3rd - 5th Grade I Formation Offense - 59 Pages

OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK
3 , 4 & 5 GRADE
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BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

HUDDLE
Z FB Y HB X Standing Up
RT RG C LG LT Hands on Knees, Bent Down
QB 7 YARDS FROM
THE BALL
Line of Scrimmage
Z = Receiver FB/F = Fullback Y or TE = Receiver or Tight End HB/H = HalOack X or TE = Receiver or Tight End
RT = Right Tackle RG = Right Guard C = Center LG = LeQ Guard LT = LeQ Tackle
QB/Q = Quarterback
CADENCE
REGULAR CADENCE -‐ DOWN, COLOR & NUMBER, COLOR & NUMBER, HUT, HUT
EXAMPLE: DOWN, BLUE 17, BLUE 17, HUT

NUMBERING SYSTEM
ODDS TO THE LEFT EVENS TO THE RIGHT
LTE LT LG C RG RT RTE
9 7 5 3 2 4 6 8
1 0
C B A A B C
1ST NUMBER IDENTIFIES THE SERIES LETTERS INDICATE GAPS

2ND NUMBER INDICATES HOLE
GAP: The open space (also called a split)
EXAMPLE: PRO LEFT 23 ISO between players aligned along the line of
“2” -‐ 20 Series = HalOack scrimmage.
“3” -‐ 3 Hole
** The halOack (HB) will run through the 3 Hole. EXAMPLES:
**The “A” Gap is the gap between the center and the
SERIES guard towards the play side.
Teens = 3 Step Pass **The “B” Gap is the gap between the guard and the
20’s = HalOack Series tackle towards the play side.
30’s = Dive Opaon Series
**The “C” Gap is the gap between the tackle and aght
end towards the play side.
FORMATION RULES

I FORMATION RULES
All BYF PLAYS WILL BE BASED OFF THE I FORMATION
I FORMATION
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Q 0 yd
Z
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
O-‐LINE 5 OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: 2 TACKLES, 2 GUARDS AND 1 CENTER (LT, LG, C, RG, RT).
Q ALIGNS UNDER CENTER.
F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.
H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.
X, Y, Z VARIANTS: TIGHT END “Y” AND 2 RECEIVERS “X” AND “Z”, ONE ON EACH SIDE.
PRO RIGHT FORMATION RULES
PRO RIGHT
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Q 0 yd
Z
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
X ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE LEFT ON THE BALL. #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
Y/RTE ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END ON THE BALL (same side as “Z”).
#2 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
Z ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE RIGHT OFF THE BALL (same side as “Y”).
PRO LEFT FORMATION RULES
PRO LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
X ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE RIGHT ON THE BALL. #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END ON THE BALL (same side as “Z”).
Y/LTE
Z ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE LEFT OFF THE BALL (same side as “Y”).
PRO FORMATIONS
PRO RIGHT
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Q 0 yd
Z
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
PRO LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
TIGHT RIGHT FORMATION RULES
TIGHT RIGHT
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Z
Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
X/LTE ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END ON THE BALL. #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END ON THE BALL (same side as “Z”).
Y/RTE
TIGHT LEFT FORMATION RULES
TIGHT LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z
Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
X/RTE ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END ON THE BALL. #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
Y/LTE ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END ON THE BALL (same side as “Z”).
TIGHT FORMATIONS
TIGHT RIGHT
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Z
Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
TIGHT LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z
Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
FLEX RIGHT FORMATION RULES
FLEX RIGHT
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Q 0 yd Z
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
X ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE LEFT ON THE BALL. #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
Y ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, ON THE BALL (same side as “Z”). #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
FLEX LEFT FORMATION RULES
FLEX LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
X ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, SPILT OUT WIDE RIGHT ON THE BALL. #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
Y ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, ON THE BALL (same side as “Z”). #1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
FLEX FORMATIONS
FLEX RIGHT
X LT LG C RG RT Y
Q 0 yd Z
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
FLEX LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z Q 0 yd
F 3 yd
H 5 yd
OFFENSIVE RUN GAME

PRO FORMATION RUN PLAYS

PRO 30 -‐ 31 CUT
PST (play side tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
ILB ILB
OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
DE N DE OLB
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
Q
BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
F
BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
H
TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

PRO RIGHT 30 CUT vs. 3-‐4
FB -‐ Straight ahead path. Break to open “A” gap. Read the
ILB ILB center’s hat (block).
OLB
OLB DE N DE
HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB -‐ 1 yd.
deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT
Q
QB -‐ Negaave step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep as possible.
Handoff ball to FB. Anack the perimeter.
F
H X -‐ Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.
Z -‐ Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

PRO LEFT 31 CUT vs. 3-‐4
PRO 22 -‐ 23 ISO
ILB ILB
OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ Double down on N.
DE N DE OLB
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
Q
BSG (backside guard) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
F
BST (backside tackle) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block DE.
H
PRO RIGHT 22 ISO vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.
FB -‐ Block play side ILB. FB isolated on ILB.

ILB ILB
OLB HB -‐ Clear step with play side foot, down hill path. Follow
OLB DE N DE the FB to the 2-‐3 hole.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT
Q
QB -‐ Reverse pivot and hand off the ball to HB as deep as
possible.
F
X -‐ Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.
H

PRO LEFT 23 ISO vs. 3-‐4
PRO 28 -‐ 29 TOSS
PST (play side tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man). Hat on play
side. Block DE.
ILB ILB
OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
DE N DE OLB
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play side. Block N.
Q
F
H
TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Reach Block OLB (hook OLB on
PRO RIGHT 28 TOSS vs. 3-‐4 outside shoulder and block away from play side).
FB -‐ Lead block to Alley player (the player outside of the last
ILB ILB player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley defender/
OLB Strong Safety (SS).
OLB DE N DE
HB -‐ 45 ͦ step with play side foot, down hill path. Follow the
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT FB to the hole.
Q
QB -‐ Reverse pivot and toss the ball to the HB as deep as
F possible.
H

PRO LEFT 29 TOSS vs. 3-‐4
PRO 28 -‐ 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING
PST (play side tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play
side. Block DE.
ILB ILB
OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ Pull to Alley player (the player outside
DE N DE OLB
of the last player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
defender/Strong Safety (SS).
Q
C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play side. Block N.
F
H
PRO RIGHT 28 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-‐4
TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Reach Block OLB.
FB -‐ Block play side ILB.

ILB ILB
OLB
OLB DE N DE HB -‐ 45 ͦ step with play side foot, down hill path. Follow the
play side guard to the hole.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT
Q QB -‐ Reverse pivot and toss the ball to the HB as deep as
possible.
F
H
PRO LEFT 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-‐4

PRO 24 -‐ 25 POWER
ILB ILB
OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play
DE N DE OLB side. Block ILB.
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
Q
C -‐ MOM (Man on Man); Hat on play side. Block N.
F BSG (backside guard) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
H
3 Steps
PRO RIGHT 24 POWER vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) -‐ Double to DE, then inside run cutoff.
ILB ILB FB -‐ Block play side OLB. Kick out block.
OLB
OLB DE N DE HB -‐ Flat step 1 & 2. Plant step 3 and anack the 4-‐5 hole.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT
Q QB -‐ 45 ͦ step back to mesh point. Get ball back to HB as
soon as possible. Set up for power pass.
F
H
3 Steps Z -‐ Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.
PRO LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-‐4

PRO 38 -‐ 39 OPTION
ILB ILB PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
OLB SS
DE N DE OLB C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y BSG (backside guard) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
Q
F
TE (Y) -‐ ARC release to Alley player (the player outside of the last
H player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley defender/Strong
Safety (SS).
PRO RIGHT 38 OPTION vs. 3-‐4
FB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Straight ahead path), make a pocket and
fake run the ball on the play side “A” gap.
ILB ILB HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB -‐ 1 yd. deeper).
SS OLB Look for football to be pitched.
OLB DE N DE
QB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT
as possible). Fake dive handoff to FB.
Q •  OPTION 1: If play side OLB does not take PITCH, Pitch ball
to HB. Anack the up field shoulder of the play side OLB.
•  OPTION 2: If play side OLB takes PITCH, turn up field.
F
H X -‐ Outside run cutoff. Block CB away from sidelines.

PRO LEFT 39 OPTION vs. 3-‐4
PRO 32 -‐ 33 Z REVERSE
PST (play side tackle) -‐ Reach Block DE (hook DE
on outside shoulder and block away from play
CB FS CB side).
ILB ILB
OLB SS PSG (play side guard) -‐ Pull to Corner (CB) from
DE N DE OLB defensive side of line of scrimmage.
X LT LG RG RT TE/Y
Z
C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

Block ILB.
BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

DE.
PRO RIGHT 32 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4
TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.
CB FS CB
FB -‐ Fake 30-‐1 Cut handoff from QB. Go down
field and block.
ILB ILB
SS OLB
OLB DE N DE HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB -‐ 1
yd. deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
TE/Y LT LG RG RT X
Z QB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7

o’clock, as deep as possible). Pitch ball to Z.
Anack the perimeter.
X -‐ Crack block play side OLB.
Z -‐ Line up 5 yards from last man on the line of
scrimmage. Stay 4 yards deep from QB. Receive
pitch from QB. Get to the edge and turn up field.
PRO LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4
TIGHT FORMATION RUN PLAYS

TIGHT 30 -‐ 31 CUT
ILB ILB
PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
OLB DE N DE OLB
TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
Q
BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
F
H
vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.
TIGHT RIGHT 30 CUT
FB -‐ Straight ahead path. Break to open “A” gap. Read the
center’s hat (block).
ILB ILB
OLB DE N DE OLB HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB -‐ 1 yd.
deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
Q
QB -‐ Negaave step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep as possible.
Handoff ball to FB. Anack the perimeter.
F
H TE (X) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

TIGHT LEFT 31 CUT vs. 3-‐4
TIGHT 22 -‐ 23 ISO
ILB ILB
PSG (play side guard) -‐ Double down on N.
OLB DE N DE OLB
Q
F
H
TIGHT RIGHT 22 ISO vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.
FB -‐ Block play side ILB. FB isolated on ILB.

ILB ILB
HB -‐ Clear step with play side foot, down hill path. Follow the
OLB DE N DE OLB FB to the 2-‐3 hole.
Q QB -‐ Reverse pivot and hand off the ball to HB as deep as
possible.
F
TE (X) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.
H

TIGHT LEFT 23 ISO vs. 3-‐4
TIGHT 28 -‐ 29 TOSS
side. Block DE.
ILB ILB
OLB DE N DE OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C -‐ MOM (Man on Man) Hat on play side. Block N.
Q
F
H
TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Reach Block OLB (hook OLB on
TIGHT RIGHT 28 TOSS vs. 3-‐4 outside shoulder and block away from play side).
FB -‐ Lead block to Alley player (the player outside of the last
player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley defender/
ILB ILB Strong Safety (SS).
OLB DE N DE OLB
HB -‐ 45 ͦ step with play side foot, down hill path. Follow the
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X FB to the hole.
Q
QB -‐ Reverse pivot and toss the ball to the HB as deep as
possible.
F

TIGHT LEFT 29 TOSS vs. 3-‐4
TIGHT 28 -‐ 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING
side. Block DE.
ILB ILB
OLB DE N DE OLB PSG (play side guard) -‐ Pull to Alley player (the player outside
of the last player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley
TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
defender/Strong Safety (SS).
Q
F
H
TIGHT RIGHT 28 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-‐4
TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Reach Block OLB.
ILB ILB FB -‐ Block play side ILB.
OLB DE N DE OLB HB -‐ 45 ͦ step with play side foot, down hill path. Follow the
play side guard to the hole.
Q QB -‐ Reverse pivot and toss the ball to the HB as deep as
possible.
F
H
TIGHT LEFT 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-‐4

TIGHT 24 -‐ 25 POWER
ILB ILB
PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play
OLB DE N DE OLB side. Block ILB.
TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
Q
F BSG (backside guard) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
H
3 Steps
TIGHT RIGHT 24 POWER vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) -‐ Double to DE, then inside run cutoff.
FB -‐ Block play side OLB. Kick out block.

ILB ILB
OLB DE N DE OLB HB -‐ Flat step 1 & 2. Plant step 3 and anack the 4-‐5 hole.
Q QB -‐ 45 ͦ step back to mesh point. Get ball back to HB as
soon as possible. Set up for power pass.
F
H
3 Steps Z -‐ Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.
TIGHT LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-‐4

TIGHT 38 -‐ 39 OPTION
PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block ILB.
ILB ILB
OLB DE N DE OLB C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y BSG (backside guard) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
Q
F
TE (Y) -‐ ARC release to Alley player (the player outside of the last
H player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley defender/Strong
Safety (SS).
TIGHT RIGHT 38 OPTION vs. 3-‐4
FB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Straight ahead path), make a pocket and
fake run the ball in the play side “A” gap.
ILB ILB HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB – 1 yd. deeper)
look for football to be pitched.
OLB DE N DE OLB
QB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep
as possible). Fake dive handoff to FB.
Q •  OPTION 1: If play side OLB does not take PITCH, Pitch ball
to HB. Anack the up field shoulder of the play side OLB.
•  OPTION 2: If play side OLB takes PITCH, turn up field.
F

TIGHT LEFT 39 OPTION vs. 3-‐4
TIGHT 32 -‐ 33 Z REVERSE
FS CB PST (play side tackle) -‐ Reach Block DE (hook DE
side).
ILB ILB
CB SS PSG (play side guard) -‐ Pull to Corner (CB) from
OLB DE N DE OLB defensive side of line of scrimmage.
Q
Z
F Block ILB.
H BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

DE.
TIGHT RIGHT 32 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.
CB FS FB -‐ Fake 30-‐1 Cut handoff from QB. Go down

field and block.
ILB ILB
SS CB HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB -‐ 1
yd. deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
OLB DE N DE OLB
LT LG C RG RT TE/X
QB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7
TE/Y
Q Anack the perimeter.
Z
F TE (X) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.
H Z -‐ Line up 5 yards from last man on the line of
TIGHT LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4

FLEX FORMATION RUN PLAYS

FLEX 32 -‐ 33 Z REVERSE
PST (play side tackle) -‐ Reach Block DE (hook DE
CB FS SS CB side).
ILB ILB PSG (play side guard) -‐ Pull to Corner (CB) from
OLB
DE N DE
OLB defensive side of line of scrimmage.
TE/X LT LG RG RT TE/Y
C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
Z

Block ILB.
BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

DE.
FLEX RIGHT 32 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4 TE (Y) – Inside run cutoff. Block CB.
FB -‐ Fake 30-‐1 Cut handoff from QB. Go down

CB SS FS CB field and block.
ILB ILB HB -‐ Sprint to pitch relaaonship (4 yds. from QB -‐ 1
OLB OLB yd. deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
DE N DE
TE/Y LT LG RG RT TE/X
QB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7
Z
Anack the perimeter.
TE (X) -‐ Crack block play side OLB.
Z -‐ Line up 5 yards from last man on the line of
FLEX LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4

OFFENSIVE PASS GAME

PASS GAME RULES FOR TEEN PLAYS
3 STEP PASS
•  #1 RECEIVER WILL RUN THE NUMBERED ROUTE.

•  #2 RECEIVER WILL RUN THE TAGGED ROUTE.
•  EXAMPLE: PRO RIGHT 17 OUT

–  #1 RECEIVERS WILL RUN A 17.
–  #2 RECEIVER WILL RUN AN OUT.
MAX PROTECTION
USED ON ANY TEEN PASS PLAYS
LT MAN ON MAN, BLOCK DE.
LG GAP TO THE INSIDE, LOOK TO BLOCK ILB.
C MAN ON MAN, BLOCK N.

ILB ILB RG GAP TO THE INSIDE, LOOK TO BLOCK ILB.
OLB DE N DE OLB
RT MAN ON MAN, BLOCK DE.
LT LG C RG RT
FB SPRINT TO ‘C’ GAP ON RIGHT, INSIDE OUT BLOCK ON EDGE RUSHER.
Q
FB
HB SPRINT TO ‘C’ GAP ON LEFT, INSIDE OUT BLOCK ON EDGE RUSHER.
HB
NOTES: X, Y (TE) and Z routes are determined by the
play called.
EXAMPLE 1: PRO RIGHT 17

** Pro Right Formaaon. X and Z (#1 Receivers) both
run a “17” pass route. Y (#2 Receiver) blocks.
EXAMPLE 2: Pro Right 17 Out

** Pro Right Formaaon. X and Z (#1 Receivers) both
run a “17” pass route. Y (#2 Receiver) runs an OUT.
OFFENSIVE LINE: Do NOT go down field.

ROUTES FOR #1 RECEIVER (Ball on Right Side)
14 STOP 15 OUT
PUSH TO 6 YARDS
Inside foot up.

Inside foot up.
5 step curl and fade to
4 steps, then out.
outside.
BALL BALL
16 SLANT 17 GO
Inside foot up.

Anack defender.
Inside foot up. Anack outside shoulder.
3 steps, then slant.
BALL BALL
ROUTES FOR #1 RECEIVER (Ball on LeH Side)
14 STOP 15 OUT
PUSH TO 6 YARDS

Inside foot up.
Inside foot up. 4 steps, then out.
5 step curl and fade to
outside.
BALL BALL
16 SLANT 17 GO
Inside foot up.

Inside foot up. Anack defender.
3 steps, then slant. Anack outside shoulder.
BALL BALL
ROUTES FOR #1 RECEIVER
POST POST
Inside foot up. Inside foot up.

Push to 8-‐10 yards, Push to 8-‐10 yards,
then break to goal post. then break to goal post.
BALL (Ball on LeH Side) (Ball on Right Side) BALL
ROUTES FOR #2 RECEIVER
OUT OUT

4 steps, then out. 4 steps, then out.
(Ball on Right Side) BALL BALL

(Ball on LeH Side)
WHEEL WHEEL

Release outside the #1 Release outside the #1
receiver and down the receiver and down the
sideline. sideline.
(Ball on Right Side) BALL BALL (Ball on LeH Side)
ROUTES FOR #2 RECEIVER (Ball on LeH Side)
STICK CROSSER
Inside foot up.

PUSH TO 6 YARDS Break across the field
getng to a 10 yard
Inside foot up. depth as you cross.
Curl to QB.
BALL BALL
CORNER
Inside foot up.

Run 8-‐10 yards, then
break for the corner
of the end zone.
BALL
ROUTES FOR #2 RECEIVER (Ball on Right Side)
STICK CROSSER
PUSH TO 6 YARDS Inside foot up.

Break across the field
getng to a 10 yard
Inside foot up.
depth as you cross.
Curl to QB.
BALL BALL
CORNER
Inside foot up.

Run 8-‐10 yards, then
break for the corner
of the end zone.
BALL
PRO FORMATION PASS PLAYS

PRO 138 -‐ 139 NAKED
BOOT SIDE (PLAY SIDE): Side QB rolls to. NON-‐BOOT SIDE (BACKSIDE): Side QB does not roll to.
#1 Receiver Boot Side -‐ GO
CONCEPT RULES #1 Receiver Non-‐Boot Side – POST
#2 Receiver Non-‐Boot Side -‐ CROSSER
CROSSER PST (play side tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
8-‐10 yards

POST PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Look to block ILB.
CB FS CB
DE ILB ILB GO
SS OLB C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
OLB N DE
Y/TE LT LG C RG RT X
Z Q
BSG (backside guard) -‐ Double down on N.
F
H
6 yards
PRO LEFT 138 NAKED vs. 3-‐4 FB -‐ Anack backside OLB (Block).
CROSSER HB -‐ Fake ISO. Block ILB if he comes.

8-‐10 yards
CB FS POST CB QB -‐ Reverse pivot. Fake ISO, BOOT AWAY. Check GO; To CROSSER; To
POST.
GO ILB ILB
OLB SS
DE N DE OLB
X -‐ #1 Receiver BOOT SIDE: Run GO route.
X RT RG C LG LT Y/TE
Q Z
F Z -‐ #1 Receiver NON-‐BOOT SIDE: Run POST route.
H
Y (TE) -‐ #2 Receiver NON-‐BOOT SIDE: Run CROSSER route.

6 yards
PRO RIGHT 139 NAKED vs. 3-‐4 NOTES: OFFENSIVE LINE: ISO block do NOT go down field.
PRO 24 -‐ 25 PASS
PST (play side tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),
CB FS CB Block DE.
OUT

POST PSG (play side guard) -‐ Double on N.
ILB ILB GO
OLB SS
DE N DE OLB C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
RG
X LT LG RT TE/Y ARROW
Z BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man).
Look to block ILB.
BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

3 Steps Block DE.
PRO RIGHT 24 PASS vs. 3-‐4 FB -‐ Run ARROW route, 3 yards deep. Fake block
OLB.
CB FS CB
OUT HB -‐ Fake 24-‐5 Power. Block play side OLB.
POST

QB -‐ Fake handoff. Put hand in HB belly. Check
GO ILB ILB
SS OLB GO. Read Alley Player. Check OUT; To ARROW;
OLB DE N DE To POST.
LG
ARROW TE/Y LT RG RT X
Z X -‐ #1 Receiver: Run POST route.
Z -‐ #1 Receiver: Run GO route.
3 Steps Y (TE) -‐ #2 Receiver: Run OUT route with an
INSIDE RELEASE at 10 yards.
NOTES:
PRO LEFT 25 PASS vs. 3-‐4 OFFENSIVE LINE: Do NOT go down field.
TIGHT FORMATION PASS PLAYS

TIGHT 24 -‐ 25 PASS
FS CB Block DE.
OUT
PSG (play side guard) -‐ Double on N.
ILB ILB GO
CB SS
OLB DE N DE OLB C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
TE/X LT LG RG RT TE/Y
ARROW
Z
BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man).
Look to block ILB.

3 Steps Block DE.
TIGHT RIGHT 24 PASS vs. 3-‐4 FB -‐ Run ARROW route, 3 yards deep. Fake block
OLB.
CB FS HB -‐ Fake 24-‐5 Power. Block play side OLB.

OUT
QB -‐ Fake handoff. Put hand in HB belly. Check
GO ILB ILB GO. Read Alley defender. Check OUT, to ARROW.
SS CB
OLB DE N DE OLB
LG
TE (X) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.
TE/Y LT RG RT TE/X
ARROW
Z
Z -‐ #1 Receiver: Run GO route.
TE (Y) -‐ #2 Receiver: Run OUT route with an

INSIDE RELEASE at 10 yards.
3 Steps
NOTES:
TIGHT LEFT 25 PASS vs. 3-‐4 OFFENSIVE LINE: Do NOT go down field.
FLEX FORMATION PASS PLAYS

FLEX 138 -‐ 139 NAKED
BOOT SIDE (PLAY SIDE): Side QB rolls to. NON-‐BOOT SIDE (BACKSIDE): Side QB does not roll to.
#1 Receiver Boot Side -‐ POST
CONCEPT RULES #1 Receiver Non-‐Boot Side -‐ GO
#2 Receiver Non-‐Boot Side -‐ CROSSER
CB FS SS CB PST (play side tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
POST
CROSSER
8-‐10 yards PSG (play side guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Look to block ILB.
GO OLB
ILB ILB
OLB
DE N DE
LT LG C RG RT Y C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
X Q Z
F
BSG (backside guard) -‐ Double down on N.
H
BST (backside tackle) -‐ Mom (Man on Man), Block DE.
6 yards
FB -‐ Anack backside OLB (Block).
FLEX RIGHT 139 NAKED vs. 3-‐4
HB -‐ Fake ISO, Block ILB if he comes.
CB SS FS CB

POST CROSSER QB -‐ Reverse pivot. Fake ISO, BOOT AWAY. Check POST; To CROSSER;
8-‐10 yards To GO.
OLB
ILB ILB
OLB GO
DE N DE
Y LT LG C RG RT
X -‐ #1 Receiver NON-‐BOOT SIDE: Run GO route.
Z Q X
F
Z -‐ #2 Receiver BOOT SIDE: Run CROSSER route.
H
Y (TE) -‐ #1 Receiver BOOT SIDE: Run POST route.

6 yards
FLEX LEFT 138 NAKED vs. 3-‐4 NOTES: OFFENSIVE LINE: ISO block do NOT go down field.
FLEX 24 -‐ 25 PASS
CB FS SS CB Block DE.
GO
POST OUT PSG (play side guard) -‐ Double on N.
ILB ILB
OLB OLB
DE N DE C -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
X LT LG RG RT
ARROW
Z
BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man).
Look to block ILB.

3 Steps Block DE.
FLEX RIGHT 24 PASS vs. 3-‐4 FB -‐ Run ARROW route, 3 yards deep. Fake block
OLB.
CB SS FS CB HB -‐ Fake 24-‐5 Power. Block play side OLB.
GO POST QB -‐ Fake handoff. Put hand in HB belly. Check
OUT
ILB ILB GO. Read Alley defender. Check OUT, To
OLB OLB ARROW; To POST.
DE N DE
LT LG RG RT X
ARROW X -‐ #1 Receiver: Run POST route.
Z
Z -‐ #2 Receiver: Run OUT route with an INSIDE

RELEASE at 10 yards.
3 Steps
Y (TE) -‐ #1 Receiver: Run GO route.
NOTES:
FLEX LEFT 25 PASS vs. 3-‐4 OFFENSIVE LINE: Do NOT go down field.
DEFENSIVE PLAYBOOK
3 , 4 & 5 GRADE
rd th th

THE DEFENSE
OFFENSE
H
F
Z Q
Y RT RG C LG LT X
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
OLB DE N DE
ILB ILB OLB
CB FS SS CB
OLB = Outside Linebacker DE/E = Defensive End NT/N = Nose Tackle

ILB = Inside Linebacker CB/C = Cornerback FS = Free Safety SS = Strong Safety
THE DEFENSE
ALIGNMENT
Align head up.
Align head up on outside leQ

shoulder.
Align head up on outside right

shoulder.
DEFENSE VS PRO RIGHT FORMATION RULES
H PRO RIGHT OFFENSE
F
Z Q
Y RT RG C LG LT X
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
OLB DE N DE
SS ILB ILB OLB 4 yd
CB FS CB 8 yd
N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.
DE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON TACKLE. 3-‐POINT STANCE.
ILB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON GUARDS, 4 YARDS OFF. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
OLB OLB ON STRONG SIDE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER OF TE (Y) ON THE LINE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
OLB ON WEAK SIDE ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF THE LAST GUY ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
SS ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF LAST GUY ON LINE OF SCRIMMAGE.
FS ALIGNS BEHIND NOSE GUARD, 8 YARDS DEEP.
CB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS, 8 YARDS OFF.

DEFENSE VS PRO LEFT FORMATION RULES
H PRO LEFT OFFENSE
F
Q Z
X RT RG C LG LT Y
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
DE N DE OLB
OLB ILB ILB SS 4 yd
CB FS CB 8 yd
OLB OLB ON STRONG SIDE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER OF TE (Y) ON THE LINE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
OLB ON WEAK SIDE ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF THE LAST GUY ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
CB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS, 8 YARDS OFF.

DEFENSE VS TIGHT RIGHT FORMATION RULES
H TIGHT RIGHT OFFENSE
F
Z Q
Y RT RG C LG LT X
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
OLB DE N DE OLB
SS ILB ILB CB 4 yd
CB FS 8 yd
OLB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER OF TE ON THE LINE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
CB RECEIVER (STRONG SIDE): ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS, 8 YARDS OFF.
NO RECEIVER: ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF THE LAST GUY ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
DEFENSE VS TIGHT LEFT FORMATION RULES
H TIGHT LEFT OFFENSE
F
Q Z
X RT RG C LG LT Y
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
OLB DE N DE OLB
CB ILB ILB SS 4 yd
FS CB 8 yd
OLB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER OF TE ON THE LINE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
CB RECEIVER (STRONG SIDE): ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS, 8 YARDS OFF.
NO RECEIVER: ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF THE LAST GUY ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
DEFENSE VS FLEX RIGHT FORMATION RULES
H FLEX RIGHT OFFENSE
F
Q
Z
Y RT RG C LG LT X
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
DE N DE
OLB ILB ILB OLB 4 yd
CB SS FS CB 8 yd

OLB ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF THE LAST GUY ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
SS ALIGNS HEAD UP ON THE #2 RECEIVER (Z), 8 YARDS DEEP.
CB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS (X, Y), 8 YARDS OFF.
DEFENSE VS FLEX LEFT FORMATION RULES
H FLEX LEFT OFFENSE
F
Q
Z
X RT RG C LG LT Y
Line of Scrimmage
DEFENSE
DE N DE
OLB ILB ILB OLB 4 yd
CB FS SS CB 8 yd

OLB ALIGNS 3 YARDS OFF AND 3 YARDS WIDE OF THE LAST GUY ON THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE. 2-‐POINT STANCE.
SS ALIGNS HEAD UP ON THE #2 RECEIVER (Z), 8 YARDS DEEP.
CB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS (X, Y), 8 YARDS OFF.

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OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

RT RG C LG LT Hands on Knees, Bent Down

EXAMPLE: DOWN, BLUE 17, BLUE 17, HUT

1ST NUMBER IDENTIFIES THE SERIES LETTERS INDICATE GAPS

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

Q ALIGNS UNDER CENTER.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

F ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 3 YARDS.

H ALIGNS DIRECTLY BEHIND Q AT A DEPTH OF 5 YARDS.

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

TE (Y) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

H X -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

FB -­‐ Block play side ILB. FB isolated on ILB.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

FB -­‐ Block play side ILB.

PRO LEFT 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-­‐4

3 Steps Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

PRO LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-­‐4

H X -­‐ Outside run cutoﬀ. Block CB away from sidelines.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

BSG (backside guard) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man),

BST (backside tackle) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

Z QB -­‐ Take 30-­‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7

X -­‐ Crack block play side OLB.

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

H TE (X) -­‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

FB -­‐ Block play side ILB. FB isolated on ILB.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

H TE (X) -­‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

ILB ILB FB -­‐ Block play side ILB.

TIGHT LEFT 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-­‐4

FB -­‐ Block play side OLB. Kick out block.

3 Steps Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

TIGHT LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-­‐4

H TE (X) -­‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

Z -­‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

H BST (backside tackle) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

CB FS FB -­‐ Fake 30-­‐1 Cut handoﬀ from QB. Go down

F TE (X) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

TIGHT LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-­‐4

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

BSG (backside guard) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man),

BST (backside tackle) -­‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

FB -­‐ Fake 30-­‐1 Cut handoﬀ from QB. Go down

TE (X) -­‐ Crack block play side OLB.

FLEX LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-­‐4

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

TE (Y) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

H X -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

FB -‐ Block play side ILB. FB isolated on ILB.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

FB -‐ Block play side ILB.

PRO LEFT 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-‐4

3 Steps Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

PRO LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-‐4

H X -‐ Outside run cutoﬀ. Block CB away from sidelines.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

Z QB -‐ Take 30-‐1 Cut steps (Negaave step at 5 or 7

X -‐ Crack block play side OLB.

H TE (X) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

FB -‐ Block play side ILB. FB isolated on ILB.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

H TE (X) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

ILB ILB FB -‐ Block play side ILB.

TIGHT LEFT 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING vs. 3-‐4

FB -‐ Block play side OLB. Kick out block.

3 Steps Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

TIGHT LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-‐4

H TE (X) -‐ Gap towards play side, Block OLB.

Z -‐ Inside run cutoﬀ. Block CB toward sidelines.

H BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

CB FS FB -‐ Fake 30-‐1 Cut handoﬀ from QB. Go down

F TE (X) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

TIGHT LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4

BSG (backside guard) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man), Block

FB -‐ Fake 30-‐1 Cut handoﬀ from QB. Go down

TE (X) -‐ Crack block play side OLB.

FLEX LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-‐4

•  #1 RECEIVER WILL RUN THE NUMBERED ROUTE.

•  EXAMPLE: PRO RIGHT 17 OUT

CROSSER HB -‐ Fake ISO. Block ILB if he comes.

Y (TE) -‐ #2 Receiver NON-‐BOOT SIDE: Run CROSSER route.

BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

Z X -‐ #1 Receiver: Run POST route.

Z -‐ #1 Receiver: Run GO route.

BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

CB FS HB -‐ Fake 24-‐5 Power. Block play side OLB.

TE (Y) -‐ #2 Receiver: Run OUT route with an

Y (TE) -‐ #1 Receiver BOOT SIDE: Run POST route.

BST (backside tackle) -‐ MOM (Man on Man),

CB SS FS CB HB -‐ Fake 24-‐5 Power. Block play side OLB.

Z -‐ #2 Receiver: Run OUT route with an INSIDE

N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

DE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON TACKLE. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

DE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON TACKLE. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

DE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON TACKLE. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

DE ALIGNS HEAD UP ON TACKLE. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.

N ALIGNS HEAD UP ON CENTER. 3-‐POINT STANCE.