HIGH PERCENTAGE THROWS to the BOUNDARY

1. Easy throws for the QB

2. Easier reads for the QB than most vertical throw packages
3. Easy to make routes appear to be same to the defense
4. Base call in the package is good versus all coverages… It is a “call it play”
5. Only need 4 WRs out to execute the route.

Basic QB tip
“Don’t throw TO WR…
Throw ball away from defenders”
#1 WR (field side) 3 yards inside of numbers

#2 WR (field side) 2 yards inside of hash

#1 WR (boundary side) 4 yards from tackle spot

#2 WR (boundary side) Split the difference between #1 and OT

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C C

#1 WR (field side) 12 yard HITCH

#2 WR (field side) SEAM. Stay Outside of HASH
#1 WR (boundary side) SEAM to 18 yards on the HASH
#2 WR (boundary side) Break to 5 yards to outside of numbers, then vertical to 22 yards
QB: PRESNAP the FREE SAFETY. If middle of the field, then throw to boundary. Not in Middle…throw to field.
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C

SAFETY or LB carries the WHEEL?

TE or RB runs a SHALLOW behind

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C

OUT LEVERAGE FLAT DEFENDER

TE runs a DELAY ARROW

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C B C

#1 WR (field side) 12 yard HITCH

#2 WR (field side) SEAM. Stay Outside of HASH
#1 WR (boundary side) Get to 10 yards (or over LB) then route between a DIG and a POST.
#2 WR (boundary side) Break to 5 yards to outside of numbers, then vertical, Can’t beat CB then SIT IT.
QB: PRESNAP the FREE SAFETY. If middle of the field, then throw to boundary. Not in Middle…throw to field.
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C
S

LB walls and get over top? Free Safety help deep?

#1 WR settles at 8 yards without getting too wide

#2 WR settles at 12 yards
#1 WR (field side) Get to HASH and sit at 18 yards
#2 WR (field side) 5 yard OUT
#1 WR (boundary side) Get to 10 yards, break to outside and get to 22 yards.
#2 WR (boundary side) Break to 5 yards then face and drift inside
TE: SKINNY POST
 STRESSING DEFENSES with the EMPTY SET

1. STACK FORMATION
• Great NO HUDDLE FORMATION
• Good IF/THEN answers which means no wasted plays
2. Stressing the defense with 5 immediate receiving threats

3. Stress the defense LATERALLY and forces the DEFENSE to defend the entire field

4. Line up in EMPTY to run the ball

5. Empty formation gets the D line to run laterally without a reward

THOUGHT PROCESS
1. SCREEN
• Take advantage of numbers laterally
• Control blitz
2. RUN
• Take Advantage of box numbers
• Pull for displaced backers
3. 5 step throws
• Try to get a cover 3 look
• Incorporate your cover 3 beaters from this formation
#1 WR (field side) 11 yards from sideline, WR can win in space and hard to tackle

#2 WR (field side) Stacked on top. Best blocker.

#3 WR (field side) 4 yards from tackle spot

#1 WR (boundary side) 3 yards from NUMBERS

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C
C B
B
B

= WR BLOCKING KEY
B

B = SCREEN or RUN KEY

#1 WR (field side) 2 steps up, pivot and replace steps. Catch ball and get to the sideline

#2 WR (field side) Block CB. Unless CRACK is called. Block “IN the ROUTE”.

#3 WR (field side) BLOCK FLAT DEFENDER. Unless too far outside then call CRACK block.

#1 WR (boundary side) HITCH

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C
C B B
B

B E N T E

LB starts cheating out to help on QUICK SCREEN?

RUN TACKLE PULL
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#1 WR (field side) Back out to and sit inside of numbers.

#2 WR (field side) Get depth of 15 yards and settle on the HASH.
#3 WR (field side) SKINNY POST.
# 2 WR (TE) Break to 5 yards to outside of numbers, then vertical, Can’t beat CB then SIT IT.

#1 WR (boundary side) SEAM to 18 yards on the HASH.

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F Free Safety’s alignment tells you which side to throw

C Read Cornerback if throwing this side

$ Read Flat Defender when throwing this side

#3 WR (field side) SHALLOW to opposite side of BOX

#1 WR (boundary side) Get to 10 yards (or over LB) then route between a DIG and a POST.
#1 WR (field side) Back out to and sit inside of numbers.
#2 WR (field side) SEAM to 18 yards on the HASH
#3 WR (field side) SHALLOW. Unless QB or COACH tags FLATS ROUTE. Throw away from FS roll.

# 2 WR (TE) Break to 5 yards to outside of numbers, then vertical.

#1 WR (boundary side) SEAM to 18 yards on the HASH

 QB Fundamentals and Daily Drills

GOAL is to improve game day performance with daily drill

What we emphasize with our QBs

• Do not make major changes in delivery, by the time they get to college this is hard to correct.
• Maintain proper grip and index finger placement

What you CAN change

1. GRIP: the index finger is the last contact to ball

Upper Body
1. Hands are offset on the ball
2. Keep ball as far back as possible
3. Keep the back elbow away from the body. This helps prevent the ball from dropping
Lower Body
1. You are 2 inches lower when ball is trigger (bend in the knees)
2. No weight on the front foot

*Use Special Teams time for bonus QB indy time

*During all drills stress the need to spin the ball to start a drill, not flip. This avoid turnovers and slow timing
 QB Daily Drills

1. SPIN BALL DRILL

The key is to make sure the QB is not looking at the ball
2. Warmup from 1 knee
Emphasize Fast Trigger then Easy Throw
3. Trigger (no steps)
Emphasize to only Rotate and Throw
4. Trigger (with crossover and plant steps)
Add 2 steps to Trigger drill
5. “HANG then BANG”
Lift front foot up then go through throwing motion. This check for weight on back foot and helps
eliminate backward motion.
6. Trigger (plus steps #3 and #4)
Emphasize driving knee into the ground
7. Pocket Presence
QB has a short drops with small bumps or hits a with a bag
8. Movement Wave Drill with QUICKER feet and shorter movement
This is more realistic than the LONG WAVE drill
9. Throw on the run: QB runs on a straight line, not boot motion
Running to the right: Emphasize right hip through the throw
Finish must have belt and hip FLAT to the target
Running to the left…Don’t run AWAY from the ball