UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON FOOTBALL OPTION INWoy, 70 ee The only other thing that can occur is that there is no L.B. (gagle) in which case the tacklé double teams with the guard. NG BE @d0o0 The R.G. assignment is to block any down lineman from head on the center to the near shoulder of the tackle. M 8 8 abodg Sbo06 Soo By 8 B edoo edoo eo The guard comes off the nose man on a 5-2 onto the L.B. if the L.B. moves up close to the line of scrinmage. oo ‘he guard always goes for the hard block even if the tackle double teams with him.10 center ‘The center blocks the zero man or through the playside gap. . ° B Yio on tS @ooo coo S00 B eo00 b-G. Block Base L Release inside the 2 man and block middle 1/3. Left _gnd or L. Line up wide enough to make it difficult for a defensive back that is lined up in the free safety position to cover him on any deep cut. He must accelerate, streak off of the line of scrimmage and not allow the defensive corner back to push or force him inside. Flanker or Ri: Line up wide enough to make it difficult for a defensive back lined up in the strong safety position to cover him on any deep cut. He must accelerate and streak off of the line of scrimmage and not allow the defensive corner back to push or force him inside.Fullbac) Line up foot and foot with the right guard at a depth of 44 yards. on the snap of the ball he must accelerate and slash at the seam between the guard and tackle using his arms and hands in a sprinters pumping motion to gain forward thrust. As he feels the ball on his stomach, he must form a pocket and put a soft squeeze on the ball keeping his head up and his eyes open, watching the Dlock and the movement of the defensive 4 or 5 technique. He must be ready to hit the soft spot if given the football. The decision as to whether or not the fullback will get the ball is made entirely by the quarterback. B M B N T o/EB o/ BE @ojoo edooo B@oloo 3° Oo oO If the full back sees a defensive lineman shading the inside shoulder of the right tackle (under four technique) he should hit in with enough force to stop the defensive lineman from penetrating up field and forcing the quarterback off the line of scrinmage. 8 BOO oO Running Bac! Line up foot and foot with the left guard at a depth of 44 yards. On the snap of the ball, he must push off his left foot, accelerate to a piteh position and maintain this position with the quarterback. He must be aware and ready to receive the early pitch, should the defense close on the quarterback quickly.12 Quarterback: Take the snap, seat the ball, push or drive off his left fool and key or (read) the five technique. Mesh and settle with the /ullback. If the defensive five technique remains stationary or comes up field the quarterback will give the ball to the fullback. If the defensive five technique closes down, the quarterback removes the ball from the fullbacks pocket or (mesh) and runs a normal option on the defensive nine technique or whoever is assigned to take the quarterback. The Q.B. should then establish the inside running lane by getting under control and putting up field pressure on the inside shoulder of the defensive player. He must now read the reaction of the defensive player that is assigned to him. If the defensive player remains stationary or comes up field he should keep the pall and turn up. If the defensive player closes down the quarterback should then put pressure on the inside shoulder of the defensive player by stepping up field with his left foot before he leans outside to make the pitch. M n& Ie Me EB G B @ Oo @e@Jfdo 3s 2 B B G/BE y Tye GE @olso @ OO JO| see Just as any other play the Q.B. has to run the play a thow-* times befor he gets the feel and cunfidence tuat he mest Pr AS we ment. cu before, the decision as to whether or n. a F.B. gets the ball rests with the Q.B.13 GOAL LINE 13 Goal Line is a companion play to our 13 veer. it is merely a way of running the option, without the first read on the tackle, and assuring that we get the ball to the outside. SPLIT 6 5-3 1313 _GOALLINE 14 TE. Release outside end and block same as 13 Veer. Bete Base block, we Will also use the “under” block, which is an exchange between the play side tackle and guard. Base block, we will also use the"under“block; which is an exchange hetween the play side tackle and guard. Genter Base block Release inside #2; block middle third. Left End ox Lo: Assignment same as 13 Veer Flanker or Re: Aasignment same as 13 Veer.Fullback: Assignment is the same as 13 Veer except he must understand he will not get the football and that he should make a good fake and hit the three gap strong enough to stop the penetration of the defense through the gap. Running Back: Assignment same as 13 veer. Quarterback: Assigment is the same as 13 Veer and it should be executed the same except the first option is omitted - making it just a mesh and ride with the dive back and single option on the end man of the line or the player assigned to take the 0.B. 1517 veer s Ss B 8 M M Ss E\y wl \\e MAN: IS 6 ed SPLIT & 5-3 wn 17 veer is the veer option to the split end side. The blocking and ball handling is basically the same as the strong side veer.wv 17_VEER TE. Release inside of #3 man and block middle third. Rr Release inside the #2 man and block middle third. RG Block base - includes playside gap. cu Block tng zero man through the playside gap. a2 ' ° eT N E o0@ oO p ET G, [oxe) S ote IG. The LG's assignment is to block any down lineman from head on the Center to the near shoulder of the tackle. T 5 8 N TG ove od®é B ToM EG obe o}e The guard may need to come off the nose man on a 5-2 defense in order to help on the LB, especially if the LB moves up close to the line of scrimmage. B ETZN TBS S68 URS The guard will always go for the hard block even if the tackle double teams with him.18 Lr The Lf's assignment, 17 veer, is lo block the LP on or to the inside. Against the even he will either attack the Ls quickly or he will perform what we call a combination with the guard. M ews Lf o@ ® “M 8 T/G E JG 8S Sbe On L.B. Quick Conb ination There are two other situations that the tackle must be aware of-- (1) His LB stunting into the guard-center gap or (2) The down lineman being so strong the guard cannot handle him, In the first case we use a "gap" block call. Gap switches the assign- ment of the guard and tackle--i.e. the guard blocks the L.B. and tha tackle blocks the lineman. GAP BLOCK 5 B EgTLS tle In the second case the tackle double teams with the guard. ESS 3 Ee Ete In case of no L.R. in the area, as seen on the Eagle Alignment, he will double team with his guard. B B ENV ° ESBb beRunning Back Line up foot and foot with the left guard at a depth of 4/: yards. tn ‘he snap of the ball he must accelerate and slash at the seam between the guard and tackle using his arms and hands in a sprinters pumping motion to gain forward thrust. As he feels the ball on his stomach, he must form a pocket and put a soft squeeze on the ball keeping his head up and his eyes open, watching the bleck and the movement of the defensive 4 or 5 technique. He must be ready to hit the soft spot if given the football. ‘The decision as to whether or not the running back will get the ball is made entirely by the quarterback. 5 B T\ ON E\G O"/\O0 ® O\0 @ So oO Té the running back sees a defensive lineman shading the inside shoulder of the left tackle (under four technique) he should hit in with enough foree to stop the defensive lineman from penetrating up field and forcing the quarterback off the line of scrimmage. 8 RN Hod °o Fullback Line up foot and foot with the right guard at a depth of 44 yards. on the snap of the ball, he must push off his right foot, accelerate to a pitch position and maintain this position with the quarterback. He must be aware and ready to receive the early pitch, should the defense close on the quarterback quickly. 1920 Quarterba: Assignment same as our 13 Veor except he will push off his right foot and he will be meshing with the running back. B B T N K lo Bo8 B E By E N Tidlo Wlo S Kb As mentioned previously, the Q.B. must repeat this play a thousand times to both sides. Left End or Lo: Line up wide enough to make it difficult for a defensive back lined up in the free safety position to cover him on any deep cut. He must accelerate, streak off of the line of scrimmage and not allow the defensive cornerback to push or force him inside, ("Note" It may be necessary and helpful on some styles of defensive play for the left end to attack the corner force as he accelerates off the line of scrimmage. Flanker or Ry: Assignment same as 13 veer.17 GOAL LINE “§ Ades SPLIT 6 17 Goal Line is a companion play to our 17 veer. It is merely a way of running the base option to the split end side without the first read on the tackle and assuring that we get the ball to the outside. 21Base block, we will also use the “under” block, which is an exchange between the play side tackle and guard. Base block, we will also use the "under" block, which is an exchange between the play side tackle and guard. center Base block R Block base RT. Release inside #2, block middle third. f Release inside #3 and block middle third. Left End or T+ Assignment same as opposite 16 Veer. Flanker - Assignment same as opposite 18 Veer. Running Back: Assignment the same as 17 Veer except he must understand he will not get the football and that he should make a good fake and hit the seven gap strong enough to keep penetration of the defense through that gap. Fullback: Assignment same as 17 veer. Quarterback: Assignment is the same as 17 Veer and should be executed the same except the first option is omitted making it just a mesh with the dive back and a single option on the end man on the line or the player assigned to take the Q.B.12 VEER SPLIT 6 OUTSIDE VEER If the alignment of the defense is such that running the inside veer is extremely difficult, we then have available to us one hole wider the same flexibility and the same threats with the outside veer. 2324 TE. The T.£. has ponsibility for the on or inside. His technique is exactly the same as the tackle on 13 v. He can: (1) Get on the L-B. quick (2) Double team with the tackle (3) or combination 8 M B TEE G eon’ eS dP Yo’ On eight man fronts he must recognize that we can turn loose only one man. He must therefore block the man over hin, 8 M SG E — eGod eSo¢ RT. . The R.T. blocks base on seven man fronts and blocks 13 Veer on eight man fronte. wokh Mosle osea RG. Blocks Base25 Geni Block Base Lc. Block Base Lt. Release inside #2, and block middle 1/3 Left End or Li: Assignment same as 13 Veer. Flanker or R.: Assignment same as 13 Veer. Fullback: Normal alignment, on the snap of the ball he must accelerate and slash at the butt of the right tackle. Again the decision as to whether he gets the football rests with the 0.B.. Running Back: His alignment movements and responsibility are the same as on 13 Veer. Quarterback: The quarterback seats the football, drives off the left foot and meshes with the fullback. As he leaves the center he picks up the man that is assigned to take the Q.B. and key him. If the defensive man stays 2n the line or goes up field, he will hand the ball off. If the key closes down he will withdraw the ball and option on the corner force, B N E Mg 8 @o @o ad 7”26 Split six 18 - VEER This is the outside veer option to the left side. As indicated it may or may not employ the use of the tight end in the blocking scheme.27 18 VEER LE Release downfield and block the middle 1/3 unless "opposite" is called. When opposite is called the tight end is alerted to line up on the left end of the line of scrimmage. His assignment now becomes the same as 12 veer. He is responsible for the L.B. on or inside. His technique is the same the tackle on 17 Vv. He may : (1) Get on the L.B. quick (2) Double team with the tackle (3) Or combination block ° Be 6” i By T_N o°@ 46 Se ose On eight man fronts he must recognize that we can turn only one man loose. He must therefore block the man over him. The above technique applies to L from a tight alignment if opposite is not called. B 5 fSueo dle Left end or Lb: Alignment and technique is the same as R on 12 veer if opposite is called. Opposite alerts him to adjust off the line of scrimmage. If opposite is not called he must then move in tight and execute the same assignment as the tight end on 12 veer. Lets Block basa on seven man fronts and block 17 veer on eight man fronts.28 LG. Block base Release inside #2 and block middle 1/3 (when opposite is called) Planker_or Ro Same as 12 veer unless “opposite” ie called. If "opposite" is called R must move up on the line of scrimmag: Running Back: Normal alignment, on the snap of the ball he must accelerate and slash at the butt of the left tackle. The decision as to whether he gets the football reste entirely with the 0.B.. Quarterback: Seat the football, drive off the right foot and mash with the running back. As he leaves the center he picka up the man that is assigned to take the Q.B. and keys him, If the defensive man stays on the line or goes up field he will give the ball to the R.B. If the key closes down, the Q.B. will withdraw the ball and option on the corner force. All keys are identical to those daigrammed in 12 veer.3 DIVE 3 Dive is a companion play to 12 Veer. It is simply a predetermined give to the fullback with base blocking. The backfield action is identical to 12 veer.Block base Rat. Block base RG. Block base center, Block base Lg. Block base Lt Release inside #2 and block middle third. Left or Assignment same as 12 Veer Flanker or R-: Assignment same as 12 Veer. Fullback: Assignment is the same as 12 veer except this is a predetermined handoff and the fullback has an optional break, He may break off the inside hip or the outside hip of the tackle once he receives the ball. He will read the play of the defensive five technique and inside linebacker, as he breaks with the ball. Running Back: Assignment same as 12 veer. Quarterback: Assignment is the same as 12 veer and should be executed the same. On the mest with the fullback, the @.B. will hand the ball off and continue to execute the 12 Vear fake,7 DIVE 7 Dive = companion play to 18 Veer. Simply a predetermined give to the running back with base blocking. The backfield action is identical to 18 Veer. 332 Block base LG. Block base Center Block base Block base Block base Release inside and block middle third, unless “opposite” is called. If "opposite" is called line up legt and block the same as 3 dive assignment. Left end or b.: Assignment is the same as 18 ve Flanker or R.: Assignment is the same as 18 Veer. ‘Bunning back: Assignment is the same as 18 Veer except this is a predetermined thand off and the running back has an optional break. He may break off the inside or outside hip of the left tackle as he receives the ball. He should read the play of the defensive five technique and inside linebacker, as he breaks with the ball. Fullback: Assignment same as 18 Veer. Quarterback: Assignment the same as 18 Veer and should be executed the same except when he meshes with the running back he will hand the ball off and then continue to execute the 18 veer fake.33 CHAPTER IT COUNTERS AND COUNTER OPTIONS14_cousrer 35 Force an inside release and protect the middle third. RE Blocks base or turn out block with the guard. B.S. Block base vs. even may use come around block. The guard may use a turn out block with the R.T. va. odd. M 8 sss BSE BS center Block base if come around is called, block first threat to right. Lg. Block base Lt. Block base beft End or L-: Assignment is the same as on 13 veer. Flanker _or R-: Elanker or Re: assicnment is the same as on 13 Veer.36 Eullback. Normal alignment and push off right foot. ‘Take a short slide step with the left foot, keeping shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage. Accelerate at the gap between the right guard and center. As he feels the ball on his stomach, he must form a pocket and take the football keeping his head up and eyes open. He should watch the movement of the defensive player and be ready to slide to the soft spot as the play develops. (Note: ‘The F.B. should be aware of the block of the right guard versus and even defense or the block of the center versus an odd defense.) Running Bac) Normal alignment and push off right foot take a short jab step with left foot. Pivot at a 90° angle, push off and accelerate across the formation to a pitch position. Maintain this position as the Q.B. carries out the option fake. Quarterback Seat the football and push off the zight foot. Open with the left foot at a 45° and close with the right foot. Push off again with the right foot and@ reverse turn at 180° to the left. Close with right foot, and mesh with the fullback giving him the ball. After the handoff the Q.B. should continue on his normal option path to keep the safety and linebacker from falling back inside and making the tackle.16 COUNTER SPLIT 6 SOUNTERS Just as the defense has available to it a change of pace dealing witt. stunts and blitzes so must the offense. Our change of pace from the veer is our counter and counter option. We must be ready to take advantage of the defense with the counter when- ever the flow of the linebackers is such that running the inside or outside veer is extremely difficult. Another item that must be considered in the change of pace that we have in the counter is the flexibility of the dive back now being able to work the line of scrimmage. 371S_courrsn 38 2B. Force an inside release and protect the middle third. Rt. Block base RG. Block base Senter Block base; if a come around is called block first threat from left. SS L.G. Block base: vs. even may use come around block. The guard may use a turn out block with L.T. vs. odd. Hoe S68 Lt. Blocks base or turn out block with the guard. Left gnd or Le: Assignment is the same as on 17 veer.lanker or Re: Assignment ig the same 17 Veer. unin 2 Normal alignment and push off left foot. Take a short slide step with the right foot, keeping shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage. Accelerate at the gap between the left guard and center. As he feels the ball on his stomach, he must form a pocket and take the football keeping his head up and eyes open. He should watch the movement of the defensive player and be ready to slide to the soft spot as the play develops. (Note: The R.B. should be aware of the block of the left guard versus an even defense or the block of the conter versus an odd defense.) Bullback: Normal alignment and push off lgft foot take a short jab step with right foot. Pivot at a 90 angle, push off and accelerate across the formation to a pitch position. Maintain this position as the Q.B. carries out the option fake. Quarterbacks Seat the football and push off the left foot. Open with the right foot at a 45° and close with the left foot. Push off again with the left foot and reverse turn at 180° to the right. Close with tha left foot, and mesh with the running back giving him the ball. After the handoff the Q.B. should continue on his normal option path to keep the safety and linebacker from falling back inside and making the tackle. 3940 11 oPTioN ° ic) elo 3 SPLIT 6 Courter option When the interior defense becomes vitally involved in stopping the counter the counter option becomes a very effective play. Some of the flexibility enjoyed by the veer is also enjoyed in the counter option, that is there is a delayed commitment on the part of the offense to run or pass, This we feel slows down the secondary's key to run or pass.Release across the face of end and block the secondary man who is responsible for the pitch. Use the same techniques as used on 13 Veer. R.T. Block base, if the man over you is the defensive end or the man to be optioned, pull and lead the play. Pick up the most dangerous threat. R Block base, if center calls "out", block the next defensive man to your outside. Genter Block base; if there is not base man or zero man. Call "out" and “OQver" block to the play side. Block base Lt Release inside #2 and block middle third. Left _end or L. Assignment same as 14 Counter. Planker or R.: Assignment same 14 counter. Fullback: Normal alignment, push off right foot, take a short slide step with left foot keeping shoulders parallel to line of scrimmage and accelerate at the gap between the right guard and center. Make a good pocket for the fake and hit the gap strong enough to stop and panetration by the defense. Hold the fake and keep up field through the one gap as hard as possible. 4a.42 Running Back: Assignment is the same as 14 counter. Quarterback: Take snap and seat the football, take an open step with the left foot at a 45° angle, and close with the right foot. Push off the right foot and pivot to the left 180°, key the end man on the line while settling to mesh with the fullback on the fake. After the fullback clears, continue down the line of scrimmage and option the end man on the line. The Q.B. should pick up the key on the end man as soon as he pivots go that he may option the ball quickly if defensive play dictates it.19 OPTION Gaffes i De SPLIT 6 19 option is our basic counter option to the split end side. The techniques are identical to those employed in 11 option. 4344 19 OPTION Release inside the #3 man and block the middle third. .T. Release inside #2 and block the middle third. RG. Block base center Block base; if there is no base man or zero man call "out" and “Over” block to the play side. Block base, if center calls “Out" block the next defensive man to your outside. Lt. Block base; if the man over you is the defensive end ox man to be optioned, pull and lead play. Pick up the most dangerous threat. Left_End or Assignment is the same as 17 veer. Flanker or R.: Assignment is the same as 16 Counter. Bunning Back: Normal alignment, push off the left foot, take a short slide step with the right foot. Keep shoulders parallel to line of scrimmage and accelerate at the gap between the left guard and center. Make a good pocket for the fake and hit the gap strong enough to stop and penetration by the defense. Hold the fake and keep up field through the one gap as hard as possible.45 Fullback. Assignment is the same as 16 Counter. Quarterback: Take snap and seat the football, take an open step with the right foot at a 45° angle, and close with the left foot- Push off the left foot and pivot to the right 180°. Key the end man on the line while settling to mesh with the running ack on the fake. After the running back clears, continue down line of scrimmage and option the end man on the line. The Q.B. showld pick up the key on the end man as soon as he pivots so that he man option the ball quickly if defensive play dictates it.CHAPTER III LEAD OPTIONS. 40SPLIT 6 EAD OPTION There are two or three very good reasons for having the lead option in the offense. The first being that it features safer blocking and ball handling. The second, we are able to block the force from a different angle and also time the block a little differently. the third item of significance is the quarterbacks ability to threaten the pass longer before he finally commits to the run. 4746 TE. Block first threat inside - same as 12 veer. RT. Block Base. RG. Block Base. center Block Base. E.G. Block Base. Lt. Release inside #2 and block middle third. Left_mna or Lr Assignment same as 13 veer. Flanker or R: Assignment same as 13 veer. Fuliback: push off the left foot, run a wide arc aiming at the outside hip of the cornerback between his knee and hip line in a roll block. If the safety is assigned to the force, treat him the same as 4 corner force. Running back Assignment the same as 13 veer. If he receives the pitch, he should get on the outside hip of the fullback and break off of his block.Quarterbac! Take the snap and seat the ball chest high. prop step straight back one step with both right and left fee . Drive toward the end man on the line of scrimmage, keying his movement and at the same time looking upfield to hold the secondary for pass If the defensive man "slow plays” or comes upfield the quarterback should turn upfield and keep the ball. If the defensive key closes down, the quarterback should threaten his inside shoulder and lean upfield as he pitches the ball. 4951 Bede Block Base. BeGe Block Base. center Block Base. Rigs Block Base. RT. Release inside #2, block middle third. Tee Release inside #3, block unless opposite" is called. Block same as opposite 18 Veer, if "opposite" is called. Left Bnd or tr Assignment same as 17 Veer. Flanker or R: Assignment same as 17 Veer. Running back: Push off the right foot, run a wide arc aiming at the outside hip of the left cornerback between his knee and hip line in a roll block If the weak safety is assigned to the force, treat him the same as a corner force. Fullback: Assignment the same as 17 veer. If he receives the pitch, he should get on the outside hip of the fullback and break off of his block.52 Quarterback: Take the snap and seat the ball chest high. orop step straight back one step with both right and left feet. rive left toward the end man on the line of scrimmage, keying his movement and at the same time looking upfield to hold the secondary for pass. If the defensive man “slow plays" or comes upfield the quarterback should turn upfield and keep the ball, If the defensive key closes down, the quarterback should threaten his inside shoulder and lean upfield as he pitches the ball.53 CHAPTER IV DRAWS AND QUICK SCREEN54 For a team that does not throw as much from dropback as we do, it's interesting that the Draw play should be considered an integral part of our basic running offense, nevertheless that is the case. The reasons that it is so vital to our attack being that it (1) reduces the aggressive- ness of the interior linemen and (2) stablizes the linebacker and interior line play and (3) it gives the opportunity to our back to work the entire line of scrimmage much the same as the Counter.34 DRAW TE. Outside release, look for quick pass, and block middle thira. RT, RG, LG, Lt Set quick to the inside in good football position, make the defense think that you are blocking for a dropback pass. as soon as you reach this position, attack your assigned defensive man; take him any way you can. Your assignment will be the same as dropback pass protection, guards on the number #1 men and the tackles on the number #2 men vs a seven man front. When meeting an eight man front, block the first defensive men to the outside. The center and remaining back will block the two inside defensive men. 6 BB G, G N é Oo center ‘The technique of the center is to set quick and take the zero man any way he can, if the zero man does not take a side, the center will work his body to one side so the back can cut off his block. L Streak and block quick third. R Streak and block strong third. Fullback Take slide step similar to 16 cT, slight h from QB and run for daylight. itation. Receive ball 55Running back Block #3; if eight man front, block inside linebacker. Quarterback Look at T as if to hit him on a the Line of scrimmage and place ball in pocket mi quick pass, then retreat from ade by FB. 56se I.E. Outside release, look for quick pass, and block middle third. BE, RG, LT, 1G Set quick to the inside in good football position, make the defense think that you are blocking for a dropback pass, as soon as you reach this position, attack your assigned defensive man; take him any way you can. Your assignment will be the same as dropback pass protection, guards on the nunber #1 men and the tackles on the #2 men vs. seven man front. When meeting an eight man front, block the first defensive men to the outside. The center and remaining pack will block the two inside defensive men. MeO ‘he technique of the center is to set quick and take the zero man any way he can, if the zero man does not take a side, the center will work his body to one side so the back can cut off his block. Center Streak and block quick third. R Streak and block strong third. Running back Line up foot with guard, slide step to right, make a slight hesitation, receive ball from quarterback and run for daylight. Fullback Block #3; if 8 man front, block inside linebacker. Quarterback Took at T, make complete pivot and hand football to running back with right hand and go back, set up like 53 pass.60 TE. Release deep up the seam. RT. Show backside protection, pull down line to area in front of receiver, turn up and block man that is covering wide receiver deep. RG. Show backside protection, pull down line, block second threat from the outside, this may be a safety or linebacker. Center Block zero; no zero block Ist lineman toward the screen. LG. Fire out on zone left unless right middle blitz is on. If blitz is on, block zone right. LT. Fire out on zone left unless right middle blitz is on. If blitz is on, block zone right. Left end or & Run streak. Flanker or R Push off the left foot with big arm motion for three short steps as if going deep. Stop and back peddle two steps, turn inside to catch the ball and be ready to break inside or outside on the block of the tight end or tackle. Fullback and Running back Assignment same as 54 Draw or 37 Base. Quarterback - take the snap, seat the ball, make the 54 Draw or 37 Base fake and throw the ball to the flanker.Ty ]62 59 (Screen) Lt. Show backside protection, pull down line to area in front of receiver, turn up and block man that is covering wide receiver deep. S. Show backside protection, pull down line, block second threat from the outside, this may be a safety or linebacker. Genter Block zero; no zero, block 1st lineman toward the screen. RG. Fire out on zone left unless middle blitz is on. If blitz is on, block zone right. RT. Fire out on zone left unless middle blitz is on. If blitz is on, block zone right. Left End or & Push off the left foot with big arm motion for three short steps as if going deep. Stop and back peddle for two steps, turn inside to catch the ball and be ready to break inside or outside on the block of the quick side tackle. Fullback Assingment same as 56 Draw or 33 Base. Running back Assignment same as 56 Draw or 33 Base. Quarterback Take the snap, seat the ball and make the 56 Draw or 33 Base fake. Throw the ball to the split end or L.63 CHAPTER V PASSING PHILOSOPHY We are run oriented, but feel that it is imperative we throw effectively. In an effort to increase our effectiveness we feel our passing must be very simple and unsophisticated to permit a maximum of repetition and understanding. We feel also that we must encounter a minimum number of defenses. Based on this, all of our basic routes come out of the running action in our basic offense. This puts most of the defenses we play into a normal rotation. our Q.B. now need worry only about a corner, safety, or a linebacker force. With this kind of secondary play against us we do not key defensive people. We watch only our offensive receivers and try to throw the wall to one of them in the open. Our passing game can best be divided into three basic cuts; one man cuts to the tight end side, two man cuts to the tight end side, and one man cuts to the split end side. ‘The one man cut to the tight end side is thrown out of the basic veer action. ‘The two man cut to the tight ena side is thrown out of any one of three option action:64 (1) the veer, (2) the counter option, and (3) the lead option. The one man cut to the split end side is thrown out of the lead option action. Timing, as everyone knows, is extremely important in the passing game. In our gituation we are concerned more with the timing as it relates to the depth or vertical seams. Our basic routes involve movement straight up the field as opposed to curls, outs, drags, etc. the simplicity of the cut, we hope will result in better execution and increased effectiveness of the pat66 413, TE. Your release from the line of scrimmage is the same 13 veer - except now you are a receiver instead of a blocker. By your alignment make sure that you can't be covered by a linebacker from the inside. The quarterback will attempt to get the ball to you after he clears the fullback. If you are covered and the quarterback comes down with the football turn immediately to the outside. You then become the flat receiver for the HB. in a pass run option on the aefender in the flat. RT. Block second down lineman. ‘RG. Block first down lineman. Center Block man on or in right gap. The block must be aggressive. LG. Block man on or in right gap. The block must be aggressive.” Lt. Block man on or in right gap. The block must be aggressive. LE. Run drag route. Run a streak. Full Slash at the seam between the center and guard, make good fake and attempt to screen the linebacker. If there is a defensive lineman in the guard center gap make sure you hit with enough force to drive him off the line of scrimmage.Running pack push off left foot and maintain pitch position as the quarterback moves down the line of serinmmage. If the quarterback pitches the pall to you check R first to see if he is open. If R is covered run a pass ~ run option on the defender in the flat with the T.E- Quarterback Seat the football, push off the left feot and mash with the fullback. As the fullback clears, check the TE. If he is open, deliver the football. If he is covered, come down with the ball and run an option on the end man on the line. 67SPLIT 6313 Teg. Use the same release that you use on 13 Veer. Threaten the seam then break to the outside at an angle that will put you & to 12 yards deep when you are 10 yards outside your initial alignment. Block man on or first man to outside on the line of scrimmage. This must be an aggressive block. Block any down lineman from head on center to inside shoulder of Block man on or in right gap. Li. Block man on or in right gap. LT. Block man on or in right gap. LE. Come in tight and block the end man in the rush. R Run a streak. L1ba Slash at the guard - center gap, mesh with the quarterback and execute ahard fake. After you have cleared the quarterback screen any linebackers coming from the inside. 6970 wunning back push off the left foot parallel to line of scrimmage. Adjust to route of fullback, and come off his tail and attack the end man in the Tush. If the defender is aggressive drive the inside shoulder through the outside leg of the defender and use roll block. If the defender is passive, keep your feet and attack defender with your head on the outside. Quarterback, Seat the ball, push off your left foot, mesh with the fullback after the fullback clears, come off the hip of the running back check R first if he is covered, check the T.B. If he is covered - pray!s B BB ape opt gsc] rNLo SPLIT 6 22 22 T.E. You run the exact route as you do on 413. Use a 13 veer release and look for the ball quickly. If you are covered just after the quarterback clears the fullback and he is unable to throw to you, break for the sideline and be ready for pass run option on the defender covering the flat. R.T. Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block. RG. Block man on or in right gap. Thie must be an aggressive block. center Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block. L.G. Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block. Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block. LE. Come in tight and block end man in rush. R. Run a streak. Fullback Push off of your right foot-take slide step to inside with left foot, keeping shoulders parallel to line of scrimmage. Then accelerate at the gap between the center and guard meshing with the quarterback and making strong fake.Running back Take jab step toward line of scirmmage with left foot then maintain pitch position as quarterback goes down line of scrimmage. If the quarterback has to pitch to you, look deap for R first if he is covered, execute pass run option on defender in the flat with your tight end. Quarterback Seat the ball, take a short jab step with left foot, short jab step with right foot then push off of right foot and pivot. Mesh with the fullback and allow him to make a strong fake. After the fullback clears, pick up the tight end. If he is open dump the ball to him if he is covered come down with the ball and run normal option on the end man on the line. 7378 Releases as on 13 Veer, threaten the seam and then break to the outside so that he is 8-12 yaxds deep when he is ten yarde wide. RT. Block man on or in xight gap. This must be an aggressive block. RG Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block. center Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggreasive block. LG. Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block. Block man on or in right gap. This must be an aggressive block Come in tight and block end man in the rush. Re Run streak. Fullback Push off of your right foot, take slide step to inside with left foot keeping shoulders paralle) to line of scrimmage. Then accelerate at the gap between the center and guard, making a strong fake. Running back Take jab step toward line of scrimmage with left foot then come across formation and attack end man in the rush. If the end is aggressive, drive your left shoulder through his outside leg use roll block. If the end is passive, keep your feet, and drive head to outside.76 warterb: Seat the ball, take a short jab step with left foot, short jab step with right foot, then push off of right foot and pivot. Mesh with the fullback and allow him to make a strong fake. After the fullback clears, get away from the line of scrimmage. As you go back pick up R. Tf R is covered pick up the tight end. If he is covered - pray!TeB. 78 Run a route which will put you from 7-10 yards deep when you are in front of the L.T. R.T. Block man on or in left ‘gap. R.G. Block man on or in left gap. ter Block man on or in left gap. LG. Block man on or in left gap. Lt Block man on or in left gap. LE. Your cut will be deep and Z-In, Z-out, Streak. Rk Run streak. Fullback Take jab step toward line and attack the end man in drive your right shoulder block. If the defender is the rush. This mst be This must be This must be This must be This must he him keeping your head to the outside. an aggressive block. an aggressive block. an aggressive block. an aggressive block. an aggressive block. called by the quarterback - i.e. Post, of scrinmage then come across formation If the defender is aggressive through his outeide leg and use a roll passive, stay on your feet and attackRupning back Puah off your left foot, take a short slide step with your right foot keeping your shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage, then slash at the gap between the center and guard meshing with the quarterback and making a hard fake. Quarterback Seat the ball, take a short jab step with your right foot, short jab step with the left foot, push off your left foot pivoting s0 as to mesh with the running back. Make a determined fake to the running back. After the running clears get depth and pick up L. If L is covered pick up T. If T is covered - pray! 9a Is IS [= RT. on, right. RG. on, right. enti on, right. 1g. on, right. LT. on, right. Left End or 4: Run a flood cut. Elanker or R: Release outside of cornerback and run a streak - stop in the hole if the secondary coverage is “Cloud”. If it is "Sky" coverage, force the corner as deep as you can, stop and come back to the ball. Fullback: Push off your left foot and block the end man on the line. Bunning back: Assignment same as 71. Quarterback: Assignment is the same as 71, except the first option is to throw.on left. TsE- Drag route, get open across middle. Left Bnd or br Release outside of the cornerback and run a streak - stop in the hole if the secondary coverage is "Cloud", If it is "Sky" coverage force the corner as deep as you can, stop and come back to the ball. Planker_ or R: Run a flood cut. Running back: Push off your right foot and block the end man on the line. Fullback: Assignment is the sama as 79. Quarterback: Assignment is the same as 79 except the first option is to throw. 83es 25: TE. Backside protection; block end man in rush. R.T. on left. on left. center Block zero or right gap. L.S. Block 54 Draw assignment. Lt. Block 54 Draw assignment. Left End or L: Assignment is the same as 337. Flanker or Assignment is the same as 337. Fullbac Assignment is the same as 54 draw except he will not receive the ball. After the mesh and fake he will yell draw then block the one gap to the left of the center and work out. Running back: Assignment same as 337. Quarterback: Same as 54 Draw until the mash with the fullback. Keep the ball, drop and set up to release it on count of threeSPLIT 6 s H Ss Be 8 Bo BE Wea7 5 Te. T£ in opposite formation: block backside protection: block end man in rush. If in regular formation, run pass cut called for you. RT. Block 56 Draw assignment. ReG. Block 54 Draw assignment. Center Block zero or left gap. on right. Left End or L: Assignment same as 333. Flanker or R: Assignment same as 333. Running back: Assignment is the same as 56 Draw except he will not receive the pall. After the mesh and fake he will yell draw then block the one gap to the right of the center and work out. Fullback; Assignment same as 333. Quarterback: Same as 56 Draw until the mesh with the fullback. Keep the ball and set up to release it on a count of three.CHAPTER VI COMPLIMENTARY OFFENSE he complimentary offense as we have termed it, is a heterogenous grouping of plays that has no significant correlation to our basic offense in design. However, they have proven effective as a result of adjustments by the defensive units to our basic attack. This offense is broken into four basic divisions: Twenty Series - This is our Buck Series. This series has a cross action fake in faking pattern. Basic plays - 23 Base, 24 Base, 323 Quick and 323 Strong. whirty Series - Basic Plays - 33-37, 337 - 337 st. Forty Series - This is our “Flip Series". Basic Plays - 41 and 49. Fifty Series - This is our Dropback Pass Series.90 TAB. Block Base. Rr. Block Base. B.S. Block Base. enter, Block Base. Lc. Pull and lead, try to go around the end; if you can't make it around end, cut up inside. Lede Release inside #2; block middle third. Left End or b: Line up in a tight formation and block the middle third. Flanker or Ri Streak Running back: Push off the left foot and accelerate at the inside foot of the tight end. Take an inside hand off from the quarterback, get on outside hip of the pulling guard and look for daylight. You may stay with the guard or leave him at anytime.Fullback: Alignment is the red set or a direct set behind at the left foot of the center, make a good pocket and strong fake, fill the off one gap behind the pulling guard, Be in a position to block any threat that shows in that gap. Quarterback: Take the snap, seat the ball, take a short step back with the right foot, then open with a long step with the left foot at 1809, close with the right foot and adjust to the running back. Make an inside hand off, hesitate, then roll at one. ol23 TRAP TE. Block Base. In case you flex block man on you. RT Block the same as 13 Veer. ReG. Block the same as 13 veer. Center , Block the same as 13 Veer. LG. Pull and trap first man past R.G, LsEs Block middle 1/3. Re Run streak. Eyllback: Slash at the left leg of the center make a good pocket, and fill the one gap behind the pulling guard. Running back: Push off the left foot, at the inside leg of the R.T.; make good pocket; take the inside handoff from the QB., and get on the inside hip of the pulling guard. Hug the double team block as you go into the hole; after you break the line of scrimmage look for daylight. Quarterback: seat the ball; take a short jab step back with the right foot, then open with a long atep with the left leg (90°). Adjust to , make an inside handoff to the R.B., hesitate, then roll94 323 Quick323 Quick TAB. Run a drag across the middle so that you are open in the middle area at a depth of 7-10 yards. RT. Block man on or in left gap. RG. pull flat until you clear the center then get depth and block the end man in the rush. Use roll block vs aggressive rush. If xush is passive, keep you feet, hit with the width of your shoulders, placing your head on the outside. Center Block man on. None, first man to your right. LG Block man on or in left gap. Led. Block man on. None, first man to left. LE Run a flag cut in such a manner that you cannot be covered by 3 deep back coming from the inside. R Stand up right where you are and face the quarterback. You are the check valve. Fullback Slash at the seam between the guard and tackle, clear the line of scrimmage as quickly as possible, and maneuver in such a way that you are five yards deep when you are ten yards outside your defensive end. 95gunning back Push off your left foot at the inside leg of the RT adjust to the quarterback, make strong fake, and block off the outside hip of your RT. Quarterback Seat the ball, take a short jab step back with the right foot, then open with a long step with the left leg (90°). Make a right hand fake to the xunning back, follow him with your head; hesitate, then sprint to quick aide. Pick up L first, then the fullback in the flat, then the TE in the middle; then R on the sideline. If all are covered throw the ball over R's head into the nickel seats.323 Strong 9798 323 STRONG in such a way that you are 5 yards deep when you are ten yards wide. RT Drive man over the guard. None, influence and try to get outside position on the end. ‘RG. Post man over you. None, drive first man to your left. Center Post man over or in right gap. None, drive first man to your left. LG. Pull and hit man to be trapped with inside shoulder, and attempt to roll him in as he takes the fake of running back. Lo Block man on or in right gap. LAE. Come in tight and take end man in the rush. Run a curl at 14 yards. Fullback Slash at the left leg of the center and block the one gap. Running back Take the same route and action on 23 T. Make sure the fake is determined.Quarterback Seat the ball. Take a short jab step away from the scrinmage with the right foot, then pivot (90°) and step with left leg, make hand fake with right hand, running back with your head, hesitate, then roll at primary receiver is R and the secondary receiver is 99 line of a long follow one. rf The24 BASE TE. Force an inside release and block the safety. RT Base Block. F Base Block. center Base Block - Block left vs split six. Lc. Base Block. Late Base Block. Left End or Lb; Line up in a tight formation and block the middle third. Planker_or R: Run a streak, Pullback: Alignment the same as 23 Base. Push off and accelerate directly at the butt of the center, take the ball from the left side of the quarterback and break off the center's block. As you can it is a hand off drill with the center and fullback on the middle guard or middle linebacker. 101102 Running back: Alignment is the red set foot and foot with the left tackle. Push off the left foot at the inside foot of the tight end, adjust to the quarterback, getting as close to as possible. After you take an inside fake from the quarterback continue to run a 23 Base fake. Quarterback: Take the snap, seat thg ball; pivot off the right foot opening with the left foot 180° and place the football in the fullback ‘¢. Cross over with the right foot and give the running back and inside fake with the right hand keeping your left hand out of sight of the defensive end. Follow the running back with your head as far as practical, be an actor; hesitate then roll at one.104 24 oRAP TE. Release outside man over you and block safety. RT. Block near linebacker to the hole. BGs prive man on center. one, influence and block out. Center Post man over you. None, drive first man to your left. E.G Trap first man past center. Lt. Seal for the pulling guard. LE. Run streak. Fullback: Slash at the left leg of the center; receive the ball from your right aide; adjust to pulling guard -- get on his inside hi stay close to the center‘s block as you go through the hole; then feel for the right tackle's block coming from your right. As he clears; break upfield and look for daylight. Running back: Push off the left foot at the inside leg of the right tackle; adjust to the quarterback; take inside fake and sprint at one giving as much outside pressure as possible. Quarterback: Seat the ball; open with the left foot (90°) pivot and place the football in the fullbacks pocket. Cross with the right leg and give RB an inside fake with right hand. Follow the running back with your head, hesitate then roll at one hole.26 BASE 106 TLE. Force an inside release and block the safety. RT. Base Block. BG. Base Block. Center Base Block - Block left vs split six. LS. Base Block. LT. Base Block. Left End or L: Line up in a tight position and block the middle third. Planker or R: Run a streak. Fullback: Alignment the same as 23 Base, push off and accelerate directly at the butt of the center, take the ball from the right side of the quarterback and break off the center's block. As you can see it is a hand off drill with the center and fullback on the middle guard or middle linebacker. Running back: Alignment the same as 23 Base - push off af two and block three on the quick side of the formation. Quarterback: Take the snap, seat the ball; pivot off the left foot opening with the right foot 180° and place the football in the fullback pocket cross over with his lett foot, hesitate then roll at nine.108 T.ES Block middle third. RT Seal off the area exposed by the pulling guard. RG. grap first man past the center. Center Post man over you. None, drive first man to your right. L.Ge Drive man over the center. None, influence and block out. LT. Block near linebacker to hole. LE. Clear quick third. Run a streak. Fullbac! Slash at the right leg of the center; receive the ball from your left side; adjust to pulling guard - (get on his inside hip); stay close to the center's block as you go through the hole, then feel for the left tackle's block on the linebacker coming from your left. As he clears break upfield and look for daylight. Running bac! Influence first man outside the tackle (#2) and block out on next man to outside (#3).Quarterback: Seat the ball: open with right foot (90° pivot) and place the ball in the fullback's pocket, After the hand off hesitate then roll at the nine hole. 10933 RASE Force inside release on man over you and block middle 1/3. LeGe Block Base. Genter Block Ba: (zero or playside gap). RG Block Base vs 7-man front; vs 8-man front block 17 veer. Rw. Block Base vs 7-man front; vs 6-man front block 17 veer. Le Run streak. Re Run streak. Bunning back Push off your left foot at the inside leg of the R.?, and break off of hia block. Fullback Block #3 any way he wants to go. If #3 is on the line of scrimmage attack him directly. If #3 is off the line of scrimmage in a stunting position go at the seam between the guard and tackle and block out. Quarterback Seat the ball; push off your left foot and pivot on your right (160°). Mesh with the fullback and hand off. uuRun individual cut. RT. on, right. RG. on, right. center on, right. Ls. On, right. Le. on, right. Left end or L: ‘Run a delay Flanker or Ri Run a 12-15 yaxds curl. ‘Bunning back: Individual cuts may be called. Push o£f of the left foot at the inside foot of the tackle; make a hard fake and block the end man in the rush. Fullback: Slash at 3; fake a block on 3 and slide into the flat. If R route is changed to an outside cut, run a seam cut. Quarterback: Seat the ball-push off the left and mesh with the running back. back and set up to throw. 113 foot, pivot on the right foot 160° Fake the 33 Base play then dropTB. Block middie 1/3. RT. Force inside release on man over you and block middle 1/3. R.G. Block Base. Center Block Base, (zero or playside gap). ‘LG. Block Base vs 7-man front; vs. @-man front block 17 Veer. Ld. Block Base ve 7-man front; ve @-man front block 17 Veer. LE. Run streak. Run streak. Fullback Push off of your right foot at the inside leg of the L.T., and break off of his block. Running back Block #3 any way he wants to go. If #3 is on the line of scrimmage attack him directly. If 3 is off the line of scrimmage in a stunting position go at the seam between the guard and tackle and block out on #3. Quarterback Seat the ball: push off your right foot and pivot on your left 160°. "enh with the fullback, handoff and give outside pressuxe. u| seuen 6 5-317 T.B. Block end man in the rush (you may be called out on individual cuts), RT. Block man on or in left gap, R.G. Block man on or in left gap. enter Block man on or in left gap. LS. Block man on or in left gap. LT. Block man on or in left gap. L Run a 12-15 yards curl. Individual cuts may be called. Re Run a delay. Fullback Push off of your right foot at the inside foot of the tackle; make a hard fake and block the end man in the rush. Running back Slash at 3; fake a block on 3 and slide into the flat. If L route is changed to an outside cut, run a seam cut. Quarterback Seat the ball, push off the right foot pivoting on the left foot 160° mesh with the fullback, fake 37 Base then drop back and set up to throw337 STRONG oat ___ i) H B uf S5h8ad [ SPLIT 61s 337 STRONG Block man on or in right gap. R.G. Block man on or in right gap. Center Block man on or in right gap. LG. Pull flat until you clear the center, then get depth and block the end man in the rush. LP. Block man on or first man to your left. L Run a crossing pattern in such a way that you are 12-15 yards deep when you are in front of the TE position. R Run an out at 12 yards. Fullback Push off your right foot at the inside leg of the LT, make hard fake and block the end man in the rush. Running back Slash at the left leg of the pulling guard and adjust as you approach the line to seal behind the guard. Quarterback Seat the ball; push off of right foot and pivot 160°. Make hard fake to fullback; follow fullback with head and hesitate, then roll at 1. Check 7.2., L, R - in that order.jl FLIP4.FLIP Hook end man on Line of scrimmage. Pull around and block 1st man past T,E.‘s block. Pull and block 1st man outside. center Pull and block 1st man outside. Ls. Pull and block 1st man inside. Lt. Release inside #2, block middle third. L. Run streak. R- Run streak. Fullback Push off inside foot, run parallel to line; look for pitch from quarterback, after receiving the ball get on outside hip of tackle-- break off his block. Running back Push off left foot, take short jab step with the right foot keeping the shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage and slash at the left leg of center. Quarterback Push off left foot, pivot (180°), pitch ball to fullback after pitch has been made and secured pivot back and fake to running back. a2.123 44 TRAP TLE. Release outside man over you and block safety. Block near LB to the hole. Ge Drive man on center. None, influence and bleck out. Center post man over you. None, drive first man to your left. 4G. Trap first man past center Let. Seal for the pulling guard. LE. Run streak. Elenker oz R: Assignment same as 41 Flip (run a streak). Push off left foot, take a short slide atep with the right foot Keeping the shoulder parallel to the line of scrimmage; accelerate at the left foot of the center, keep head up and eyes open watchi: the left guard who is pulling and trapping - break off his block- Fullback: Assignment same as 41 Flip. arterback: Take the snap and pivot off the right foot 180° reverse turn-feke 41 Plip then push off left foot, reverse back, hand off to running back hesitate, and roll at one.1s 49 PLIP I.E. Release inside #3 and block middle third. RT. Release inside #2 and block middle third. RG. Pull and block 1st man to inside. Senter Pull and block 1st man to outside. Ls. Pull and block 1st man to outside. Lg. Pull around and block 1st man past ends block. LE. Hook end man on line of scrimmage. Run a streak, Bullback Push off right foot, take short jab step with left foot keeping the shoulders parallel to the line of scrimmage and slash at the right leg of the center. Running back Push off inside foot, run parallel to line, look for pitch From quarterback; after receiving ball get on outside hip of tackle-- break off his block. Quarterback Push off right foot and pivot (1800), pitch ball to running back. Agter pitch has been made, pivot back and fake to fullback.127 46 TRAP Bz. Block middle 1/3. RT. , Seal off the area exposed by the pulling guard. Trap first man past the center. center Post man over you. None, drive first man to your right. LS. Drive man over the center. None, influence and block out. Lt. Block near linebacker to hole. Lz. Clear quick 1/3. Re Run a streak Fullback: Push off right foot take a short slide step with the left foot keeping the shoulder parallel to the line of scrimmage; accelerate at the right foot of the Center; keep head up and eyes open watching the right guard who is pulling and trapping - break off hia block. Running back: Assignment same as 49 Plip. Quarterback: Take the snap, pivot off the left foot 160° reverse turn, fake 49 reverse back, hand off to the fullback, hesitate, and roll at nine.128 50_ SERIES This is our dropback series. It includes a draw to each back and one basic dropback pass. We use base blocking on our pass protection. Regardless of rush, we never switch, That relieves any possibility of confusion. The linemen with down linemen on thom set immediately while linemen coverta by linebackers get depth from the line of scrimmage so they can pick up the linebackers if they stunt away from their initial alignment. The technique is the same for all down linemen. on the snap they set quickly to the inside, inviting the outside rush. As the defenisve lineman makes his charge, the offensive lineman hits with the width of this chest and his head to the outside, he tries to neutralize the defensive charge and if possible disengages himsel€ from the defender. If he is unable to do this and the defender locks on, he tries to drive him to the outside and deeper than the quaterback. If the defender attempts an inside rush, we want the offensive man to put him on his inside shoulder and run him into the pile in the middle. Obviously, if a lineman has a linebacker as his assignment and the linebacker goes into the pass defense, the offensive lineman then helps on any leakage in the protection. Running back His technique on the end is the same ag the linemen. He sets to the inside inviting an outside xush. As the defensive end makes his charge the running back hits him with the width of his chest and his head to the outside. He tries to neutralize the defensive charge, and if possible disengages himself from the defender. If the defender locks on, he tries to drive him to the outside and deep past the quarterback. If the defender attempts an inside rush, we want the running back to put him on his inside shoulder and run him into the pile in the middle. If the linebacker or end assigned to running back goes into the Pass Coverage, the running back will flare to the outside uncovering Las L comes across the middle.on an eight man front the linemen block out on angles and the center and the running back will take care of the two inside men. B BB —€ Gio ® BIGBRR Oo on a 5-3 or 7-1, the center will block the nose guard if his charge is straight or to his right. ‘The running back will block him if his charge is to the center's left. B P £€ TNTB OE eFeae cd o— 129130 53 PASS We have one basic dropback pas It's main purpose is to take advantage of quick pressure from the ‘outside. To run the option, we would prefer to have a soft center. Ss ‘Sq h08L | [oS the 7.8. lines up in auch a way that he cannot be covered by a linebacker from the inside. He will release the same way that he does on 13 veer. He is the primary receiver and if he is to get the ball, he will get it in a hurry. TE R Gets off line of scrimmage with all the speed he has, gathers himself at about twelve yards and runs a curl at 14-16 yards. Fullback Plares and as he goes, picks up the end man on the line of scrimmage. If he is coming, the fullback snaps his head around anticipating the ball. £ Gives hard pressure downfield for 2 counts then comes across the middle finding an open spot and trying to get into the vision of the passer.Quarterback The quarterback checks the T.£. as he releases off the line of scrimmage. If the T.E. is open, the quarterback dumps the football. If the T.B, is covered, the quaxterback retreats to a depth of 7-9 yards or where he can see and picks up the flat coverage. The second receiver is R. If he is covered, he looks to the fullback. If he sis covered, the quarterbacks tries to pick up L in the middle and as a last resort, the running back. The most that we have been able to do to date is go through the first 3 receivers. we have found however, that the defenses used by our opponents has made the 3 receivers awfully difficult to cover if we execute properly. Of course, we have all individual cuts available. However, the only ones we involve in individual cuts are L & R. I realize this eliminates many fine pass cuts, but it is a waste of time to try to do more than can be done properly. 131132 GLOSSARY OF TERMS. BASE BLOCK A one on one block by down linemen against their counterpart on defense. i.e., center block the zero man, guard block number one man, tackle block nunber two man, and the end block number three man. Is INDER A call made by the tackle to the guard to tell him that the defensive lineman on the tackle is lined up inside our offensive tackle. TURNOUT Term used to describe the technique used by the guard and tackle against an odd defense. The guard blocks out on the down lineman and the tackle folds inside for the linebacker. COME AROUND Term used to describe the block used by the center and guard against an even defense. i.e., the center blocks the lineman or the guard and the guard folds inside and blocks the linebacker. AREA CUT-OFF Term used to describe the block of adjacent linemen in sealing the area vacated by a pulling guard. VEER Term used to indicate that a triple option is involved. OUTSIDE BASE A call necessary to establish assignments vs. eight man front. The lineman block first man to the outside, SOMBINATION Term used to describe technique employed by lineman when the outside man makes initial contact on down lineman then goes for a linebacker, while the inside man is responsible for the final block on the down lineman.33 STRONG torm used to designate the half of our offensive formation from the center to R. RED qerm used to describe our offensive formation when the fullback is lined up dixectly behind the center and the running back straddles the outside leg of the L.T. ‘ELEX term used to describe the alignment of the T.5. when he is not in his basic three foot split. GAR Area between two defensive linemon. "GAP" CALL ‘A call made by the tackle to change his assignment with the guard. CALL MAN The offensive lineman at the point of attack. BACK SIDE the area away from the point of attack starting with the center. ELEASE Term used to describe an offensive lineman leaving the line of scrimmage and going downfield. STRONG THIRD ‘hat. third of the secondary to the side of "R". MIDDLE THIRD qhat third of the secondary directly in front of the center. VICK THIRD that third of the secondary to the side of L.134 ROLL BLOCK Term used to describe a technique by offensive men when in the open field. It is an attempt to knock the outside leg from under the defensive man with the inside shoulder, and to keep the defender's feet tied up by rolling. INFLUENCE An attempt to fool the defender into coming across the line by any one of three methods. (1) show pass, (2) pull to the outside, (3) give outside pressure by a false block. SLAM Term used to describe technique used by our T.£. in stopping initial charge of man over him then continuing downfield. HARD Term used to identify the inside part of the combination block. DRIVE Term used to describe basic one on one block. GROSS Term used to describe block by two adjacent down linemen on two defensive linemen. FOLD Term used to describe block used by two adjacent Linemen on a defensive lineman and linebacker. NISDIRECTION Term used to describe the block off an offensive lineman when he appears to be blocking a defender in one direction then after the defender takes the fake of our back, the defender is blocked toward the fake. quick Term used to designate the half of our offensive formation from the center toward L.SEAT BALL Term used to describe the quarterback immediately pulling the point of the ball into his belt buckle, as he takes the ball from the center. STACK An alignment in which a linebacker lines up directly behind a down lineman. DEFENSIVE LINE-UP TERMS. Qne Gap - A man lined up between guard and center. ‘Iwo Technique - A man lined up head up with the guard with inside responsibility. @hree Technique - A man shading the outside shoulder of the guard. Four Technique - A man lined up head on the tackle. Five Technique - A man shading the outside shoulder of the tackle, Six Technique - A man lined up head on the end in normal position. Seven Technique - A man lined up inside shoulder of the end in normal position. Nine Technique - A man lined up outside shoulder of the end ‘in normal position. True Bnd - A defensive end lined up outside the tight end Ty yards. By way of information, when we put a "3" in front of a running play it means the quarterback will throw a paes out of the particular running action. (i-e.) 311, 312). When we place a "4" in Eront of a running play it means the quarterback may throw a quick pass out of a running action, pressure on the corne: (i.e. 411 or 412).136 1. Release from Los. 2. Find defensive man to beat. 3, Take away his defensive position. 4. Give him inside pressure and beat him to the outside. 5. If defender maintains his defensive position, run a deep out at 15 to 18 yds. Post 1. Release from Los, 2. Find defensive man to beat. 3. Give him outside pressure and beat him to the inside. If defender maintains his defensive position, run a deep hook at 15 to 18 yds. gurl 1. Release from Los. 2. Find defensive man to beat. 3. Drive downfield 12 yds or 2 yds past a first down. Cut off inside foot and run a question mark. 5. Be prepared to move laterally to get open. stop 1. Release from Los. 2. Find defensive man to beat (Man responsible for short zone). 3, Drive downfield about 12 yds or 2 yds past first down. Plant outside foot and come back for thr hstl. Be prepared to move laterally in or out to get open. gut 1, Release from LOS. 2. Find defensive man to beat. 3. fake away his defensive position. 4. Give him upfield pressure. 5. 90° cut toward sideline. 6. Cut wall be made at about 12 yds depth or 2 yds past first down.Quick Out 1. Release from line of scrimmage. 2. Find defensive man to beat. 3. fake away his defensive position. 4. Give him upfield pressure. 5. 90° cut toward sideline. 6. Cut will be made at about 4 or 5 yds deep. 1, Fake a good “quick out", 2. cut off outside foot and turn upfield. 3. Look for ball immediately after break. 4. Be sure to clear Strong 1/3. Divide 1, Run as tight as possible to defensive end and go straight _/ upfield. 2, Receive ball over inside shoulder. ¢.P. This route run only by a back, 1. Outside release from Line of scrimma 2. Run at 45° angle toward sideline. 3. Receive ball over outside shoulder. 1. Release toward sideline giving ground slightly. 2, Turn upfield. 3. Receive ball over inside shoulder. the man responsible for that zone Streak 1. Release through a deep zone forcing to cover you deep. 137UNBALANCED VEER OFFENSE 138139 UNBALANCED LINE VEER The development of the defense during the past few years made it quite plain that if we were to continue moving the football with any degree of consistency we were going to have to reduce the aggressiveness of the defense. To do this, we would have to force them into a situation of more learning and more teaching resulting in a better chance of mental error. if possible the defense had to be made more hesitant. This is a little difficult because we have to remember whatever we did had to requixe a minimum amount of learning on our part. After discussing the problem the staff felt that phases of our attack run from the unbalanced line would probably be the answer to our problem. We were concerned about the alignment of the defense against the unbalanced line. Those teams in the seven man forcing unit could either line up on the ball or on the formation. This would require recognition on the part of our quarterback at the line of scrimmage. This is a real problem ‘but not insurmountable. our discussion of the unbalanced line in the following pages represent those things that have happened to us during the past three years. Not what could or might happen. First of all, the defense appears to have lost sone of the aggressiveness. The stunts are not as frequent nor as involved. When the same stunt is run against the balanced and unbalanced line it does not appear to be as sound. If the defense is kept on the formation, the mechanics change a bit for those on the longside. We have noticed that the angle of fill for the secondary plus the timing of the fill is different. particularly on the short side. Most of our opponents use the 5-2 defense. The filma indicate that the nose no longer can play as a nose guard but more as a defensive tackle on an even defense. the L.B. depending on which way we go unbalanced is no longer a right or left L.B,, but a middle L.B. That is different. ‘The distance of the defensive tackle and end from the ball is not the same, ner is their angle on stunts. The defensive end on our open side or split end side now must play with an end in tight, but his @istance from the ball is much different and we feel much more difficult to execute his responsibilty. At the outset we stated that we felt it imperative to reduce the aggressiveness of the defense by requiring more learning. From the films we feel this has been accomplished to degreebecause: 1) we get fewer stunts; 2) we have seen on film more menta] errors; 3) evidently the veer blocking has di couraged the shading of the defense; 4) the responsibilities on the corner seem more stable or 1 should say more predictable. This apparently has been accomplished with a minimum amount of learning on our part. In general, we have found the middle trapping game to be worthwhile: the counters both ways to be very effective; the counter option seems to lend itself more easily to the short side; the passing game though restricted seams very effective. I want to add a word of caution, these statements we have made are a result of only three years of study and application, and I am sure that the defense won't permit some of the freedom that we now enjoy. I also would like to re-state that the unbalanced line is not our basic attack. It is of a nuiscance value. we do feel, however, that the unbalanced attack has won several games for us when the defense was not sufficiently schooled. 140‘saat’ |‘bps | caiglasy |