Bow Youth Football

Play Book
Confidential
Revision Date: 9/12/2008

Note:
This PDF file contains both Offense &
Defense
Offensive Tip: All the plays contain a formation, a number and
the actual play, example: 7 2 2 Buck
The third digit of the number in the play always
tells what hole the carrier runs through.

7 2 2 Buck
This part is the actual play “Buck”

This part of the play is the formation

“7” (see formations on page 5). The second digit of the number in the play always
tells which back will carry the ball.

So in this play the 2 Back carries the ball through the 2 hole. To see how the holes are
numbered, see Basic Offensive Guidelines(a) on page 2.
Bow Youth Football

Offensive Playbook
Table of Contents (Offense)
OFF-01) Basic Football Positions Table of Contents (Offense) OFF-24) Rip 746 Double Blast
OFF-02) Basic Offensive Guidelines (a) OFF-25) Strong 645 Counter
Cadence, Hole Numbering, Huddle, Play Calling

OFF-03) Basic Offensive Guidelines (b) OFF-26) Tight 922 Wedge

Play Calling (continued)

OFF-04) Basic Offensive Guidelines (c) OFF-27) 625 Blast Pass

QB Pivots

OFF-05) Basic Offensive Guidelines (d) OFF-28) 726 Blast Pass

Motion

OFF-06) Formations (a) OFF-29) 738 Buck Sweep Reverse

600, 700, Strong 600, Strong 700, 800 and 900

OFF-07) Formations (b) OFF-30) 637 Buck Sweep Reverse

400, 500, 200, 300, Tight 200 and Tight 300

OFF-08) Man on Blocking (Mike) OFF-31) 622 Power Sweep Draw

VS 4 Man and 5 Man

OFF-09) 621 Buck OFF-32) 638 Boot Pass

OFF-10) 722 Buck OFF-33) Strong 400 Bow Special Pass
OFF-11) 623 Blast OFF-34) I 400 Y Delay Pass
OFF-12) 724 Blast OFF-35) Flea Flicker Pass
Strong 600 & Strong 700

OFF-13) 625 Blast OFF-36) Trips Left Quick Pass

OFF-14) 726 Blast OFF-37) Trips Right Quick Pass
OFF-15) 633 Dive OFF-38) Trips Right QB Keep
OFF-16) 734 Dive OFF-39) Trips Left QB Keep
OFF-17) Strong 727 Quick Pitch OFF-40) Funnel Pass
OFF-18) Strong 628 Quick Pitch
OFF-19) 737 Buck Sweep
OFF-20) 638 Buck Sweep
OFF-21) Strong 737 Quick Pitch
OFF-22) Strong 638 Quick Pitch
OFF-23) Liz 645 Double Blast DEFENSE CONTENTS
OFF-1

Basic Football Positions

CB S CB
Safety
Cornerback Cornerback

LB LB LB LB
Outside Inside Inside Outside
Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker

DEFENSE
E T T E
End Tackle Tackle End
Line of scrimmage

OFFENSE Y
Y-End
T G X
Tackle Guard Center Guard
G T
Tackle
X
X-End
4
4 Back Q
Quarterback

2 3
2 Back
3 Back

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OFF-2

Basic Offensive Guidelines (a)

Cadence: Down, Motion, Set, GO …

Odd to left of Center Even to right of Center

Holes are numbered:

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Y 4 2 3 X All standing upright facing QB.

Huddle:
T G X G T Facing QB, bent over, hands on knees.

Play Calling:
•Play is called with the first number telling the formation.
•Second number called will tell what back will carry the ball.
•Third number called will tell what hole the ball will be run through.
QB will …
•Receive the call from sideline
•Call the play to right side of huddle, then release the center.
•Call the play to left side of huddle, followed by “Ready” and “Break”, at which time all players will clap their hands at once and yell “Break!”.

•Players will then sprint to the line of scrimmage.

7
Y
5
T
3
G
1 X 2
G
4
T
6
X
8

•Center is lined up directly over the ball.

•Guards will line up off of Center as far as legally allowed (helmet should be even with the Center’s waist, see image above)
2
•Tackles and Ends will line up even with the Guards.
OFF-3

Basic Offensive Guidelines (b)

Play Calling (continued):

•All linemen will have 1 foot splits.

The 4 Back will …

•Always go to the “Y” End side.
•Line up 1 yard outside and 1 yard deep from “Y” End in 6, 7 8 and 9 formations.
•Line up in 2 point stance with hands on thigh pads.
•Lines up in a 2 point stance, 1 yard from line of scrimmage and facing the line of scrimmage.

The 2 Back will …

•Line up behind QB, almost within reach.
•Always be in a 3 point stance.

The 3 Back will …

•Line up on the opposite side of the 4 Back in a 6 & 7 formation and on the same side as the 4 Back in the “Strong” formations.
•Line up to the inside eye of the Tackle, about ½ a step back from the 2 Back, facing the line of scrimmage, in a 2 point stance, with hands on thigh pads.

•The X End will always be opposite the 4 Back.

•The Y End will line up on the same side as the 4 Back.

The QB will have three basic steps for running plays (imagine a clock):
•An Open 45 – which would be open to 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock (open meaning to the play side).
•A Reverse 90 – which would be opening away from the play side to 6 o’clock.
•A Reverse 45 – which would be opening away from the play side to 7 o’clock or 4 o’clock.

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OFF-4

Basic Offensive Guidelines (c)

QB Pivots:
In order to be more precise about where to step, we will refer in play descriptions to the quarterback’s first step. It is useful to remember that as a general rule the
QB pivots to face the man in motion. As for the precise step to take, we find it easiest to to teach him to think as though he is standing just about in the middle of
a large clock face (actually he is slightly above the exact middle). Because we so often expect the QB to turn his back completely to the line, we teach him to
stand slightly pigeon-toed in a narrow stance…

12
12
9 3
9 3

8 4
8 4
7 5
7 5 6
6
Right foot to 5 o'clock
Left foot to 8 o'clock

12 12

9 3 9 3

8 4 8 4

7 5 7 5
6 6
4
Right foot to 7 o'clock Left foot to 3 o'clock
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Basic Offensive Guidelines (d)

MOTION

There are 4 types of Motion

•Rocket (full speed motion across the formation to the right)
•Laser (full speed motion across the formation to the left)
•Rip (shuffle motion to the right at a 45 degree angle toward the 2 back)
•Liz (shuffle motion to the left at a 45 degree angle toward the 2 back)

* Motion calls beginning with the letter “R” go to the right and motion calls beginning with the letter “L” go to the left.

These motion examples are using the 900 formation:

Rip
Rocket
2 2
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 1 8 Y 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 1 8 Y
3 4 3 4
Q Q

2 2

Liz
Lazer
2

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6
2
1 8 Y 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 1 8 Y
3 3 4
Q 4 Q

2 2
5
 OFF-6

Formations (a)

600 700
4’ split 2’’ splits

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 4 4 Q

3 2 2 3

•2 Back toes at 3 yards

Strong 600 from ball in 3 point Strong 700
stance.

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
•3 Back inside eye of
tackle (hands on
thighs).
7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 4 4 Q

2 3 3 2

15 yards from ball

800 900
2 2
Y 7 1 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 1 8 Y
4 Q 3 3 Q 4

2 2

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Formations (b)

15 yards from ball

400 500

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 4 4 Q
4 back splits
difference
3 2 between “Y” 2 3
and tackle.

200 300
X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 4 4 Q

2 2
4 Back and “X” End 15 yards from ball and
3 never closer than 7 yards to sideline.
3
4 Back must be off of the line of scrimmage

Tight 200 Tight 300

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 4 4 Q

2 2

3 3 7
 OFF-8 All the opponents are numbered starting at the nose
guard or zero man. As you move away from the zero
Man-On Blocking man, either left or right, the first man you come to is
number 1, then number 2, 3 etc.
“MIKE”
VS 5 Man Front S
C C This back is numbered as “1” even though
he is a back because he is the first man you
come to as you work your way left from the
1 2 center or 0 man.

3 2
X T
Back Side (side of the field
where the play does not go)
3 2
0 1 3
This back is numbered
as “2” because he is
head up behind the
G X G T Y man in front of him.
We got a nose guard,
Q 4 so we must have a 5
man front!
Play side (side of the field
where the play goes)

VS 4 Man Front Notice in a 4 man front

1 1 that there is nobody
4
4 opposite our center, so
we forget the zero man
No when numbering.
3 2 2 3
Zero
Man

X T G X G T Y
Q 4

3 2
Play side (side of the field
where the play goes) With no zero man, center is responsible for
Back Side (side of the field “Back Side” (away from the ball) linebacker.
where the play does not go) 8
OFF-9 Optional Play Calls:

621 Buck •221, 321, 421, 821, 921 &

Strong 721
(#2 Back through the #1 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
S S
C C C C

B B B B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B
B B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2
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OFF-10 Optional Play Calls:

722 Buck •222, 322, 522, 822, 922 &

Strong 722
(#2 Back through the #2 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q

2 3 2 3

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B
B B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q

2 3 2 3
10
OFF-11 Optional Play Calls:

623 Blast •423, Rip 823, Rip 923

(#2 Back through the #3 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
S
S C C
S

B B B
B B
C C

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
VS 4 - 4 Defense Handoff. VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2 11
OFF-12 Optional Play Calls:

724 Blast •524, Liz 824, Liz 924

(#2 Back through the #4 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
Donut
Call
Center & Guard
B
B B
B B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q
Donut
Call
2 3 Notice that the
2 3 Center & Guard
QB Does a
reverse pivot
VS 4 - 4 Defense Handoff. VS 4 - 3 Defense Donut
Call
Guard & Tackle

B B B B
B B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q
Donut
Call
2 3 2 3 12
Guard & Tackle
OFF-13 Optional Play Calls:

625 Blast •425, Rip 825, Rip 925

(#2 Back through the #5 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
S
C C

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 Notice that the 3 2

QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff.
VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B
B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2 13
 OFF-14 Optional Play Calls:

726 Blast •525, Liz 826, Liz 926

(#2 Back through the #6 hole)

Donut
VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
Call
Tackle & End

B
B B
B B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q

2 3 Notice that the

2 3
QB Does a
reverse pivot
VS 4 - 4 Defense Handoff. VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B B
B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q
Gorilla Call
Gorilla Call
2 3 2 3 14
OFF-15 Optional Play Calls:

633 Dive •433

(#3 Back through the #3 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B B
B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2 15
OFF-16 Optional Play Calls:

734 Dive •534

(#3 Back through the #4 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q

2 3 2 3

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B
B B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
4 Q 4 Q

2 3 2 3 16
OFF-17 Optional Play Calls:

Strong 727 Quick Pitch

(#2 Back through the #7 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

4 Q 4 Q

3 2 3 2

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B
B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

4 Q 4 Q

3 3 2
2 17
OFF-18 Optional Play Calls:

Strong 628 Quick Pitch

(#2 Back through the #8 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

2 3 2 3
3 point Stance 3 point Stance

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B
B B B B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

2 3 2 3
3 point Stance 3 point Stance 18
OFF-19 Optional Play Calls:

737 Buck Sweep •537, Liz 837 & Liz 937

(#3 Back through the #7 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q

2 3 Back side Guard is 2 3

pulled to block “play
side” and 2 Back sells
VS 4 - 4 Defense the Red Left 22 Buck. VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B B
B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
4 Q 4 Q

2 3 2 3 19
OFF-20 Optional Play Calls:

638 Buck Sweep •438, Rip 838 & Rip 938

(#3 Back through the #8 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 Back side Guard is 3 2

pulled to block “play
side” and 2 Back sells
VS 4 - 4 Defense the Red Left 22 Buck. VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B
B B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2 20
 2 Back Motion
OFF-21
Note: Can run this
Strong 737 Quick Pitch play without motion.
(#3 Back through the #7 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E
E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q

3 2 2 Back goes in motion

3 2
and clears a path
through the 7 hole.
VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B B
B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
4 Q 4 Q

3 2 3 2 21
 2 Back Motion
OFF-22
Note: Can send the 2
Strong 638 Quick Pitch Back in motion
(#3 Back through the #8 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

2 3 2 3
2 Back goes in motion
and clears a path
through the 7 hole.
VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

2 3 2 3
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OFF-23 Optional Play Calls:

Liz 645 Double Blast

(#4 Back through the #5 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4
Notice that the
QB Does a
3 2 reverse pivot
3 2
Handoff. 4
Back goes in
VS 4 - 4 Defense motion and VS 4 - 3 Defense
the 2 & 3 back
sell the 25
Blast
B B B B
B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2 23
 OFF-24 Optional Play Calls:

Rip 746 Double Blast

(#4 Back through the #6 hole)

Donut Donut
VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
Call Call
Tackle & End Tackle & End

B
B B
B B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q
Notice that the
2 3 QB Does a 2 3
reverse pivot
Handoff. 4
Back goes in
VS 4 - 4 Defense motion and VS 4 - 3 Defense
the 2 & 3 back
sell the 25
Blast
B B B B B
B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

4 Q 4 Q
Gorilla Call
Gorilla Call
2 3 2 3 24
OFF-25 Optional Play Calls:

Strong 645 Counter

(#4 Back through the #5 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
S
C

B B B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
Q 4 Q 4
2 3 3
2

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense
C

B B B
B B B
B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3
2 25
 OFF-26 Optional Play Calls:

Tight 922 Wedge

(#2 Back stays in wedge)

S S
The Wedge is the ultimate team At the snap of the ball players
play, in effect concentrating quickly form a wedge around the
the force of 9 blockers at the B B 2 back by lining up inside
point of attack. shoulder with the outside
shoulder on the man in front of
you.
Three things can defeat the wedge:
C E T N T E C
1) Allowing the wedge to stop.
2) A hard rush around the
outside, catching the runner G XG
from behind. T 2 T
3) Penetration of the walls of the
X Y
wedge, it must stay intact! 3 4
Q

IMPORTANT – The wedge must be formed quickly and prior to opponent contact. The team needs to keep it really tight
to avoid penetration and keep their feet moving to keep the ball alive!
•QB: If it’s on “GO”, make sure everyone is set. Step out of the Back’s path with your right foot. Nothing fancy, just hand him the ball. Then follow the wedge looking into
the line and be prepared to cover the ball should there be a fumble.
•3 & 4 Backs: Hustle inside and block “YOUR TACKLE” and keep you feet moving. You should never attempt to push the ball carrier, instead stay behind your Tackle
and push him up field while guarding against opponents that may try to slip in from behind the wedge.
•2 back: Hit quickly with no delay. Be prepared to dive over the pile should things stack up. Otherwise, push the wedge. Take lots of short choppy steps with knees high.
Keep your eyes open and look for daylight.

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OFF-27 Optional Play Calls:

625 Blast Pass •Strong 525 & Strong 725

(QB & 2 Back must sell run)

* SELL RUN!!!

B B

E E
b

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4

3 2

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OFF-28 Optional Play Calls:

726 Blast Pass •Strong 426 & Strong 626

(QB & 2 Back must sell run)

* SELL RUN!!!

B B

E E
b

7 5 3 G 1 2 G 4 6 8

4 Q

2 3

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OFF-29

738 Buck Sweep Reverse

(#3 Back through the #8 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

3 Q 3 Q

4 2 4 2
•All backs rotate clockwise and play is
identical to Red Right 38 Buck Sweep
except the run is reversed thru the 8
VS 4 - 4 Defense hole. VS 4 - 3 Defense
•After QB makes the hand off he drops
back and fakes the pass while watching
for a fumble.
B B
B B B
B
B

E E
E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
3 Q 3 Q

4 2 4 2 29
OFF-30

637 Buck Sweep Reverse

(#3 Back through the #7 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense

B B B
B B

E E
E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8
7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 3 Q 3

2 4 •All backs rotate clockwise and play is 2 4

identical to Red left 37 Buck Sweep except
the run is reversed thru the 7 hole.
•After QB makes the hand off he drops back
VS 4 - 4 Defense and fakes the pass while watching for a VS 4 - 3 Defense
fumble.

B B B B B
B
B

E E E E

7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8 7 Y 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 X 8

Q 3 Q 3

2 4 2 4 30
OFF-31 Optional Play Calls:

622 Power Sweep Draw •221, 321, 421, 821, 921 &
Strong 721
(#2 Back through the #1 hole)

VS 5 - 2 Defense VS 5 - 3 Defense
S S
C C C C

B B B B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 Q 4

3 2 3 2

VS 4 - 4 Defense VS 4 - 3 Defense

B B B B B
B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
Q 4 Q 4
3 2 3 2 31
OFF-32 Optional Play Calls:

638 Boot Pass

(QB & 2 Back must sell run)

* SELL RUN!!!

b
a

B B

E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4

3 2

QB attacks line of scrimmage. If corner

comes then throw to X. If corner covers X
then look a second read. If second read is
covered the QB yells “GO” and runs with
ball and X & Y become blockers.

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OFF-33 Optional Play Calls:

Strong 400 Bow Special Pass

1
B B

E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 8
3 Y
Q 4

2 3

QB reads the outside corner and if he is

playing the Y to the outside then Y should
be open. If he is playing him to the inside
look to 4 and if 4 is covered check off to the
3.

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OFF-34 Optional Play Calls:

I 400 Y Delay Pass

2 1

B B

E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 8 Y
Q 4

Variation:
QB can 3 step drop and throw the pop pass
3 QB 5 step drop, looks for the 4 and if
covered throw to Y slant.
to X end.

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OFF-35

Flea Flicker

Strong 600 Flea Flicker Strong 700 Flea Flicker

b b

a a

B B B B B B

E E E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8
7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4 4 Q

3 3 2
2

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Trips Left Quick Pass

•When the huddle breaks the “X” End lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
•“Y” End lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the “X” End.
b C S C •4B lines up 1x1 to the “Y” End.
•QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1st sound
or 1st color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop
away from the weak side of the line and hits
a the first man open.
c
•2B needs to be quick to seal the 5 hole.
•3B pass blocks the right end.
B B B

E E

4
Y 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6

2 3

If the defensive end follows our “Y” End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant right end.

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 OFF-37

Trips Right Quick Pass

•When the huddle breaks the “X” End lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
•“Y” End lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the “X” End.
•4B lines up 1x1 to the “Y” End.
C S C b
•QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1st sound
or 1st color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop
away from the weak side of the line and hits
the first man open.
a
•2B needs to be quick to seal the 6 hole. c
•3B pass blocks the left end.
B B B

E E

5 3 1 2 4 6
G G
4
Q

3 2

If the defensive end follows our “Y” End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant left end.

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 OFF-38

Trips Right QB Keep

•When the huddle breaks the “X” End lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
•“Y” End lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the “X” End.
•4B lines up 1x1 to the “Y” End.
C S C b
•QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1st sound
or 1st color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop
away from the weak side of the line and fakes
to the 2B then sweeps to the vacant left end.
a
•2B needs to be quick to seal the 6 hole. c
•3B needs to clear out the left end.
B B B

E E

5 3 1 2 4 6
G G
4
Q

3 2

If the defensive end follows our “Y” End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant left end.

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OFF-39

Trips Left QB Keep

•When the huddle breaks the “X” End lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
•“Y” End lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the “X” End.
b C S C •4B lines up 1x1 to the “Y” End.
•QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1st sound or
1st color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop away
from the weak side of the line and fakes to the
a 2B then sweeps to the vacant right end..
c
•2B needs to be quick to seal the 5 hole.
•3B pass blocks the right end.
B B B

E E

4
Y 7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6

2 3

If the defensive end follows our “Y” End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant right end.

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OFF-40 Optional Play Calls:

Funnel Pass

B B

E E

7 X 5 T 3 G 1 X 2 G 4 T 6 Y 8

Q 4
2
3

QB rolls out to the right. 4B goes straight

dong field about 5 yard and heads for the
post. End goes straight down field and
then heads for the flag. 3B splits the two
receivers and should be all alone in the
flats. 2B must block end!

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Bow Youth Football

Defensive Playbook
4-4 Attack
Table of Contents (Defense)
DEF-01) Positions 4-4 Attack
DEF-02) Tough 3

DEF-03) Slant
DEF-04) Slam 3
DEF-05) Slam 4
DEF-06) Flare 3
DEF-07) Stack
DEF-08) Back
DEF-09) Up

Table of Contents (Defense)

DEF-10) Off 3
DEF-11) Def VS Option
DEF-12) Goal Line
DEF-13) Goal Line - UP
DEF-14) 5-2 Monster

OFFENSIVE CONTENTS
DEF-1

Positions 4-4 Attack

E T T E
End Right Tackle Left Tackle End

o w s o
Outside Inside Linebacker Inside Linebacker Outside
Linebacker (Willy) weak side (Sam) strong side Linebacker
(Ollie) (Ollie)

c c
Corner Corner
s
Safety

Notes:
•Always slant to wide side of field regardless of D&D.
Calls: Stunt
•1 yard penetration on Defensive Ends and Tackles.
•Always force run inside.
•Safety's cheat to wide side of field (12-15 yards). “Tough 3” “Slam 3”
•Tackles, 4pt stance
•Ends, 3pt stance – some situations call for a 2pt stance (5 man front).
•Always pursue on an angle and get depth.
Coverage
•Cover 3 = Backs cover 1/3 each
•Cover 4 = Man to Man with free Safety
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DEF-2
Stunt = Tough

“Tough 3” Coverage = 3

B A
X A B C
1x1

E T T E

o w s o
Ollie Willy Sam Ollie

c c
1/3 1/3
s
1/3

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DEF-3
Stunt = Slant

“Slant” Coverage = 3/4

C B A
X A B C
1x1
(1 Left – 1 Back) 2x3

E T T E (2 left – 3 off man)

o w s o
Ollie Willy Sam Ollie

*First man out •Sam & Willy will call direction based
on offense (Ace=RT & Bulldog=LT).
c •Sam & Willy always step 6” opposite
1/3 The slant and read.
c
1/3

s
1/3

* All players “YELL” pass/run * Corner closest to sideline should

when recognized. stay with in 9 yards of it.
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DEF-4
Stunt = Slam

“Slam 3” Coverage = 3

B A
X A B C
1x1
2x3

7 – 9 Yards E T T E
o
Ollie
o w s
Ollie Willy Sam
c
1/3

c
1/3

s
1/3

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DEF-5
Stunt = Slam

“Slam 4” Coverage = 4

C B A
X A B C
1x1

E T T E

o
Ollie
o w s
Ollie Willy Sam
c
*First man out

s
Free * If cover man goes in
motion to other side of
the ball then DO NOT
follow, let him go. Other
Ollie will cover.
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DEF-6
Stunt = Flare

“Flare 3” Coverage = 3

C B A
X A B C
1x1
2x3

E T T E
o o
Ollie
Ollie
s w * Front 4 Rush the ball.
Sam Willy

Sam & Willy Blitz * DB – Cover 3

c through A gaps
1/3

c
1/3
s
1/3

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DEF-7
Stunt = Stack

“Stack” Coverage = 3/4

C B A
X A B C
1x1
(1 Left – 1 Back)

E T T E

o w s o
Willy Sam Ollie
Ollie

c
c
s

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DEF-8
Stunt = Back

“Back” Coverage = 3

C B A
X A B C
1x1
(1 Left – 1 Back)

E T T E

6 – 10 Yards off ball

o w s o
Ollie Willy Sam Ollie

c
1/3 15 – 20 Yards off ball
c
1/3

s
1/3

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DEF-9
Stunt = UP

“Up” Coverage = 3/4

C B A
X A B C
1x1
(1 Left – 1 Back)

E T T E
2 1/2 Yards off ball

o w s o
Ollie Willy Sam Ollie

c c

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DEF-10
Stunt = Tough

“Off 3” Coverage = 3
“Off 3” is audible called by backs when offense is unbalanced or unrecognized and it just changes the play to the basic “Tough 3”.

Example: Coach calls C B A

X A B C D
“Tough Slant 3” but C
offense comes out
unbalanced. S&W
should call “Unbalanced” E T T E
& “Off 3” and move the
front four down one row.
Guard is now
handled like Center

All gaps move

down with front line C B
X A
X A B C D
in the direction of
the shift.
E T T E

o w s o
Ollie Willy Sam Ollie

c c
1/3 1/3
s
1/3
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DEF-11

“Def VS Option” Coverage = 3

C B A
X A B C
1x1

E T T E
Bump End, force Bump End, force
o decision and cover QB decision and cover QB
o
Ollie
Ollie
Covers pitchman on option,
Flats on pass and contains
s w Covers pitchman on option,
outside run. Sam Willy Flats on pass and contains
outside run.
Sam & Willy
watch for dive,
c read and blitz.
1/3

c
1/3
s
1/3

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DEF-12
Stunt = Goal Line

“Goal Line”

C B A
X A B C

o E T T E o
c Ollie Ollie
c

w s s
Willy Sam Safety

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DEF-13
Stunt = Goal Line

“Goal Line - UP”

C B A
X A B C

o E T s T E o
c Ollie Sam Ollie
c

w s
Willy Safety

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DEF-14 Coverage = 2

“5-2 Monster”

B A
X A B C

Split
Difference 1x1 4x5
3 Yards 3 Yards
LT RT E o
E Head Up Head Up Head Up Outside
Shoulder

o S W
Monster On Sam Willy
Strong side Head Up Head Up

c
Weak side
Corner moves
up 4x5

c s
1/2
1/2

Strong side Safety goes

Corner goes into a cover 2
into a cover 2 on weak side

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