Splitbacks and I Formation - Playbook 1 - Final

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O f f e n s i v e F o o t b

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S p l i t B ac k s & I

F o r m a t i o n


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PhOtO cOPy And creAte PlAy SheetS


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USA Football Playbook 3

It is said that great o ense puts people in the stands but great de ense wins championships. To be success ul on the eld o play you need to be solid in both phases o the game as well as in special teams. It is important to plan how your team is going to approach the game roman o ensive point o view. What type o o ense will you be; a tough grind it out running team or perhaps a wide open spread team thatwants to throw the ootball on every down? The key to answering that question is a core understanding o what your strengths, and moreimportantly, what your weaknesses are as a coach. Coaches must always be learning, educating themselves on the basic undamentals o the game, learning new and better ways to teach those undamentals, and learning to develop an organized approach to practice and gamemanagement. There ore, the best o ense to run or your team is the o ense you can best teach, and most importantly, the o ense yourplayers can learn and then execute. The best coaches put their players in positions that ensure that they can be success ul; kids willrespond to being success ul and will enjoy their experience and continue to play this great game.

ScheMeO ensive schemes have evolved over time and they continue to evolve every all with new twists and wrinkles to basic schemes.While scheme is important in that it does give your team an approach a philosophy i you will the most important element to scheme is being undamentally sound in your approach. The basic undamentals o stance, rst step, blocking, ball security,and the Center-Quarterback snap exchange must be worked on every day. Never think o these things as the little thingsbut rather these are the important things. Teams that do those things the best are almost always more success ul. For thisplaybook we have employed very basic split back and I ormation schemes with basic plays to attack all areas o the eld. Thisis a great o ensive scheme to teach young players and to expand on as the players become more experienced and skilled.

Introduction to Offensive Schemes

This playbook was developed or coaches who are new to using this scheme.


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BInGO cAll This re ers to a call a ball carrier will make to alert the rest o his team that he is changing the play during the action.For example, a pass play may have been called in the huddle but the player with the ball may have to run with the ball instead o passing it. He calls BINGO or another designated word to alert the linemen that they can get down feld.

BOX The Box area is generally considered the area rom just outside the Tight Ends or Tackle (when an End is split) and about 3 yards on each side o the Line o Scrimmage.

dIrectIOnAl SteP This is a frst step rom a stance position where the player aims directly or his assigned location. For instance, on a straight ahead dive play the back receiving the hand o will take a directional step towards the hole called in the huddle.

edGe The edge is the area outside the Tight Ends or Tackle (when an End is split) and out to the sideline on each side o the ball.

GAP The Gap is the area between each O ensive Linemen in any given ormation. They are lettered rom the Center going out, or example between the Center and each Guard is the A Gap and the area between the Guards and the Tackles is the B Gap, the areabetween the Tackles and the Ends is the C Gap.

Ice This is short or Isolation and defnes a series o plays where a Back will lead a ball carrier through a hole and block the de ender the play has called to be Isolated.

JAB SteP This is a timing step that Backs will use to ensure a play ake has time to materialize and not get them to the ball too quickly.A Jab Step almost always is a step in the opposite direction rom where the Back will end up going.

lOS This stands or Line o Scrimmage and is the imaginary line that runs rom the ootball to each sideline.

OPen PlAy SIde This describes the direction the Quarterback goes once he has received the snap rom the Center. I he Opens Play Side then he turns in the direction that the ball will end up going.

POInt OF AttAcK This describes the specifc hole or gap in which the ball is designed to go. I a dive play has been called or the 2 Hole then that spot is the Point o Attack. O ensive Linemen must understand where the Point o Attack is to apply their blocking rules properly.

reVerSe OUt This describes the direction the Quarterback goes once he has received the snap rom the Center. I he Reverses Out then he turns in the opposite direction rom where the ball will end up going.

Glossary


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Introduction to Formations

All o ensive plays start rom a ormation that dictates where all 11 players line up prior to the start o the play. Our playbook will utilize threedi erent line ormations and two di erent back eld ormations. There are always adjustments and changes a coach can make to theseormations, however, it is important when coaching young players that you ocus more on the basic undamentals o the game and less oncomplicated ormations and motions. Teams that do just a ew things very well will be more success ul than those teams that do many thingsless than well.

lIne FOrMAtIOnThe basic rules o ootball require that 7 O ensive players be on the line o scrimmage and set or a second be ore the ball is snapped. You can havemore than 7 on the line, but only the widest player on the LOS on each side o the ball is eligible to go down eld and catch a pass.

C RG RT RELGLTLE

C RG RT RELGLTLE

C RG RT LTLGLE RE

C RG RT RELGLTLE

Double Tight Ends

Pro Set Left

Unbalanced Line

Pro Set Right

(Continued on next page).


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Introduction to Formations (Contd)

2B 1B

3B 4B

C

2B1B

4B 3B

C

Split Backs Wing Left


Split Backs Wing Right

BAcKFIeld FOrMAtIOnSSince 7 players are required by rule to be on the LOS prior to the start o a play, 4 players can be o o the LOS and rules allow them to move sideways,backwards, and reset. We will not show any motion or resetting in this playbook. We will, however, move our Wing Back, including setting him in anatural Wing position and also fanking him out as a wide receiver. We will show the deep Backs in a Split Backs ormation as well as an I ormation.You should set their depth away rom the ootball based on their speed and how long it takes them to execute a simple dive play. In the Split Backsormation it is best to set them at 4 yards rom the ball and then adjust it accordingly. In the I ormation, be ore the ball is snapped, the up back shouldbe at 3 yards and the deep back at 4 yards. Finally, when in a Split Back ormation, we will always line the 3 back on the same side o the ormation as the Wing (2 back), the Quarterback is designated as the 1 back.


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2B 1B

3B 4B

C

2B 1B

3B

4B

C

2B1B

4B 3B

C

2B1B

3B

4B

C

Split Backs Pro Set Left

I Wing Left

Split Backs Pro Set Right

I Wing Right




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2B 1B

3B

4B

C

2B1B

3B

4B

C

I Pro Set Left I Pro Set Right


PlAy cAllInGFor the purpose o understanding the various ormations, back eld action, and blocking schemes we will use clear language throughout this play-book to identi y all these elements. Coaches can elect to simpli y some o the terms to make play calling a little easier. For example, as opposed tousing I Formation or Split Backs you can use colors to de ne each ormation. Whatever plan you use it is important to keep the terminology

consistent beginning on the rst day o practice. The players will learn through repetition.


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Numbering System

nUMBerInG SySteMIn order to have all players understand what the desired point o attack is we will assign a number to the gaps between the O ensive Linemen. Usingnumbers to both assign the hole we are aiming or and or each o the backs it makes it easier to call a play in the huddle and have everyone locate the Point o Attack. We will however, call some plays such as the Wing Trap and the Sweep Play by simply calling a direction: Right or Le t.

We will number the holes to the right o the Center with even numbers and holes to the le t with odd numbers.


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32 Dive vs. 5-3 Defense 32 Dive vs. 4-4 Defense

Blocking Rules (Contd)


Ball Carrier makes adjustment o o block


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trAP BlOcKInGA Trap play is designed to get the De ense fowing in the wrong direction with back eld action and then have the ball come back the other way.The O ensive Line allows a down lineman (the rst down lineman beyond the A gap) to come across the LOS, and the backside Guard pullsdown the line to execute the Trap block, he should block him rom the inside out. The playside Tackle, Guard, and Center all down block in theopposite direction o the Trap. The playside End out blocks, while the back side Tackle and End apply base rules.

Trap Left Trap Right



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hOOK BlOcKThis is a block usually executed by an End when trying to run the ootball out to the Edge or wide. The O ensive player tries to get his head andshoulders to the outside o a de ensive player and try to turn him back inside.

StAlK BlOcKA Stalk Block is per ormed by the Split Ends or Flankers when they are set outside o the box and when trying to run the ball to the edge. Theplayers take o as i they are running a pass pattern and they attack the De ensive Player without passing him. Once the De ender reads that itis a run play and begins to attack the ball carrier the O ensive players begin to block them, i t is important that they stay between the ball carrierand the de ender with quick eet and contact.

Hook Block

Stalk Block Start Stalk Block Finish




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dOUBle teAMWe use the Double Team block on all o our Ice Series plays. The O ensive Linemen must work together and not allow the De ensive player to

split the double team. They should drive the de ender into the second level and shut down any back side pursuit. You have to win every double team block and communication is important.

crAcK BlOcKWe will use a Crack Block when running a sweep play to the outside. The Flanker or Split End will come down rom the outside to block the rstde ender he sees coming rom the box. It is important to note that the rules o ootball do not allow a player to come rom the outside and into thebox area and block a player in the back, the Crack Block should be under control and contact should be made above the waist and in the chest.

Double Team a Head Up Defender Double Team A Gap Defender

Crack Block




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FInAl POIntSTo execute during games you must per ect all the undamentals o blocking in practice. A great block starts with a great stance, great rst step,great pad level, and explosion through the de ender. Players should block until the re eree blows the whistle to stop play and never stop moving their eet. Communication is very important so all Linemen are on the same page.

I you are nding it di cult to run inside, try taking bigger splits (the space between each lineman) and see i the de ense will continue to lineup wider and wider with the splits.



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t div P a is a staple o this o ense not only because it can yield positive yards on a consistent basis, but also because it sets up other playswithin the o ense. It requires a great line surge by the o ensive line and an explosive take o by the running back to ght or tough yar ds.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight Ends or Pro Formation4 May also use an unbalanced line i the de ense does not adjust to the extra man.

cOAchInG POIntS:4

Ensure that the Running Back depth is such that the hando is a quick exchange, move the backs up i needed.4 Do not allow the ball carrier to bounce the play outside, the Dive play will set up outside runs, emphasize to all Running Backs theyhave to be tough and stay inside.

4 Ball carrier pad level should be low, ball must be well secured, and the eet should never stop moving orward.4 Carry out the post hando akes, do not get lazy.4 Linemen should communicate on the Line o Scrimmage, i they have a gap de ender they need to know who is blocking him.

A double team that moves the gap player into the Linebacker works just as well as two single blocks.

Backside Tackle Base rule

Backside Guard Base rule

Center Base rule

Playside Guard Base rule


Playside End Base rule

Backside End Inside release, downfeld block

Wing Back Playside: base rule Backside: inside release, downl eld block

Ball Carrier Explode out o stance, low pad level, solid pocket, hit the hole with power

Quarterback Open playside, deliver ball to ball carrier, carry out sweep ake

Opposite Back Open up down the line with sweep speed or ake

*I using unbalanced line all playside lineman use base rule

Inside Running Game - THE DIVE PLAY

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Split Backs Double Right 32 Dive

Split Backs Double Right 41 Dive

I Unbalanced Left 31 Dive

Split Backs Pro Set Left 42 Dive

Inside Running Game - THE DIVE PLAY (Contd)


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t S am P a is a variation o the Dive Play and is used to set up the Scissors Counter Play. The Running Back in the Slam Play approaches thepoint o attack at an angle and o ten has a great cut back lane once he hits the Line o Scrimmage.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight Ends4 Pro Set is also an option to move de enders out o the box and to move the Sa ety urther away rom the ball.

cOAchInG POIntS:

4 Depth o Running Backs should be close enough to ensure a quick hando .4 Do not let the ball carrier attempt to bounce the play outside, keep the play inside to orce the de ense to load up the box.4 The counter ake with the opposite Running Back is a big part o the Slam Play, ensure that the QB and RB create a strong ake to

keep the backside de enders honest.4 Practice akes as much as you practice hando s.4 Linemen must block to the whistle and keep driving de enders into pursuit alleys.


Backside Guard Base rule Center Base rule



Playside End Base rule

Backside End Inside release, downfeld block

Wing Back Playside: base rule Backside: inside release, down eld block Ball Carrier Explode out o stance, directional step w/ inside oot, low pad level, solid pocket, hit the hole with power

Quarterback Open playside, deliver hando , take second step away rom LOS, ake counter hando , then bootleg around ormation

Opposite Back Jab step with outside oot away, then directional step with inside oot, create pocket, execute ake hando and attack opposite B gap

Inside Running Game - THE SLAM PLAY

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Split Backs Double Left 34 Slam

Split Backs Pro Set Left 43 Slam

Split Backs Double Right 31 Slam

Split Backs Double Right 44 Slam

Inside Running Game - THE SLAM PLAY (Contd)


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t Wi g t ap P a is an excellent misdirection play that counters the Dive play. It is an excellent play to run on a short yardage down, when thede ense may be expecting a simple Dive or Slam play. A great surge by the O ensive Line is important due to the slow development o the play. Trap the rst down lineman outside o the A gap.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight Ends4 Pro Set

cOAchInG POIntS:4 Width o Wing Back should not be adjusted, work on timing with the jab step so the hando occurs at the backside C gap.4 Ball carrier must read the trap block and adjust his angle accordingly. Keep play inside o Trap do not go outside.4 The dive ake must hit quickly to ensure the back replaces the pulling Guard and blocks.4 Quarterback must stay close to the LOS and protect the ball at all times.4 Ensure that the pulling Guard stays close to the LOS and does not step back into the back eld.4 Linemen must control the LOS and not get down eld too quickly.


Backside Guard Pull and execute trap block. Trap frst down lineman past the A gap

Center Double NT with Guard or block backside A gap

Playside Guard Double NT with Center or block backside gap

Playside Tackle Down block, force DT to come outside and up for trap

Playside End Block DE out

Backside End Drive block and prevent any penetration

Wing Back Jab step with outside oot then square up and come down the line or inside hando , secure ball and read trap block

Dive Back Explode out o stance, execute ake dive hando , hit the hole vacated by pulling Guard and block de ender

Quarterback Reverse out, ake dive hando and continue outside and execute inside hando with Wing Back, continue to ake sweep around edge

Fake Sweep Back Open up down the line with sweep speed or ake

Inside Running Game - THE WING TRAP PLAY

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Split Backs Double Right Wing Trap Left

I Double Right Wing Trap Left

Split Backs Double Left Wing Trap Right

I Double Left Wing Trap Right

Inside Running Game - THE WING TRAP PLAY (Contd)


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t I S i s o plays are designed to create a double team at the point o attack with the O ensive Lineman and a lead block on an isolatedde ender by one o the Running Backs. In an odd ront de ense you can Ice the A gap by doubling the Nose Tackle and leading on the insideLinebacker or Ice the C gap by doubling the De ensive Tackle and leading on the outside Linebacker / De ensive End.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight Ends4 Pro Set

cOAchInG POIntS:4 It helps to widen the O ensive Line splits slightly to create a larger gap or the lead block.4 Ball Carrier must stay behind the lead block and work through the gap o double team block and the lead Ice block.4 O ensive Lineman must communicate prior to the snap to ensure they agree who the double team is on. Must drive the double team

block o the ball and into the alley.4 Quarterback needs to get depth on C gap Ice play so the ball carrier can get square and attack the hole with speed.


Backside Guard Base rule Center If Ice is A gap - double team NT If other hole - base rule

Playside Guard If Ice is A gap - double team NT If other hole - base rule

Playside Tackle If Ice is C gap - double team DT If other hole - base rule

Playside End If Ice is C gap - double team DT If other hole - base rule

Backside End Release inside and get downfeld or block

Wing Back Playside: i Ice is C gap, block out on outside LB, or base rule backside: release inside and get downfeld or block

Lead Back Explode out o stance, aim or outside leg o double team block and lead on the Ice player. Get square and drive

through the block Quarterback A gap Ice: reverse out, let lead back clear and make hando .

C gap Ice: open playside and get depth or hando so back can adjust to lead block, a ter either hando bootleg away

Ball Carrier A gap Ice: explode out o stance, take hando , read lead back Ice block and attack the hole. C gap Ice: take directional step to get square, take hando , attack hole rom inside out and read the lead block.

Ice Series

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I Pro Set Right 42 Ice (A Gap)

Split Backs Double Right 46 Ice (C Gap)

I Double Left 41 Ice (A Gap)

Split Backs Pro Set Left 45 Ice (C Gap)

Ice Series (Contd)


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t Sw p P a is designed to get the ball carrier outside the end and into open space where he can use speed, elusiveness, and even power toadvance the ball down the eld. You can trans er the ball rom the Quarterback to the ball carrier with a hand o , however we will show it as a pitchhere; this allows the play to develop quicker. It is not recommended that you run this play rom a hash mark to the short side o the eld.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Pro Set

cOAchInG POIntS:4 Work on the angle o crack block rom the fanked out Wing Back, his aiming point should be just behind the down de ensive lineman.4 The pitch needs to be quick and accurate, practice this everyday with backs at ull speed.4 Pulling O ensive Lineman need to get around the End quickly and pick up the pursuing de enders coming rom the inside.4 Do not string the play out to the sideline, the ball carrier must get his shoulders square and attack the LOS and get positive yards.

Backside Tackle Release inside and get downfeld or block

Backside Guard Base rule

Center Base rule Playside Guard I uncovered: pull and get around end to block inside.

I covered: base rule

Playside Tackle I uncovered: pull and get around end to block inside.I covered: base rule

Playside End Hook block on De ensive End

Backside End Take o release then work towards middle o the feld to block

Wing Back Crack block inside. Do not block any players in the back, come down inside and as de enders turn to stop sweep - block frst man that appears

Lead Back Explode out o stance, aim or widest de ender (usually CB) i CB is squeezing in - block him. I CB maintains spacing to the sideline - stalk and get up feld

Quarterback Open playside with two step mechanics and pitch the ball to the ball carrier. Then replace the O ensive Lineman that pulled and block inside

Ball Carrier Receive the pitch and ollow the lead blocker reading his block on the CB. Do not string the play outside to the sideline, get square and get yardage downfeld

Sweep

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I Pro Set Right 48 Sweep Right

Split Backs Pro Set Right 48 Sweep Right

I Pro Set Left 47 Sweep Left

Split Backs Pro Set 47 Sweep Left

Sweep (Contd)


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Split Backs Double Left 17 Bootleg / 36 Ice

I Double Left 17 Bootleg / 31 Slam

Split Backs Double Right 18 Bootleg / 35 Ice

I Double Right 18 Bootleg / 32 Slam

Bootleg Series (Contd)


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Passing - ROUTES

Passing the ootball is something that Coaches should embrace and commit to and not be a raid to implement into their o ensive

scheme. Like any other phase o the game, it requires practice to attain the proper skills, coordination and timing. A solid passinggame will involve more players and orce the de ense to respect the threat, thus making the running game more e ective.

rOUteS:We use several routes in the playbook and the depth o the routes should be adjusted or the age and skill level o your players.It does not make sense to have a player run a 20 yard post route i the Quarterback can not throw the ootball that ar. Coaches mayelect to number pass routes using a standard passing tree. The Passing Tree assigns numbers to each route. Making it possible tocall pass plays with a three number system. Even numbers are inside routes and odd numbers outside, the call always goes romle t to right across the ormation or the eligible receivers.

(0) hi The receiver sprints up feld, stops his movement at 4 yards with his outside oot, and turns back inside, moving towards the LOS.(1) dump The Dump route is a very quick pass to a Tight End. He releases inside his de ender and clears the LOS and looks or the

pass inside. The receiver should not slant into the box, but rather go straight down feld.

(2) S a The receiver sprints up feld, at 4 yards he plants on his outside oot and angles into the center o the feld.(3) Ou The receiver sprints up feld, at 6 yards he plants on his inside oot and squares o his movement towards the sideline.(4) hook The receiver sprints up feld, stops his movement at 9 yards with his outside oot, and turns back inside, moving towards the LOS.(5) cu The receiver sprints up feld, stops his movement at 9 yards with his inside oot, and turns back outside, moving towards the LOS.

(6) I The receiver sprints up feld, at 6 yards he plants on his outside oot and squares o his movement towards the middle o the feld.(7) co The receiver sprints up feld, at 10 yards he angles out and upfeld towards the corner pylon in the back o the end zone.(8) Pos The receiver sprints up feld, at 10 yards he then angles inside and upfeld towards the goal post. (9) Up The receiver sprints up feld, working close to a straight line towards the end zone, looking or the ball a ter about 15 yards.


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Passing - PROTECTION SCHEMES

PrOtectIOn ScheMeS

Pass protection or the O ensive Linemen can be very di cult and o ten times it is not their ault when things break down. For younger playersit is important that the pass plays called are quick hitting plays where the Quarterback gets rid o the ball quickly. O ten times coaches teachpass blocking in a retreat manner, where the O ensive Linemen back up and then try to block the de enders as they pursue the quarterback.Teaching the O ensive Linemen to re out and attempt to block on the LOS (not getting down eld) may prove to be more success ul.

ZerO PrOtectIOnThe O ensive Linemen re out o their stances as i running a Dive Play and both sides o the ball block to their Inside Gap, towards the Center.

Zero Protection



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lAKe And rIVer PrOtectIOn

This is a directional protection package where the O ensive Linemen step in the called direction Lake is le t and River is right and protects the gap in the direction they are stepping. The Linemen must move together to avoid creating large gaps where De ensive players can shoot through and get into the back eld.

Lake Protection River Protection

Passing - PROTECTION SCHEMES (Contd)



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POcKet PrOtectIOn

This scheme incorporates the two backs in the protection package. This is used primarily or straight drop back passes and deeper patterns.The O ensive Linemen account or the de ensive players rom the Center out and the backs will block the de enders coming o the edge. I anO ensive Lineman does not have a de ender rushing over him he should set up and help other linemen keep de enders on the LOS.

Passing - PROTECTION SCHEMES (Contd)

Pocket Protection vs. 5-3 Pocket Protection vs. 4-4 with Blitz


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t dump Pass is an excellent high percentage pass play that can be run with the youngest o players. It can be run out o various ormations

and while it is not a traditional play action play with a ball ake, the explosion o the backs out o the back eld in a Dive ake will o ten bring theLinebackers up to stop the run creating a great passing lane to get the ball to the Tight End.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight4 Pro Set

cOAchInG POIntS:4 The O ensive Linemen must re out low and sell a run block look without getting down eld.4 The Quarterback must read the de ender closest to the Tight End prior to the snap to ensure he does not get into the passing lane.4 Backside e ort applies to the Backs and the split receivers in a Pro Set; they must come out o their stances as i they are getting the ootball.4 The Tight End going out or the pass must orce his De ensive End to the outside with an inside release and a shoulder strike to gain separation.

Backside Tackle Zero pass protection

Backside Guard Zero pass protection

Center Zero pass protection

Playside Guard Zero pass protection

Playside Tackle Zero pass protection

Receiving Tight End Inside release / look or pass

Opposite End If tight: zero pass protection If split: run a y pattern

Wing Back Block edge de ender to the outside,or if anked out wide - run a y pattern

Back Explode out o stance, stay low and run play ake as called

Quarterback Take one step as i running dive, set eet and deliver dump pass, i covered keep ball and run inside


Dump Pass

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Split Backs Double Left Dump Pass Right Zero Fake Dives

I Double Right Dump Pass Right Zero Fake 41 Ice

Split Backs Pro Set Left Dump Pass Left Zero Fake Sweep Right

I Pro Set Right Dump Pass Right Zero Fake 41 Ice

Dump Pass (Contd)


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t Wi g S am Pass , like the Dump Pass, is a high percentage pass and can be executed by the youngest o players. Its success requires a

great play action ake and proper timing on the release o the Wing Back rom the Line o Scrimmage. This is a great change o pace call on a shortyardage down when the de ense may be expecting a power run like an Ice Play. In Split Backs, ake the C gap Ice Play and have the O ensiveLine down block away. In I ormation, ake A gap Ice Play and O ensive Line blocks to zero.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight

cOAchInG POIntS:4 The O ensive Linemen must re out low and sell a run block look without getting down eld.4 The Quarterback must execute a great play ake and then set his eet quickly to deliver the pass.4 I or any reason the pass is not an option the Quarterback must make a BINGO call to alert everyone he is running and ollows the

backs he just executed the ake with.4 The Wing Back must rst execute a down block and then get up eld to receive the pass. I he leaves too early he will hold the Sa ety in

the middle o the eld and may get too ar down eld or the Quarterbacks arm strength.

Left Tackle Pass protection called

Left Guard Pass protection called

Center Pass protection called

Right Guard Pass protection called

Right Tackle Pass protection called

Right Tight End Pass protection called

Left Tight End Pass protection called

Wing Back Down block or a count o 1-2 and then run a seam pattern and catch the pass


Quarterback Execute play ake, set eet and deliver pass to the wing back,i not open ollow backs and call bingo


Wing Seam Pass

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Split Backs Double Right Wing Seam Pass Lake 46 Ice

I Double Right Wing Seam Pass Zero 42 Ice

Split Backs Double Left Wing Seam Pass River 45 Ice

Split Backs Double Left Wing Seam Pass River 45 Ice Bingo Call

Wing Seam Pass (Contd)


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Split Backs Double Left Bootleg Pass Left Lake F36 Ice

I Double Left Bootleg Pass Left Lake F 31 Slam

Split Backs Double Right Bootleg Pass River Right F35 Ice

I Double Right Bootleg Pass River F 32 Slam

Bootleg Pass (Contd)


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t Boo g t owba k Pass is an adjustment to the Bootleg Pass that Coaches should call once they see the Sa ety begin to rotate over to

cover the playside Tight End on the Bootleg Pass. The Quarterback does not attack the edge like in the traditional Bootleg Pass this pass can bea bit more di cult or the youngest o players to get down eld. Quarter back must have a strong enough arm to complete this pass on a line.

lIne FOrMAtIOn: 4 Double Tight

cOAchInG POIntS:4 The Quarterback must read the position o the Sa ety, it is likely that the Sa ety will read Bootleg Pass and rotate over to cover the corner

route he expects rom the Tight End.4 The O ensive Linemen must re out low and sell a run block without getting down eld, block to the whistle and protect the pocket.4 The Quarterback must execute a great play ake and then set his eet quickly, read the Sa ety and deliver the ball to the open Tight End.4 Running Backs must provide pocket protection or the Quarterback a ter executing a great ake.4 Timing with the Tight Ends is important to ensure they do not out run the Quarterbacks arm strength.

Left Tackle Pass protection called

Left Guard Pass protection called

Center Pass protection called

Right Guard Pass protection called

Right Tackle Pass protection called

Playside Tight End Down block or a count o 1 then runs corner route

Backside Tight End Down blocks or a count o 1 and then akes corner and runs a post route

Wing Back Provides edge protection or QB. Do not allow penetration rom the inside


Quarterback Execute play ake, hide the ootball , set eet and deliver pass to open tight end based on location o the sa ety


Bootleg Throwback Pass

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Split Backs Double Right Bootleg Throwback Left River F 35 Ice

I Double Left Bootleg Throwback Pass Right Lake F 31 Slam

Split Backs Double Left Bootleg Throwback Right Lake F 36 Ice

I Double Right Bootleg Throwback Pass Left River F 32 Slam

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t Sw p Pass play is designed to give the ball carrier a run / pass option rom the Sweep Play. I you are having success with the Sweep Play

then deenses will make adjustments to get more de ensive players to the edge to stop the run. This is when calling the Sweep Pass is the rightcall. It is important that the Ball Carrier understands i he has daylight in ront o him then keeping the ootball and running with it is always the bestchoice. It is best to not run this play rom the hash mark to the short side o the eld.


cOAchInG POIntS:4 For the Sweep Pass to work it has to look like a run or as long as possible.4 The Wing Back must attack as i he is running the crack and be patient be ore breaking out to the corner route.4 The o ensive line is working on slide protection and they must move together without creating seams or de enders to run through.4 Have the Back practice throwing on the run, i he stops to set up he will tip his hand.

Backside Tackle Check or an edge blitz and protect inside out

Backside Guard Playside slide protection Center Playside slide protection

Playside Guard Playside slide protection

Playside Tackle Playside slide protection

Playside End Playside slide protection

Backside Split End Run a deep drag across the feld

Wing Back Come down inside as i running the crack block on the sweep and then run a corner route back to the sideline

Lead Back Explode out o stance and aim or widest de ender. The most dangerous edge de ender must be blocked.

Quarterback Open playside with two step mechanics and pitch the ball to the ball carrier. Then step back and away rom sweep and protect backside.

Ball Carrier Receive the pitch and ollow the lead back. Sell that you are running the sweep. Read the cornerback and sa ety, i they are attacking the sweep the then pass routes will become open.I they stay back and play pass, protect the ootball and run.

Sweep Pass

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I Pro Set Right 48 Sweep Pass River

Split Backs Pro Set Right 48 Sweep Pass River

I Pro Set Left 47 Sweep Pass Lake

Split Backs Pro Set Left 47 Sweep Pass Lake

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t Swi g / S Pass is a high percentage pass that can gain big yards against an undisciplined de ense. The di erence between the two

calls is how you choose to block the play. In the Swing Pass we try to get a Back out o the back eld out in open space without O ensive Linemendown eld ahead o him. However, the Screen Pass is a play designed to get O ensive Linemen out in ront o the Back and can be di cult tocoordinate. Both calls require the Quarterback to take a great deal o pressure rom the de ense be ore passing the ootball.


cOAchInG POIntS:4 Timing is key to this play. Must practice at ull speed with pressure on the QB.4 The Split End and Wing Back must sell deep pass and then become blockers only when the de enders reads the play and comes up eld.4 I pressure is getting to the QB too quickly then run this play without screen blocking, leave the O ensive Linemen in to provide more protection.4 Pass must be caught behind the LOS to avoid Linemen down eld penalty.

Backside Tackle Block de ensive end out and away rom the pocket

Backside Guard Swing: zero protection Screen: force defender outside, then release downfeld

Center Swing: zero protection Screen force: defender away,then release downfeld

Playside Guard Swing: zero protection Screen: force defender outside,then release downfeld

Playside Tackle Block de ender inside, limit penetration

Playside End Block de ensive end out and away rom the pocket

Split End Take o and stalk technique Wing Back Take o and stalk technique

Blocking Back Protect QB rom most dangerous de ender

Quarterback Take 5 step drop looking downfeld to sell throwing the deep pass. Continue to drop and take as much pressure as possible be ore delivering pass to the back.

Receiving Back Set up as i blocking. Then swing to opposite side to receive pass rom QB. Secure ball and get downfeld.

Swing / Screen Pass

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Split Backs Pro Set Left Swing Pass Left Zero

Split Backs Pro Set Left Screen Pass Left

Split Backs Pro Set Right Swing Pass Right Zero

Split Backs Pro Set Right Screen Pass Right

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t t rou s use the concept o the passing tree, which gives the Quarterback a couple o simple reads to determine who receives the

ootball. The protection package on all these plays is Pocket Protection and we will show various routes that can be adjusted to accommodate theQuarterbacks throwing arm strength. The pass routes are called or the 3 receivers rom le t to right in the ormation.


cOAchInG POIntS:

4 A solid passing game requires a commitment to practice. Practice these plays at ull speed and give your Quarterback di erent de ensivelooks to prepare him.

4 Protection up ront is the key, O ensive Lineman should win their blocks on the LOS and not give up too much ground.4 Put cones out in the eld during practice to show the receivers the proper depth or their routes.4 Do not ruin your Quarterbacks con dence, he will make mistakes at rst, provide him with xes and the mistakes will decline.

Tackle Pocket Protection

Guard Pocket Protection Center Pocket Protection

Guard Pocket Protection

Tackle Pocket Protection

Tight End Called Route

Split End Called Route

Wing Back Called Route Back Protect pocket rom outside in

Quarterback Take the appropriate drop and fnd your keys, read them and deliver the pass

Back Protect pocket rom outside in

Passing Tree Routes

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As shown Split Pro Right Post - Out - In (836) Pocket Pro

As shown Split Backs Pro Right Slant - Slant - Hook (224) Pocket Pro

As shown Split Pro Right Hitch - Hitch - Hitch (000) Pocket Pro

As shown Split Backs Pro Left in - Out - Post (638) Pocket Pro

Passing Tree Routes (Contd)


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