Player expectations

1 Be on time and ready to go for practice

2 NO TALKING when coaches are talking

3 You must be at practice at least 1/2 the week to play on Saturday

unless excused

4 NO HORSEPLAY— If you are not involved in the drill or play

being run you are still expected to run it when it is your turn
PAY ATTENTION! Practices are too short to explain everything
one on one

5 Every player will have a spot to play on the offensive line.

BLOCKING is the most important part of the offense

6 RUN when on the field., No walking. We can run during practice or

we can run the last 10 minutes of practice, it’s your choice.

7 Practice might seem boring at times but the only way to improve is
by doing something over and over until you can do it without
having to think about it. MORE ACTION—-LESS THINKING

8 Mouth guards in and chin straps buckled at all times when on the
field

9 This is a TEAM game, there are 11 players on the field for every
play. Everyone needs to do their job for us to be successful.

10 HAVE FUN!!!!
 OFFENSE
POSITIONS AND HOLE NUMBERS

7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8
C
E T G G T E
1
2 4

3
ODD NUMBERS EVEN NUMBERS
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
HOW THE PLAYS ARE CALLED
RUN PLAYS
FORMATION BALL CARIER & HOLE NUMBER TO RUN TO SNAP COUNT

TIGHT R 26 POWER RIGHT ON ONE

MOTION RIGHT BLOCKING SCHEME & PLAY NAME

PLAY ACTION PASS PLAYS

(AUTOMATIC POWER RIGHT BLOCKING SCHEME)

FORMATION PLAY NAME & BLOCKING SCHEME

SPLIT LEFT 101 CORNER PASS ON TWO

RECEIVER ROUTES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SNAP COUNT

DROPBACK PASS PLAYS

AUTOMATIC WIDE FORMATION

FORMATION (DROPBACK IS AUTOMATIC WIDE PLAY NAME SNAP COUNT

FORMATION)

WIDE 87 SLANT DROP ON ONE

RECEIVER ROUTES FOR THE LEFT
SIDE RECEIVERS BLOCKING SCHEME

OUTSIDE MAN- FIRST NUMBER

INSIDE MAN- SECOND NUMBER

DOWN—READYYY—GO!
ARE THE NORMAL CADENCE
FORMATIONS Hand signals for the formation in RED

TIGHT
E T G C G T E

2 1 4

TWO FISTS 3

Tight formation – Base formation; zero line splits, tight end on each side, wingback
in two point stance facing inwards at a 45 degree angle, QB under center, FB two feet
behind the QB in a three point stance. Called Tight due to a tight end being on each
side of the formation. Balanced/Symmetrical

SPLIT
E T G C G T E

2 1 4

TWO HANDS SHOWING #1’s 3

Split formation – same as the tight formation but the ends split out 8 yards and the
wingbacks move in near the tackles. We use this formation to isolate the cornerbacks
and move them away from our base running game. This leaves the defensive end and
outside linebacker alone with no run support from the cornerback against our base
attack. Called Split due to a split end being on each side of the formation. Balanced/
Symmetrical

SPLIT RIGHT E
E T G C G T
2 1 4

RIGHT HAND #1 3

Split Right formation – this formation has a split end on one side and a tight end on
the other. It appears as a split formation on one side and a tight formation on the
other giving us the advantage of both formations; we can isolate one cornerback this
way and still apply max blocking on the other side. Called Split Right because only the
right end splits out. Balanced/Non-Symmetrical.
FORMATIONS

SPLIT LEFT
E T G C G T E

2 1 4

LEFT HAND #1 3

Split Left formation – this formation has a split end on one side and a tight end on
the other. Called Split Left because only the left end splits out. Same as Split Right
only the left end is the split end. Balanced/Non-Symmetrical.

WIDE
E T G C G T E

2 1 4

TWO HANDS INDEX/PINKY FINGERS 3

Wide formation – this is a spread formation with a split end 10 yards out and a slot
receiver 8 yard out and 1 yard back. This formation is used to widen a defense out
horizontally and to create isolation on the defenders covering the split ends and slots.
It is a balanced/ symmetrical formation. Called Wide because it is the widest formation
we will use.

WIDE RIGHT
E T G C G T E

2 1 4

RIGHT HAND INDEX/PINKY 3

Wide Right formation – this has a WIDE look on the right side while having a tight
look on the left side. It is used to widen a defense out on one side and still have a
tight look on the other side. Balanced/non-symmetrical. Called Wide Right because of
the WIDE look on the right side
FORMATIONS
WIDE LEFT
E T G C G T E

2 1 4

3
LEFT HAND INDEX/PINKY

Wide Left formation – this has a WIDE look on the left side while having a tight look
on the right side. It is used to widen a defense out on one side and still have a tight
look on the other side. Balanced/non-symmetrical. Called Wide Left because of the
WIDE look on the left side

I-RIGHT E T G C G T E

1
3
4

RIGHT FIST
2
I-Right – This is a power run formation with the O-line in a tight set. 3-back is right
on Quarterback’s heels. 2-back is 8 yards deep directly in line with 3-back and QB. 4-
back is 4 yards off the line directly behind the Right Tackle. Called I-Right because of
the I formation with a strong right 4-back

I-LEFT E T G C G T E

1
3

LEFT FIST
4

I-Left- This formation is the same as I-RIGHT only the 4-back is the deep back and
the 2-back lines up on the left side behind the Left Tackle.
PASSING TREE & ROUTE NUMBERS
ALL ROUTES ARE RUN IN RELATION TO THE QB. EXAMPLES—FLAG
ROUTE IS ALWAYS RUN AWAY FROM THE QB—DRAG ROUTE IS ALWAYS
RUN TOWARD THE QB—HOOK ROUTES ARE HOOKED BACK TO THE QB

1. FADE (outside receiver) —FLAG (inside receiver)

2. HASH (outside receiver)—SEAM (inside receiver)
3. DRAG
4. HOOK
5. WHIP OUT
6. WHIP IN
7. SLANT
8. QUICK SLANT
9. TURN

FADE
SEAM
FLAG

HASH
HOOK
SLANT
WHIP IN
DRAG
QUICK SLANT
WHIP OUT

QB INSIDE RECEIVER OUTSIDE RECEIVER

TURN
 BLOCKING SCHEMES
POWER & SWEEP—- Playside tight end, tackle, guard, and center down block (severe angle). Backside guard
pulls and leads into hole taking the first defender he comes to inside out. Backside tackle, and tight end must seal
off the backside from the inside out by sliding towards the playside or using shoeshine block down the line. Full-
back (3) is looking to kick out the defender on the end of the line of scrimmage. SWEEP Pulling guard and 3 back
are looking to log block defenders to inside so we can run outside. POWER RIGHT SHOWN BELOW

WEDGE—Concentrate all of our lineman on to the center of the defense. The nose tackle, and middle
linebacker if stunting.

COUNTER & CRISS/CROSS—-Playside tight end (drop if split out), tackle, guard, and center down
block (severe angle). Backside guard pulls and kicks out end defender on the line of scrimmage. Back-
side tackle and tight end (drop if split out) slide to playside and seal off. Shoeshine block if needed.
Fullback (3) kick out backside defensive end. COUNTER RIGHT SHOWN BELOW

TRAP—- Playside tight end (drop if split out) and playside tackle release and move up to second level
looking to seal first linebacker coming from the backside (usually middle backer). Playside guard and
center block down. Backside Guard pull and trap first defender to show past the center. Backside tackle
and tight end (drop if split) slide to playside, seal or shoeshine. TRAP RIGHT SHOWN BELOW
DIVE—-These are quick hitting plays that go inside the tackle. The playside guard and tackle will take
the defenders on their outside shoulders (usually a DT and DE) Center has the nose. Playside tight end
(drop if split) release to 2nd level LB. Backside guard get to second level and get on a linebacker. Back-
side tackle and tight end straight ahead.. Fullback (3) will have second level defenders to beat.
DIVE RIGHT SHOWN BELOW

DROP BACK PASS—-Everyone on line close up splits and man up. Do not allow penetration and do
not go forward. Hold your ground with hands to defenders chest. Fullback (3) if not in pattern cover
quarterbacks backside. PLAYCALL WILL BE DROP

PLAY ACTION PASS—- We will use 26 Power Right blocking or 45 Counter left blocking if
backside DE is trouble. 2 Back is the passer . 26 POWER RIGHT BLOCKING SHOWN BELOW
PLAYCALL WILL BE PASS

IF IT IS A KEEP PASS THE MOTION BACK (2) WILL KICK OUT BLOCK THE D.END AND
THE FB (3) WILL TAKE THE QB’S FLAT ROUTE. QB IS NOW THE PASSER
TIGHT L32 WEDGE RIGHT
S

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

If run w/ motion it
3 comes from this side

LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Step inside Step inside Step inside Drive forward Step inside Step inside Step inside
drive right drive right drive right driving Nose drive left drive left drive left
shoulder into shoulder into shoulder into Tackle back shoulder into shoulder into shoulder into
tackle’s ribs. guard’s ribs. center’s ribs. center’s ribs. guard’s ribs. tackle’s ribs.
Maintain Maintain Maintain Maintain Maintain Maintain
contact and contact and contact and contact and contact and contact and
drive upfield drive upfield drive upfield drive upfield drive upfield drive upfield

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Step out of 3-back’s path
with your right foot.
Nothing fancy, just hand
him the ball and then con-
tinue down the line as if it
were a Power play.
HIT QUICKLY WITH
NO DELAY! STAY
LOW
Be prepared to dive over
the pile if things stack up.
Otherwise push the
wedge. Take lots of short,
choppy steps with knees
high. Keep your eyes
open for daylight and get
in it.
Hinge Block—pivot on Hinge Block—pivot on
inside foot and block in- inside foot and block in-
side out. Make any side out. Make any
defenders go around your defenders go around your
outside shoulder. outside shoulder.
If running with motion
you would be the motion
back on this play

NOTE: The man at the point of the wedge (center) and the people on both sides
of him are the only men likely to actually hit an opponent. Everyone else must
avoid opponents. First contact MUST be made with the teammate to their inside.
Failure to do this will result in penetration of the wedge. Stay together and keep
driving forward. If running with motion it will come from opposite side
R31 WEDGE LEFT We prefer to run this to the weak side so QB can block D. End.
(2) & (4) backs hinge block unless split or running with motion

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L32 WEDGE RIGHT We prefer to run this to the weak side so QB can block D.
End. (2) & (4) backs hinge block unless split or running with motion

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
TIGHT L34 DIVE RIGHT

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Kick out DE Take DT Get to 2nd Take Nose or Take defender Take defender Release to 2nd
If he comes away from level looking stunting MLB on your outside on your outside level looking
across the line play for backside away from shoulder (DT) shoulder (DE) for LB
keep pushing LB coming play out of the hole. out of the hole.
him into the across If split run fade
backfield
If split run

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Drop step with right foot
to 3 o’clock, get down the
line for hand off to FB. It
is your responsibility to
get him the ball. The FB
is not to slow down and
wait for you.
Continue down the line as
if you were running a
POWER play
On the G of GO take the
hand off and hit the hole
hard and fast like you
were shot out of a cannon.
DO NOT wait for the QB
if he is not there with the
hand off . He will take the
ball himself if he doesn’t
get to you in time.
This play only works if
hit hard and fast.
Release cleanly to the On the R of READY take
outside then cut back to two shoulder width
the inside looking for a shuffle steps aimed 1 yard
LB just as if you were behind the FB with your
leading a Power play left body pointed at the QB’s
near hip. Motion as if you
If you do not have a tight were taking a power left
end on your side you then play. GOOD FAKE with
have the DE to block hands up.
R33 DIVE LEFT motion from right if used (run like power)
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L34 DIVE RIGHT motion from left if used (run like power)
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
TIGHT R26 POWER RIGHT
S

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Slide to the Slide to the Pull and seal the Severe down Severe down Severe down Severe down
inside, block inside, block first open block block block block
first defender to first defender to defender you
cross the line of cross the line of come to.
scrimmage. scrimmage.
Possible cut- Possible cut-
block also block also

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Quick, short motion– call You must block the first On the R of READY take Make an outside release,
for the ball quickly. Step defender that you see two shoulder width shuf- clear the line, then
first with the left foot and cross the line as you take fle steps aimed 1 yard immediately back to the
pivot on the right so that a hard step toward the line behind the FB with your inside to seal the LB to
the left foot lands about 3 and towards the end of the body pointed at the QB’s the inside of the play.
o’clock. Toss a soft ball at line. near hip. As the ball is You should be
number height— but no snapped take one last perpendicular to the line
higher. Keep hands down If target (usually DE) shuffle step and hit the and your inside hip should
at hips finish play by crosses the line kick him hole fast and hard with be squeezing the line so
running a good bootleg out. your body square to the no one crosses your face
fake away from the play. hole. Never take your into the hole.
Look for a backside de- If target sits or squeezes eyes off the ball until you
fender to block. down you must take a have caught it. Catch it If you do not have a TE
depth step to move away and get into the wake of on your side then you
SUPER POWER CALL from the line and arc the FB (and QB if a SU- severe down block.
You will lead block. If FB under him. Attack his PER call)
has DE kicked out go in- outside shoulder and LOG If FB has his man kicked
side, look for CB to seal block to seal inside. out go up inside him. If
out. If FB has DE inside, LOGGED look for day-
go under him and seal out. light Do not string out
R26 POWER RIGHT(R26 SUPER POWER—QB Lead block into hole look for defender to seal
outside)

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L45 POWER LEFT (45 SUPER POWER—QB lead block into hole look for defender to seal out-
side)

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
TIGHT R45 COUNTER LEFT
S

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

3
LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Severe down Severe down Severe down Severe down Pull, Kick out Slide to inside Slide to inside
block block block block first man to block first block first
show defender to defender to
If split run fade Usually DE cross the line cross the line.
route
Possible cut If split run fade
block route

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Step around with left foot
to 5 o’clock. Stay low,
HIDE THE BALL.
Take one more step with
the right foot to 3 o’clock.
You should be parallel to
the line and facing the 4
-back.
As you move down the
line give an inside handoff
to the 4-back .
Continue down the line
with the SUPER POWER
fake.
Kick out the first defender
to show away from the
play. Usually the DE.
Aim for his inside
shoulder and blow him up
and out of the hole with a
solid block.
Motion to the right as if Drop step, take inside
running the Power play. handoff ,cut inside RG
kick out block, break to
Fake the toss action then the outside.
attack the hole. Run for 10
yards and drive off any Take 1 deep drop step
defenders coming to you. with your inside foot-DO
NOT turn shoulders away
from the line.
Do not delay-Head for
opposite tackle’s outside
hip with your path be-
tween the QB and the
Center. (inside handoff)

Secure ball, hit hole fast.

Look for daylight and get
upfield DO NOT CUT
BACK INSIDE
L26 COUNTER RIGHT
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
R45 COUNTER LEFT
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
TIGHT R28 SWEEP RIGHT

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Slide to the Slide to the Pull and seal the Severe down Severe down Severe down Severe down
inside, block inside, block first open block block block block
first defender to first defender to defender you
cross the line of cross the line of come to.
scrimmage. scrimmage.
Possible cut- Possible cut-
block also block also

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Quick, short motion– call You must block the first On the R of READY take Make an outside release,
for the ball quickly. Step defender that you see two shoulder width clear the line, then imme-
first with the left foot and cross the line as you take shuffle steps aimed 1 yard diately back to the inside
pivot on the right so that a hard step toward the line behind the FB with your to seal the LB to the
the left foot lands about 3 and towards the end of the body pointed at the QB’s inside of the play.
o’clock. Toss a soft ball at line. near hip. As the ball is You should be perpen-
number height— but no snapped take one last dicular to the line and
higher. Keep hands down This is an automatic LOG shuffle step, a cross over your inside hip should be
at hips finish play by block. We will try to call step and attack off the squeezing the line so no
running a good bootleg this play when we see the outside hip of the FB. Hit one crosses your face into
fake away from the play. DE sitting or squeezing the hole fast with your the hole.
Look for a backside de- down and a CB far body as square to the hole
fender to block. enough out that he is out as possible. If you do not have a TE
of the play or we can get on your side then you
SUPER POWER CALL the QB sealing him out Never take your eyes off severe down block.
You will lead block. FB is on a SUPER Power call. the ball until you have
going to LOG block so caught it. Catch it and get
you go under (behind) in the wake of the FB.
him and look for the CB First daylight get up field.
to kick outside.
R28 SWEEP RIGHT(R28 SUPER SWEEP—QB Lead block into hole look for defender to
seal outside)

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L47 SWEEP LEFT (L45 SUPER SWEEP—QB lead block into hole look for defender to seal
outside)

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
TIGHT R26 CRISS/CROSS LEFT
S

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Severe down Severe down Severe down Severe down Kick out first Slide to the in- Slide to the in-
block block block block man to show side and block side and block
If split out run EMLOS (DE) the first man first man com-
fade route coming across ing across the
the LOS LOS
If split out run
fade route

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Toss handoff just as you
would on Power play.
Step first with the left foot
and pivot on your right so
that the left foot lands at
about 3 o’clock. Spin and
toss a soft ball at number
height NO HIGHER.
Boot to outside looking
for DE or CB coming up
for run support. Take
them upfield and out of
the play
Kick out the first man to
show away from the play.
Usually the EMLOS (DE)
Target is inside shoulder.
On the R of READY take
two shoulder width shuf-
fle steps aimed 1 yard
behind the FB’s near hip
with your body pointed at
the QB’s near hip. As the
ball is snapped take one
last shuffle and head for
the hole fast and hard with
your body square to the
hole. Never take your
eyes off the ball until you
have caught it.
Don’t squeeze the line of
scrimmage. Slow down as
you approach the hand off
point and hand off on the
outside to the (4) BACK
Take one deep drop step
with your inside foot-DO
NOT turn your shoulders
away from the line
Do not delay, head for the
opposite OT’s outside hip.
Take outside handoff
from (2) back, cut inside
kick out blocks then break
to the outside.
Secure the hand off and
hit the hole fast. Look for
first daylight and get
upfield DO NOTCUT
BACK INSIDE
R26 CRISS/CROSS LEFT 2 back hand off to 4 back for the reverse to the left
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L45 CRISS/CROSS RIGHT 4 back hand off to 2 back for the reverse to the right
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
TIGHT L32 TRAP RIGHT
S

C B B B C

E T N T E

2 1 4

LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
Slide block Slide block Pull to Trap Severe down Severe down Release clean Release clean
first man to block block and seal the first and seal the first
If split run fade show on the LB you come to LB you come to
route opposite side of on the inside. on the inside
the center even if he is
already blocked
If split run fade

QB-1 FB-3 LW-2 RW-4

Spin as you would on
Power but as you face
away from the line hand-
off to the FB then com-
plete your bootleg fake.
Seal the DE.
Start play as you would
for Power Left by going
toward the DE for kickout
block
Let the pulling guard
cross your face then take
the hand off and get into
the hole running right off
his butt.
Release and wall off the Motion like running
first DB inside. Normally Power Left.
the Free Safety in Cover 1 Fake Power action for 10
or Cover 3. yards.
Backside Safety in Cover
2.

This is an inside Trap when the first defensive lineman on the playside
(TACKLE) can be trapped.
R31 TRAP LEFT motion to BACKSIDE run like power
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L32 TRAP RIGHT motion to BACKSIDE run like power
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
R22 TRAP RIGHT Run like power play only cut inside with trap blocking scheme

TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
L41 TRAP LEFT Run like power play only cut inside with trap blocking scheme
TIGHT SPLIT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT SPLIT RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE WIDE RIGHT

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT

2 1 4

I-LEFT (No Motion) I-RIGHT (No Motion)

1 1
3 3
2 4

4 2
 PLAY ACTION PASS CORNER PASS #1
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 001 CORNER PASS SPLIT 101 CORNER PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 101 CORNER PASS SPLIT RIGHT 001 CORNER PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 121 CORNER PASS WIDE RIGHT 021 CORNER PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 101 CORNER PASS

2 1 4

This is one of our most basic passes it puts one primary receiver into the route dependant on
the formation. If it’s a tight look the WB runs flag route while the QB runs a flat route. If
it is a split look then the split end runs a fade route while the QB runs a flat route. If
it’s a wide look then the split end runs a fade while the slot runs a hash as the QB runs a flat
route. The object is to attack the deep out and use the flat as a safety valve if the passer does
not see the primary or he is covered. Object is to attack the playside deep out while the
defense attacks the playside C or D gaps (offtackle/sweep).
 PLAY ACTION PASS SEAM PASS #2
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 021 SEAM PASS SPLIT 121 SEAM PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 121 SEAM PASS SPLIT RIGHT 021 SEAM PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 121 SEAM PASS WIDE RIGHT 021 SEAM PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 121 SEAM PASS

2 1 4

This is nothing more than the corner pattern with a seam route built into it for the primary
route. This is used when the defense is overplaying the deep out to defend the corner pass.
In a tight look it has the PSTE release into a seam route. In a split look the WB runs
the seam route. In a wide look the slot runs a hash route. The primary route is the Seam
route and the safety valve is the flat route. Object is to attack the deep middle as the defense
attacks the C/D gaps and defends the deep out.
 PLAY ACTION PASS WHEEL #3
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 012 WHEEL PASS SPLIT 112 WHEEL PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

Inside receiver release 1st Inside receiver release 1st

SPLIT LEFT 112 WHEEL PASS SPLIT RIGHT 012 WHEEL PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

Inside receiver release 1st Inside receiver release 1st

WIDE 112 WHEEL PASS WIDE RIGHT 012 WHEEL PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3
Receivers release at the same time Receivers release at the same time
WIDE LEFT 112 WHEEL PASS

2 1 4

Inside receiver release 1st

The Wheel pattern is a radical crossing pattern that attempts to cross two receivers short and then get up field to
attack the coverage vertically. It is a great pattern to use against press coverage. In the tight look the PSTE release
outside radically for five steps and then turns up field and runs a fade route while the PSWB delays until the PSTE
crosses his face he then releases radically under him and as soon as they cross he releases up field into a seam
route. The split looks are the same as above except the WB and End exchange assignments. The outside receiver
must go under the inside receiver; the inside receiver must release fast and get wide and up field fast so that the
outside receiver and get under him and up. The primary receiver is the fade route and the safety valve is the flat
route. If the defense dictates it the play can be changed so that the primary route is the seam route. Basically this is
nothing more then the Corner and Seam patterns with a rub built into it. The wide look is a much faster rub with the
outside receiver releasing radically inside and the inside receiver releasing radically outside and as soon as they
cross face they cut up field into their routes.
Object is to rub press defenders off and attack the deep out as the defense attacks the LOS to defend the offtackle/
sweep.
PLAY ACTION PASS HASH #4
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 201 HASH PASS SPLIT 201 HASH PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 201 HASH PASS SPLIT RIGHT 201 HASH PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 221 HASH PASS WIDE RIGHT 221 HASH PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 201 HASH PASS

2 1 4

The hash pattern is another pattern built off the corner pattern. If the defense is rolling
towards playside to defend the corner pattern and coming to defend run then the backside
seam should be wide open. This is exactly the same as the corner pattern except the back
side end releases into a seam route in the tight look while in the split and wide look
he releases into a hash route. The primary is the seam/hash route of the BSE with the safety
valve again being the flat route. Object is to attack the deep middle from the backside as the de-
fense attacks the LOS to stop the offtackle/sweep.
 PLAY ACTION PASS DRAG #5
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 301 DRAG PASS SPLIT 301 DRAG PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 301 DRAG PASS SPLIT RIGHT 301 DRAG PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 321 DRAG PASS WIDE RIGHT 321 DRAG PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 321 DRAG PASS

2 1 4

The drag pattern is built off the corner pattern and it again involves the BSE running a drag route.
If we see the defense slamming down on the LOS and the secondary overplaying the
deep coverage, especially to the playside, then running the drag becomes an effective pass
route to attack them with. It is run exactly the same as the corner pattern except the BSE
runs a drag route to depth of six to nine yards up the field. The BSE once he releases inside
must get to the playside fast and look for the ball as he gains width from the LOS. The playside
routes act as clearing routes to push the defense up and outside as the drag route moves to
playside. The primary route is the drag and the safety valve is the flat route. Object is to force
the defense to defend the offtackle/sweep and the deep out as the BSE moves to playside.
PLAY ACTION PASS SCISSOR #6
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 012 SCISSOR PASS SPLIT 112 SCISSOR PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 112 SCISSOR PASS SPLIT RIGHT 012 SCISSOR PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 112 SCISSOR PASS WIDE RIGHT 012 SCISSOR PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 112 SCISSOR PASS

2 1 4

Scissor pattern is another crossing pattern like wheel but where wheel attempts to cross and
rub at the LOS the scissor pattern attempts to move the defenders down field and then cross
and rub the inside defender off to get the inside receiver open for the flag route. The
outside receiver must get up field fast and hard and then cut inside as the inside receiver cuts
outside and underneath him. The primary route is the playside inside receiver flag route and the
safety valve is the flat route. You have to time up the route’s steps so that the outside receiver
cuts inside first and the outside receiver cuts under him to rub off his defender. He must be going
at full speed as he cuts outside to take advantage of the rub and get open. Object is to cross
receivers so that the primary receiver gets outside into the corner (deep out) as the defense
bites on the offtackle or sweep.
PLAY ACTION PASS DRAG AWAY #7
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 031 DRAG AWAY PASS SPLIT 131 DRAG AWAY PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 131 DRAG AWAY PASS SPLIT RIGHT 031 DRAG AWAY PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 131 DRAG AWAY PASS WIDE RIGHT 031 DRAG AWAY PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 131 DRAG AWAY PASS

2 1 4

The drag away pattern is built off of the corner pattern. It is designed to be a throw back or a
bootleg to the backside of flow. The second receiver runs a drag route towards the backside
gaining depth just as he would on the drag pattern. In Tight it is the PSTE, in Split it is the PSWB
while in the wide it is the PS Slot. The primary receiver is the drag route while the safety valve is
the flat unless it is a bootleg, then it is a pass/run option if the receiver is not seen or covered.
Object is to get a receiver on the backside of flow to take advantage of over pursuit and
defenders coming down on the LOS to defend counter.
PLAY ACTION PASS HOOK #8
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 041 HOOK PASS SPLIT 141 HOOK PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 141 HOOK PASS SPLIT RIGHT 041 HOOK PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 141 HOOK PASS WIDE RIGHT 041 HOOK PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 141 HOOK PASS

2 1 4

This play is built of the corner pattern as well. The primary receiver is the second receiver
running the hook route and the safety valve is the flat route. He release upfield 6 to 8
yard and then works outside in to an open space facing the LOS. In Tight it is the PSTE, while in
the split it is the PSWB and in the wide it is the PS Slot. Bear in mind in wide that the receiver
should radical release inside to sell the Hash route to force the defender to move farther inside.
The object here is to attack the hole created when the defense defends the corner pattern and
the base running game.
 PLAY ACTION PASS FAR HOOK #9
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 401 FAR HOOK PASS SPLIT 401 FAR HOOK PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 401 FAR HOOK PASS SPLIT RIGHT 401 FAR HOOK PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 421 FAR HOOK PASS WIDE RIGHT 421 FAR HOOK PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 401 FAR HOOK PASS

2 1 4

The far hook is another pattern built off the corner pattern. It is doing the same thing that
The drag away pattern is doing. We want a receiver to get open on the backside of the base run
action and either throwback or bootleg away from flow. The primary receiver is the left end
running the inside hook route and the safety valve is the flat route on playside if it is a throwback.
Object of this pattern is to get flow going to playside and then hit the backside receiver who
should be open in space.
 PLAY ACTION PASS MESH #10
Blocking scheme for all play action is POWER RIGHT
2-BACK is primary passer—FB has right DE—-QB runs route to right flat
If the word KEEP is added to the play call, QB is passer, 2-BACK has right DE, FB goes to the right flat
Numbers are receiver routes from left to right—1st number=left receiver route, 2nd number = right inside receiver
route, 3rd number=right outside receiver route

TIGHT 051 MESH PASS SPLIT 151 MESH PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

SPLIT LEFT 151 MESH PASS SPLIT RIGHT 051 MESH PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE 151 MESH PASS WIDE RIGHT 051 MESH PASS

2 1 4 2 1 4

3 3

WIDE LEFT 151 MESH PASS

2 1 4

Mesh pattern is based on the bunch principle; it is the most basic bunch pattern. The first outside
receiver runs a flag/fade pattern while the second receiver runs a whip out pattern and the safety
valve is the flat route. The primary receiver is the whip out pattern while the safety valve is the flat
route. In tight formation the PSWB runs a flag route, the PSTE runs the whip out pattern, and the
QB runs the flat route unless noted. In the split formation the PSSE runs the fade, the PSWB
runs the whip out, and the QB runs the flat route. The flat route in the pattern is going to be
opened due to the rub action of the whip out and the clearing action of the flag/fade. So a lot of
passes can go the flat.
 DROP BACK PASS #1 WIDE 87 SLANT DROP

C B C
B B
E T N T E

2 4
1

The SHORT package is based on the split end running a Quick Slant under the slot’s Slant
route. This route is best used against a ZONE or SOFT cover CB. You must watch the
inside defender sitting on the FLAT zone. The slot must drive the inside defender deep so
that the quick slant can get under the inside defender while forcing the CB to trail him with
the inside release. This package can work on a bump and run technique or a hard inside
shade tech but the slot must release clean and must sell the deep threat on the burst then cut
hard inside and force the defender to cover him. The split end also must release clean and
gain separation fast.
 DROP BACK PASS #2 WIDE 81 RUB DROP

C B C
B B
E T N T E

2 4
1

RUB SCREEN is best used against a bump and run or hard tech. The slot receiver must rub
the man on the split end, this means to interfere with his coverage by running between him
and the split end. It is not a pick he his not making contact with the cover man instead he his
screening the defender with his body at the same time the split end releases into the inside
flat. The split end shuffles back until the slot rubs the cover man and then he releases
looking for the ball immediately. This can be run against a soft cover if the CB is playing up
but it is best played against the above.
 DROP BACK PASS #3 WIDE 17 POP DROP

B C
B B

C E T N T E

2 4
1

POP PASS is an immediate throw to the slot that releases and looks for the ball. The
quarterback must throw the ball ahead of the receiver so that he can catch on the run by
doing so it allows him to gain additional yards after the catch. This pass is best used against a
ZONE or SOFT cover. Also if the inside defender is blitzing often then the pop pass behind
him can be a good pass to stop it. The slot must sell the Hash route to force the defender to
back pedal giving him space to make the reception.
 DROP BACK PASS #4 WIDE 65 WHIP OUT DROP

B
B B
C
E T N T E
C

2 4
1

The WHIP OUT pass is a combination of the IN route and the WHIP OUT route. By running
the whip out route at five yards below the IN route it creates a horizontal gap for the
quarterback to throw in. The primary route is the Whip out.
 DROP BACK PASS #5 WIDE 65 WHIP IN DROP

B
B B
E T N T E
C C

2 1 4

The WHIP IN pass is a combination of the OUT route and the WHIP IN route, it is the exact
opposite of the WHIP OUT pass. The Whip In is the primary. Both of these routes can be run
against any type of coverage although ZONE and SOFT are the best to run them against.
 DROP BACK PASS #6 WIDE 79 VACUUM DROP

B
B B
C E T N T E
C

2
1

VACUUM PASS is the reverse of the rub screen in that the slot receiver shuffles back and
turns to the quarterback as if to get a pass behind the LOS often called a TURN route. By
doing so he sucks the man over him behind the LOS meanwhile the split end releases over
the sucked in defender for the ball which is thrown into the empty space. This is best used
on HARD man to man or BUMP and RUN tech. It is also useful against ZONE or SOFT cover
if they are biting hard on the inside receiver. Especially useful after hitting a couple of Pop
or Rub routes since the defender will break on the slot if he suspects a pass to him.
 DROP BACK PASS #7 WIDE 81 CROSS DROP

B
B
C B
E T N T E
C

2
4
1

CROSS PASS is another reversal of the rub screen in that the split end runs a quick slant to
force his defender inside while the slot takes a radical release outside and under the quick
slant and then as he clears the split end he cuts up field and runs fade. Basically an exchange
of routes that uses an outside in rub technique to wall off the inside (slot) defender. The quick
slant is viable against zone or soft cover but against hard or bump and run the fade is the
main point of attack due to the rub and radical release.
 DROP BACK PASS #8 WIDE 9 SMASH DROP

B B
C E T N T E C

2 4
1

The SMASH PASS is a combination of the TURN route and the SMASH route it uses the
same principle as the vacuum pass except the split end is the first option with his turn route
and then the smash route being the second read. The quarterback looks to the turn route first
faking a throw right to the receiver’s numbers. He must set his feet to the smash route when
he fakes the turn throw so that he does not waste time resetting. The smash route is the QB’s
primary throw and is down of a quick drop, he is looking for the outside defender to get
sucked in to the turn route and the inside defender to play the receiver to the inside. The best
time to call this is against a HARD cover or BUMP and RUN cover.
SPECIAL TEAMS KICKOFFS
KICKOFF TEAM
40 YD

30 YD
K
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

L5 L4 L3 L2 L1

When covering a kickoff everyone needs to keep the ball carrier on the same side as
when he received the kick. Example—if the ball was kicked to your left you need to
always keep the ball carrier to your left no matter where he runs. Only R4 and L4 are
to go directly to the ball. Kicker is to stay back for last defense. No one can cross the
40 until the ball is kicked. Run full speed to your coverage lane when the kicker starts
to the ball. He should yell GO! to start everyone.

KICK RETURN TEAM

50 YD
L3 L2 L1 R1 R2 R3

40 YD
The three deep men that do not get the kick
will form a WEDGE and proceed to block
straight up the middle for the return man to
get behind
30 YD

THE KICKOFF IS A LIVE BALL AND NEEDS TO BE RECOVERED BY

US AT ALL COSTS. IF IT IS IN FRONT OF YOU, YOU MUST COVER IT. IF
IT IS OVER THE HEAD OF ANYONE IN THE FIRST TWO ROWS, LET IT GO
FOR OUR RETURN MEN BEHIND YOU.
SPECIAL TEAMS PUNTS

2 3 4

PUNT TEAM
We will use a WIDE formation with the 3-back going to the wide side of the field. The
punter is 5 yards back and no rushing is allowed by the defense. No one can move
downfield until the ball is kicked. The punter will yell GO! as he is kicking to signal the
coverage team to sprint down field to cover the punt. Punts are not live balls until they
are touched by the team receiving the punt. Cover as you do kickoffs keep the ball on
the side of you that it started on. If touched by other team look for the fumble
recovery. Punter is last defense, Wingbacks go to ball carrier, and Ends have outside
contain.

PUNT RECEIVE TEAM

20 yd E T N T E
LB LB
CB LB

30 yd Line up in normal defense and make sure every man is covered for a
block. Two deep men split the field. Try to catch the punt on the run
and look to get upfield fast. The punt is NOT LIVE unless we touch it,
so if you cannot catch it cleanly for the return GET AWAY FROM IT. Let
the punting team down the ball. We will take over on offense from
where the ref spots it

40 yd CB CB

20-25 YD from LOS

 SPECIAL TEAMS EXTRA POINT
END LINE

END
ZONE
GOAL LINE

2 YD LINE
E T G C G T E
2 4
5 YD LINE

10 YD LINE
K

Extra points are worth two in this league so we will try to find a kicker for
these if at all possible.
Ball is spotted at the 2 yard line. We will use Tight formation. There is no
rushing, so all we need to do is get down, set, and stay down at the snap.
The Center needs to make a 5 yard long snap to the holder who will be at
the 7 yard line. Take your time snap it at the holders numbers so he can
catch it and place it. If the holder lifts his knee or the ball touches the
ground it is a dead play. The SNAP IS THE KEY IF WE ARE EVEN GOING
TO HAVE A CHANCE FOR THE KICK. Kicker take your time there will not
be a rush from the defense.