OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK

rd
3 , 4 th & 5th GRADE

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 = Halfback X or TE = Receiver or Tight End
RT = Right Tackle RG = Right Guard C = Center LG = Left Guard LT = Left 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 = Halfback scrimmage.
“3” - 3 Hole
** The halfback (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 = Halfback Series tackle towards the play side.
30’s = Dive Option Series
**The “C” Gap is the gap between the tackle and tight
end towards the play side.
 FORMATION RULES

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 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

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

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

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”).
#1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
 PRO LEFT FORMATION RULES

PRO LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z Q 0 yd

F 3 yd

H 5 yd

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

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

X ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE RIGHT 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”).
#2 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.

Z ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE LEFT OFF THE BALL (same side as “Y”).
#1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
 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

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

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

X/LTE ALIGNS AWAY FROM STRENGTH, AS A TIGHT END 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”).
#1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
 TIGHT LEFT FORMATION RULES
TIGHT LEFT
Y LT LG C RG RT X
Z
Q 0 yd

F 3 yd

H 5 yd

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

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

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”).
#2 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.

Z ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE LEFT OFF THE BALL (same side as “Y”).
#1 RECEIVER ON HIS SIDE.
 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

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

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

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.

Z ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE RIGHT OFF THE BALL (same side as “Y”).
#2 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

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

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

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.

Z ALIGNS TO THE STRENGTH, SPLIT OUT WIDE LEFT OFF THE BALL (same side as “Y”).
#2 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

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

PRO FORMATION RUN PLAYS

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 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

PRO RIGHT 30 CUT vs. 3-4 TE (Y) - MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

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 relationship (4 yds. from QB - 1 yd.
deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT
Q
QB - Negative step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep as possible.
Handoff ball to FB. Attack 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
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
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

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

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
BSG (backside guard) - Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
F
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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
OLB defender/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
X - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

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
DE N DE OLB
outside of the last player on the line of scrimmage). Block
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
Alley defender/Strong Safety (SS).
Q
C - MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play side. Block N.
F
BSG (backside guard) - Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
H
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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
X - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.
H
Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

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

 PRO 24 - 25 POWER
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
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
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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 attack 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
X - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.
H

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

PRO LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-4

 PRO 38 - 39 OPTION
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.

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
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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 relationship (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 (Negative 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. Attack 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.

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward 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 PSG (play side guard) - Pull to Corner (CB) from
OLB SS defensive side of line of scrimmage.
DE N DE OLB
X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C - MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
Q
Z
BSG (backside guard) - MOM (Man on Man),
F Block ILB.
H
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.

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

CB FS CB field and block.

ILB ILB HB - Sprint to pitch relationship (4 yds. from QB -

SS OLB 1 yd. deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
OLB DE N DE
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT X QB - Take 30-1 Cut steps (Negative step at 5 or 7
Z
Q o’clock, as deep as possible). Pitch ball to Z.
Attack the perimeter.
F

H 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

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 TIGHT 30 - 31 CUT
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
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

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

H

TIGHT RIGHT 30 CUT vs. 3-4 TE (Y) - MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.

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 relationship (4 yds. from QB - 1 yd.
deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
Q
QB - Negative step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep as possible.
Handoff ball to FB. Attack the perimeter.
F

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

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

TIGHT LEFT 31 CUT vs. 3-4
 TIGHT 22 - 23 ISO
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
ILB ILB
PSG (play side guard) - Double down on N.
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) - Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
F
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
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

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

TIGHT LEFT 23 ISO vs. 3-4
 TIGHT 28 - 29 TOSS
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play
side. Block DE.
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) Hat on play side. Block N.
Q
BSG (backside guard) - Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
F
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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

ILB ILB player on the line of scrimmage). Block Alley
defender/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

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

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

TIGHT LEFT 29 TOSS vs. 3-4
 TIGHT 28 - 29 TOSS – GUARD PULLING
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play
side. Block DE.
ILB ILB
PSG (play side guard) - Pull to Alley player (the player
OLB DE N DE OLB outside of the last player on the line of scrimmage). Block
TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
Alley defender/Strong Safety (SS).
Q
C - MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play side. Block N.
F
BSG (backside guard) - Gap towards play side, Block ILB.
H
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
Q QB - Reverse pivot and toss the ball to the HB as deep as
possible.
F
TE (X) - Gap towards play side, Block OLB.
H
Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

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

 TIGHT 24 - 25 POWER
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.

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
C - MOM (Man on Man), Hat on play side. Block N.

F BSG (backside guard) - Gap towards play side, Block ILB.

H
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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 attack the 4-5 hole.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X

Q QB - 45 ͦ step back to mesh point. Get ball back to HB as

soon as possible. Set up for power pass.
F
TE (X) - Gap towards play side, Block OLB.
H

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

TIGHT LEFT 25 POWER vs. 3-4

 TIGHT 38 - 39 OPTION
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.

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
BST (backside tackle) - Gap towards play side, Block DE.
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 relationship (4 yds. from QB – 1 yd. deeper)

look for football to be pitched.
OLB DE N DE OLB
QB - Take 30-1 Cut steps (Negative step at 5 or 7 o’clock, as deep
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
as possible). Fake dive handoff to FB.
Q • OPTION 1: If play side OLB does not take PITCH, Pitch ball
to HB. Attack the up field shoulder of the play side OLB.
• OPTION 2: If play side OLB takes PITCH, turn up field.
F

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

Z - Inside run cutoff. Block CB toward sidelines.

TIGHT LEFT 39 OPTION vs. 3-4
 TIGHT 32 - 33 Z REVERSE
FS CB PST (play side tackle) - Reach Block DE (hook DE
on outside shoulder and block away from play
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.

TE/X LT LG C RG RT TE/Y C - MOM (Man on Man), Block N.

Q
Z
BSG (backside guard) - MOM (Man on Man),
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 relationship (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 (Negative step at 5 or 7
TE/Y
o’clock, as deep as possible). Pitch ball to Z.
Q Attack 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

scrimmage. Stay 4 yards deep from QB. Receive
pitch from QB. Get to the edge and turn up field.

TIGHT LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-4

FLEX FORMATION RUN PLAYS

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 FLEX 32 - 33 Z REVERSE
PST (play side tackle) - Reach Block DE (hook DE
on outside shoulder and block away from play
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 C RG RT TE/Y
Q
C - MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
Z

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

H 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 relationship (4 yds. from QB -

OLB OLB 1 yd. deeper). GET TO THE EDGE!
DE N DE
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
Q QB - Take 30-1 Cut steps (Negative step at 5 or 7
Z
o’clock, as deep as possible). Pitch ball to Z.
F Attack the perimeter.
H
TE (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.

FLEX LEFT 33 Z REVERSE vs. 3-4

 OFFENSIVE PASS GAME

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 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 Formation. X and Z (#1 Receivers) both
run a “17” pass route. Y (#2 Receiver) blocks.

EXAMPLE 2: Pro Right 17 Out

** Pro Right Formation. 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.

Attack defender.
Inside foot up. Attack outside shoulder.
3 steps, then slant.

BALL BALL
 ROUTES FOR #1 RECEIVER (Ball on Left 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. Attack defender.
3 steps, then slant. Attack 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 Left Side) (Ball on Right Side) BALL

 ROUTES FOR #2 RECEIVER

OUT OUT

Inside foot up. Inside foot up.

4 steps, then out. 4 steps, then out.

(Ball on Right Side) BALL BALL

(Ball on Left Side)

WHEEL WHEEL

Inside foot up. Inside foot up.

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 Left Side)

 ROUTES FOR #2 RECEIVER (Ball on Left Side)

STICK CROSSER

Inside foot up.

PUSH TO 6 YARDS Break across the field
getting 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
getting 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

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 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
CB FS CB PSG (play side guard) - MOM (Man on Man), Look to block ILB.

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
BST (backside tackle) - MOM (Man on Man), Block DE.
6 yards
PRO LEFT 138 NAKED vs. 3-4 FB - Attack backside OLB (Block).

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

8-10 yards
CB FS 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

PSG (play side guard) - Double on N.

ILB ILB GO
OLB SS
DE N DE OLB C - MOM (Man on Man), Block N.
LT LG C RG RT TE/Y
X ARROW
Q BSG (backside guard) - MOM (Man on Man).
Z
Look to block ILB.
F

H
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.

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.
ARROW TE/Y LT LG C RG RT X
Q X - #1 Receiver: Run POST route.
Z

F
Z - #1 Receiver: Run GO route.
H

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

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 TIGHT 24 - 25 PASS
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man),
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 C RG RT TE/Y ARROW
Q BSG (backside guard) - MOM (Man on Man).
Z
Look to block ILB.
F

H
BST (backside tackle) - MOM (Man on Man),
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
TE (X) - MOM (Man on Man), Block OLB.
TE/Y LT LG C RG RT TE/X
ARROW
Q
Z
Z - #1 Receiver: Run GO route.
F

H 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

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 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.

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 - Attack backside OLB (Block).
FLEX RIGHT 139 NAKED vs. 3-4
HB - Fake ISO, Block ILB if he comes.
CB SS FS CB

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
PST (play side tackle) - MOM (Man on Man),
CB FS SS CB Block DE.

GO
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 C RG RT Y
ARROW
Q BSG (backside guard) - MOM (Man on Man).
Z
Look to block ILB.
F

H
BST (backside tackle) - MOM (Man on Man),
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 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
Y LT LG C RG RT X
ARROW X - #1 Receiver: Run POST route.
Q
Z

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

H 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
rd
3 , 4th & 5th GRADE

BEMIDJI YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL

 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 left

shoulder.

Align head up on outside right

shoulder.
 DEFENSE VS PRO RIGHT FORMATION RULES
H PRO RIGHT OFFENSE

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

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 TIGHT RIGHT FORMATION RULES
H TIGHT RIGHT OFFENSE

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

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 ALIGNS HEAD UP ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER OF TE ON THE LINE. 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 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

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 ALIGNS HEAD UP ON OUTSIDE SHOULDER OF TE ON THE LINE. 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 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

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 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.

FS ALIGNS BEHIND NOSE GUARD, 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

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 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.

FS ALIGNS BEHIND NOSE GUARD, 8 YARDS DEEP.
CB ALIGNS HEAD UP ON RECEIVERS (X, Y), 8 YARDS OFF.