GMU FOOTBALL

PLAY – Spilt Rt 324 Thunder 20

FORMATIONS – Spilt 15

CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10

2
1
1
DROP – 3 Step 5
3 3
PROTECTION – 324 LOS

VARIATIONS Smoke, Omaha, Train

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X Hitch, Fade vs. press man, Quick Hitch (smoke) audible 12 yd split Be ready for catch out of break
Y Inside release, hook up in middle over 6 yds. Center “Lookie” for HOT pass
Z Hitch, Fade vs. press man, Quick Hitch (smoke) audible 12 yd split Be ready for catch out of break
F 324 block rules / release to hook route Be ready for catch out of break
H 324 block rules / release to hook route Be ready for catch out of break
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Far Rt ‘A’ Rt 322 ‘Y’ Stick 20

FORMATIONS – Near, Split 15 TD

4
CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10
3 2
DROP – 3 Step 5
1
PROTECTION – 322 LOS

VARIATIONS – SCAT ‘Y’ Stick Nod 5

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 6 yd slant 14 yd Split, Alert for TD
Y Inside release to 6 yd stick route Look quick
Z Run 6 yd drive then hook up over the Center 6 yd Split, Float with flow
F Block 322 Protect backside
H Release into flat LOOK
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Wing Lf 22 Scat ‘Z’ IN 20

FORMATIONS – Split, Far, Spread 15 TD

CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch / Man 10 1

3
DROP – 5 STEP 5

PROTECTION – 22 Scat LOS

VARIATIONS – ‘Y’ Go
2
HOT

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, 12 yd post Read middle to settle in
Y 4-6 yd spot and slide Slide back and settle
Z 12 yd split, break at 12 comeback to 10 yds Sell the go with a strong BURST
F Scat Hot and stretch the field Get horizontal stretch
H Block then release Don’t release to soon
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Rt 22 TEXAS 20

FORMATIONS – Wing Left, Spread 15 TD

2
3
CONCEPT – Middle Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – 5 Step 5 1

PROTECTION – 22 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, Fade at 5-6 yds look for TD Burst into fade
Y Inside release and read coverage Read safety for Stick route
Z 12 yd split, run 10-12 yd pivot Sell the go
F Delay route, read LB’s Sell the flat route
H Block backside OLB/MDM, release Don’t release to soon
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4
2 2
3 C FS SS C 3
FS
1 SS C 1
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

2 2
FS SS 3 3
FS
C 1 C 1
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 2 Man Free

2
3 3
FS FS
C C
1 1
W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Rt Slot 20 ‘X’ Spot 20

FORMATION – Near, Far 15 TD

3
CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – 5 Step 5 1

PROTECTION – 20 LOS

VARIATIONS –
2

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, 4-6 yds and read Read OLB / Corner
Y 10-12 yd pivot route Check First
Z 6 yd split 10-12 yd flag route, TD
F Check for Blitz then release Release Wide
H Swing route Release Wide
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
C SS
W M S C W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Far Rt A Rt 2 Jet ‘X’ Slant 20

FORMATION –Split, Weak 15

CONCEPT – Short Horizontal Stretch 10

1 2 3
DROP – 3 Step 5
5 4
PROTECTION – 2 Jet LOS

VARIATIONS – Omaha, Thunder, Smoke, Sluggo

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, run route called or audible 5 yd break point
Y 6 yd hank Over the ball
Z 4 yd split, 6-8 yd in route Pressure into break
F 2 Jet protection, check then release Check down is wider
H Release into flat Get head around, expect the ball
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Near Rt Zap 2 Jet ‘Z’ Drive 20

FORMATIONS – 15 TD Alert

2
CONCEPT – Vertical / Horizontal Stretch 10

DROP – 7 Step 5 1
3
PROTECTION – 2 Jet LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, Go Route Clear Outside
Y 12 yd Dig Read and stay flat
Z 14 yd split, motion to 4 yd split, 4-6 yd depth, Get outside far tackle, stay flat
F 2 Jet protection, release and hook up 2 yd outlet
H Find seam break at 10 yds, flag route Alert
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Far Rt Fox 2 ‘X’&’Y’ Hook 20
TD
FORMATIONS – I, Split 15 2

CONCEPT – Play Action, Vertical Stretch 10 1

DROP – 5 Step Drop 5 3

4
PROTECTION – Fox 2 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, 15 yd in route BURST at 12 break at 15 yds
Y 10-12 yd in route Read then release
Z 10-12 yd post ALERT for TD
F 4 yd drag weak Check then release weak side
H Fox 2 protection Check then release, hook
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – I Rt Pass 312 Double Hitch 20

FORMATIONS – I Rt Slot, I Lf Slot 15

ALERT
CONCEPT – Play Action 10
1
DROP – 3 Step Drop 5 2 1

PROTECTION – Aggressive Protection LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 6 yd Hitch Fade vs. Cloud
Y Block EMOL / outside threat Aggressive Protection
Z 14 yd split, 5 yd Hitch Fade vs. Cloud
F Block and release Cheat Up, ALERT for TD
H Block and release Cheat Up
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Far Rt Slot A Rt F @ 0 Double Hitch 20

FORMATIONS – I, Weak, Near, Strong 15

CONCEPT – Screen 10
Alert
1
DROP – 3 Step Drop 5 2

1
PROTECTION – Aggressive Protection LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 15 yd split, 6 yd Hitch Fade vs. Cloud
Y Aggressive Block
Z Go, Look Alert ALERT for TD
F Block and release
H Motion to 14 yds out, Smoke route YAC’s!
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
C SS
W M S C W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Near Rt Zap 2 Jet Slow Screen Rt 20

FORMATIONS – Strong, Split 15

CONCEPT – Screen 10

DROP – 7 Step Drop 5

PROTECTION – 2 Jet Screen LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, Clear out
Y Outside release, 10 yd dig GET A BLOCK!
Z 14 yd split, motion to 5 yd split, 4-6 yd shallow cross GET A BLOCK!
F 2 Jet, Slow release to TE YAC’s
H Release 4 yds outside TE, Seam route Block at the 2nd / 3rd level
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Rt Trade 22 ‘Y’ Cross ‘F’ Flat 20
3

FORMATIONS – Near, Strong, Weak, Far 15 TD

2
CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10

DROP – 5-7 Step Drop 5

1
PROTECTION – 22 LOS

VARIATIONS – Split Rt Open

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 5-6 yd skinny post ALERT
Y Outside release 12 yd dig Read over the middle
Z 16 yd split, 20 yd in route Burst at 18 yds
F Release, 3 yd Flat route, Read HOT
H Block, release Quick Release
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Wing Lf ‘U’ Rt 22 Double Seam Post 20
1
FORMATIONS – Weak, Far, Spread, Trey 15 1

CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch 10 2

DROP – 5 Quick 5
3
PROTECTION – 22 LOS
2
VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, skinny post 7th step, outside foot back
Y 8 yd Stick Read
Z 12 yd split, skinny post 7th step, outside foot back
F Block, release Check wide release
U Motion Rt, 2-3 yd flat Read and Lock
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Spread Rt 22 Scat Hank 20

FORMATIONS – 15
2
CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10 2
1
DROP – 5 step drop 5
3
3
PROTECTION – 22 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 10-12 yd curl
Y 4-8 yd Hank Over the ball
Z 14 yd split, 12 yd curl
F Release, 2-3 yd Flat route HOT
Zebra 2-3 yd Flat route Look
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
C SS
W M S C W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Wing Left 22 Scat Texas ‘Y’ Cross 20

FORMATIONS – Spread, Near, Strong, Split 15 Alert

CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch 10 2

DROP – 5 Step Drop 5

1
PROTECTION – 22 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 16 yd split, Fade Clear Outside
Y 8 yd Cross, option Post READ over the top
Z 16 yd split, 6 yd Post Alert
F Delay route Look
H/Zeb 3-6 yd split, 2 yd Flat route ALERT vs. Blitz
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Far Rt ‘A’ Rt 22 ‘X’ Shallow Cross 20

FORMATIONS – Weak, 15
1
CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10

DROP – 7 Step Drop 5 2

HOT
PROTECTION – 22 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 3 yd Split, 4-6 yd Shallow Cross Read
Y 10-12 yd Dig
Z 14 yd split, skinny post ALERT, outside release vs. cloud
F Block, release Check wide
H Motion, Wheel route HOT @ 2-4 yds, then turn up
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Rt 24 Double Go 20
1
FORMATIONS – Far, Weak, Near, Strong 15 1
2
CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch, Underneath 10

DROP – 7 Step Drop 5 3 3

PROTECTION – 24 LOS

VARIATIONS – Comeback, In

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, Go / Fade vs. Cloud Variation – break at 20 yds
Y Outside release, 12-14 yd dig Read
Z 14 yd split, Go / Fade vs. Cloud Variation – break at 20 yds
F Max Pro, release into 3-5 yd Flat route LOOK
H Max Pro, release into 3-5 yd Flat route LOOK
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Change Rt ‘C’ Lf 72 ‘X’ Shallow Cross 20

FORMATIONS – 15 Alert

CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10 1

3
DROP – 7 Step Drop 5 2

PROTECTION – 72 LOS

VARIATIONS –
4

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 3 yd split, shallow cross @ 4-6 yds Read OLB / Corner
Y 10-12 yd hank Read and float
Z 14 yd split, skinny post Outside release vs. cloud
F Block, release Stay wide and stretch
H Motion left, 8 yd hitch, pivot with pressure Get to the numbers, burst
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Far Rt Slot Open 3 Jet ‘X’ Drive 20

FORMATIONS – 15 TD
Alert
2
CONCEPT – Create Mismatch / Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – 7 step Drop 5 1

PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS 3

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 4 yd split, 4-6 yd drive Go first, Read coverage
Y Clear outside ALERT
Z Outside release, 12 yd dig X goes first, Read coverage
F Block, release and hook
H Outside release, 10 yd flag Trail outside Z, keep separation
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
C SS C
W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C SS W M S C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C SS W M S C
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PLAY – Far Rt Fox 2 Double Stick 20

FORMATIONS – 15

CONCEPT – Play Action 10 1

1
2 3
DROP – 5 Step Drop 5

PROTECTION – Fox 2 LOS 4

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, 12 yd stick Fade vs. Cloud
Y Inside release, 6-8 yd shallow cross Read
Z 12 yd split, 12 yd stick Fade vs. Cloud
F Fox 2, Fake, Block, Release Outlet
H Fox 2, Block, Release Outlet
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – I Rt H2 Double Stick 20

FORMATIONS – Spread 15
1 1
CONCEPT – Play Action 10 2

DROP – 5 Step Drop 5

3
PROTECTION – H2 LOS

VARIATIONS – 3 Jet

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, 12 yd stick route Fade vs. Cloud Coverage
Y Outside release, 12 yd dig Read – skinny post, hook
Z 12 yd split, 12 yd stick route Fade vs. Cloud Coverage
F Block EMOL Cheat Up
H Run H2, release and hook up Cheat Up
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Jumbo Rt Fake 69 Keep Pass Rt 20
Alert TD
FORMATIONS – Jumbo Slot 15
2
CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch with Movement 10

DROP – Waggle, 5 1

PROTECTION – Louie (Slide Left) LOS

VARIATIONS – Over

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 12 yd post (Slot- 12 yd Sail Route) ALERT
Y Block, release, 2-3 yd flat Look
Z 14 yd split, outside release, clear TD
U 12 yd drive route Look
F Run fake 69 Great Fake, roll over ball fake, BURST
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Rt 22 Texas Slow Screen Lf 20

FORMATIONS – 15

CONCEPT – Screen 10

DROP – 5 Step Drop 5

PROTECTION – 22 Screen LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, get to 2nd level, stalk block
Y Dig route, Peel
Z 12 yd split, get to 2nd level, stalk block
F Delay route, Peel
H 22 Block, slow screen 2 yds behind LOS
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Rt ‘A’ Rt 322 ‘Y’ Stick Nod 20

FORMATIONS – 15
TD 1 4
CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch 10
2
DROP – 3 Step 5
3
PROTECTION – 322 LOS

VARIATIONS – SCAT ‘Y’ Stick Nod

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd Split, 6 yd post Alert for TD
Y Inside release to 6 yd stick and up Look 2 steps and turn up
Z 6 yd Split, Run 6 yd Spot Read
F Motion Right to 12 yd split, clear outside Burst
H Release into flat LOOK
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Double Wing Rt Open Zip 322 ‘Y’ Stick Nod 20

FORMATIONS – Jumbo Slot ‘U’ Rip 15 Alert

1
CONCEPT – Horizontal / Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – 3 Step Drop 5 2

3
PROTECTION – 322 LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________ 4

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 6 yd post Alert
Y 3 yd split, 6 yd stick nod Look at stick for 2 and up
Z Counter motion, 2-3 yd flat Look
F 322 block, release Check Wide
H 6 yd split, 6 yd spot Extra Wide Split
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Trips Rt Tight Zap 2 Jet ‘X’ Slant 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch 10

3
DROP – 3 Step Drop 5 1 2
4
PROTECTION – 2 Jet LOS 5

VARIATIONS – OM/TH/SM/SLUGGO

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 5 yd Slant Read
Y 3 yd split, 6 yd Hank Over Ball
Z Short motion, 2-3 yd flat Look
Zebra 6-8 yd Seam Find Seam and Read
H 2 Jet, release Check Down is Wider
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Near Rt Zap 3 Jet ‘Z’ Arrow ‘H’ Flat 20
Alert TD
FORMATIONS – Split, Strong 15

CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – 3-5 Step Drop 5 2

1
PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, clear outside Alert
Y Outside release, 10 yd flag
Z Short motion to 4 yd split, 4-6 yd arrow route Run shallow cross then turn out
F 3 Jet block, release Hook up
H Release, 2-3 yd flat route LOOK
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Left Slot Sprint Rt Option 20

FORMATIONS – Far Lf 15

CONCEPT – Vertical / Horizontal Stretch 10

2
DROP – Sprint Right 5
1
PROTECTION – Aggressive Protection LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 6-8 yd slide route Read and slide
Y Block
Z 4 yd split, 2 yd out route Get to proper depth
F Block
H Block
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Lf Fake 19 QB Keep Slide 20
TD
Alert
FORMATIONS – 15
2
CONCEPT – Movement / Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – Boot Right 5

1
PROTECTION – Fake 19 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, 10 yd post ALERT
Y 12-15 drive route Read
Z Clear Outside TD
F Slide under QB, 2-3 yd flat LOOK
H Run 19 Good fake, Pump Free Arm
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C SS W M S C
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PLAY – Jumbo Lf Pass 97 Solid Seattle 20 TD
Alert
1
FORMATIONS – 15

CONCEPT – Misdirection / Vertical Stretch 10

DROP – Boot Right 5

2
PROTECTION – Louie (slide left) LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 16 yd split, clear outside Alert
Y Outside release, 15-18 yd sail route 15 yd stick vs. Man
Z 10 yd split, go Slip inside
U Block Backside
H Fake 97, release 2 yd flat Full Sell!
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Split Lf Slot Sprint Rt F Slow Screen Lf 20

FORMATIONS – 15

CONCEPT – Screen 10

DROP – Sprint Out 5

PROTECTION – Slow Screen LOS

VARIATIONS – Spread Lf Wham 3 Jet

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 6-8 yd slide
Y Inside release, wall Mike LB’r Great Block
Z 4 yd split, 2 yd flat
F Step up to block, release Look
H Block EMOL
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Spread Right 22 SCAT ‘Y’ Option 20
TD
FORMATIONS – Wing Lf, Split Rt Open 15 Alert

CONCEPT – Nickel 10
1
DROP – 5 Step Drop 5
2
2
PROTECTION – 22 LOS

VARIATIONS – 2 Jet Scat HB Option

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, Seam Post TD
Y 5 yd split, 5 yd option route Read
Z 14 yd split, Seam Post Alert
F Release, 2-3 yd flat, Look! Release up field on the pump
Zebra 2-3 yd flat Release up field
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Spread Lf 3 Jet Razor 20

FORMATIONS – 15

CONCEPT – Nickel Attack 10 1

HOT 1
2
DROP – 3 Step Drop 5 2

PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS 3

VARIATIONS – Sluggo

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 16 yd split, 5 yd Razor Keep Running, through 2nd passing lane
Y 6 yd split, Angle into seam Keep Running
Z 16 yd split, 5 yd Razor Keep Running, through 2nd passing lane
F 3 Jet, release, hook Look
Eagle 6 yd split, Angle into seam HOT, Keep Running
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Trey Lf Zebra Lf 3 Jet Seattle 20
Alert Alert
FORMATIONS – Trey Lf 15
1
CONCEPT – Nickel Attack 10

DROP – 7 Step Drop 5 3

2
PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 14 yd Cross Post vs. Cover 2
Y Outside release, Sail Stick vs. Man
Z 8 yd split, Outside Clear Alert
F 3 Jet, release, 5 yd Option Look
Zebra Motion, 2 yd split, 2 yd flat Look
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C SS W M S C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C SS W M S C
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PLAY – Split Rt 20 Bingo Lf 20

FORMATIONS – 15 TD Alert
2
CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch / Vertical Middle 10
3 1
DROP – 7 Step Drop 5

PROTECTION – 20 LOS

VARIATIONS – Backs Right

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, Go route Outside vs. Cloud
Y 12 yd dig Read
Z 14 yd split, 8 yd post Alert
F Bounce Linebackers Read
H Bounce Linebackers Do Not Read, Clear for FB
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Trey Lf 3 Jet ‘X’ Sluggo ‘Z’ Seam 20

FORMATIONS – 15 Alert
2
1
CONCEPT – Vertical Stretch / Under Middle 10

DROP – 5 Step Drop 5 3

PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS

4

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 12 yd split, Sluggo route Look
Y 4-6 yd shallow cross Read
Z 6 yd split, seam Read
F 3 Jet, Block and Release Look
H 16 yd split, outside go route Must control CB
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C SS FS C
FS
C SS
W M S C S M W

Cover 2 Man Fire

SS FS
FS
C C
S M W C SS S M W C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

SS S M W C SS S M W C
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PLAY – Far Lf Slot ‘C’ Lf 3 Jet ‘Y’ Shallow Cross 20

FORMATIONS – 15 1
2

CONCEPT – Horizontal Stretch / Underneath 10

DROP – 7 Step Drop 5 3

4
PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, Dino route
Y 4-6 yd Shallow Cross Read
Z 4 yd split, Diagonal Thru FS, Split cover 2
F 3 Jet Block, release Hook up
H Motion to 12 yd split, 10 yd stick route Flag vs. cover 2 / cloud
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C S M W W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY – Near Lf Fox 2 Drag ‘X’ Stick 20
Alert

FORMATIONS – Split, I 15
2 1
CONCEPT – Play Action / Horizontal Stretch 10

DROP – 5 Step Drop 5 3

4
PROTECTION – Fox 2 LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 14 yd split, 8 yd post Alert
Y 12 yd dig, read pivot Read
Z 12 yd stick Look
F Fox 2, release 4 yd drag Come out Strong
H Fox 2, block, release hook up Look
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C SS FS C
FS
C SS
S M W C S M W

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C SS S M W C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C SS S M W C
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PLAY – Far Lf Wham Fake Fox 3 QB Drag Slide Rt 20
TD
FORMATIONS – Split, I 15
3
CONCEPT – Play Action/Movement/Vertical Stretch 10
2
DROP – Boot Right / Get Depth 5
1
PROTECTION – 3 Jet LOS

VARIATIONS –

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X 6 yd split, 12-15 yd drive route Read
Y Motion, 2-3 yd flat route Look
Z 16 yd split, go route Thru CB shoulder, clear outside
F Slide under QB, 4-6 yd flat Good Fake
H Fox 3, Release
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C SS S M W C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C SS S M W C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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PLAY _____________________________________ 20

FORMATIONS _____________________________ 15

CONCEPT _________________________________ 10

DROP _____________________________________ 5

PROTECTION ______________________________ LOS

VARIATIONS ______________________________

POS ASSIGNMENT COACHING POINTS

X
Y
Z
F
H
READS: Cover 1-____________________________ Cover 4- ______________________________
QB Cover 2-____________________________ Man Fire- _____________________________
Cover 3-____________________________ Man Free-_____________________________

Cover 1 Cover 4

C FS SS C
FS
SS C
C W M S W M S

Cover 2 Man Fire

FS SS
FS
C C
W M S C W M S SS C

Cover 3 Man Free

FS FS
C C

W M S SS C W M S SS C
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