Installation of The Shotgun Offense By James Vint Offensive Coordinator Iowa Wesleyan College [email protected] Installing an Explosive Run Game COPYWRIGHT

Installation of The Shotgun OffenseInstallation of The Shotgun Offense

By James VintBy James VintOffensive CoordinatorOffensive Coordinator

Iowa Wesleyan CollegeIowa Wesleyan [email protected]@iwc.edu

Installing an Explosive Run GameInstalling an Explosive Run Game

COPYWRIGHT 2005 James Vint. This power point is copyrighted and is protected from unauthorized reproduction by the copyright laws of the United States. Unauthorized use or reproduction without the expressed, written consent of James Vint is strictly prohibited.

Installing the Gun OffenseInstalling the Gun Offense

1. The Mesh and Reading the 5 in the 1. The Mesh and Reading the 5 in the Gun OffenseGun Offense

2.2. Mechanics of the Read GameMechanics of the Read Game

3.3. Running The Jet SeriesRunning The Jet Series

4.4. The Quarterback Run GameThe Quarterback Run Game

Keys To Being SuccessfulKeys To Being Successful

Train Your Kids In The Off-SeasonTrain Your Kids In The Off-Season

If They Can’t Consistently Stop A Play, If They Can’t Consistently Stop A Play, Keep Running ItKeep Running It

Don’t Over Coach Or Over AnalyzeDon’t Over Coach Or Over Analyze

Be Prepared and Prepare Your KidsBe Prepared and Prepare Your Kids

Myths of the GunMyths of the Gun The Gun Is A Pass Only Offense:The Gun Is A Pass Only Offense:Similar to the Run-and-Shoot in the 80’s, people Similar to the Run-and-Shoot in the 80’s, people

perceive the gun as pass firstperceive the gun as pass first The Gun Is A Finesse OffenseThe Gun Is A Finesse OffenseYou can run a power offense from the gun!You can run a power offense from the gun! The Snap Is Too Easy To FumbleThe Snap Is Too Easy To FumbleHow many snaps have you fumbled from under How many snaps have you fumbled from under

center? How many of those did you lose? Gun-1 center? How many of those did you lose? Gun-1 mishandled snap every 201 plays: 1 Lost. Under mishandled snap every 201 plays: 1 Lost. Under Center-1 mishandled snap every 119 plays: 6 Center-1 mishandled snap every 119 plays: 6 LostLost

Your line must be in a 2 point stance in the GunYour line must be in a 2 point stance in the GunYou can operate from a 3 point stance.You can operate from a 3 point stance. You can’t block the box if you spread the field.You can’t block the box if you spread the field.

Advantages of The GunAdvantages of The Gun Defenses Have To Account For the QB As A Defenses Have To Account For the QB As A

RunnerRunner Every Play Can Become An Option PlayEvery Play Can Become An Option Play QB Has Easier Pre And Post Snap ReadsQB Has Easier Pre And Post Snap Reads QB Already Has Depth In The Pass GameQB Already Has Depth In The Pass Game Offense Can Read Rather Than Block A Offense Can Read Rather Than Block A

Defender In The Run GameDefender In The Run Game QB Works Downhill As Opposed To Uphill From QB Works Downhill As Opposed To Uphill From

Under CUnder C You get your athletes the football in open spaceYou get your athletes the football in open space Basketball on grass, with fast break potentialBasketball on grass, with fast break potential

Comparing The Gun To Being Comparing The Gun To Being Under CenterUnder Center

The defense loads the box!

Comparing Gun To Being Comparing Gun To Being Under CenterUnder Center

In the spread gun, we open up the box.

Statistically SpeakingStatistically Speaking

We have averaged 6.2 yards a rush from We have averaged 6.2 yards a rush from the gun over 4 yearsthe gun over 4 years

IS Zone from the gun: 6.7 yards w/ the TB IS Zone from the gun: 6.7 yards w/ the TB and 7.9 w/ the QBand 7.9 w/ the QB

IS Zone under Center: 5.1 yards w/ the TB IS Zone under Center: 5.1 yards w/ the TB and no direct QB runand no direct QB run

From the gun we average 7.1 yards per From the gun we average 7.1 yards per play. Under Center: 6.3 and 5.3 per rushplay. Under Center: 6.3 and 5.3 per rush

The Gun is VersatileThe Gun is Versatile

You can run the gun from virtually any You can run the gun from virtually any offenseoffense

You can be either pass dominated or run You can be either pass dominated or run dominated from the gundominated from the gun

Nearly every personnel package can be Nearly every personnel package can be tailored to the guntailored to the gun

You can use the gun as a change-up or as You can use the gun as a change-up or as a full-time offensea full-time offense

Comparing The Gun To Under CenterComparing The Gun To Under Center Def Accounts For 4 WR and Def Accounts For 4 WR and

1 Back1 Back Defense Does Not Have To Defense Does Not Have To

Defend The QB As A RunnerDefend The QB As A Runner Defense Can Defend The Defense Can Defend The

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Defense Must Account For Defense Must Account For Four WideoutsFour Wideouts

If D Account For 4 Wides, If D Account For 4 Wides, They Are Left With 6 To Defend They Are Left With 6 To Defend 7 In The Box7 In The Box

Comparing The Gun To Under CenterComparing The Gun To Under Center Def Accounts For 3 WR and Def Accounts For 3 WR and

2 Backs2 Backs Defense Does Not Have To Defense Does Not Have To

Defend The QB As A RunnerDefend The QB As A Runner Defense Can Defend The Defense Can Defend The

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Defense Must Account For Defense Must Account For Three ReceiversThree Receivers

The Defense Must Defend The Defense Must Defend Three Backs With Six or Seven Three Backs With Six or Seven PlayersPlayers

To Get 8 in the box, D must To Get 8 in the box, D must play man play man

Why Your QB Will Love The Gun!Why Your QB Will Love The Gun! He has a wider peripheral field of vision for pre-He has a wider peripheral field of vision for pre-

snap reads.snap reads. Every time he meshes with a back he will be Every time he meshes with a back he will be

moving downhill.moving downhill. Your QB will not trip over the centers foot.Your QB will not trip over the centers foot. Your QB will have more opportunities to carry Your QB will have more opportunities to carry

the football.the football. Your QB already has depth in the pass game. Your QB already has depth in the pass game. Your QB will be able to see blitzes quicker and Your QB will be able to see blitzes quicker and

throw hot.throw hot.

QB Pre Snap AlignmentQB Pre Snap Alignment

QB Aligns at 4.5 yards from the centerQB Aligns at 4.5 yards from the center Feet are slightly staggered with throwing Feet are slightly staggered with throwing

foot slightly in frontfoot slightly in front Hands are comfortable, with fingers Hands are comfortable, with fingers

spreadspread QB brings the snap through the third handQB brings the snap through the third hand QB Snaps Eyes to ReadQB Snaps Eyes to Read

Running Back AlignmentRunning Back Alignment

RB Lines Up 1.5 to 2 Yards Behind QB, RB Lines Up 1.5 to 2 Yards Behind QB, With his crotch splitting the OS leg of the With his crotch splitting the OS leg of the guard.guard.

His eyes are straight aheadHis eyes are straight ahead He is balanced, with his hands on his hipsHe is balanced, with his hands on his hips If his hands go to his knees, he goes to If his hands go to his knees, he goes to

the benchthe bench We have some flexibility to his alignment We have some flexibility to his alignment

Pre-Snap Alignment

Ace Back Run GameAce Back Run Game 42-43 Inside Zone 42-43 Inside Zone 42-43 Base Dive42-43 Base Dive 42-43 Trap 42-43 Trap 42-43 Counter Trap42-43 Counter Trap 42-43 Influence Trap42-43 Influence Trap 44-45 Gut Lead44-45 Gut Lead 44-45 Fever44-45 Fever 44-45 G44-45 G 46-47 Kick46-47 Kick 46-47 Wrap46-47 Wrap 46-47 Power (With Motion)46-47 Power (With Motion) 46-47 Counter Trey46-47 Counter Trey 48-49 Outside Zone48-49 Outside Zone 48-49 Stretch48-49 Stretch 40-41 Zone Cutback40-41 Zone Cutback

42-43 Inside Zone Read42-43 Inside Zone Read 42-43 Base Dive Read42-43 Base Dive Read 42-43 Trap Read42-43 Trap Read 42-43 Counter Trap Read42-43 Counter Trap Read 42-43 Influence Trap Read42-43 Influence Trap Read 44-45 Gut Lead Read44-45 Gut Lead Read 44-45 Fever Read44-45 Fever Read 44-45 G Read44-45 G Read 46-47 Kick Read46-47 Kick Read 46-47 Wrap Read46-47 Wrap Read 46-47 Power Read (With 46-47 Power Read (With

Motion) Motion) 46-47 Counter Trey Read46-47 Counter Trey Read 48-49 Outside Zone Read48-49 Outside Zone Read 48-49 Stretch Read48-49 Stretch Read 40-41 Zone Cutback Read40-41 Zone Cutback Read

Two Back Gun RunsTwo Back Gun Runs

42-43 Inside42-43 Inside 42-43 Inside Lead42-43 Inside Lead 42-43 Iso42-43 Iso 44-45 G Lead44-45 G Lead 44-45 GUT Lead44-45 GUT Lead 46-47 Power46-47 Power 46-47 Power Kick46-47 Power Kick 46-47 Wrap46-47 Wrap 46-47 Counter46-47 Counter 48-49 Outside Zone48-49 Outside Zone 48-49 Outside Lead48-49 Outside Lead

Each of the plays Each of the plays on the left have a on the left have a ReadRead component component

If you want the FB If you want the FB to mesh with the to mesh with the QB, then you simple QB, then you simple change the first change the first number of the play number of the play to a 3. We can run to a 3. We can run 32 Iso, or 36 Wrap.32 Iso, or 36 Wrap.

Option GameOption Game

12-13 IS Veer12-13 IS Veer 12-13 Trap12-13 Trap 14-15 Slide Option14-15 Slide Option 14-15 OS Veer14-15 OS Veer 18-19 Lead Option18-19 Lead Option 18-19 Speed Option18-19 Speed Option 18-19 Load Option18-19 Load Option

We have tried to We have tried to run Midline from run Midline from the gun, and we the gun, and we have found it have found it difficult to meshdifficult to mesh

QB Run PlaysQB Run Plays 12-13 QB Dive12-13 QB Dive 12-13 QB Inside12-13 QB Inside 12-13 QB Inside Lead12-13 QB Inside Lead 12-13 QB Iso12-13 QB Iso 12-13 Inside Read12-13 Inside Read 12-13 QB Trap12-13 QB Trap 14-15 QB G14-15 QB G 14-15 QB Gut14-15 QB Gut 16-17 QB Power16-17 QB Power 16-17 QB Power Wrap16-17 QB Power Wrap 16-17 QB Power Kick16-17 QB Power Kick 16-17 QB Counter16-17 QB Counter 18-19 QB Outside18-19 QB Outside 18-19 Outside Lead18-19 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.

Installation Of The Gun OffenseInstallation Of The Gun Offense

The QB Mesh and Reading The Backside The QB Mesh and Reading The Backside 5 Technique5 Technique

By: James Vint Christopher Columbus High School


Ways We MeshWays We Mesh

Same Side Mesh (Front Side Read)Same Side Mesh (Front Side Read) Backside ReadBackside Read Designed Give PlayDesigned Give Play Designed Pull PlayDesigned Pull Play TAZ MeshTAZ Mesh OS Veer MeshOS Veer Mesh Play Action MeshPlay Action Mesh

QB Footwork And The MeshQB Footwork And The Mesh

If The back is crossing the QB, the QB will If The back is crossing the QB, the QB will take a flat step toward the back. We call take a flat step toward the back. We call this Flat Step, Short Step.this Flat Step, Short Step.

He reaches the ball deep and feels the He reaches the ball deep and feels the belly of the back, snapping his eyes to his belly of the back, snapping his eyes to his read.read.

He rides the back through while making He rides the back through while making his read. his read.

““Squeeze and Chase, Pull and Replace”Squeeze and Chase, Pull and Replace”

QB Footwork And The MeshQB Footwork And The Mesh

RB Footwork And The MeshRB Footwork And The Mesh

The back aligns 1.5 to 2 yards behind the The back aligns 1.5 to 2 yards behind the QB, straddling the outside leg of the QB, straddling the outside leg of the guard.guard.

If the back is crossing the QB, he will take If the back is crossing the QB, he will take a step opposite the QB, then get downhill.a step opposite the QB, then get downhill.

He must make a deep pocket, with the top He must make a deep pocket, with the top palm up. palm up.

The back must feel the QB read, and not The back must feel the QB read, and not snatch at the football.snatch at the football.

Reading The Backside 5Reading The Backside 5

This is the whole concept that began our This is the whole concept that began our craze with the gun offensecraze with the gun offense

The offense does not have to block a The offense does not have to block a backside playerbackside player

This allows us to get one more lineman to This allows us to get one more lineman to the second levelthe second level

Allows us to put 5 techniques in conflictAllows us to put 5 techniques in conflict

Why Read The Backside 5?Why Read The Backside 5? We get one more blocker to the second levelWe get one more blocker to the second level We allow the offense to always give the ball to We allow the offense to always give the ball to

the right playerthe right player We put the 5 technique in conflict, and 5 We put the 5 technique in conflict, and 5

techniques tend to be very good playerstechniques tend to be very good players We allow the 5 tech to see several different We allow the 5 tech to see several different

lookslooks The defensive line must practice facing multiple The defensive line must practice facing multiple

lookslooks We give ourselves a chance to be successful We give ourselves a chance to be successful

against a stud by having him take himself out of against a stud by having him take himself out of the gamethe game

SQUEEZE AND CHASE, PULL SQUEEZE AND CHASE, PULL AND REPLACEAND REPLACE

If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, pull and replacepull and replace

If he does anything else, give the footballIf he does anything else, give the football If the 5 tech slow plays, give the footballIf the 5 tech slow plays, give the football If the 5 tech comes upfield, give the If the 5 tech comes upfield, give the

footballfootball If the 5 tech comes at the QB, give the If the 5 tech comes at the QB, give the

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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.

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If the DE sits at home, or goes upfield, the QB will give the ball and continue a downhill run fake.

Mesh Drill

Diagram Of The MeshDiagram Of The Mesh

The QB Takes A Flat Step To The Back, then a short The QB Takes A Flat Step To The Back, then a short step. His feet should face the Sideline, in a heel toe step. His feet should face the Sideline, in a heel toe relationship at the mesh point. His weight should be relationship at the mesh point. His weight should be slightly rightslightly right

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Reading The Backside 5 Technique

The 5 Comes UpfieldThe 5 Comes Upfield

If the 5 tech comes upfield, give the If the 5 tech comes upfield, give the football to the back and carry out your run football to the back and carry out your run fake.fake.

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The 5 Squeezes and ChasesThe 5 Squeezes and Chases

If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, the QB will pull If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, the QB will pull and replace. and replace.

The QB Must Get DownhillThe QB Must Get Downhill

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The 5 Squeezes and ChasesThe 5 Squeezes and Chases

If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, the QB will pull If the 5 technique squeezes and chases, the QB will pull and replace. and replace.

The QB Must Get DownhillThe QB Must Get Downhill

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The QB/RB MeshThe QB/RB Mesh

This is a great view of the quarterback’s footwork on the This is a great view of the quarterback’s footwork on the mesh. You can see the angle of his feet allowing the mesh. You can see the angle of his feet allowing the back to cross in front.back to cross in front.

QB gets his eyes to his read

The QB is giving the football as the 5 technique is coming up field.

Always simulate a snap

Reading the Backside 5 TechReading the Backside 5 Tech

When we read the backside 5 tech, the back will When we read the backside 5 tech, the back will align opposite the call side. The back will step align opposite the call side. The back will step opposite the QB and mesh, as per his opposite opposite the QB and mesh, as per his opposite side mesh rules. side mesh rules.

We can run virtually all of our offensive run plays We can run virtually all of our offensive run plays reading the backside 5 techniquereading the backside 5 technique

Allows us to account for a defender with a read, Allows us to account for a defender with a read, allowing us to block one more second level allowing us to block one more second level defenderdefender

We put good defensive ends in conflictWe put good defensive ends in conflict

Mesh DrillMesh Drill

We run our mesh drill with our We run our mesh drill with our quarterbacks and running backs every quarterbacks and running backs every day.day.

We run active mesh at least two days a We run active mesh at least two days a week where we add our offensive tackles week where we add our offensive tackles and tight endsand tight ends

We have an inside run period with 5 We have an inside run period with 5 minutes designated for our read gameminutes designated for our read game

Keys To A Good MeshKeys To A Good Mesh

The QB must secure the snap first!The QB must secure the snap first! The QB The QB MUSTMUST get his eyes to his read get his eyes to his read The RB must make a deep soft pocketThe RB must make a deep soft pocket The RB must be patient, don’t rushThe RB must be patient, don’t rush The Tackle must reduce his shoulder to The Tackle must reduce his shoulder to

avoid allowing the DE to collision him avoid allowing the DE to collision him down the linedown the line

The QB must be soft with the footballThe QB must be soft with the football

Coaching Points On The MeshCoaching Points On The Mesh

The quarterback and running back do not The quarterback and running back do not need to fight over the footballneed to fight over the football

The QB makes the decision, not the RBThe QB makes the decision, not the RB RB keeps his top palm up and outRB keeps his top palm up and out QB must be soft with the footballQB must be soft with the football Coach the QB on his eyesCoach the QB on his eyes

Installing The Run Game In The Installing The Run Game In The Spread Gun OffenseSpread Gun Offense

Installing The Inside Read Play Installing The Inside Read Play In A Gun OffenseIn A Gun Offense


Inside Zone Read PlayInside Zone Read Play

The inside read play is our number one play The inside read play is our number one play from the gunfrom the gun

This is the first play we installed from the gunThis is the first play we installed from the gun We use our zone blocking system for this playWe use our zone blocking system for this play Based on game planning decision, we will use Based on game planning decision, we will use

zone combinations and or fold blocks to get zone combinations and or fold blocks to get movementmovement

We read the backside 5 or #3 defenderWe read the backside 5 or #3 defender The TB reads Will To Mac To GoThe TB reads Will To Mac To Go

Inside Zone RulesInside Zone Rules Our offensive line rules begin with the playside gapOur offensive line rules begin with the playside gap Our landmark is the playside jersey number of the Our landmark is the playside jersey number of the

defensive linemandefensive lineman We want to dent the line of scrimmage and get movementWe want to dent the line of scrimmage and get movement Our offensive line takes a six inch zone step to the play Our offensive line takes a six inch zone step to the play

side at a 45 degree angle, depending on the technique of side at a 45 degree angle, depending on the technique of the defensive linemanthe defensive lineman

On our first step, our offensive lineman will grab their guns On our first step, our offensive lineman will grab their guns (This term tells our lineman to get their hands cocked)(This term tells our lineman to get their hands cocked)

The second step is through the crotch of the defender The second step is through the crotch of the defender The offensive lineman is trying to punch through the The offensive lineman is trying to punch through the

playside jersey number playside jersey number We keep our feet moving to get our head across the We keep our feet moving to get our head across the

midpoint of the defendermidpoint of the defender We must keep our feet moving to get to the playsideWe must keep our feet moving to get to the playside

Inside Zone Read RulesInside Zone Read Rules

Center: Must Establish The Ohio (Ohio is Center: Must Establish The Ohio (Ohio is our term for the 0) The Center Has our term for the 0) The Center Has playside Gap to 0playside Gap to 0

Guards: Playside Gap #1Guards: Playside Gap #1 Tackles: Playside Gap #2Tackles: Playside Gap #2 TE: Playside Gap #3TE: Playside Gap #3 The key is the Center MUST establish and The key is the Center MUST establish and

communicate who the OHIO is.communicate who the OHIO is.

Illustrating Our Count SystemIllustrating Our Count System

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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.

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The 0 is the Mac in the case aboveThe 0 is the Mac in the case above The offensive line call out one and twoThe offensive line call out one and two QB Reads Backside 5 TechQB Reads Backside 5 Tech TB and QB Utilize Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork

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Dealing With StuntsDealing With Stunts

When the defensive line stunts, our lineman When the defensive line stunts, our lineman must understand their first responsibility is must understand their first responsibility is playside gapplayside gap

They must have their heads up and eyes openThey must have their heads up and eyes open TB and QB Utilize Backside Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Backside Mesh Footwork

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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

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 ZoneOffensive Line Stunt Drills For The IS Zone

This Is A 3-on-3 Drill Called FlowBecause The Defense Is Working A Fast Flow Concept, We Work To Get To Our Landmarks and Stun the defenderThe Back Most Likely Will Cut-Back When He Sees This Much FlowWhen We See This In A Game, We Are Ready To Call The Counter Play To Slow Flow

Coaching Point: Coach Your O-Line To Open Their Hips Against Fast Flow

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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.

Our HIPPO ConceptOur HIPPO Concept

We also use zone combinations with our We also use zone combinations with our lineman getting hip to hiplineman getting hip to hip

Offensive Linemen will drive the defensive Offensive Linemen will drive the defensive lineman into the linebackerlineman into the linebacker

The direction the linebacker goes will determine The direction the linebacker goes will determine which lineman accounts for the backerwhich lineman accounts for the backer

Our landmark is the near ear/near number of the Our landmark is the near ear/near number of the down defenderdown defender

We teach the offensive lineman to get four eyes We teach the offensive lineman to get four eyes to backerto backer

Teaching a Near Ear Vertical PushTeaching a Near Ear Vertical Push Offensive lineman will take a flat step to the near Offensive lineman will take a flat step to the near

numbernumber On the flat step the offensive lineman will cock On the flat step the offensive lineman will cock

their handstheir hands The second step is a vertical step and punch the The second step is a vertical step and punch the

near number of the down defendernear number of the down defender We call this Flat Step, L StepWe call this Flat Step, L Step We drive the down guy into the linebackerWe drive the down guy into the linebacker We DO NOT chase backersWe DO NOT chase backers

Near Ear Vertical Push Near Ear Vertical Push (Take/Overtake)(Take/Overtake)

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The linebacker attacks the tackle’s gap, so the tackle takes the backer and the guard overtakes the down defender.

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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.

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Again, Allows You To Account For The Will LBAgain, Allows You To Account For The Will LB Short Trap is Quicker Than The Tackle TrapShort Trap is Quicker Than The Tackle Trap You can move the QB up to 3.5 YardsYou can move the QB up to 3.5 Yards Great Play vs. a 31 FrontGreat Play vs. a 31 Front

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Oline uses base dive schemeOline uses base dive scheme Great vs. 1-5 technique playsideGreat vs. 1-5 technique playside TB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh Footwork QB Gives, there is no readQB Gives, there is no read Center Cuts Playside One TechCenter Cuts Playside One Tech

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Center and PSG will Fold vs. aggressive one techCenter and PSG will Fold vs. aggressive one tech Guard Blocks Down, Center Steps AroundGuard Blocks Down, Center Steps Around TB and QB Utilize Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork Creates Angles For A Quick Hitting PlayCreates Angles For A Quick Hitting Play

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Center Pulls and logs the 5 techCenter Pulls and logs the 5 tech PST Inside Veer Releases To PSLBPST Inside Veer Releases To PSLB TB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh Footwork Quick Hitting Play to Put the 5 Tech On IceQuick Hitting Play to Put the 5 Tech On Ice

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Offensive Line Uses Inside Zone Blocking Offensive Line Uses Inside Zone Blocking TechniquesTechniques

QB Reads Backside 5 TechQB Reads Backside 5 Tech TB and QB Utilize Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Mesh Footwork

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The Scissors ConceptThe Scissors Concept

The scissors action uses misdirection to The scissors action uses misdirection to slow the linebacker reads.slow the linebacker reads.

Using scissors action gives you a lead Using scissors action gives you a lead back for your quarterback on a pull read.back for your quarterback on a pull read.

You can use a second back or a slot to be You can use a second back or a slot to be the scissors player.the scissors player.

Scissors ride allows us to ride the scissors Scissors ride allows us to ride the scissors back.back.

46 Scissors Read46 Scissors Read

Scissors Action Holds The Backside FlowScissors Action Holds The Backside Flow Scissors Read Allows You To Read the BS EndScissors Read Allows You To Read the BS End Allows You To Have A Lead Blocker For The QBAllows You To Have A Lead Blocker For The QB Counter Blocking SchemeCounter Blocking Scheme

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The “The “TazTaz” Call” Call The Taz call alerts the backfield their will be two The Taz call alerts the backfield their will be two

meshesmeshes We use Taz from two back gun setsWe use Taz from two back gun sets The QB will mesh with the crossing back, then The QB will mesh with the crossing back, then

the back getting the ballthe back getting the ball The meshing back steps in front of the QB to The meshing back steps in front of the QB to

meshmesh The QB takes a short flat step slightly downhill to The QB takes a short flat step slightly downhill to

mesh with the backmesh with the back The QB then steps with his inside foot towards The QB then steps with his inside foot towards

the back getting the ballthe back getting the ball The QB is not making a read when we call TAZ.The QB is not making a read when we call TAZ.

TAZ Footwork IllustratedTAZ Footwork Illustrated

TAZ With A Right Left Mesh TAZ With A Left Right Mesh

This illustrates our TAZ mesh from the right to left for even numbered plays

This illustrates our TAZ mesh from the left to right for our odd numbered plays

Green 42 Tackle Trap TazGreen 42 Tackle Trap Taz

Tax alerts our QB that he will mesh with both backsTax alerts our QB that he will mesh with both backs Our QB will ride the FB, then give to the TBOur QB will ride the FB, then give to the TB We will We will NOTNOT read the backside end read the backside end The crossing action of the back slows the linebackersThe crossing action of the back slows the linebackers The first ride back must block the backside 5.The first ride back must block the backside 5.

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When we use Taz action with the counter read we use our zone away rules on the frontside. We can run this using our hippo technique, but we find the zoning away helps sell the defense.

Using TAZ Give and Taz FollowUsing TAZ Give and Taz Follow

TAZ Give alerts we will give the ball to the TAZ Give alerts we will give the ball to the first back and fake to the second backfirst back and fake to the second back

This creates conflict within the linebackersThis creates conflict within the linebackers TAZ Give allows us to hit the defense TAZ Give allows us to hit the defense

quickly, with action that holds the backsidequickly, with action that holds the backside TAZ Give allows us get great angles on TAZ Give allows us get great angles on

backers in our trap and counter gamebackers in our trap and counter game

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The 33 Taz Inside Give is simply an inside zone play to the H or 3 back. The QB will give the ball on his initial mesh with the H. He will carry out his fake with the A or TB and sprint outside.

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With our TAZ action we can alert Follow to tell the QB to fake both the H and the A and follow the H. Iso alerts the offensive line we will be blocking our isolation play through the 3 hole.

Running Jet Sweep From The GunRunning Jet Sweep From The Gun

You can run Jet Sweep from the gunYou can run Jet Sweep from the gun You can set the blocking up with multiple You can set the blocking up with multiple

schemesschemes You can run Jet Trap and Jet Counter You can run Jet Trap and Jet Counter

Criss CrossCriss Cross You can run either from one back or no You can run either from one back or no

back setsback sets You can run Jet with OS Zone blocking, or You can run Jet with OS Zone blocking, or

your jet rulesyour jet rules

Gator Navy 49 Jet Sweep (Jet Scheme)Gator Navy 49 Jet Sweep (Jet Scheme)

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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.

Gator Navy 38 Jet Sweep (Jet Scheme)Gator Navy 38 Jet Sweep (Jet Scheme)

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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.

Gator Navy 49 Jet Sweep (OS Zone Scheme)Gator Navy 49 Jet Sweep (OS Zone Scheme)

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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.

Gator Navy 38 Jet Sweep (Jet Switch Scheme)Gator Navy 38 Jet Sweep (Jet Switch Scheme)

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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)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)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)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.

Adding The Option Game To The GunAdding The Option Game To The Gun

Forces The Defense To Play Assignment Forces The Defense To Play Assignment FootballFootball

Slows Down Blitzing LinebackersSlows Down Blitzing Linebackers Gets The Ball To Your Athletes On The Gets The Ball To Your Athletes On The

PerimeterPerimeter Creates Opportunities For The Big PlayCreates Opportunities For The Big Play Slows Down Pursuit of Front SevenSlows Down Pursuit of Front Seven Allows You To Account For More DefendersAllows You To Account For More Defenders QB Makes Reads While Working DownhillQB Makes Reads While Working Downhill

Installing The Option Game Into Installing The Option Game Into Your Gun OffenseYour Gun Offense

IS VeerIS Veer OS VeerOS Veer Load OptionLoad Option Lead OptionLead Option Speed OptionSpeed Option Speed Lead OptionSpeed Lead Option Belly G OptionBelly G Option Slide (Shovel) OptionSlide (Shovel) Option Counter Read OptionCounter Read Option Tackle Trap Read OptionTackle Trap Read Option

Option Plays From The GunOption Plays From The Gun

Inside VeerInside Veer Outside VeerOutside Veer LoadLoad LeadLead SpeedSpeed BellyBelly CounterCounter TrapTrap SlideSlide

Installing the Inside VeerInstalling the Inside Veer

Attacks the Playside 5 TechAttacks the Playside 5 Tech Can be run as a double or triple optionCan be run as a double or triple option Allows you to get downhill quicklyAllows you to get downhill quickly QB and RB utilize same side mesh footworkQB and RB utilize same side mesh footwork Offensive line uses slow rotating zone Offensive line uses slow rotating zone

combinationscombinations IS Veer gives you leverage on linebackersIS Veer gives you leverage on linebackers Run to the open side of the defenseRun to the open side of the defense

Inside Veer From Two Back GunInside Veer From Two Back Gun

QB Reads 5 Tech For Give Read, OLB or R for PitchQB Reads 5 Tech For Give Read, OLB or R for Pitch Great vs. 1-5 technique playsideGreat vs. 1-5 technique playside TB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh Footwork Great vs. 8 Man FrontsGreat vs. 8 Man Fronts O Line Uses Zone Combination BlocksO Line Uses Zone Combination Blocks

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IS Veer Vs a 13 FrontIS Veer Vs a 13 Front

QB Reads 5 Tech For Give Read, OLB or R for PitchQB Reads 5 Tech For Give Read, OLB or R for Pitch VS 3-5, we combo the 3 tech to backerVS 3-5, we combo the 3 tech to backer TB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh FootworkTB and QB Utilize Same Side Mesh Footwork Great vs. 8 Man FrontsGreat vs. 8 Man Fronts O Line Uses Zone Combination BlocksO Line Uses Zone Combination Blocks

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Alamo 13 VeerAlamo 13 Veer

From a one back set, the veer allows us read the 5 tech, From a one back set, the veer allows us read the 5 tech, but eliminates the pitch phasebut eliminates the pitch phase

We can motion a back to become the pitch manWe can motion a back to become the pitch man We can motion a back out of the backfield to clear the We can motion a back out of the backfield to clear the

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Alamo 13 FollowAlamo 13 Follow

13 Follow is a QB Iso play with veer action13 Follow is a QB Iso play with veer action The QB will ride the fullback and follow him up into the The QB will ride the fullback and follow him up into the

holehole Versus a 3 and 5 tech to the playside, we will have two Versus a 3 and 5 tech to the playside, we will have two

base blocks and the QB will read the block on the 3 techbase blocks and the QB will read the block on the 3 tech

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Alamo 13 Follow Vs 3 and 5 techAlamo 13 Follow Vs 3 and 5 tech

13 Follow is a QB Iso play with veer action13 Follow is a QB Iso play with veer action The QB will ride the fullback and follow him up into the The QB will ride the fullback and follow him up into the

holehole Versus a 3 and 5 tech to the playside, we will have two Versus a 3 and 5 tech to the playside, we will have two

base blocks and the QB will read the block on the 3 techbase blocks and the QB will read the block on the 3 tech

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Alamo 13 Follow Opposite Vs 3 and 5 techAlamo 13 Follow Opposite Vs 3 and 5 tech

When the BSLB is flowing hard over the top we can run When the BSLB is flowing hard over the top we can run follow opposite.follow opposite.

The QB will ride the FB who will show iso, then bend The QB will ride the FB who will show iso, then bend backside and kick out the BS five techbackside and kick out the BS five tech

The RT will release and wall the Mac.The RT will release and wall the Mac.

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Alamo 13 Follow Opposite KickAlamo 13 Follow Opposite Kick

When the BSLB is flowing hard over the top we can run When the BSLB is flowing hard over the top we can run follow opposite.follow opposite.

The FB will protect the A gap and attack the Will.The FB will protect the A gap and attack the Will. The RT will release and wall the Mac.The RT will release and wall the Mac. Kick tells us to use our fever rules.Kick tells us to use our fever rules. We fold on the playsideWe fold on the playside

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Installing The Speed OptionInstalling The Speed Option

Allows you to get the ball into the alley quicklyAllows you to get the ball into the alley quickly You can get your athletes the ball in open spaceYou can get your athletes the ball in open space Uses inside veer blocking rulesUses inside veer blocking rules QB slides to the play side and attacks the QB slides to the play side and attacks the

defensive end’s IS shoulderdefensive end’s IS shoulder If the end goes upfield, keepIf the end goes upfield, keep If the end attacks QB, pitchIf the end attacks QB, pitch We use inside veer blocking rules for speed We use inside veer blocking rules for speed

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Speed Option From AlabamaSpeed Option From Alabama

O-Line Uses Inside Veer BlockingO-Line Uses Inside Veer Blocking Great vs. 1-5 technique playsideGreat vs. 1-5 technique playside TB Drop Steps and Gets Into Pitch RelationshipTB Drop Steps and Gets Into Pitch Relationship QB Slides and Attacks PS DEQB Slides and Attacks PS DE Zone Combination Blocks Get Great MovementZone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement

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Since we have an extra player to the call side, we would Since we have an extra player to the call side, we would use motion to account for the extra defenderuse motion to account for the extra defender

We can also make a call to flip the playWe can also make a call to flip the play The QB can check out of the option called The QB can check out of the option called

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Speed Option To TripsSpeed Option To Trips

If the defense does not adjust to the trips set, we would If the defense does not adjust to the trips set, we would adjust run speed to the trips sideadjust run speed to the trips side

If the back is on the backside, he will dropstep and sprint on If the back is on the backside, he will dropstep and sprint on the snapthe snap

#3 checks the force player then works to the first jersey inside#3 checks the force player then works to the first jersey inside #2 has the force player and exchanges if #2 has force #2 has the force player and exchanges if #2 has force

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Slide OptionSlide Option

QB Slides To The Playside and Reads QB Slides To The Playside and Reads The 5 Tech. If the 5 squeezes, the QB The 5 Tech. If the 5 squeezes, the QB attacks the next defender. If the 5 comes attacks the next defender. If the 5 comes upfield, the QB shovels the ball to the upfield, the QB shovels the ball to the Under Back.Under Back.

Use Veer BlockingUse Veer Blocking Puts the five in another lose-lose dilemmaPuts the five in another lose-lose dilemma

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Alamo Gun 15 Slide

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.

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Two Back Gun 15 Slide

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.

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Alamo Liz 15 Slide Cowboy

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.

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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.

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State Rip 15 Slide

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.

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Gun Slot 15 Slide

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.

Using MisdirectionUsing Misdirection

You can change the direction of the You can change the direction of the football to create confusion in the defensefootball to create confusion in the defense

You can run Counter Criss Cross from the You can run Counter Criss Cross from the gungun

There are a variety of ways to block each There are a variety of ways to block each playplay

If you already run a counter criss cross or If you already run a counter criss cross or sally play under center, keep the blockingsally play under center, keep the blocking

Counter Criss CrossCounter Criss Cross

Shown above with IS Zone ActionShown above with IS Zone Action QB Seals 5 TechQB Seals 5 Tech Can Be Run From Multiple FormationsCan Be Run From Multiple Formations This example shows base blocking, but we can This example shows base blocking, but we can

block this with the tackle pulling.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.

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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 GameGetting Your QB Into The Run Game

This allows you to take advantage of the This allows you to take advantage of the box as you spread the fieldbox as you spread the field

QB can run Iso, Power, Sweep, Trap, QB can run Iso, Power, Sweep, Trap, Counter, and ZoneCounter, and Zone

You can run your misdirection game with You can run your misdirection game with the QB giving the ball to other playersthe QB giving the ball to other players

Forces the defense to account for your QB Forces the defense to account for your QB as a runner.as a runner.

The Horses SetThe Horses Set

The Horses SetThe Horses Set Horses is a one back wing set with 12 Horses is a one back wing set with 12

personnelpersonnel We take the Z out and bring in a tight end We take the Z out and bring in a tight end

to motion and crack the EMOLto motion and crack the EMOL We use angle blocking We use angle blocking We get great movement and force the We get great movement and force the

defense to defend the flankdefense to defend the flank We run several plays from this set to keep We run several plays from this set to keep

the defense form loading up on the sweepthe 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.

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The Horses Set

Rules For 18-19 HorsesRules For 18-19 Horses The motion man will crack the EMOLThe motion man will crack the EMOL The Wing Will block the invert to SamThe Wing Will block the invert to Sam The TE will block gap down backerThe TE will block gap down backer PST Will Block Down if there is a 3 and PST Will Block Down if there is a 3 and

pull if the down gap is openpull if the down gap is open PSG Will use OS Zone footwork to backer PSG Will use OS Zone footwork to backer

if he is uncovered… If he is covered he will if he is uncovered… If he is covered he will pullpull

The center will block on or overThe center will block on or over We will zone the backsideWe will zone the backside

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Zip 18 Horses

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The Horses Set Allows You To Get The QB To The Perimeter

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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Zip 18 Horses

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The Horses Set Allows You To Get The QB To The Perimeter

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 PlayComplementing The Horses Play

QB Iso is a great complement to 18-19 QB Iso is a great complement to 18-19 HorsesHorses

You can also run quarterback trapYou can also run quarterback trap You can throw the football from what is You can throw the football from what is

essentially a bunch setessentially a bunch set You can run all of your read playsYou can run all of your read plays

Using Your QB as a TB Using Your QB as a TB

In the one back gun, your QB can become In the one back gun, your QB can become the tailbackthe tailback

Your ace back becomes your fullbackYour ace back becomes your fullback You can run your regular two back run You can run your regular two back run

plays from the gunplays from the gun This is great if you have a very athletic This is great if you have a very athletic

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From an Even set under center, you couldn’t run the Iso 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. Versus the 30 stack, you can run QB 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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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.

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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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Alabama 17 Power


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.

Additional Option ConceptsAdditional Option Concepts

Installing The Load OptionInstalling The Load Option

Load Option gets the ball on the perimeter Load Option gets the ball on the perimeter quicklyquickly

We load the alley player (usually the free We load the alley player (usually the free safety)safety)

Offensive line uses slow rotating zone Offensive line uses slow rotating zone combinationscombinations

Load is a double-option with a pitch phase Load is a double-option with a pitch phase and a keep phaseand a keep phase

Puts the 9 technique in conflictPuts the 9 technique in conflict

Fullback on Load OptionFullback on Load Option

The Fullback will block the first defensive The Fullback will block the first defensive player past our pitch readplayer past our pitch read

The fullback runs at the inside jersey of The fullback runs at the inside jersey of the readthe read

If the read goes upfield, the FB turns up If the read goes upfield, the FB turns up inside of him to block the next colorinside of him to block the next color

If the read squeezes, the fullback goes If the read squeezes, the fullback goes outside the read to block the next coloroutside the read to block the next color

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The fullback sees the defender going upfield to take the pitchman, so the fullback turns up field to load the alley player.

The defender comes down hill to take the quarterback, so the fullback goes outside of him to load the alley player.

Load Option From Gun vs. a 4-3Load Option From Gun vs. a 4-3

O-Line Uses Slow rotating zone combinationsO-Line Uses Slow rotating zone combinations Great vs. Any Defensive Front Minus an Invert Great vs. Any Defensive Front Minus an Invert FB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley PlayerFB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley Player QB Slides, Then attacks 9 TechQB Slides, Then attacks 9 Tech Zone Combination Blocks Get Great MovementZone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement

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O-Line Uses Load BlockingO-Line Uses Load Blocking Pitch off the first man outside the 9 Tech Pitch off the first man outside the 9 Tech FB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley PlayerFB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley Player QB Slides, Then attacks 9 TechQB Slides, Then attacks 9 Tech Zone Combination Blocks Get Great MovementZone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement

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O-Line Uses Slow Rotating Zone CombinationsO-Line Uses Slow Rotating Zone Combinations Great vs. Any Defensive Front Minus an Invert Great vs. Any Defensive Front Minus an Invert FB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley PlayerFB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley Player QB Slides, Then attacks 9 TechQB Slides, Then attacks 9 Tech Zone Combination Blocks Get Great MovementZone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement

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O-Line Uses Slow rotating zone combinationsO-Line Uses Slow rotating zone combinations Great Versus Any Front Great Versus Any Front FB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley PlayerFB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley Player QB will slide, and then attack the IS 5 techQB will slide, and then attack the IS 5 tech Zone Combination Blocks Get Great MovementZone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement

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Allows us to crack the alley playerAllows us to crack the alley player Puts the FB on the Corner automaticallyPuts the FB on the Corner automatically Allows us to lock the alley player insideAllows us to lock the alley player inside The defense must prepare for this change-The defense must prepare for this change-

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O-Line Uses Load BlockingO-Line Uses Load Blocking Pitch off the first man outside the 9 Tech Pitch off the first man outside the 9 Tech FB Flashes Hands and Works to cornerFB Flashes Hands and Works to corner QB Slides, Then attacks 9 TechQB Slides, Then attacks 9 Tech PSWR Cracks the alley playerPSWR Cracks the alley player

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From our State set, the H back becomes the From our State set, the H back becomes the pitch manpitch man

We use our counter read blockingWe use our counter read blocking This allows us to put the defense in conflictThis allows us to put the defense in conflict

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Counter Read Option gives us the ability to add Counter Read Option gives us the ability to add a third phase into our read gamea third phase into our read game

We use our counter read blockingWe use our counter read blocking We can run this from one or two back gunWe can run this from one or two back gun

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We call two option plays in the huddle and We call two option plays in the huddle and allow the quarterback to have a checkallow the quarterback to have a check

We can flip each of our option plays at any We can flip each of our option plays at any time based on the defensive front, stunt, or time based on the defensive front, stunt, or coveragecoverage

We can use motion to gain an advantage We can use motion to gain an advantage at the point of attack, using our two at the point of attack, using our two tracking two concepttracking two concept

12-13 Veer Check12-13 Veer Check

We will call Virginia check when we play We will call Virginia check when we play even front teamseven front teams

We want to run veer to a 1-5 technique for We want to run veer to a 1-5 technique for best case scenariobest case scenario

We can use motion to get an extra blockerWe can use motion to get an extra blocker Our QB will check to the 1-5 side.Our QB will check to the 1-5 side.

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looking for a 1-5 technique, just like we do for inside veerlooking for a 1-5 technique, just like we do for inside veer We can use motion to gain an extra blockerWe can use motion to gain an extra blocker Our QB can flip the call to get the play to the 1-5 sideOur QB can flip the call to get the play to the 1-5 side When we work with a TE, we want our load option to go When we work with a TE, we want our load option to go

to the 1-5-9 techniqueto the 1-5-9 technique This gives us two double teams at the point of attackThis gives us two double teams at the point of attack We can slot the TE and use Tom motion to get the TE to We can slot the TE and use Tom motion to get the TE to

the playsidethe playside He can then Trey with the PST tracking the PSLBHe can then Trey with the PST tracking the PSLB This allows us to combo the 1 tech with the PSG and This allows us to combo the 1 tech with the PSG and

Center tracking the Backside linebacker.Center tracking the Backside linebacker.

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If the TE is on the call side, he will motion to the center, settle, and shuffle back.

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We can motion our Y or H to the playside We can motion our Y or H to the playside depending on our formationdepending on our formation

We get an extra blocker to track the PSLBWe get an extra blocker to track the PSLB The Tackle and motion man will track The Tackle and motion man will track

PSLB to Free SafetyPSLB to Free Safety

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motion man and the PST. If the Will steps up, the PST picks him up and the motion man goes to safety.

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If we were in a check mode, we would want to run the 13 veer with a 1 and a 5 technique on the left side. If the 1-5 were on the tight side, we would check to Tom 12 Veer.

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Documents

Installation of The Shotgun Offense By James Vint Offensive Coordinator Iowa Wesleyan College [email protected] Installing an Explosive Run Game COPYWRIGHT