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 Published: Sunday, 08 December 2019 02:54
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By Bruce Eien
QB Coach
Eugene High School (OR)
Twitter: @bruceeien Run/Pass Option
Clinic Report 1335
Offense 1185
Defense 745
Run Game 372
Running Game 302
The spread offense is all the rage in football today. Modern defenses have come up with sophisticated ways to stop the Pass Game 288
spread offense. Many teams have combated these defenses with more traditional type formations and sets. Teams use Passing Game 287
double TE’s, TE/Wing and a fullback look to take advantage of these new modern defenses. What if you could combine Offensive Line 215
both sets into a single offensive system allowing you to gain an advantage over anything the defense presents? Drill Report 215
Coverage 204
RPO 168
Research Report 160
The Merge Program Development 141
Special Report 134
The way we merge the Single Wing and Spread is to run the same series between formations. Optimally we would like Zone Scheme 122
to use the same personnel so we can shift between formations not allowing the defense to sub in bigger defenders. Blitz 119
Most of the time the defense opts to play their pass defense and not a short yardage front. This gives us an advantage Defensive Line 116
as we can get more people to the point of attack then they can defend. It also gives us options to see what system Zone Pressures 103
Special Teams 98
gives us a better advantage! We use the same rules and schemes in both formations systems to streamline learning
Inside Runs 98
time. Another advantage is multiple players can be the QB in the Single Wing giving you many game time options and
optimizing practice time.
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Formations

We use a four WR set with base formations of Spread, Trips and Empty.
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We use a Single Wing set with formations called Single and Double Fat

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History

We have been an under center four WR offense since 1990 and went full-time shotgun in 2000. We had run the Power
I as our goal line offense for many years. In 2001 we had a great running QB and we were figuring out ways to get him
the ball. So, we brought in a true FB in the backfield and started running I back type plays to the QB. We then tried to
figure a way to get the Power I into the offense and moved 2 FB next to each other. During this time a team in our
league played a Single Wing Team and I noticed we could run our double FB offense from a balanced set. We
introduced it in the 2001 season and called it Jumbo. One of our player's mothers asked me when we were going to run
those plays were, we bring in all the "fat guys" and hence the name was born.

Searching the Internet, I found the Single Wing Forum on Delphi and discovered Steve Calande was running something
similar called the BEAST. The only difference was he was running 3 FB's where I had 2 and a Wing. Later on, I found
out we were both running versions of the Yale Formation from the early 1900s. It's amazing how 2 different coaches
from opposite ends of the country came up with a similar formation and plays, never knowing about each other’s work
until they were finished?

Three play series

We use a three-play series of a QB Sweep, Roll Out Pass, and a Wing Counter.

In this series, we use the QB Sweep off the rollout pass. In the trips Formation, we use the rollout pass to set up the QB
Sweep while in the Fat Formation we use the QB Sweep to set up the rollout pass. The Counter Play is used to take
advantage of the defense overplaying the Sweep or Roll Out Pass. We have other plays in this series but are
concentrating only on these three for this article.

Roll Out Pass Concept:

The Roll Out Pass is a moving pocket where the QB will break contain and read the CB on a Hi-Low Concept. We can
also tag other concepts like Flood, Smash and Curl to this play. The Line is in turn back protection blocking to the gap
opposite the play. For example, Roll Right, the linemen block left and vice versa. The RB sets the edge by running at
the DE and takes over the block from the chipping #3 WR. In Fat, the TE will chip as the Wing is the primary WR.

WR routes are:

#1 15 Yard Fade Out (Fade at 7 comebacks to sideline at 15) in Fat the Wing runs a Wheel Out as he is tighter in the
Formation.

#2 Deep Corner (corner at 15 getting deep)

#3 Chip on DE run 5-yard Flat route

QB breaks contain like Sweep and his first read is Fade-Out all the way. If the CB jumps the out the QB hits the deep
corner route. If the QB is not open or he gets pressure he can dump to Flat Route or run the ball. If QB breaks contain
and sees open grass for more than 10 yards run every time!

QB Sweep Concept

The Sweep Play is where we try to break contain and get outside as fast as possible and cut back if the defense over
pursues. We use a reach or pin and pull type scheme. We like to not pull linemen at first to make sure the inside gaps
are blocked but will add pulling linemen as we get more comfortable with the defensive scheme.
Reach Scheme

In a reach scheme, the line reaches the play side gap outside of them. If they have a man head up, they reach him. If
he slants inside, they move up to the second level. If they're uncovered, they reach towards their outside gap looking
for defensive line slanting towards them where they would block him. If the outside gap is open, they proceed to the
next level looking for a Linebacker. WR’s crack first defender inside or run off the defender if they are in tight man
coverage. RB’s lead QB Sweep running at contain CB but also looking inside of any defenders who may be coming.
The biggest coaching point is the DE must be blocked so we can break Contain.

Pin and Pull Scheme

In Pin n Pull uncovered linemen pull and covered linemen block their inside gap or cover for the puller. We use the
Wing or Slot to crack DE and pull the tackle too.

To study game film of this concept, click on the video below:

QB Sweep Concept Single Wing Eugene High School OR

Editor’s Note: Coach Eien has provided narration for each clip below:

Clip 1: The FB and Wing do a great job of securing the edge defender and the blocking back gets a great block on the
CB giving the QB an easy path to score.

Clip 2: The DE does a great job of getting upfield which causes the HB to kick him out. The QB sees the kick out and
cuts upfield to score against the defensive pursuit.

Clip 3 : The QB tries to break Contain but sees an opening and hits it for a TD!

Clip 4 (Reach Scheme): The Wing seals the DE and the WR's crack which gives the QB the path to breaking contain.
The FB does a great job of leading and makes a great block downfield letting the athlete use his talents to score!

Clip 5 (Reach Scheme): We ran this one out of a 2x2 set and the Flexed TE/Wing seal the edge allowing the FB to get
up on the CB leading to a long TD run!

Clip 6 (Pin n Pull Scheme): We use an empty set here and secure the edge with the Flexed TE/Wing and FB and use
a Pin n Pull Scheme to pull both guards to lead the QB!

Counter
The Counter is a mid-direction Play where we get flow moving one way and counter back away. It’s a complimentary
play off the Sweep Play. The play becomes a weak side power concept.

GOD Scheme

The line uses their GOD blocking schemes of Gap, On, Double Team. Sometimes the Tackle will have to double team
(Outside) with TE. If nobody fits in their rules, they go to the second level (FBI). The Center's rules are MOMA (Man
On/ Man Away) The QB takes the snap and runs toward the Wing giving him an inside handoff usually the left hand as
we sweep right most of the time. At the snap, the Wing runs back at where the QB was aligned and takes the handoff
following the FB through the off-tackle hole. In the Spread, the FB crosses in front of WB and kicks out the DE. If the
DE wrong shoulders or slants hard the block becomes a log block and the play will spill outside more like a sweep. In
Fat, the BB becomes the kick out block and the FB leads through the hole. If we feel the gaps are properly blocked, we
can add pullers the play.

To study game film of this concept, click on the video below:

Counter Concept Single Wing Eugene High School OR

Editor’s Note: Coach Eien has provided narration for each clip below:

Clip 1 : We had been running the Power and Sweep effectively so the defense over shifted to take those plays away.
We came back at them with the Counter and totally fooled them as the Wing walked in untouched!

Clip 2: Same game the HB does a great job of logging the DE giving the Wing the corner to score another TD!

Clip 3: The DE does a good job of wrong arming the FB so the Wing reads the log block and takes it outside for a TD!

Clip 4: The FB gets a great kick out block the Wing does a great job taking it upfield. If it weren’t for the mud on the
jerseys, he would have seen the DE coming and gotten more yards.

Clip 5: Great crack block comes by WR and kick out by the FB! The wing does a great job running off tackle and getting
up field allowing him to slip by the containing CB.

Clip 6: This time on the crack block the LB scrapes outside and the WR does a great job of taking him where he wants
to go cresting the off-tackle lane for the Wing.

Clip 7: This time the WR and line create a wall giving the Wing the alley he needs for a big gain.

Clip 8: It was a passing down so the defense dropped into coverage as we ran the Counter and got the effect of a draw
type play.
Group Practice Schedule

Line

Every lineman gets 25 shotgun snaps to each other every pre-practice. This gives you multiple options in case of injury
or for extra reps in practice. This has saved us multiple times when our starting Center got hurt on the first play of the
game. We use Centers every chance we can during practice like 7 on 7, play polishing, group, and team. This model
also works for FG/Punt.

Backs

We teach multiple RB’s to be the QB in Spread and Single Wing. We run a drill where we have four centers, two by
two facing each other three yards apart with an RB behind each Center. Coach calls play (Blast, Power, Sweep) one
QB calls cadence and all four groups runs the play.

We know that it’s a huge defensive key if we put a non-thrower at QB so we practice throwing the Fade and Flat routes
to give us options with a non-thrower. The great thing with throwing a fade is you don't need to catch the pass to make
the defense respect your pass game. Nothing freaks out a defensive coordinator more than when your non-thrower gets
the ball near a WR who has beaten the defense deep. Another great thing we learn with this pass is a great WR will be
able to out jump or come back to catch a "duck" type pass.

During 7 on 7, you can use RB's to run plays with the Line.

Conclusion

Merging the Single Wing with the Spread can add another dimension to your offensive system. You can have the best of
both worlds with a wide open, make the defense cover the whole field type system with the ability to shift into a goal
line, short yardage, here we come to the type of power set that gives you great versatility against anything the defense
throws at you.

Meet Coach Eien: Bruce Eien is a veteran coach and was recently honored for his 30 years of coaching in California
and Oregon. As a head coach for 15 years at Brethren Christian High School in Orange County, Bruce's offensive
innovations produced enormous gains on the field and catapulted a small Christian High school in developing talent,
resulting in numerous College scholarships, Canadian, Arena and even The NFL as well. These accolades gave Bruce
the opportunity to be the Head Coach of the Orange County vs. LA County all-star game and assist in other all-star
games over his coaching career. In Oregon, he was the Head coach at Crow High School and coached QB's at
Harrisburg High School, a small farming community in which won the Oregon 3A State Championship in 2016. Bruce
has recently taken on the role of Master coach and consultant, mentoring other coaches and players. His main focus the
last two years has been with West Broward High School in South Florida. Bruce an avid member of the Single Wing
Community who created and hosted the West Coast Single Wing Conclave for five years in Southern California.

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