Wing T Hornet Playbook

Overview.............................................................................................................................
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Alignment & Numbering...................................................................................................5
Alignment........................................................................................................................5
Play Calling......................................................................................................................5
Cadence............................................................................................................................6
Huddle..............................................................................................................................6
Formations..........................................................................................................................7
Right.................................................................................................................................7
Left...................................................................................................................................7
Strong Right.....................................................................................................................7
Strong Left.......................................................................................................................7
Tight Right.......................................................................................................................7
Tight Left.........................................................................................................................8
Red...................................................................................................................................8
Blue..................................................................................................................................8
Slot Right.........................................................................................................................8
Slot Left ..........................................................................................................................8
Motion & Shifting..............................................................................................................9
Motion..............................................................................................................................9
Defensive Fronts vs. Base Wing T..................................................................................10
Versus 5-2 (Cover 2)......................................................................................................10
Versus 5-3 (Cover 1)......................................................................................................10
Versus 4-4 (40 Gap, Cover 1).........................................................................................11
Plays by Formation..........................................................................................................12
Right...............................................................................................................................12
Tight T............................................................................................................................13
Slot Left.........................................................................................................................14
Glossary............................................................................................................................16
Offensive Line Techniques and Blocking Rules............................................................18
Alignment......................................................................................................................18
Base Blocking Rule Progression....................................................................................18
Blocking Schemes..........................................................................................................19
Drive Block Progression................................................................................................19
Down Block Progression...............................................................................................20
Power Series (100)............................................................................................................22
Overview........................................................................................................................22
Right 125 Toss (Left 126 Toss)......................................................................................25
Right C 148 Toss Sweep (Left C 147 Toss Sweep).......................................................27
Right 144 Counter Trap (Left 145 Counter Trap)..........................................................29
Right C 121 Counter Trap (Left C 122 Counter Trap)...................................................31
Right 125 Power (Left 126 Power)................................................................................33
Right 127 Sweep (Left 128 Sweep)...............................................................................35
Right 127 Halfback Pass................................................................................................37
Right 125 Keep Pass (Left 126 Keep Pass)...................................................................38
Belly Series (200)..............................................................................................................39
Overview........................................................................................................................39
Right C 234 Belly Cross Block (Left C 233 Belly Cross Block)..................................41
Right C 244 Double Dive (Left C 243 Double Dive)....................................................44
Right 235 Down (Left 236 Down).................................................................................46
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Right 227 Belly Sweep..................................................................................................48
Right C 234 Option (Left C 233 Option) ......................................................................49
Right 235 Option (Left 236 Option)..............................................................................54
Right 235 Keeper Pass...................................................................................................56
Cross Buck Series (400)...................................................................................................57
Overview........................................................................................................................57
Tight Right 430 Wedge (Tight Left C 430 Wedge)........................................................59
Right C 431 Trap (Left C 432 Trap)..............................................................................61
Right C 425 (Left C 426)...............................................................................................66
Right C 425 Keep Out (Left C 426 Keep Out)..............................................................69
Right C 431 Bootleg (Left C 431 Bootleg)....................................................................71
Right C 425 Keep Pass (Left C 426 Keep Pass)............................................................73
3 Step Passing (99)...........................................................................................................75
Blue 99 Slant..................................................................................................................75
Blue 99 Hitch.................................................................................................................76
Blue 99 Jet......................................................................................................................77
NOT USED.......................................................................................................................78
Fly Sweep Series (300).....................................................................................................78
Blue Laser 328 Fly Sweep.............................................................................................78
Blue Laser 332 Trap.......................................................................................................79
Blue Laser 336 Down....................................................................................................80
Blue Rocket 347 Fly Sweep...........................................................................................81
Blue Rocket 347 Kick Sweep........................................................................................82
Right C 221 Counter Trap..............................................................................................84
Right 32 Waggle Left (Buck Sweep Series)..................................................................85
Right C 446 Counter (Left C 445 Counter)...................................................................87
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Overview
The offense is an adaptation of the Wing-T made famous by the University of Delaware. The offense is
designed in complete backfield series, which presents multiple threats to the defense on each play. Each
series is designed with a few basis plays at the primary point of attack with complimentary counter, play
action pass, or option plays. Most plays have at least two complements. The use of several formations and
motions increases the effort of the defense with no change of assignments for the offense.
1) Power Series (100)– is the Halfback series and brings both power and finesse to the offense. Each play
utilizes lead blocking from multiple backs and pulling offensive lineman at the point of attack.
2) Belly Series (200)– is designed around the Fullback who is running to the off tackle hole. All of the
backs are flowing to the play side. The quarterback will either give it to the fullback or execute the
option or pass on the flank.
3) Speed Series/Jet Sweep Series (300)- is based on the full sprint motion of one of the backs across the
formation directly behind the quarterback. Once the ball is snapped, many of the core Wing-T plays
can be run. The sweep plays are designed to use our speed to get to the sideline:
4) Cross Buck Series (400) – is based on misdirection off of the diving (“bucking”) fullback up the
middle. The series attacks the defense from inside out and forces the defense to defend all four backs
on each play. The series is predicated on precision and ball faking.
5) 3 Step Passing – is designed to maintain ball control via short high percentage pass plays utilizing four
receivers running combination routes
The Wing –T is a multi formation run oriented attack. The passing plays are designed to hit those areas that
are covered by defenders whose immediate assignments must be to control the running plays. Play-action
passes create defensive conflicts that make it difficult for these defenders to concentrate on either phase.
Why the Wing-T for youth football:

1) The core of the offense relies on balance, deception, and angle blocking to gain an advantage over the
defense.
2) The offense is ball control attack. During a football game, each team will get the ball between eight
and ten times. The team that controls the ball by making first downs with the least risk of turning the
ball over will decrease their opponent's opportunities to have the ball and increase their own chance of
winning. We must control field position.
3) The attack is dependent on good execution from all eleven players and not on the superior ability of
one or two players.
4) You can spread the wealth with a four back attack
5) It gives your team an identity/attitude
Sources:
The Delaware Wing-T: An Order of Football, by Harold "Tubby" Raymond and Ted Kempski; Belly Series
in the Delaware Wing T, written by Ted Kempski; Youth Football Using The Wing-T, by Bryan L.
Schaumloffel; Wing-T, by Malcom Robinson; http://www.bucksweep.com/; http://www.fbforyouth.com/;
http://bcwarrior.coachingstaff.com/; Double Slot Wing-T; http://www.geocities.com/wingtplaybook/;
Senator Football; The 2005 DC Wing T by Clarke L. Wilkins; Footbal Coaching A to Z
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Alignment & Numbering
8 6 4 2 0 1 3 5 7 Holes
D C B A A B C D Gaps
X 6 - 8 yds LT LG C RG RT Y
3x2 yds
1
4 yds 4
C
2 3
A B
Alignment
Position Number Alignment

Center C Over ball
Guard RG/LG 1’ split from heel of center; 3-point stance
Tackle RT/RT 1’ split from outside foot of Guard; widen additional 6” if no one
is in gap; 3-point stance
Tight End Y (TE) 1’ split from outside foot of Tackle; widen additional 6” if no one
is in gap; 3-point stance
Split End X (SE) 7 to 10 yards outside of Tackle; 2-point stance eyes on the football
Quarterbac 1 Under Center
k
Halfback 2 (A) Align at Fullback’s depth, split the outside foot of the Tackle; 2-
point stance eyes forward
Fullback 3 (B) Heels 4 yards off of line of scrimmage; 2-point stance eyes
forward
Wingback 4 (C) 3 yards from outside foot of Tackle and 2 yards off of line of
scrimmage; 2-point stance eyes forward. When aligning to the
Tight End side this alignment will put the Wingback 1 yard from
the outside foot of the Tight End
Play Calling
WB/HB Ball Tag

Play Call Formation Series Motion Carrier Hole (Play Type)
1.Right 125 Toss Right 100 2 5 Toss
2.Right C 234 Belly Right 200 C 3 4 Belly
3.Red Charlie 348 Fly Red 300 Charlie 4 8 Fly Sweep
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Cadence
We will use a simple cadence: “Down, Red, Set, GO”. The quarterback will snap the ball
on one of five cadence calls:
On Down “Down”
On Red “Down, Red”
On Go “Down, Red, Set, Go”
On 2 “Down, Red, Set, Go; Red, Set, Go”
Sleep “Down, Red, Set, Go; Red, Set, Go, Red, Set, Go Timeout”
We want the snap count to be a “sing song”, rhythmic count. Shifting happens on down.
Motion starts on Red.
Huddle
X 2 3 4 Y
RT RG C LG LT
8 yards
• The Center calls the huddle

• All eyes are on the Quarterback
• The Quarterback is the ONLY player to speak in the huddle
• The play will be called twice. After the first call, the Center, Tight End, and Split
End break the huddle
• When the huddle breaks after the second call, everyone sprints into position in
ready stance
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Formations
Right
Left
Strong Right
Strong Left
Tight Right
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Tight Left
Red
A C
Blue
C A
Slot Right
Slot Left
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Motion & Shifting
Motion
X Y
1
2 “Charlie” 4
“C”
3
X Y
1
2 “Abel” 4
“A”
We have two types of motion Extended (Charlie and Abel) and 3 Step (C and A). The
letter of the motion indicates which back goes in motion: A or Abel (Halfback) and C or
Charlie (Wingback) All motion is full speed. All motion starts on “Red”
Motion Call Rule

C Tells the WB to go in a 3 step short motion; QB snaps the
ball when the WB is in the diveback position behind the
Tackle
A Tells the HB to go in a 3 step short motion; QB snaps the ball
when the HB is in the diveback position behind the Tackle
Charlie Tells the WB to go in motion across the formation at full
speed through a spot 1 yard behind QB.
Abel Tells the HB to go in motion across the formation at full
speed through a spot 1 yard behind QB.
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Defensive Fronts vs. Base Wing T
It is important for us to recognize the defensive alignment to make sure we block the
right assignments. The following shows our base Wing T alignment versus the common
defenses our opponents are expected to play.
Versus 5-2 (Cover 2)

Alley Support
(D Gap) #4
#5
FS #4
Alley Support
#1 #1 SS(D Gap)
C #5
#3 #2
B #0 #2 #3
B
Contain C
E T N T E Contain
C B A A B C D
Gap Gap Gap Gap Gap Gap Gap
Versus 5-3 (Cover 1)
FS
#5
Alley Support
C (D Gap) #4 #1 #4
B B B #5
#3 #2 #0 #2 #3 C
E T N T E
Contain
C B A A B C D
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Versus 4-4 (40 Gap, Cover 1)
FS
#5 Alley Support
C (D Gap) #4 #1 #2
Alley Support
(D Gap)
B B B #4 #5
#3 #2 #1 #3
B C
E T T E
Contain
C B A A B C D
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Plays by Formation
Right
127 Bootleg 144 Counter 121 Counter Trap 125 Toss 125 Keep Pass
148 Toss Sweep 125 Power 127 Sweep
234 Belly Option 234 Belly 242 Sally 235 Down 235 Down Option
234 Keep Pass 244 Double Dive 221 Counter 225 Down Sweep 235 Keep Pass
431 Bootleg 446 Counter 431 Trap 425 Cross Buck 425 Keep Out
430 Wedge 425 Down 425 Keep Pass
425 Trap
C
L L L R R R
E T G G T E
Q W
B B
H F
B B
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Tight T
127 Bootleg 125 Power 127 Sweep

125 Keep Pass
234 Belly Option 234 Belly 233 Belly 233 Belly Option
234 Belly Pass 244 Double Dive 223 Double Dive 233 Belly Keep Pass
430 Wedge 425 Keep Out Pass\
C
L L L R R R
E T G G T E
Q
B
H F W
B B B
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Slot Left
124 Counter 145 Power 145 Sweep
233 Belly 233 Belly Option

233 Keep Pass
445 Keep Pass
C
L L L R R R
E T G G T E
W Q
B B
F H
B B
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Glossary
Base Block: Blocking progression unless otherwise called: Gap, On, Linebacker
Cross Block (XB): Outside man blocks down to stop penetration and inside man blocks
out.
Counter: Backs run opposite to the called play with the exception of the ball
carrier, who runs to the point of attack.
Double Team: Block where one lineman executes a post block and an adjacent
lineman executes a down (lead) block.
Down Block: Stepping with your inside foot and placing your head to the inside of
the defender "on" the first man to your inside and no further. Do not
chase a man who further inside than on that man. Read up to the
next level.
Downfield Block: Block downfield at the closest point where you will intercept the
defender’s (usually the safety’s) path to the ball/hole
Fold (Gut) Block: Step around tail of adjacent lineman and wall off linebacker.
Gap: Zone between two offensive linemen.
Gap Block: Block man in your inside seam.
Keep Pass: QB keeps the ball in direction of the offensive call and executes run
or pass option.
Lead Block: The down block in a double team, and includes a read up
responsibility.
Load: An adjustment to option blocking where the halfback blocks the

option man (3) and the end stalks the contain man (5).*
Log block: Drive toward point of attack attempting to get head outside and hook
defensive man. If man opens up, kick him out.*
On Block Block man aligned on the line of scrimmage and between the inside
shoulder and outside shoulder
Option: QB executes of one two alternatives, keep or pitch.
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Post: The inside block of a double team where the blocker protects his
inside seam after contact with the defensive man. The post block is
an “on” block by the inside blocker. The post blocker maintains his
"eyes inside" and is ready to use his inside flipper to pick up any run
thru or delayed blitzers. It’s also very important to teach the post
blocker to keep his hips tight with the pivot blockers hips. It’s his
responsibility!
Reach Block: Step laterally playside and block adjacent defender.
Read Up: Step to block down, if defensive man on adjacent man stunts away,
block backer.
Slide and Hinge: Block used by backside offensive lineman on play action pass (also
use on Sally play). Take slide step to inside (playside) gaining inside
leverage on defender and force him upfield.
Stalk: Release off the line with speed to drive the defensive back off the
line. As the DB relinquishes his cushion, come under control and
maintain your position between him and the ball carrier. Under no
circumstances should you permit the DB to support through you.
Trap Block: Block by offside lineman on defensive lineman along the line of
scrimmage at the point of attack (playside).
Wall Off Block: Block defensive pursuit at a point immediately beyond line of
scrimmage. Mainly used by pulling guards leading through the
playside hole.
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Offensive Line Techniques and Blocking Rules
Alignment
All linemen will assume a two-point stance when reaching the line of scrimmage. The
Center should be ready to snap the ball. We want our linemen off the ball as far as legally
possible. Both guards should align their feet in a position where the tops of their Helmets
will intersect the belt of the center when they are in a three point stance. The Tackles and
ends will align their down hands even with the guard’s down hand rather than aligning
their feet. This will create a straight offensive line that is off the ball as far as legally
possible.
Base Blocking Rule Progression
• All blocking will be “Base” unless otherwise called in the huddle with one of the
following Tags:
 Belly
 Power
 Sweep/Toss
 Trap
 Down
• Base blocking rule progression: “Gap, On, Linebacker”
1. Gap – block defender in your inside gap

2. On (or Base) – block defender head up. A defender who lines up from your
inside shoulder to your outside shoulder is considered head up or “On”.
3. Linebacker – block first linebacker your side
 Remember: “G.O.L”
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Blocking Schemes
Lineman need to listen for the following word cues (or tags) in the play call which may
change their base blocking rule:
Base Trap Power Toss Belly XB Down Sweep

(SE)
Cent Man on, Post nose Man on, Man on, Man on, Man on, Man on,
er Man Away or cover Man Away Man Away Man Away Man Away Man Away
BSG
PSG Gap, On, Gap, Gap, On, Gap, On, Gap, Pull Pull and Gap, On,
LB Lead, LB LB LB and kick kick out LB
out first End
man past
tackle
PST Gap, On, 1st LB Gap, On Gap, On, Gap, Gap, Gap, On,
LB playside (Post), LB LB Down, On Down, LB LB
PSE Gap, On, On, LB Gap, Gap, On Downfield Gap, Gap, On,
(TE) LB Lead, LB (Post), @ the down, LB LB
Down hole
(Lead)
BSG Gap, On, Pull and Pull, lead Pull, lead Gap, On, Gap, On, Pull, lead
LB trap first thru hole thru hole LB LB thru hole
lineman and wall and wall and wall
in or past off off off
the hole
BST Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach
BSE Downfield Downfield Downfield Downfield Nearest Downfield Downfield
(SE) @ the @ the @ the @ the 2nd level @ the @ the
hole hole hole hole defender hole hole
to the
inside
Drive Block Progression
This block is used to block a down defender lined up “On” an offensive lineman. “On” is
defined as a defender "on" the line of scrimmage (LOS) and aligned in such a way that
his helmet is between the shoulder pads of the offensive lineman. A simple method to
teach this is to have the linemen extend their arms straight out from their shoulders
toward the other end zone, anyone between their hands is "On".
1) On “Down”, the offensive line snaps down into a three point stance:
a) Feet (toes) even with each other, do not stagger or use a heel to toe alignment
b) Head is up, back is flat, and eyes are focused on the chin of the defensive lineman
2) At the snap of the ball, the blocker takes a short 6” step (the “Drive” step) with the
playside foot
a) The first step is playside
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b) He is NOT to have made contact with the defender at this point! Contact comes
on the second step.
c) This sets the blocker up for the power that's now about to come out of it when he
drives out using that foot.
d) Chest should still be over knees
3) The blocker explodes off of the drive step to make his second step (the “Engagement”
step).
a) The defender is engaged as the second foot comes down
b) The lead foot should be almost directly below his head. This should result in a 90
degree bend in the knee of the back foot at this point. The front foot should also
have a 90 degree bend at the knee.
4) On the second step the elbows are bent at a 90 degree angle (for maximum arm push)
and with the thumbs of the hands pointed up. The offensive lineman fires out head
up, knees bent, numbers over knees, eyes above foot of second step, and back flat.
Hands are in “pistols” (semi-closed fists with thumbs up, index fingers pointed
forward) and the elbows are cocked, locked, and ready to strike.
a) The hands punch to fit, squeeze, and lift up. The helmet follows, nose to the
armpit, simply to keep the blocker low.
i) Aiming point for the hands should be at the outside edge of the outside jersey
number. Pointed index finger goes to armpit.
ii) Punch with both hands to stop his momentum and find the outside edge of his
front shoulder pads of the chest. This should be near the armpits.
iii) Squeeze the hands towards one another and lift up high on his gear. The
knuckles of the hands will be under the gear and the thumbs over the top. The
helmet follows the playside hand. The level of the eyes should be even with
the hands when they make contact, with head to the playside of defender, nose
to armpit. Any helmet contact against the defender is incidental. The helmet is
not part of the blow.
b) Do not extend your arms after the blow - you have no leverage that way. Extend
the arms only if you feel him getting away. Until then, roll the hips under the body
and drive while lifting up on the opponent’s gear.
c) Keep the elbows in and drive with your feet. Get your body and shoulder pads
into the man and do not allow him to separate. Work the hips to the playside
(between the defender and the hole)
d) Drive until the whistle or until your man is on the ground underneath you.
Down Block Progression
This block is used to block the first man to your inside and no further that is lined up on
the line of scrimmage. We do not want to block down on more than one position to the
inside.
1) The 6” drive step is to the inside at 45° towards the defender on the man next to you
2) If the defender is attacking up field the head goes in front of the defender and the far
side shoulder locks into the defender below his shoulder. This forms a L that locks the
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defender in as he is driven into the track and away from the play and the LOS. We
start teaching this by saying anyone on the LOS will be head in front. Coming
towards the LOS equals attacking.
3) The key is blocking surface and we want to maximize the area provided to us by the
angle block. We want our blocker’s shoulder, head, and hands on the defender and
driving him down the track. Never lean into a defender; keep your center of gravity
low and stay under the defender as you drive him upward. Drive your hips into him
so that your body stays under his. Feet constantly moving towards the defender.
4) The linemen cock their arms at the hips with bent elbows and palms
up. As they begin to make contact with their shoulder and head
they strike into the ribcage and chest (far side hand and near side
hand respectively) with the palms and drives upward and forward
maintaining contact and force throughout the block. You don’t re-
cock and strike again instead you keep driving into the defender
with the palms as you lock into the defender with the head and
shoulder. The reason for this is two fold; one you want to get the
defender on his toes and moving down the track and secondly you
want to have a large blocking surface (palm of hands, head, and
shoulder) that controls the defenders movements as he tries to
break away. Never ever let your hands, shoulders, or head
disengage the defender. Always work to maintain your initial
placement as you drive upward into the defender and drive
him down the track.
5) If the down block is a lead block on a double team, the blocker must put his head on
the defender’s back and the near shoulder locks in below the defender’s shoulder. The
lead blocker drives the defender hard to the inside as the post man gains momentum
and swings his hips into the down blocker, the two of them open a hole vertically and
horizontally while gobbling up all linebackers and safeties in their path.
6) If a defender slants away, do not chase, stay on your track to the next level (i.e., read
up).
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Power Series (100)
Overview
Formations
• Right/Left
• Tight Right/Left
• Red/Blue
• Right/Left Over
• Strong Right/Left
• Doubles Tight
• Nasty Right/Left
Base Plays
• Toss (TE/WB)
• Toss (SE)
• HB Counter (TE/WB)
• WB Counter (SE)
• FB Wedge
• HB Power
• HB Sweep
• HB Pass
• Keep Pass (TE/WB)
Tags
• Toss
• Trap (Counter)
• Wedge
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Base Backfield Action
Right
Left TE/WB SE
QB - Reverse pivot, make short pitch, read block QB - Reverse pivot, make short pitch, lead on
of FB, lead HB through hole and block #1 cornerback (#1 outside defender)
outside defender WB - 3 step motion, take pitch and follow lead
WB - Influence defensive end and block 2nd QB block
outside defender HB - Step at 45°, block outside number of
HB - Arc step, follow lead blocks of QB/FB defensive end
FB - Head for tail of TE, kick out or log the FB - Open step play side, head for outside
defensive end foot of Tackle and seal to the inside
Base Blocking Rules
Toss Wedge Trap - SE Trap – TE/WB Sweep Power

Tight End Gap, on, down Step inside, Block post Gap-linebacker Gap, On, LB Gap, Down
(TE/WB), block drive inside (Lead), LB
post (SE) shoulder into
T’s ribs, and
drive up field
Center Step play side, Drive man on, Step play side, Step play side, Step play side, Step play side,
block man on assist with 1st Man on, man Man on, man Man on, man Man on, man
man away man play side. away, cover away, cover away away
pulling guard pulling guard
Play side Gap, on, Step inside, Gap, down, First linebacker Gap, On, LB Gap, On (Post),
Tackle linebacker drive inside Linebacker play side LB
shoulder into (TE/WB)
G’s ribs, and
drive up field
Play side Guard Gap, on, Drive man on First linebacker Gap, down, Gap, On, LB Gap, On, LB
linebacker assist with 1st play side linebacker
man play side
Backside Guard Pull, lead Step inside, Pull and block Pull and block Pull, lead Pull, lead
through hole, drive inside first man in or first man in or through hole, through hole,
and wall off shoulder into past hole past hole and wall off and wall off
C’s ribs, and
drive up field
Backside Reach Step inside, Reach Reach Reach Reach
Tackle drive inside
shoulder into
G’s ribs, and
drive up field
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Toss Wedge Trap - SE Trap – TE/WB Sweep Power
Split End Release inside Block middle Release inside Block Block Block
and block of field and block downfield at downfield at downfield at
nearest second (Safety) nearest second hole hole hole
level defender level defender
to the inside to the inside
(SE). Block (SE).
downfield at
hole on toss to
TE/WB side.
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Right 125 Toss (Left 126 Toss)
Versus 5-2
FS SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, on, linebacker Pull, lead through hole, block linebacker to
safety and seal to the inside
T Gap, on , linebacker Reach
TE “Off” - Gap, down, linebacker.
“On” – Gap, on, linebacker
SE Release inside flat and block middle of field FS
QB Reverse pivot, make short pitch to Halfback, pull, and lead Halfback. Read block of
Fullback. If the fullback kicks the End out, lead through the hole. If the Fullback
hooks/logs the End, lead outside. Block first defender outside WB block
FB Head for tail of TE, kick out or log the defensive end
If End is…. FB Block

Boxing outside in Kick-out
Outside shoulder or wider of TE (8 or 9 tech) Kick out
Head up or inside TE (6 or tighter tech) Log
Scrapping down the LOS Log
Crashing Log
HB Ball carrier. Open step , crossover, gain depth (no deeper than one yard behind FB near
hip). Stay square to the line of scrimmage, take toss and follow block of the QB. Allow
the pulling lineman to cross face before hitting the hole
WB “Off” - Influence man on or inside TE, block nearest second level defender inside corner
“On” – Block down and double team man on TE
Notes
Other formations
Red C 126 Toss, Double Wing C 126 Toss, Slide to Right 126 Toss
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Versus 4-4
FS
C
B B
B
B C
E T T E
Versus 5-3
FS
C
C
B B B
E T N T E
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Right C 148 Toss Sweep (Left C 147 Toss Sweep)
Versus 5-3
FS
C
C
B B
B
E
E T N T
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, on, linebacker Pull, lead through hole, block linebacker to
safety and seal to the inside
T Gap, on, linebacker Reach
TE Block post
SE Block nearest deepest defender to the inside
QB Reverse pivot, make short pitch to Wingback, pull, and lead Wingback. Block first
defender outside (usually the Cornerback). Attack inside number.
FB Open step to play side, drive off first step for outside foot of play side Tackle, block first
man past the Halfback block. Seal to the inside.
HB Log (hook) the defensive end. Block Ends outside number and hook him inside
WB Short motion, take toss and follow the lead block of the QB
Notes
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Versus 5-2
FS
SS
C
B
B C
E T N T E
Versus 4-4
FS
C
B B
B
B C
E T T E
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Right 144 Counter Trap (Left 145 Counter Trap)
Versus 5-3
FS
C B B B
C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on man away
G Nearest linebacker Pull and kick out End
T Gap, down, linebacker Reach
TE Pull, lead through hole and block Corner
SE Block nearest deepest defender to the inside
QB Reverse pivot, fake toss, make outside exchange with Wingback, continue Toss path
FB Head for tail of TE
HB Open step, crossover, and run Toss path. Make a good fake and run to the sideline – make
them think you have the ball.
WB Delay, take outside hand off, follow block of pulling lineman
Notes Trap the first man in or past the hole called. The key to the success of this play is the fake
given by the quarterback and Halfback. The pulling guard makes the key block. He must
determine whether or not to kick out, hook block, or just leave the defensive end alone if he
has run himself out of the play. The tight end is the lead blocker; he simply gets behind the
guard and reads his block.
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Versus 5-2
FS SS
B B
C C
E T N T E
Versus 4-4
S
C B B
B B C
E T T E
Other formations
Red C 144 Counter, Double Wing C 144 Counter, Tight Right 144 Counter
Companion Plays
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Right C 121 Counter Trap (Left C 122 Counter Trap)
Versus 5-3
FS
C
C
B B B
E T N E
T
Play Side Backside

C Man on man away. Double team noseman
if defense is in an odd front.
G Gap on down Pull and kick out play side first down
lineman in or past the hole (Tackle)
T First linebacker play side (nearest Reach backside
linebacker)
TE Gap - linebacker
SE Block middle of field (Safety)
QB Reverse pivot, fake toss, make inside exchange with Halfback, continue Toss path
FB Drive for outside foot of backside Tackle and block last man on line of scrimmage
HB Take misdirection step backside. Take inside hand-off and follow block of pulling guard
WB Short motion, fake toss and follow the toss path. Make then think you have the ball
Notes
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Versus 5-2
FS
SS
C
B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 4-4
FS
C
B B
B
B C
E T T E
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Right 125 Power (Left 126 Power)
Versus 5-3
FS
C
C
B B B
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, On, Linebacker Pull, lead through hole, wall off inside
T Gap, On (Post), Linebacker Reach backside
TE Lead, Linebacker
QB Reverse out at 6 o’clock, make exchange with Halfback, and run keep out path
FB Head for tail of TE, kick out first man on or outside TE
HB Ball carrier. Open step, crossover, and on third step drive towards C Gap. Follow block of
the QB.
WB Influence man on or inside TE, wall off inside
Notes We can run 125 Keep Out which is blocked the same except we will log the defensive end
and pull the PSG around to the Corner
Other formations
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Versus 5-2
FS
SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Versus 4-4
C C
B B B
B
E T T E
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Right 127 Sweep (Left 128 Sweep)
Versus 5-3
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, On, Linebacker Pull, lead through hole, wall off inside
T Gap, On, Linebacker Reach
TE Gap, On, Linebacker
QB Reverse out at 6 o’clock, make exchange with Halfback, an run bootleg path opposite
FB Head for tail of TE, kick out D Gap defender (first man outside WB Block)
HB Ball carrier. Open step, crossover, and on third step drive towards D Gap. Follow block of
the FB.
WB Block down on first man inside. Inside step, read defender, get head across, and hook
defender inside
Notes We can run 127/128 Bootleg which is blocked the same except that the QB keeps the ball
and the SE stalks the Corner
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Versus 5-2
FS
SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Versus 4-4
C C
B B B
B
E T T E
Other formations
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Right 127 Halfback Pass
3 1
8
FS SS
C B B C
2
3
E T N T E
Run or Pass
Play Side Backside

C Gap-area left
G Gap-area-on Gap-area-on, if uncovered and linebacker
does not blitz, peel back and block backside
End
T Gap-area-on Gap-area-on, if uncovered and linebacker
does not blitz, peel back and block backside
End
TE Release inside, fake down block and run a 10 yard corner route
SE Release inside, run Middle/Post route
QB Reverse out at 6 o’clock, make exchange with Halfback, an run bootleg path opposite
FB Run directly at man outside WB, fake block and run into flat no deeper than 5 yards
HB Open step, crossover, and make exchange with QB. Flatten out behind Tackle; read high to
low; run if defenders drop off
WB Block first man outside TE.
Notes
Other formations
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Right 125 Keep Pass (Left 126 Keep Pass)
Versus 5-2 Cover 2
3 2
8
FS
SS
C B B C 1
3
E T N T E
Run or Pass
Play Side Backside

C Gap-area left
G Gap-area-on, if uncovered and nobody Hinge – cup backside, if uncovered and
shows, block backside End. linebacker does not blitz, peel back and
block backside End
T Gap-area-on Hinge – cup backside, if uncovered and
linebacker does not blitz, peel back and
block backside End
TE Release inside, fake down block and run a 10 yard corner route
SE Release inside, run Middle/Post route
QB Reverse pivot, fake toss to HB, and roll to 8 hole; turn on speed no deeper than 5 ½ yards;
read CB low to high throwing to the route not covered; if the CB hesitates or stands, still
set up and throw the corner route; any pressure throw the flat route; run if it is open
FB Run directly at man outside WB, fake block and run into flat no deeper than 5 yards
HB Fake Toss; flatten out behind Tackle and block first man outside WB block
WB Block first man outside TE.
Notes
Other formations
Companion Plays
Right 125 Toss
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Belly Series (200)
Overview
Formations
• Right/Left
• Tight Right/Left
• Red/Blue
• Slot Right/Left
• Red Loose / Blue Loose
Base Plays
• Belly
• Down
• Belly Option
• Down Option
• Double Dive
• Sally
• Keep Pass
Tags
• Cross Block
• Sally
• Down
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Right
TE/WB SE
Left
QB - Reverse pivot flat and fast, mesh with QB - Reverse out at 45° past the midline,
fullback, give short ride to fullback, get up short ride to fullback, and carry out
field sharply option. Keep elbows tight and seat ball.
WB - Influence defensive end and attack nearest Hands must be quick on mesh with FB.
inside 2nd Level defender WB - Short motion on second sound, run
HB - One step motiom, run path through fullback through fullback spot, and carry out
alignment, gain depth and run option path option
to sideline – maintain pitch relationship HB - 45 degree first step, read tackle block,
with QB (3-4 yards outside QB and 1-2 block first linebacker play side
yards behind) FB - Side step to play side, drive off first step
FB - Outside step and drive towards inside foot for inside foot of play side Tackle
of TE, mesh with QB,
Base Blocking Rules
Belly XB (SE) Down (TE/WB) Sally (TE) Belly Option (SE) Down Option (TE)
Tight End Release inside to Gap, down, backer Step and cup – block Gap, on, linebacker Gap, Linebacker
middle of field for on, outside,
FS linebacker
Play side Tackle Gap, Down, On, Gap, down, backer Step and cup – block Gap, on, linebacker Gap, on, linebacker
on, outside,
linebacker
Play side Guard Gap, pull – block out Pull and kick out end Step and cup – block Gap, on, linebacker Gap, on, linebacker
first man past tackle on, outside,
linebacker
Center Step play side, block Step play side, block Step play side, block Step play side, block Step play side, block
man on man away man on man away man on man away man on man away man on man away
Backside Guard Gap, on, linebacker Gap, on, linebacker Pull and block Gap, on, linebacker Gap, on, linebacker
through hole
Backside Tackle Reach Reach Reach Reach Reach
Split End Release inside and Release inside to Release inside to Stalk corner Release inside to
block nearest second middle of field for middle of field for middle of field for
level defender to the FS FS FS
inside (SE).
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Right C 234 Belly Cross Block (Left C 233 Belly Cross Block)
Versus 53
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Step play side, block man on man away
G Gap – pull and kick out Base blocking - gap, head-up, linebacker
your side
T Gap, down, on Base blocking - gap, head-up, linebacker
your side
TE Release inside to middle of field for FS
SE Release inside flat and block alley defender (D Gap)
QB Reverse out at 45° past the midline. Keep elbows tight and seat ball. Hands must be quick
on the mesh with FB. Make exchange (mesh) with fullback on second step, step through
on third step and attack flank on the option fake. Do not look back at the FB and carry out
fake 10 yards down field.
FB Carrier, side step to play side, drive off first step for inside foot of play side Tackle, blast
through hole, look to outside
HB 45 degree first step, read tackle block, block first linebacker play side
WB Short motion on second sound, run through fullback spot, and carry out option
Notes The play can be called Belly without the cross block tag. On the Belly call, all assignments
are the same except for the play side Guard (Gap-On-Down) and Tackle (On-Outside-
Backer).
Other formations
Slot Right C 234 Belly (Slot Left C 233 Belly)
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Versus 52
FS
SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Versus 44
C
B B B
B C
E T T E
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Right C 234 Belly
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
FS
S
C
B B C
E T N T E
C
B B B
B C
E T T E
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Right C 244 Double Dive (Left C 243 Double Dive)
53 Defense
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Step play side, block man on man away
G Gap – pull and kick out end Base blocking - gap, on, linebacker
T Gap, down, on Reach
TE Release inside to middle of field for FS
SE Release inside flat and nearest second level defender to your inside
QB Reverse out at 45° past midline, make exchange with WB, and carry out option path
FB Side step to play side, drive off first step for inside foot of play side Tackle, blast through
hole, block 2nd linebacker play side or first wrong color jersey
HB 45 degree first step, drive for tail of Tackle, block first linebacker play side
WB Short motion on second sound, run through fullback spot, turn up at the B gap, receive,
make exchange with QB, and explode through the hole.
Notes Same action as Belly and Belly Cross Block except we are giving it to the WB who is in
short motion. It is equivalent to the Power I formation isolation play.
Other Formations
Slot Right C 234 Double Dive (Left C 233 Double Dive)
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Versus 52
FS
SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Versus 44
C
B B B
B C
E T T E
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Right 235 Down (Left 236 Down)
Versus 5-3
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Step play side – man on man away (cover
play side guard)
G Pull and kick out end Gap. On, Linebacker
T Gap-down-linebacker Reach backside
TE Gap-down-linebacker
QB Reverse pivot flat and fast, mesh with fullback, give short ride to fullback and make
exchange, get up field sharply and run option path
FB Outside step and drive towards outside hip of tackle, mesh with QB and take exchange;
read block of Guard, run north and south
HB Open step motion play side, run path through fullback alignment then –gain depth and run
option path to sideline – maintain pitch relationship with QB (3-4 yards outside QB and 1-2
yards behind)
WB Influence defensive end and attack nearest inside 2nd Level defender
Notes
Other formations
Red A 235 Down
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Versus 5-2 FS
C SS
B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 4-4
FS
C
B B B C
E T T E B
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Right 227 Belly Sweep
Versus 5-3
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Step play side – man on man away (cover
play side guard)
G Pull and kick out first man past WB block. Gap. On, Linebacker
Pull with depth, one yard deeper than your
alignment, come off of tail of WB and block
out first man that shows
T Gap-on-linebacker Reach backside, block downfield
TE Gap-on-linebacker
QB Reverse pivot 45°past midline, make proximity fake with fullback. Push ball back to HB on
second step and run keep out path. Sell fake for 10 yards downfield
FB Run quick belly path towards inside hip of tackle, proximity fake with QB and cut back
towards Center, filling for pulling playside guard
HB Open step, crossover, run path through fullback alignment. Focus eyes on WB block. Cut
off of WB block
WB Gap, Down, Backer
Notes
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Right C 234 Option (Left C 233 Option)
Versus 53
FS
#5
C #4 #1 #4
B B B #5
#3
#2 #0 #2 #3 C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Base block – gap, head up, linebacker
G Base block – gap, on, linebacker Base block – gap, on, linebacker
T Base block – gap, on, linebacker Base block – gap, on, linebacker
TE Base block – gap, on, linebacker
SE Stalk Corner (#5)
QB Reverse pivot, ride fullback sharply, execute option – pitch if the End (#3) closes down,
turn up if the End (#3) widens
FB Lead step bend path for outside foot of play side Guard, make good fake, turn up and block
pursuit
HB 45 degree first step, take arc path to block alley support #4 defender (S)
WB Early motion, pitch option – maintain pitch relationship with QB -4.5 to 5.5 yards off
outside hip of QB at 45 degree angle
Notes Technique of read:
• eyes on EMLOS immediately; ID the pitch key
• ball at sternum level
• attack inside hip of pitch key
• don’t get too close to EMLOS
• once you decide to pitch, look pitch in to the pitch back
Pitch:
• “Thumbs down” pitch;
• Pop elbow to locked out position;
• Short jab step in direction of pitch;
• Look ball in to pitch back;
• Tuck off-side shoulder as pitch is made to take any contact by DE
Tags:
• Option: Pitch off of #3, Stalk #4 and #5
• Load: Load #3, pitch of off #4, and stalk #5
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Other formations
Red C 234 Option, Slot Right C 234 Option, Red Loose C 234 Option
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Versus 52
#4
#5 FS
#4
C #1 #1
SS
B B #5
#3 #2 #0 #2 #3
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
#5
C #1 #2
#4 #4
B #3 B B #5
B
#2 #1 #3 C
E T T E
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Right C 234 Load Option
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
FS SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
C
B B B
B C
E T T E
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Red Loose A 233 Option
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
FS
C
B B SS C
E T N T E
C
B B B
B C
E T T E
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Right 235 Option (Left 236 Option)
Versus 53
FS
C #4
B B B #3 #5
C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Base block Nose
G Base block – gap, head up, linebacker; cut Base block – gap, head up, linebacker; cut
off backside linebacker off backside linebacker
T Base block – gap, head up, linebacker; Base block – gap, head up, linebacker; cut
double team tackle off backside Tackle
TE Release outside and block D gap defender (#4, alley support)
QB Reverse pivot, mesh with fullback, give short ride to fullback, get up field and execute
option. Attack last man on line of scrimmage, read end, pitch to HB or duck inside and
work back to sideline
FB Outside step and drive towards outside hip of tackle, mesh with QB, block LB to SS
HB Leave in one step motion, run path through fullback alignment then gain depth and run
option path, work to keep proper pitch relationship to QB (3-4 yards outside QB and 1-2
yards behind)
WB Release outside, and stalk cornerback (#5)
Notes Pitch: We want the QB to "squat," i.e., slow down and sit down, look at the HB, pitch him
the ball
Pitch off of #3, Stalk #4 and #5
Other formations
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Versus 52
FS SS
C
B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
C
B B C
B B
E T T E
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Right 235 Keeper Pass
Versus 53
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Base block – gap, head up, linebacker
G Base block – gap, head up, linebacker, Step and cup
double nose
T Base block – gap, head up, linebacker Step and cup
TE Release inside, run 10 yard corner route
SE Release to middle of field to hold FS
QB Reverse out, mesh with fullback and fake down; roll play side gaining depth and width
outside End. Read low to high : (1) WB flat , (2) TE corner out, (3) keep and run
FB Outside step and drive towards outside hip of tackle, make good fake, turn up and load
block End
HB Open step play side, run path through fullback alignment, turn up and lead QB outside
WB Release immediately to flat – look quickly
Notes
Other formations
Red/Blue Loose
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Cross Buck Series (400)
Overview
Formations
• Right/Left
• Tight T
Base Plays
• Fullback Trap/On
• Cross Buck
• QB Keep
• Counter/Reverse
• Cross Buck Pass
• Bootleg
• Bootleg Pass
Tags
• Trap
• Down
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Right
Left TE/WB SE
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Tight Right 430 Wedge (Tight Left C 430 Wedge)
Versus 5-3
FS
C
C
B B B
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Drive man on, assist with 1st man play side. If there is no man over the center he aims for
the end zone. Fires out and then takes a half step and lets the rest of the line form and drive
him up the field. (we don’t shift our wedge from odd to even fronts – Center/PSG).
G Drive man on assist with 1st man play side Step inside, drive inside shoulder into C’s
ribs, and drive up field
T Step inside, drive inside shoulder into G’s Step inside, drive inside shoulder into G’s
ribs, and drive up field ribs, and drive up field
TE Step inside, drive inside shoulder into T’s ribs, and drive up field
SE Step inside, drive inside shoulder into T’s ribs, and drive up field. Block middle of field
(Safety) if lined up as SE
QB Reverse pivot on playside foot clearing the midline; make one hand exchange with
fullback, step deep for fake to HB; slight ride with HB and pull hands back together on hip,
and run bootleg path.
FB Align heels at 3 ½ yards. Hit quickly with no delay. Be prepared to dive over pile if things
get stacked up. Push the Wedge. Take many short choppy steps with knees high. Keep
your eyes open and look for daylight.
HB Open step, cross-over through FB feet, and create pocket. Run over the hands of the QB.
Run outside the WB block and attack the corner. Sell fake 10 yards down field
WB Block down inside. Get in the wedge
Notes The Wedge Fit is very important to the success of the wedge as well. It allows the unit of
blockers to move as one and allow no penetration. The fit is achieved by having the
exterior lineman (those outside of the center or pivot man) slide inside (not forward) and fit
their inside shoulder into the inside man’s ribcage as they get their inside arm up and their
hand pressing on the lower back. This locks the players in as they work up field they must
work to get their outside hand onto the inside blocker’s shoulder pad (on the near back).
Wedge Bootleg – if we call Wedge Bootleg, everybody blocks the same, except the QB
will keep the ball. The SE will stalk block the Corner
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Right 430 Wedge Bootleg (versus 5-2 Cover 2)
FS
C C
SS
B B
E T N T E
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Right C 431 Trap (Left C 432 Trap)
Versus 52
SS
FS
C B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Post nose, cover pulling guard
G Gap, double nose, linebacker Pull inside out. Trap first man in or past
the hole. Keep head to the inside
T First Linebacker on play side of center Gap, backer, on
TE Gap, nearest linebacker
SE Release inside flat and block middle of field
FS
QB Reverse pivot on playside foot, second step should clear the midline; make one hand
exchange with fullback, step deep for fake to HB; slight ride with HB and pull hands back
together on hip, and run bootleg path.
FB Point of aim is backside leg of center. Step with backside foot, crossover with play side
foot, and drive backside leg of center. If there is a nose man stay close to the double team
then break off of block of tackle. Run north and south.
Run outside the WB block and attack the corner. Sell fake 10 yards down field
WB Short 3 step motion to dive back position. At the snap, step towards tail of TE, follow
banana route to defensive end. Attack inside number, keep head to the inside, and keep DE
where he is at or drive towards sideline. Do not allow DE to cross your face.
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Notes HB and QB must make good fake to setup off tackle and bootleg
Blocking Adjustments
1) Right /Left 430 Base
a) G/T/TE – Gap, On, Linebacker (base blocking)
b) C – Block nose man any way you can. Block backside LB on 40 front
c) FB – Cut off centers block, run towards his hat
2) Right C 432 Ice (Left C 431 Ice)

a) Backside G/T – Gap, On, Linebacker (base blocking)
b) Playside Guard – Gap, on, down
c) Playside T/TE – Gap, On, Linebacker
d) WB – Block 1st linebacker playside
3) Tight Right 430 Wedge
a) Wedge blocking TE to TE
Other formations
Right/Left, Tight T
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Versus 53
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
C
B B C
B B
E T T E
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Right 430 Base
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
FS
SS
B B C
C
E T N T E
C
B B B
C
E T T E B
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Right C 431 ICE
FS
C
B B B C
E T N T E
FS
SS
B B C
C
E T N T E
C
B B B
C
E T T E B
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Right C 425 (Left C 426)
Versus 52
FS SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, on, linebacker Pull, lead through hole, and block first
wrong color jersey
T Gap, on, linebacker Reach and cut off backside tackle
TE Gap, on, down, read up (linebacker inside)
QB Reverse pivot on play side foot and follow midline. Push ball back to Halfback on second
step. After hip to hip mesh with HB step at 45°, put hands on front of hip and fake Keep
Out play side. Run outside the widest defender and sell fake for 10 yards down field.
Never look back at off tackle hole.
FB Open with backside foot, crossover with play side foot, and drive for backside foot of
Center. Make proximity fake with QB; fill for backside pulling guard, and block backside
linebacker or pursuit.
HB Open step, cross-over through FB feet, and pocket. Focus eyes on WB’s block. On third
step drive towards tail of TE and cut inside block of the WB.
WB Short 3 step motion to dive back position. At the snap, step towards tail of TE, follow
banana route to defensive end. Attack inside number, keep head to the inside, and keep DE
where he is at or drive towards sideline. Do not allow DE to cross your face.
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Notes Offside Guard:
1. Pull flat on line of scrimmage looking for any penetration. If there is penetration,
chop it down immediately.
2. No penetration, look at tackle area for defensive tackle who may be free on TE
gap, down, backer rule.
3. No one there, turn up first opening to wall off pursuit.
Center
1. Protect play side gap by reaching.
2. Work through nose man’s playside leg to the backside linebacker , do not go too
flat
3. Be aware of any inside move by a man on the guard or an inside stunt by a
linebacker.
4. If no one threatens the playside gap, drop offside foot to block any pursuit from
the backside.
Playside Guard
1. If there is a 53 over shift (nose man in playside gap), read down to the middle
linebacker
Blocking Adjustments
1. Right 427 Switch (TE and WB switch assignments versus 53 or 40 front)

1. TE – kick out defensive end
2. WB – Block first man on or inside TE
2. Right 427 Trap

1. TE – Gap, down, linebacker
2. WB – 1st playside linebacker
3. Backside Guard – pull playside down line of scrimmage. Trap first man
past TE’s down block
3. Right 427 Down

1. Playside Guard – pull and kick out End
2. Playside Tackle – Gap, down, backer
3. TE – Gap, down, backer
4. WB – Nearest linebacker
Other Formations
Full House Right/Left, Tight T
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Versus 53
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
C
B B C
B B
E T T E
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Right C 425 Keep Out (Left C 426 Keep Out)
Versus 52
FS SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, on, linebacker Pull, bubble on 3rd step swing around WBs
block and first man outside the WBs block.
QB Pivot on playside foot and follow the mid-line. Put the ball in the HB pocket on 2nd step
and ride him into the line. Make a great ride with HB! Pull the ball and put it on hip.
Follow the pulling guard and read his block. Keep the ball on hip as long as possible.
HB Run your off-tackle path slower and tighter than normal. Sell fake for 20 yards.
WB Short 3 step motion to dive back position. Block the d-end as on 436-427. On the last step
before contact get your head on his outside # and hook him in. Get between him and QB.
Notes
Other Formations
Full House Right 427, Tight T 427
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Versus 53
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
C
B B C
B B
E T T E
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Right C 431 Bootleg (Left C 431 Bootleg)
Versus 52
SS
FS
C B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Post nose, cover pulling guard
G Gap, on, linebacker Lead step, pull normal and on your second
step bubble. Hook the DE with an
aggressive block.
T Gap, on, linebacker Gap, backer, on
TE Run post route
SE Release inside, run post corner route. Make sight adjustment to an out route if Corner
plays deep
QB Reverse pivot on backside foot, second step should clear the midline; step deep for fake to
HB; touch the faking back’s jersey with the ball, follow him with your eyes, and run
bootleg path. Give the guard time to set up his block. Boot backside and threaten the edge.
Read high to low. Run if it is open.
FB Step towards the playside B-gap and go between the playside guard and tackle. Run a
waggle pattern (flat pattern no deeper than 5-7 yards)playside. We want you to beat the
defense to the outside and get open
Block backside pursuit. Watch for blitzing linebacker.
WB Short 3 step motion to dive back position. At the snap, step towards tail of TE and block
backside end. Do not allow DE to cross your face.
Notes Offensive line must stay on line of scrimmage since there is a run/pass option
Other formations
Right/Left, Tight T
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Versus 53
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
C
B B C
B B
E T T E
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Right C 425 Keep Pass (Left C 426 Keep Pass)
Versus 52
FS SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, on, linebacker Step inside protecting gap, hinge and block
area. If uncovered and LB drops in
coverage, peel backside for DE.
T Gap, on, linebacker Step inside protecting gap, hinge and block
area. If uncovered and LB drops in
coverage, peel backside for DE.
TE Block the 1st man inside d-end for 3 steps. You must sell the run. Then pivot 360’ and run
bounce route (5 yards into the flat)
SE Release inside flat and run middle route – hold safety in middle of field
HB Run your off-tackle path slower and tighter than normal. Hook the DE inside (load block).
WB Short 3 step motion to dive back position. Run an 8 yard flag route. Get open deep outside.
Fork route off vs. Deep 1/3 defender. Read CB low to high throwing to the route not
covered; if the CB hesitates or stands, still set up and throw the corner route; any pressure
throw the flat route; run if it is open
Notes Adjustments:
• Switch Pass – TE and WB switch routes
• Run out of double tight, pull backside G to escort QB on the corner
Other Formations
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Versus 53 (Switch Pass)
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44 (Tight Right 425 Keep Pass)
FS
C
C
B B B
B
E T T E
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3 Step Passing (99)
Blue 99 Slant
F 1
S S
S C
3
C B B
E T N T E 2
“Fan” Call
Play Side Backside

C Block play side A Gap
G Base block – gap, head-up, linebacker. Cut Base block – gap, head-up, linebacker. Cut
defenders to get their hands down defenders to get their hands down
T Base block – gap, head-up, linebacker. Cut Base block – gap, head-up, linebacker. Cut
TE Run flat combination route -
SE Run 5 yard slant route
QB 3 step drop (5 yards) and release ball quickly
FB Block to TE side – look for blitzing linebackers
HB Run slant combination route – release to flats look immediately
WB Run flat combination route on backside – release to flats look immediately
Notes QB Foot work:
a) the first step is a reach step: it is a powerful, quick deep step with the right foot;
open the foot to face 6 o’clock.
b) the second step is a cross-over step: it is a gather step where the foot crosses over
the reach step (about 1 ½ feet beyond) and is parallel to the LOS.
c) the third step is the plant step: it is small reach step and is also parallel to the LOS.
As the plant step takes place, the front shoulder should dip down slightly to help
maintain a balance.
d) at this point the QB should be in a balanced, alert “set” position.
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Blue 99 Hitch
FS 1 C
SS
3 2
C B B
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

TE Run flat combination route
SE Run 6 yard hitch route – get hands up quickly
QB 3 step drop (5 yards) and release ball quickly (to the numbers)
HB Run hitch combination route – release up-field on a jet route
Notes
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Blue 99 Jet
F C
S S
3 S
C B B
2
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

TE Run flat combination route -
SE Run jet route – release through outside shoulder of corner
QB 3 step drop (5 yards), pump shoulder, and release ball upfield (inside shoulder)
HB Run jet combination route – release to flats look immediately
Notes
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NOT USED
Fly Sweep Series (300)
Blue Laser 328 Fly Sweep
FS
SS C
C B B
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Wall off nose.
G Pull block out first man outside WB block Pull and wall off inside
T Block play side linebacker Block downfield looking for FS
TE Hook End
QB Send HB in motion by lifting heel; snap the ball when motion man gets to inside leg of
Tackle; reverse out at 6 o’clock (butt ends up in play side A gap); give sweep to HB using
right hand; fake exchange with fullback and pull hands back together then run bootleg path.
FB Let HB (sweeper) clear then drive for inside hip of play side Guard; carry out dive fake and
block linebacker. Make good dive fake!
HB Sweeper; go in Laser motion full speed on QB’s command; motion through 1 yd spot
behind QB; make exchange with QB; side step for depth, after receiving the handoff hide
ball on hip until you turn up field; follow blockers and out run defenders to the sideline
WB Block D Gap alley support defender (first man outside End)
Notes Do not block defensive lineman head up or inside Tackles
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Blue Laser 332 Trap
FS
SS C
C B B
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Trap block – backside side A Gap, head up,
linebacker. Double nose with play side
guard. Must get movement.
G Trap block – play side A Gap, head up, Pull inside out up field. Trap first man past
linebacker. Get head across and stop the play side A Gap
penetration. Must get movement.
T Trap block - First Linebacker on play side Tap block - Gap, linebacker, head up
of center
TE Release inside to middle of field for SS
SE Release inside flat and block middle of field
FS
Tackle; pivot on play side foot (butt ends up in play side A gap); slight ride with right hand
with HB faking sweep; make exchange with fullback and pull hands back together then run
bootleg path.
FB Let HB (sweeper) clear then drive for inside hip of play side Guard. Read block of T on
linebacker and be ready to make cut to outside
behind QB; fake exchange with QB and run sweep path to the sideline
WB Step to DE as if blocking sweep and cut-off Corner
Notes If play is called 31 Dive, – everybody base blocks – gap, head up, linebacker
Or
31 Wedge – everybody slides to inside shoulder to shoulder and blocks up field
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Blue Laser 336 Down
FS
SS C
C B B
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Down block – play side A Gap (cover play
side guard), head up, linebacker
G Down block - pull and kick out first man Base block – gap, head up, linebacker; cut
passed the C Gap off backside linebacker
T Down block - block down B Gap Base block – gap, head up, linebacker; cut
off backside Tackle
TE Down block - block down C Gap
Tackle; reverse out at 6 o’clock (butt ends up in play side A gap); slight ride with right hand
with HB faking sweep; make exchange with fullback and pull hands back together then run
bootleg path.
FB Let HB (sweeper) clear then drive for outside hip of play side Tackle; read block of Guard,
run north and south
behind QB; fake exchange with QB and run sweep path to the sideline
WB Influence defensive end and attack SS
Notes
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Blue Rocket 347 Fly Sweep
#2
#1
FS
SS C
#4
C B B #3
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

G Pull, lead through C Gap, and wall off Block A Gap
T Hook End (#3) Block B Gap
TE Release inside and block SS
SE Block down 2nd outside defender
QB Send WB in motion by lifting heel; snap the ball when motion man gets to inside leg of
Tackle; pivot on play side foot (butt ends up in play side A gap); give sweep to WB using
left hand; fake exchange with fullback and pull hands back together then run bootleg path.
FB Let WB (sweeper) clear then drive for inside hip of play side Guard; carry out dive fake
and block linebacker. Make good dive fake!
HB Release outside and block #1 outside defender
WB Sweeper; go in Rocket motion full speed on QB’s command; motion through 1 yd spot
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Blue Rocket 347 Kick Sweep
#2
FS #1
SS C
#4
C B B
#3
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

G Pull, lead through C Gap, and wall off Block A Gap
T Block play side linebacker Block B Gap
TE Release inside and block SS
SE Block down 2nd outside defender
QB Send WB in motion by lifting heel; snap the ball when motion man gets to inside leg of
Tackle; pivot on play side foot (butt ends up in play side A gap); give sweep to WB using
left hand; fake exchange with fullback and pull hands back together then run bootleg path.
FB Align in B Gap, kick out first man outside HB
HB Crack down on defensive end
WB Sweeper; go in Rocket motion full speed on QB’s command; motion through 1 yd spot
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Right C 221 Counter Trap
Versus 53
FS
C
B B B
E T N T E C
Play Side Backside

C Step backside – block man on man away
G Trap block – block play side A Gap, Double Pull and trap first man past the A Gap,
nose with center, release to backside inside out path.
linebacker if possible
T Trap blocking rule – block first linebacker Trap block – Reach backside
your side
TE Release inside to middle of field for SS
QB Reverse out at 6 o’clock, flash fake fullback sharply, make inside handoff to HB, continue
with option fake
FB Drive for outside foot of backside Guard, make good fake, and block backside B Gap
HB 45 degree first step, plant off outside foot and come off of fullback fake to receive inside
hand off. Head for play side foot of center
WB Short motion, execute option fake – maintain pitch relationship with QB (3-4 yards outside
QB and 1-2 yards behind)
Notes Play can be called “On” instead of “Trap”. The “on” call tells the lineman to base block the
play.
Other formations
Companion Plays
Right C 234 Belly
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Versus 52
FS
C SS
B B
E T N T E C
Versus 44
FS
C
B B B B
E T T E C
Right 32 Waggle Left (Buck Sweep Series)

(Left 31 Waggle Right) We can run this as a
“naked” bootleg
without pulling the
3
2
FS SS
1 C B B C
E T N T E
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Play Side Backside
C Base block nose.
G Pull and hook End Pull flat and lead QB on bootleg
T Base block Tackle Gap – on - area
TE Release inside and run drag route 8-12 yards. Find hole and settle, get hands up so Q can
find you
SE Run post corner route. Make sight adjustment to an out route if Corner plays deep
QB Open play side, as fullback passes, step deep, and give hand fake to HB, short ride, and pull
hands. Run bootleg path gaining depth and width. Get head around to read playside guard
on End. Read low to high : (1) FB flat , (2) TE drag, (3) SE post corner/out
FB Run trap path but work through first opening to run to flat pattern no deeper than (3-5
yards)
HB Run sweep path, execute good fake, and block backside End.
WB Step down to End and fake sweep block. Run post or go route to hold safety in the middle
of field
Notes QB needs to gain depth and width. Get head around quickly and read block on DE first
before looking at receivers. Adjust path and pull up if DE rushes hard.
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Right C 446 Counter (Left C 445 Counter)
Versus 52
FS SS
C
B B C
E T N T E
Play Side Backside

C Man on, man away
G Gap, on, linebacker Pull, bubble on 3rd step swing around WBs
block and first man outside the WBs block.
Follow the pulling guard and read his block. Keep the ball on hip as long as possible.
HB Run your off-tackle path slower and tighter than normal. Sell fake for 20 yards.
WB Short 3 step motion to dive back position. Drop step and make the exchange with qb. Read
the guard’s block and follow the pulling end into the hole.
Notes
Other Formations
Full House Right 427, Tight T 427
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Versus 53
FS
C
B B B
C
E T N T E
Versus 44
FS
C
B B C
B B
E T T E
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Overview.............................................................................................................................

Why the Wing-T for youth football:

Position Number Alignment

WB/HB Ball Tag

• The Center calls the huddle

Motion Call Rule

Versus 5-2 (Cover 2)

Versus 5-3 (Cover 1)

127 Bootleg 125 Power 127 Sweep

124 Counter 145 Power 145 Sweep

233 Belly 233 Belly Option

Gap: Zone between two offensive linemen.

Gap Block: Block man in your inside seam.

Load: An adjustment to option blocking where the halfback blocks the

Option: QB executes of one two alternatives, keep or pitch.

Reach Block: Step laterally playside and block adjacent defender.

Base Blocking Rule Progression

• Base blocking rule progression: “Gap, On, Linebacker”

1. Gap – block defender in your inside gap

Base Trap Power Toss Belly XB Down Sweep

Drive Block Progression

Down Block Progression

Base Blocking Rules

Toss Wedge Trap - SE Trap – TE/WB Sweep Power

Play Side Backside

If End is…. FB Block

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Versus 5-2 Cover 2

Play Side Backside

Base Blocking Rules

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Slot Right C 234 Double Dive (Left C 233 Double Dive)

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Pitch off of #3, Stalk #4 and #5

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

2) Right C 432 Ice (Left C 431 Ice)

Play Side Backside

1. Right 427 Switch (TE and WB switch assignments versus 53 or 40 front)

2. Right 427 Trap

3. Right 427 Down

Full House Right/Left, Tight T

Play Side Backside

Full House Right 427, Tight T 427

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Versus 44 (Tight Right 425 Keep Pass)

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside

Play Side Backside