The Multiple West Coast Offense

Pass Protection

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Pass Protection

The system has the capacity to protect with anything from a 5-man protection scheme sending 5 receivers into the pattern to an 8-man maximum protection scheme. The base protection is a 6-man scheme that sends 4 5 receivers out on every pass play.

We do this without having to use any sight adjusted hot routes - where the receiver is required to read the blitz and change his route.
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In the event that there is a seventh rusher that we cannot account for, the QB will throw to one of the built-in hot routes. Due to the lack of defenders in coverage downfield, there is an excellent chance of gaining big yardage after the catch.

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Man or Zone Protection

The system can use either; depending on the linemens athletic abilities and the preference of the line coach. The philosophy will remain the same.

Send 4 5 receivers out every pass play, and be able to block 6 rushers every play.

We will pass protect with an aggressive style much like quick protection on all our protections.
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Using a Six-man Pass Protection Scheme Keeping One Back in

This protection can be used with a man or zone scheme. The back directly behind the center will block opposite the center (vs. even fronts) or bock opposite the double reading guard (vs. odd fronts). We will call the other back into the pattern. The center (or QB) will make a call at the L.O.S. to tell the back and the line which direction to block.
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Man Protection

A lineman, a back, or in some cases both a lineman and a back must be able to double read linebackers. The guards and the center must have very good feet in order to double read linebackers then block the appropriate defender.

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"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "RIP" Call. (vs 50 Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "RIP" Call. (vs 50 Front).

LT: LG: C: RG: RT: H: F: Y: Man. MLB to NG. Man, possible help from RG. Double-read inside to outside (MLB to OLB) on strong side. MAN. If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. HOT READ: Run pass route.

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "RIP" call. (vs 40 Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "RIP" call. (vs 40 Front).

LT: Left End. LG: Left Tackle. C: Double-read MLB to right-side OLB.

RG: Right Tackle. RT: Right End.

FB: If directly behind CENTER you have the left-side OLB. If called into the pattern you have a "Free Release" to run route called.

HB: If directly behind CENTER you have the left-side OLB. If called into the pattern you have a "Free Release" to run route called. Y: Run pass route.

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 50 Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 50 Front).

LT: Man. LG: Double-read inside to outside (MLB to OLB) on strong side. C: Man, possible help from LG.

RG: MLB to NG. RT: H: F: Y: MAN. If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. HOT READ: Run pass route.

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).

LT: LG: C: RG: RT: FB: HB Y: Left End. Left Tackle. Double-read MLB ot left-side OLB Right Tackle. Right End. If directly behind CENTER you have the right-side OLB. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. If directly behind CENTER you have the right-side OLB. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. Run pass route.

Man / Zone Combination

In some cases, the back can double read backers if the linemen are not very athletic.

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"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "RIP" Call. (vs 40 Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

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"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "RIP" Call. (vs 40 Front).

Man. Man. Right-side (RIP) "A" GAP protection. Right-side "B" GAP protection. Right-side "C" GAP protection.. If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on LEFT SIDE, run pass route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on LEFT SIDE, run pass route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. HOT READ: Run pass route.

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"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).

LT: Left-side "C" GAP protection. LG: Left-side "B" GAP protection. C: Left-side (LIZ) "A" GAP protection.

RG: Man. RT: Man. H: If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on RIGHT SIDE, run pass route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on RIGHT SIDE, run pass route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called. HOT READ: Run pass route.

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Zone Protection

Quick Protection

Designed to protect both A gaps.

a three-step drop, the A gaps are the most vulnerable areas. It is difficult to get a back to the A gap for protection in a three-step drop.
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"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION with a "LASER" Call.

QB

RB

EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE" RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.

"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION with a "LASER" Call.

LT: LG: C:

Left side "C" GAP protection. Left side "B" GAP protection. Left side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right side "A" GAP protection. RT: RB: Y: Aggressively stay on BIG man.. Back-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection. HOT READ: Run pass route.

"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION with a "ROCKET" Call.

QB

RB

EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE" RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.

"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION with a "ROCKET" Call.

LT: Aggressivly stay on BIG man. LG: Left-side "A" GAP protection. C: Right-side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "B" GAP protection. RT: Right-side "C" GAP protedtion. RB: Back-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection. Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

Zone Protection

Slide Protection
Designed to protect both A gaps. Has the capacity to wash multiple rushers away from the pocket.

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"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION with a "RAM" Call.

QB

RB

EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE" RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.

"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION with a "RAM" Call.

LT: Man on BIG man. LG: Left-side "A" GAP protection. C: Right-side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "B" GAP protection. RT: Right-side "C" GAP protedtion. RB: Left-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection. Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION with a "LION" Call.

QB

RB

EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE" RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.

"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION with a "LION" Call.

LT: Left-side "C" GAP protection. LG: Left-side "B" GAP protection. C: Left-side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "A" GAP protection. RT: Man on BIG man. RB: Right-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection. Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

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F H NEAR RIGHT 339 F SWING (with a RAM call made at the L.O.S.)

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WEAK RIGHT 628 H FLAT (with a LIZ call made at the L.O.S.)

Using a Five to Six-man Pass Protection Scheme Sending Both Backs Into the Pattern

This protection can be used with a man or zone scheme. We use a King or Queen call to send one back out on a free release while the remaining back check releases into the pass pattern.
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King

A King call free releases the Back on the Strong-side.

The other back will check release to the Quick-side.

The Center, Strong-side Guard, and Tackle will block to the strong-side. The Quick-side Guard and Tackle will block to the Quick-side, and the back will check release to the Quick-side.

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"KING" CALL TO DESIGNATE WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES

QB

H KING CALL GIVES THE STRONG-SIDE BACK A FREE RELEASE

"KING" CALL TO DESIGNATE WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES

LT: Left End. LG: Left Tackle. C: Double-read MLB to SLB.

RG: Right Tackle. RT: Right End. FB: FREE RELEASE. HB: Check WLB then release. Y: Run pass route.

Queen

A Queen call free releases the Back on the Quick-side.

The other back will check release to the Strong-side.

The Center, Quick-side Guard, and Tackle will block to the Quick-side. The Strong-side Guard and Tackle will block to the Strong-side, and the back will check release to the Strong-side.

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"QUEEN" CALL TO DESIGNATE WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES.

QB

H QUEEN CALL GIVES THE QUICK-SIDE BACK A FREE RELEASE

"QUEEN" CALL TO DESIGNATE WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES.

LT:

Left End.

LG: Left Tackle. C: Double-read MLB to WLB.

RG: Right Tackle. RT: Right End. FB: HB Y: Check SLB then release. FREE RELEASE. Run pass route.

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SPLIT RIGHT 639 CUT / SWING KING

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QUADS RIGHT 628 FLAT / SNEAK QUEEN

Keeping the Tight End in To Pass Protect

This protection can be used with a man or zone scheme. We use an OH call to keep the Tight End in for pass protection. We can call for OH protection in the play-call or the QB can call for it at the L.O.S.
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"OH" PASS PROTECTION From a "RIGHT" Formation. "RIP" Call.

QB

RB NOTE: WE WILL ALWAYS SLIDE THE PROTECTION TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST PROBABLE RUSHERS AND THE BACK BLOCKS BACKSIDE TO THE CALL.

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TRIPS RIGHT OH-39 H "V"

Keeping Both Backs in to Pass Protect

This protection primarily used in a man pass protection scheme. We use a MAX call to alert both backs to check their backers before they release into the pattern.

In the event that no one blitzes, the backs release into the pattern as an outlet for the quarterback.

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FS

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C E

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S
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SPLIT RIGHT 787 FLAT / CUT MAX

Keeping Both Backs and the Tight End in to Pass Protect

This protection primarily used in a man pass protection scheme. We use a Stay call to tell both the backs to stay in and pass protect.

We will sometimes use this if we are facing a man defense and we want to anchor the backers to keep them out of the throwing lanes.

We can make the Stay call in the playcall or the QB has the option to call Stay at the L.O.S.
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FS C W C

M T N QB
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SS S

I RIGHT 8-OH-8 SKINNY STAY

Releasing All Five Receivers Into the Pattern With No Protection Responsibilities

This protection primarily used in a man pass protection scheme. The quarterback is responsible for throwing hot if a six rusher comes.

The hot routes are built into the pattern.

We use this when we really want to stretch the defense horizontally or when we use an empty backfield.
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FS C W E T QB M T S E SS C

SPLIT RIGHT 439 SWINGS GO

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The Multiple West Coast Offense

Pass Protection

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