (group (22 back,back, 33 WR) prior to the play being signaledWR) prior to the play being signaled


H


Y

X Z

•In this grouping, Y is moved with a series of “R” and “L” words:In this grouping, Y is moved with a series of “R” and “L” words:


RRAAYY

Y

LLARRARRYY

Y

RREXEX

Z

ZZ is off the ball is off the ball in “in “RRex”ex”

Y

LLEXEX

X

XX is off the ball is off the ball in “in “LLex”ex”

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the RRight, ight, offoff the ball, we call “ the ball, we call “RRAAYY””

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the LLeft, eft, offoff the ball, we call “ the ball, we call “LLARRARRYY””

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the RRight, ight, onon the ball, with the ball, with ZZ offoff, we call , we call ““RREXEX””

•To set him in the inside position on the To set him in the inside position on the LLeft, eft, onon the ball, with the ball, with XX offoff, we call “, we call “LLEXEX””


F

Y

X Z

•The two backs (H & F) are then arranged as follows:The two backs (H & F) are then arranged as follows:


““Split:” Split:” F on Y’s side, H awayF on Y’s side, H away

•By By defaultdefault (if we don’t give them a word), they align in a “ (if we don’t give them a word), they align in a “SPLITSPLIT” set, with” set, with•FF in a “halfback” position in a “halfback” position toto the call (same side as Y) and the call (same side as Y) and•H in a “halfback” position H in a “halfback” position awayaway from the call (opposite Y) from the call (opposite Y)

*Halfback position means 4 1/2 to 5 yards deep over the tackle’s inside leg!*Halfback position means 4 1/2 to 5 yards deep over the tackle’s inside leg!

•To exchange them and put H on Y’s side with F away, we call “To exchange them and put H on Y’s side with F away, we call “WEAKWEAK””

HF ““Weak:” Weak:” H on Y’s side, F awayH on Y’s side, F awayFH



““BBLLUE” UE” callcall ““BBRROWN” OWN” callcall ““UNDER” UNDER” callcall ““OVER” OVER” callcall

•H lines up in H lines up in LLeft halfback eft halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T.over the inside leg of the T.•F lines up directly behind F lines up directly behind Center, 4 1/2 yards deepCenter, 4 1/2 yards deep

•Both backs: 2 pt stances!Both backs: 2 pt stances!

Additional calls can move H and F as follows:Additional calls can move H and F as follows:*Note: Unlike “Split” & “Weak”, these calls are *Note: Unlike “Split” & “Weak”, these calls are notnot relative to Y. They are the same regardless of where Y aligns! relative to Y. They are the same regardless of where Y aligns!

FFHH HHFF

•H lines up in H lines up in RRight halfback ight halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T.over the inside leg of the T.•F lines up directly behind F lines up directly behind Center, 4 1/2 yards deepCenter, 4 1/2 yards deep

•Both backs: 2 pt stances!Both backs: 2 pt stances!

FF

HH

•H lines up in H lines up in leftleft halfback halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T, over the inside leg of the T, uses a uses a 3 point3 point stance.stance.

•F lines up in his norml spot, F lines up in his norml spot, 6 to 6 1/2 yards deep6 to 6 1/2 yards deep

HH

FF

•H lines up in H lines up in rightright halfback halfback position, 4 1/2 yards deep position, 4 1/2 yards deep

over the inside leg of the T, over the inside leg of the T, uses a uses a 3 point3 point stance.stance.

•F lines up in his norml spot, F lines up in his norml spot, 6 to 6 1/2 yards deep6 to 6 1/2 yards deep

OTHER CALLS

““SQUEEZE” CALLSQUEEZE” CALL•Tells anyone in a Wide Receiver position Tells anyone in a Wide Receiver position

to reduce their split to within 1 yard of to reduce their split to within 1 yard of each other starting at 3-5 yards outside each other starting at 3-5 yards outside

the tackle.the tackle.

Example 1: Basic formation with “SQUEEZE” call·X & H, Y & Z “Squeeze” together. Inside most receivers (H & Y in this case) align

at 3-5 yards off the tackle/TE, and X & Z align one yard outside of them.

X

H

Z

Y

OTHER CALLS




Example 2: Trips Left “SQUEEZE”·H & Z are the inside most receivers on their side, and align 3-5 yards off the T/TE. X & Y squeeze their alignment down to within 1 yard of the next guy inside them.

X

Y

Y

H

OTHER CALLS




Example 3: Right Wing Soft Flop “SQUEEZE”·X is the inside most receiver, sets 3 yds off tackle. Z squeezes down 1 yard off him.

Y H

XZ

OTHER CALLS




Example 4: Right Wider “SQUEEZE”·Z is the inside most SPLIT receiver, sets 3-5 yards off tackle. H squeezes down a

yard outside him.

X

Z

Y

H

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The way we do this is to simply say WHO we want to go in motionThe way we do this is to simply say WHO we want to go in motion(H, Y, F, X, or Z)(H, Y, F, X, or Z)

and WHERE on the field we want him to end up.and WHERE on the field we want him to end up.

The “spots” on the field we can send motion men are numbered IN The “spots” on the field we can send motion men are numbered IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR HOLE NUMBERS as follows:CONJUNCTION WITH OUR HOLE NUMBERS as follows:

MOTION:Moving Players to Spots on the Field

COMMUNICATING MOTIONCOMMUNICATING MOTION



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For example, if the phrase “For example, if the phrase “HH44” is added on to the end of a formation, we are ” is added on to the end of a formation, we are literally saying,literally saying,

““HH, line up as the formation calls, then , line up as the formation calls, then go in motiongo in motion to the to the 44 spot.” spot.”

HH



99

Or, if the phrase “Or, if the phrase “YY99” is added on to the end of a formation, we are literally saying,” is added on to the end of a formation, we are literally saying,““YY, line up as the formation calls, then , line up as the formation calls, then go in motiongo in motion to the to the 99 spot.” spot.”

YY




*Technique note: On *Technique note: On mostmost motion, the motion man should use a “shuffle” technique motion, the motion man should use a “shuffle” technique as he completes his course. In other words, as he gets to the final 2-3 steps prior to as he completes his course. In other words, as he gets to the final 2-3 steps prior to reaching his “spot,” he squares his shoulders to the line of scrimmage and shuffles, reaching his “spot,” he squares his shoulders to the line of scrimmage and shuffles, allowing him to attack defenders more effectively and maintain the allowing him to attack defenders more effectively and maintain the timingtiming of plays. of plays.

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