OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK

UTE CONFERENCE
 Practice Schedule

START END PERIOD SEGMENT

5:00 5:15 1 Team Stretch

5:15 5:20 2 Team Agility

5:20 5:30 3 Basic Skills

5:30 5:45 4 Individual Period

5:45 5:47 Water Break

5:47 6:30 5 Group Period

6:30 6:32 Water Break

6:32 7:00 6 Team Time

7:00 7:10 7 Kicking Game

7:10 7:20 8 Conditioning/Post Stretch

Notes:

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 Offensive Huddle

The huddle is a very important aspect of the game. Treat it as such. We are all business. When
the center yells “huddle” get there and be quiet. The QB is the only player who talks while in
huddle.
The center will call the Huddle 10 yards from the L.O.S.
QB – 1) Give Down and Distance
2) Repeat the play twice (once to each side of the huddle)
To break the huddle the QB will say “Ready”, and every player in the huddle yells out the word
BREAK!

Starting Count
In the huddle our Quarterback will always call for the ball to be snapped on either “Set” on
“1”, on “2”, or on “3”. The cadence is called the following way
Set 2 – 36 – – 2 – 36 – Hit – Hit – Hit
We go on the snap count that was called in the huddle.
36 – Dummy Call

Audible System
Our Audible System is a very simple one. The snap count number will determine if the QB is
changing the play at L.O.S. This means the snap count number called in the huddle is the Live
Number. (Set is not included — we have to go with the play called in the huddle if we want to
snap the ball on Set). The Live Number means we are changing the play called in the huddle
to the play the quarterback is calling at the L.O.S.

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Example:
Play in the Huddle … Twins RT 46 ISO on 1
L.O.S. …Quarterback knows the play called will not work. He can check out of it in the
following manner.
Set – 1 – 33 (QB will repeat the snap count that was given in the huddle)
1 is the Live Number. The play is being changed to 33 from 46. --- The snap
count now is on (2)
Rule: All plays checked off at the L.O.S. will be on “2”
Even when the play in the huddle is called on “2”.
**Note: When the snap count that was called in the huddle is repeated by the QB at the
L.O.S., we are changing the play. The ball will then be snapped on 2.

I/Pro Rt/Lt

16 to 18 yds. 14 to 16 yds.

I/Pro Twins Rt/Lt

18 yds.

14 yds.

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I/Pro Twins Rt/Lt

16 to 18 yds. 16 to 18 yds.

split the difference

I/Pro Slot

16 to 18 yds. 16 to 18 yds.

(1 yd. x 1 yd.)

I/Pro Spread Rt/Lt

16 to 18 yds. 18 yds.

14 yds.

Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt

14 to 16 yds.

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 OFFENSIVE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Our offensive gaps will be numbered from left to right 1 through 8. The offensive backfield
will also be numbered in the following fashion. The quarterback will be number 1, the flanker
number 2, the fullback number 3, and the tailback number 4.
When calling a play, the first number is that of the back who will carry the ball and the second
number is the hole he will run through. (Below is an example of our numbering system.)

Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2

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 33/36 VEER
(Inside Veer)
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: Open to play-side with a 45° angle step back towards the fullback, reading the charge
of the dive key read. If the dive key charges straight ahead or loops to the outside, give
the football to the fullback. If the dive key slants inside, pull the ball andattack downhill
towards your next read, which is the KEEP-PITCH KEY READ. If the Keep-Pitch keydoes
not commit to you, cut up the field and run the ball.
FB: slash at the outside foot of the play-side guard. Run to daylight if the ball is handed off.
If the ball is not handed off, fake dive action and help on the seal blocking of the crease
to the inside.
TB: Sprint to the sideline thinking “pitch” and maintain proper pitch ratio with the B whether
the QB is attacking downhill or cutting up field.
SE: Stalk block deep outside 1/3
FL: In Pro: Stalk block deep outside 1/3 – Twins: Stalk block pitch support
TE: Pro/Twins: Arc block pitch support

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 32/37 Veer
(Outside Veer)
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS:
QB: Open to play side, stepping parallel to the L.O.S. (Do not bow back into the backfield).
You must make sure you stay on the L.O.S. to insure that the play hits as quickly as
possible. Give the ball to the fullback, if the dive key read does not attack the QB/
fullback mesh point. If the dive key attacks the fullback, fake a handoff, skip around the
collision, and attack up field. The keep-pitch is now made up-field on whichever secondary
defender forces on the quarterback as the pitch back trails for the possible up-field pitch.
FB: The fullbacks’ initial step is identical to the dive path on the 33/36 (inside) Veer. On the
second step, the fullback slashes for the outside foot of the play-side tackle. If the ball
is handed off, run to daylight. If the ball is not handed off, fake the dive action and help
on the seal blocking of the crease to the inside.
TB: Sprint to the sideline thinking “pitch” and maintain proper pitch ratio with the QB. Once
the QB attacks up-field he must keep the pitch ratio because this is where the pitch most
often takes place.
SE: Stalk block deep outside 1/3
FL: In Pro: Stalk block deep outside 1/3 – Twins: Stalk block pitch support
TE: In Pro/Twins: Base block down over to your inside. (You may be involved in a combo
or double team block with the onside tackle.)

FS

C
C B B SS
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 32/37 Lead Option
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: Open to play-side with a 45° angle step back towards the fullback. You should obtain
more depth on this step than normal to draw you farther away from the line of
scrimmage. There will be a quick fake to the fullback. You will delay one count to allow
the tailback to get to the proper pitch ratio. Continue to attack downhill towards the
keep-pitch read. If the keep-pitch read commits to you, pitch the ball. If the keep-pitch
read does not commit, cut up-field and run the ball.
FB: Take the same first step that you would on the 32/37 (Outside) Veer action, then cut to
the outside (towards the sideline), reading the pitch support defender. You are on an
Arc route towards defender.
TB: Carry out normal inside Veer pitch-option assignments. Once the pitch is received
however, stay on the fullback’s (arc blocker’s) outside hip to help set up the Arc block.
SE: Stalk block deep outside 1/3.
FL: Stalk block deep outside 1/3.
TE: Seal down inside on first linebacker. (You may need to help combo block with the tackle.)

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 41/48 TOSS SWEEP
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: Open to the play-side with the same 45° angle step used on the 33/36 Dive or inside
Veer. As you step pitch the ball immediately to the tailback and then carry out your Veer
option fake.
FB: Take the same first step that you would on the 33/36 Dive or inside veer. Then sharply
cut laterally towards the sideline, bending up-field towards the second pitch support
defender and block him.
TB: Sprint to sideline taking the immediate pitch, turn up-field looking to cut off the block of
the fullback.
SE: Stalk block deep outside 1/3
FL: In Pro: Stalk block deep outside 1/3 – Twins: Crack back block to the inside on
the first threat (most likely LB)
TE: In Pro/Twins: Reach Block the man on you, sealing him to the inside.

FS

C
C B B SS
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 43/46 ISO
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: Open to play-side with a 45° angle step. (Same as in 33/36 Dive or inside veer) Then
handoff to tailback and carry out veer action.
FB: Slash at outside foot of the play-side guard (same as in 33/36 Dive or inside veer).
Continue through to block either the play-side linebacker, tackle or first defender that
shows.
TB: Take two steps laterally towards the sideline, then cut up-field sharply into the 3/6 hole
receiving a deep handoff from QB. The handoff should take place immediately after you
cut up-field. Cut off fullbacks’ block. (In Pro-use crossover step technique)
SE: Stalk block deep outside 1/3
FL: In Pro: Stalk block deep outside 1/3 - Twins: Stalk block pitch support.
TE: In Pro/Twins: Block man on you or nearest, most dangerous linebacker.

FS

C
C B B SS
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 43-46 SPRINT DRAW
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: Open at 90 degree, sprint to TB while looking downfield. After handing off to TB, set up
behind FST and show pass.
FB: Take a crossover step play-side and look to block the play-side LB.
TB: Take a step, plant, receive handoff and get up-field. Follow the block of the FB on the
front-side LB.
SE: Show pass by sprinting downfield. Watch the feet of the DB in your third of the field.
When he stops his back pedal, stalk block him.
FL: Same as SE
TE: Turn DE on you out.

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 42-47 POWER
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: Reverse pivot and pitch the ball to the TB. Carry out bootleg fake.
FB: Sprint block the DE area. VS a 4-4 you will be kicking out the OLB.
TB: Take the pitch and read the block by the FB.
FL: Stalk Block
TE: Block the DE. Take the DE whichever way he wants to go.
SE: Stalk block deep middle 1/3 (FS to corner)
FSG and FST: Combo block the DT and FSLB.

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 11/18 SWEEP
INDIVIDUAL TECHINQUES:
QB: Open at a 45° angle, sprint to the outside and run the ball. Follow the block of the TB
on the SS. Get up field as quick as possible and run to daylight.
FB: Sprint block DE play-side.
TB: Block SS (use same technique as if you were the lead blocker on 32/37 lead)
SE: Stalk block (fake a deep pattern).
FL: Stalk block (fake a deep pattern).
TE: Block DE for one count, then release inside and look to block FS.
Line: Base block man on you.

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 34-35 CON DIVE
QB: Reverse pivot, hand off to fullback, carry out option fake
FB: On 35, open at 45° angle away from the play-side by taking a short step with your left foot.
Plant your left foot and get up field to 5 hole. Take handoff and run to daylight
TB: On 35, open at 90° to 4 hole side by taking a short step with your left foot. Take a full step with
your right foot, plant your right foot, reverse pivot and then sprint the option rout
SE: Stalk block deep 1/3
FL: Stalk block deep 1/3
TE: Arc release, stalk block

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 34-35 CON OPTION
INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES:
QB: On the 35 con option, open at a 45° angle to fake the dive at the 5 hole by taking a
short step with your right foot. Take a full step with your left foot, reverse pivot and then
sprint to option the DE.
FB: Fake the dive at the 5 hole. Become a blocker using the progression LB to FS.
TB: On 35, open at 90 degree angle to 5 hole side by taking a short step with your right
foot. Take a full step with your left foot, plant your foot, reverse pivot and then spring
the option route.
SE: Stalk block deep 1/3
FL: Stalk block deep 1/3
TE: Arc release, stalk block

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

FS

C B B C
B
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt
B E T T E

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 PLAY 43-46 WAGGLE
ASSIGNMENTS:
QB - Open at a 45 degree angle, make a good dive fake to TB, reverse out and attack the
weak-side flat. Read Key.
Key - Flat defender
He drops – run if you can get 5 yards, if not throw opposite his reaction.
FS #1 - vs 3 deep – 14 back to 12 yard out
vs 2 deep – corner flag route
BS #1 - Post at 12 yards
BS #2 - Drag at 9 yards
FB - Fake isolation play, continue through line play-side and run it 5 yd. out
TB - Fake isolation play, and block first threat
Line - Backside guard pull and block 1st defender who shows outside the play-side tackle.
Other linemen: Drive and cut (solid).

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

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 PLAY 51 BASE SPRINT
ASSIGNMENTS:
QB - Open at 45 degree angle and sprint to corner.
Read key and react opposite.
Read SS – C area – C drops – run if you can make 5 yards. If not, hit FS #1, C sits or
comes up – hit FS #2.
FS #1 - 12 to 10 yards out.
FS #2 - Flag cut at 10 yards.
BS #3 - Post at 12 yards.
FB - Sprint block play-side DE.
TB - Sprint block play-side DE.

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

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 PLAY: 74 READ SCREEN
ASSIGNMENTS:
Line - FS Guard and tackle – block solid
BS guard, tackle and center – block solid, release and set up screen to SE side
QB - Follow this 3 read progression:
1. Back pedal 3 steps – if TE comes open get him the ball
2. Turn hips perpendicular to LOS and drop back 2 more steps, find SE – if he
is open get him the ball.
3. Drop back two more steps – find the TB, get him the ball
If you get pressure:
1. Go directly to the TB read
2. Attempt to draw all pass rushers to you, before you release the ball
FL - Deep post
TE - Curl between linebackers
SE - Curl (at least 10 yards)
FB - Pass block to TE side
TB - Swing route

FS

C B B SS C
Tight I/Pro Rt/Lt E
T N T E

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 PLAY: 90
ASSIGNMENTS:
QB - 7 step drop, set up and read key
Key – C – SS
C drops – hit FS #1 on dig
C sits FS #3 as safety valve in flat
FS #1 - Dig at 15-13
FS #2 - Fly (stay away from FS)
FS #3 - Swing
BS #1- Flag at 12
FB - Always check strong side of LB. If he blitzes you, block strong side DE. If the
front-side LB drops, you now block backside DE.
TB - Fly route
*Will be run out of the following formations:
Pro Slot
Twins Spread
Flex

FS

C B B SS C
E
T N T E

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 PLAY: 93 DOUBLE SEAM
ASSIGNMETS:
QB - 7 Step drop: Set up and read key
Key – FS, read his reactions to seam patterns, throw opposite his reaction.
FS #1 - Flag at 7, stay wide
FS #2 - Seam pattern, use the hash mark as your landmark
vs 3 deep or man – stay on hash
vs 2 deep – split the hash defenders
BS #1 - Flag at 7, stay wide
BS #2 - Seam pattern, use the hash mark as your landmark
vs 3 deep or man – stay on hash
vs 2 deep – split the hash defenders
FB - Always check strong side LB. If he blitzes, you block strong-side DE.
If the front-side LB drops, you now block backside DE.
TB - Become BS #2
*Will be run out of the following formations
Pro Slot
Twins Spread
Flex

FS

C B B SS C
E
T N T E

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 PLAY: 97
ASSIGNMENTS:
QB - 7 step drop, set up read key
Read Key – SS-C box
C drops hit: FS #3
C sits or comes up: hit FS #2 on, out & up
FS #1 - Post (near post 9 yards): (vs cover 2 go at FS’s outside leg)
FS #2 - Out and up at 7 yards (Corner will funnel SE. Look for ball quickly on the up).
FS #3 - Pass block, read FSLB – FSLB stunts – pick him up
FSLB drops – release to flat
3 yards deep
BS #1- Fly
FB - Always check strong side LB. If he blitzes you, block strong-side DE. If the front-side
LB drops, you now block backside DE.
TB - Pass block weak-side
*Will be run out of the following formations:
Twins Spread Flex

FS

C SS B B C
E
T N T E

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 44/45 DRAW
QB - Fake 90 drop back action, place ball into TB’s pocket as you go by, set up and fake 90 pass.
FS #1 - Run a Fly Route
FS #2 - Run a Fly Route
BS #2 - Run a Fly Route
TE - In Pro or Twins block DE on You
FB - Set up to pass block play-side, show pass, then continue through play-side A gap and look
to block FSLB.
TB - Set up as if to pass block back-side and wait for QB to bring you the ball. Read center’s
block VS an odd defense and the play-side guard’s block vs. an even front.

FS

C SS B B C
E
T N T E

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