Lutheran High Missouri Pistol Offense 2009 PDF

LUTHERAN COUGAR
PISTOL OFFENSE
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Doug Kuhlmann Head Football Coach
Lutheran High School, St. Charles
5100 Mexico Road St. Peters, MO 63376
(314) 4973014
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DKuhlmann@lhssc.org
CHAPTERS
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Chapter 1 - LHS Philosophy Chapter 9 - Running Game Chapter 17 - Sprint Out Pass
Chapter 2 - Basics of the Pistol Chapter 10 - Option Chapter 18 - Play Action Pass
Chapter 3 - Pistol Terminology Chapter 11 - Jet Sweep Chapter 19 - Screen Package
Chapter 4 - Play Series Chapter 12 - Spinner Series Chapter 20 - QB/RB Mesh
Chapter 5 - Formations Chapter 13 - Passing Game Chapter 21 - No-Huddle
Chapter 6 - Run Blocking Chapter 14 - Quick Passing 90’s Chapter 22 - Trick Plays
Chapter 7 - Zone Blocking Chapter 15 - Special Passes Chapter 23 - QB Recognition
Chapter 8 - Pass Blocking Chapter 16 - The Shallow Cross Chapter 24 - Conclusion
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PART 1 - OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY
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LHS OFFENSIVE SCHEME
The LHS Offense is built on 3 Principles
Moving the Chains
Multiplicity •Control and dictate game tempo
•Attack with multiple personnel by sustaining first down after
groups, formations, and first down with consistent,
movement. relentless play.
•Gain leverage, create good •Use a complete “toolbox” that
matchups and blocking angles. allows us to capitalize on any
•Make full use of all skilled defensive weakness and play
players, showcase what they do “downhill” with high-percentage
best! plays
•Understand each situation and
play smarter than our opponent.
Relentless Attack
•Expect to score each time we take possession of the ball!
•Dictate to the defense, make them uncomfortable!
•Use all parts of the field, sideline to sideline, short and deep. Make use of a
complete arsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens,

Play Action, and Tricks.
WHY DO WE “GUN THE RUN”?
• By forcing the defense to cover the entire field, “ganging-up” on the ball carrier is
reduced.
• Line play is simplified by reducing the defensive front and limiting the number of
blocking schemes.
• Blocks are delivered confidently, due to a concrete understanding of assignment.
• Runs are varied through different backfield actions.
• QB has easier pre and post snap reads.
• QB already has depth in the pass game -- We are a dink and dunk passing offense.
• QB will be able to see blitzes quicker and throw hot.
• We get our athletes the football in open space.
• Basketball on grass, with fast break potential.
• Defenses have to account for the QB running the ball.
• Every time QB meshes with the RB, both will be moving downhill towards the LOS.
• By delivering the ball quickly in the passing game, the receivers can make a man miss
and use their athleticism to have good YAC.

LHS OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY
What it is that we are truly trying to achieve as an offense?
•Attack the weakness of the defense (a specific player), not the

defensive scheme itself
Type of offense are we going to be (offensive philosophy)
•Attacking with the foot on the pedal (for for it on 4th down)
•Run to pass
•Quick passing game -- 1 and 3 step drop (quick pass: dink
and dunk) & (pick one side of field pre-snap and attack)
•Quarterback in pistol/gun with a 70/30 distribution in
run/pass

WHAT MAKES THE LHS
OFFENSE WORK?
• Our players will be PHYSICAL on the line of
scrimmage and while running/passing the ball
• Our players will practice the offense year round
• If the other team can’t consistently stop a play,
we will keep running it
• Our players will not be overcoached, we will
allow them to be players and make plays
• Our coaches are prepared to prepare our players

WHAT MAKES THE LHS PLAYERS
LOVE THE PISTOL OFFENSE?
• We are creative with formations in all aspects of the offense.
• We use movement to change strength and create better blocking
angles.
• We force the defense to play option responsibility, respect the
power game, and defend the pass on any given play.
• We are multiple, so that allows our offense several avenues of
success in the course of a ball game.
• We distribute the ball to several players.
• We are unpredictable!

MYTHS OF THE GUN OFFENSE
• The Gun Is A Pass Only Offense.
Similar to the RunandShoot in the 80’s, people perceive
the gun as pass first.
• The Gun Is A Finesse Offense.
You can run a power offense from the gun!
• The Snap Is Too Easy To Fumble.
Our center will be the constant in our offense. His perfect
snap will allow our offense to work and mesh.
• Your line must be in a 2 point stance in the Gun.
You can operate from a 3 point stance.
• You can’t block the box if you spread the field.
We do not have to because of our misdirection and the
potential ballcarriers.

GUN vs. UNDER CENTER
F
C R W M S C • Def Accounts For 4 WR and 1
E T T E Back
• Defense Does Not Have To
Defend The QB As A Runner
• Defense Can Defend The Box
With 6 vs. 6
C R W M S C Defense Must Account For The

E T T E QB AS The Second Back
Defense Must Account For Four
Wideouts
If D Account For 4 Wides, They
Are Left With 6 To Defend 7 In
The Box

GUN vs. UNDER CENTER
F
C R W M S C • Def Accounts For 3 WR and 2
E T T E Backs
• Defense Does Not Have To
Defend The QB As A Runner
• Defense Can Defend The Box
With 8 Men
F
Defense Must Account For The
C R W M S C QB AS The Third Back
E T T E Defense Must Account For Three
Receivers
The Defense Must Defend Three
Backs With Six or Seven Players
To Get 8 in the box, D must play
man

THE CENTER: THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT
The feet parallel -- left foot should be slightly ahead of the right to facilitate a first choppy step to be used on blocking
assignments.
Heels -- will be slightly off the ground. As you reached for the ball, weight will be transferred to the balls of the feet.
Legs -- spread legs as far apart as is comfortable. Then, the center reaches for the ball, approximately one half of the
ball will be under his head. This will vary according to the length of the snapper's arms.
The Butt -- may be slightly higher than the shoulders and the back should be fairly straight. The tail should not be
inordinately high. As the season progresses work to get the tail of your center lower, this will aid him in not having the
high snap or bad pass.
The Head -- the head may be dropped enough to see the target between his legs.
Note: in high school, a center may never be hit around the head and should not be
hit in any spot until one second following the snap of the ball .
OUR SYSTEM
•Q is Quarterback
•A is Tailback (Primary ball carrier)
•H is Fullback (#2 ball carrier, WR #4, TE #2)
•Y is TE (Good blocker on LOS, possession)
•X is Split End (Best WR)
Flanker (Jet Sweep ball carrier, quick routes,
•Z is our lots of motion)
PART 2 - ALIGNMENTS/BASICS
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THE HUDDLE:
“A brief, efficient business meeting”
•How we conduct and break the huddle sets the tone for how we
will play once the ball is snapped…it must be disciplined, focused,
and unified!
•The Center sets the location of the huddle, then calls the business
meeting to order by giving the down and distance situation.
•Sprint to it and out of it! Create TEMPO!
•Once the quarterback enters the huddle, he assumes COMPLETE
control of the business meeting. NO ONE else talks!

THE HUDDLE Our Sideline
Line of Scrimmage
LT LG C RG RT
X Y Z H A
The huddle is 5 yards from the line of scrimmage. The Center is responsible for
“calling” the huddle. Once called, the huddle is silent. The quarterback is the only
one who will talk in the huddle. As the play is being called in or ran in by the
Quarterback, it is important for the quarterback to communicate the down and
distance to the other players. The offensive lineman should have hands on knees
with eyes and ears forward. The quarterback will call the play 2 times. After the
second time, the huddle will “break”! If you do not understand or hear the play,
call “check” and the play will be repeated. A player should not go to the line of
scrimmage if he does not know the play. After “break”, offensive line will “sprint”
to LOS and get set.
HUDDLE TO THE LINE:
“The six second rule”
•The most important six seconds of a football play happen BETWEEN the
huddle and the line of scrimmage…how you prepare yourself during this time
will determine the success of the play!
•“The Six Second Rule” is a simple mental routine that each position has that
allows them to do their thinking before the play so that they can be prepared,
confident, and aggressive once the play begins, and be ready for anything that
might happen!
•The actual routine varies by position, but its basic elements are:
--WHAT IS MY JOB (or basic assignment) on this play?

--What, if anything, should I do with my ALIGNMENT to help me do this job?
--What is the DEFENSE’s basic alignment?
--Based on the defense I see, what will my FIRST 2-3 STEPS off the ball be?
--What ADJUSTMENTS might I have to make, based on the defense, to get my job done?

HOW WE CALL PLAYS
 First Word = Formation and backfield (with any special adjustments)
 Second Word = Motion
 Third Word = 2 Digits
 First Digit tells the series of the play
 Second Digit tells the hole the play is going and the play itself
 Fourth Word = tells you the play as well as the blocking rules and the
direction the play is being run
 EXAMPLE
Pro Right Eye Zip 34 Zone Right
Formation Motion 2 Back The ball is Tells you your blocking rules
run going to the 4 As well as the direction of the play
series hole and is an
Zone

THE SNAP COUNT
In order for us to keep the defense off balance we will use the following
varying snap count.
Black 85 -- Black 85 -- Set -- Go (first go) -- Go (second go) -- Go (third go)
Different snap counts

On first sound -- Get to the LOS and snap the ball on “Go”
On Set -- Plays with no motion can be on set (following color #, color #)
On one -- On the first go
On two -- On the second go
On three -- On the third go
We have to be able to use different snap counts to not let the defense tee off on
our snap counts. No snap count needs to be used or should be used more than
the others. This requires discipline from our team.

HOLES
The second number in the two number running plays
generally indicates the point of attack. We run all even
numbers to the right and odd numbers to the left.
9 7 5 3 10 2 4 6 8
Holes 8 and 9 are wide running plays to

the right and left respectively.

QUARTERBACK ALIGNMENT
• QB aligns 3 yards from the center
• Feet are slightly staggered with throwing foot
slightly in front (by 4 inches)
• Hands are comfortable, with fingers spread
• Center will snap ball into hands of the QB
• On snap, the QB executes the running play or
he checks his read on the passing play

RUNNING BACK ALIGNMENT
• RB lines Up 3 to 4 yards behind QB. Or, if we
are in gun, he is behind the offensive guard
• His eyes are straight ahead
• He is balanced, with his hands on his hips
• If his hands go to his knees, he goes to the bench
• We have some flexibility to his alignment with
tags on our plays (Rock, Eye, King, Queen etc.
explained later in the playbook.)

WIDE RECEIVER ALIGNMENT
• All wide receivers will line up with the
inside foot up.
• Hands should be up in a sprinters stance
or at their sides; weight should be over
the toes.
• Knees should be slightly bent.
• Eyes should be looking in at the ball to
know when it is snapped.

OFFENSIVE LINE ALIGNMENT
• The offensive line will line up in three
point stances. (Unless we are in 3rd and
10+, then we go to 2 point stances.)
• O-Line splits are 2.5-4 feet.
• Follow our adage: Check your feet,
Silverback, Stretch, Stance.
• Avoid looking in at the ball. You must
KNOW the snap count.

THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
FS
C C
LB LB LB LB
E T T E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!
1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands in ready position to force defense to adjust
2a. Center calls basic front structure (even, odd) and blocking scheme
2b. Receivers make coverage calls
3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run
4. Quarterback begins cadence

ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENT
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DAILY PRACTICE
OL: RB:
Tracks on Board Climb Levels
Step and Punch(Outside Reads on Zone/Veer
DLTech)vary width Sideline YAC
2 Man Combos Gauntlet
3 Man Combos FB/TB Force Drills
QB: WR:
Handoff Stalk Block
Mesh Drill (Zone, Veer, Belly) Crack Block
Blocking Force
WE MUST GET BETTER AT THE FUNDAMENTALS EVERY DAY!
RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

SPECIAL SITUATIONS
•Kill - Hurry up to the LOS and get to the ball, get
set, and spike ball to stop clock. Cadence is
“Set…Go.” QB will act like he is spiking the ball
as he is running up to the LOS.
•Victory - Get to the line and take a snap and take
a knee to run out the clock.
•Ice Line up in Pro Right and try to draw the
defense offsides. We will call timeout from the
sideline as the play clock goes down.

TEMPO SETTERS
•Stampede - Every week, we will have a series of three
plays which we will use in order. We will not huddle up
and the formations will be the same. We want to get
those plays off as fast as possible.
•Money - Every week, we will have our BEST play for
the opponents defense. When we call “Money,” everyone
will know where to line up and what play we will run.
•Petey Run the same play…same formation.
Snap count will always be on go!

BASIC AUDIBLES
• Nestle (Quick) - Quick route if DB is 8 yards off the
outside receiver or 6 yards off inside receiver and we
have a running play called. O-Line will cut.
• Hawaii - Hitch route if DB is 10 yards off the outside
receiver or 6 yards off inside receiver.
• Zone - We will run 34/35 zone to the right side.
• Wyoming - Bubble Screen if we get a 2 x 1 or a 3 x 2
on our outside edge. O-Line will zone block.
• Noah - QB sneak (wedge call by offensive line).

PART 3 - TERMINOLOGY
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DEFINITIONS OF BASE PLAYS
BEFORE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND OUR
PLAYBOOK, YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND
“FOOTBALL”
MEANING, YOU NEED TO SEE WHY WE

RUN THE PLAYS THAT WE RUN AND HOW
WE RUN THEM.
FOLLOWING ARE DEFINITIONS OF THE

PLAYS THAT WE LIKE TO RUN.

TERMINOLOGY I
Belly - Quarterback comes downhill and hands ball off to the fullback (H).
Guard trap blocks out. We can also run a Belly Keep (quarterback keeps ball)
or an option off of the fake to the H-back.
Counter - A running play designed to get the defense going in one direction
while the running back goes back against the intended pursuit of the defense.
We generally fake to the H-Back and come back with a handoff to the A-Back.
The guard on the backside pulls across and opens up the hole.
Dart - Running back fakes as if he is running across the formation on the mesh
with the QB. Then, he reverses his field and runs to the side he was initially
line up on. Offensive line blocking is like the toss (kick out block).
Zone - H-Back makes a lead block on the inside linebacker (isolation block 1
on 1) and the quarterback gives ball to the Tailback (A) through the hole. This
is our base play. Zone blocking by the offensive line.

TERMINOLOGY II
Jet - A play when one of the wide receivers or slotback comes in motion as fast
as he can towards the quarterback. On the snap, the QB meshes with the
motion man and either gives him the ball or runs a counter play. This is our 50
series.
Option - A play when the quarterback has the choice of giving to the first man
or running the ball himself with a second running back. This is our 40 series.
Power - Quarterback meshes with the A or H going across the formation. We

will pull the backside guard and block down with the playside line.
Play-Action Pass - A passing play after the quarterback has faked a hand-off.
Sprint Out - When a quarterback runs parallel to the line, looking for a receiver.

TERMINOLOGY III
Stretch - Quarterback takes snap and hands ball to back going wide (outside
tackle) to the running back. Handoff should be made behind the QB. The play
is designed to hit real wide.
Toss - Quarterback opens and tosses the ball back to the running back who cuts
upfield inside the tackle. Play looks like the pitch, but should hit more inside.
Veer - Quarterback meshes playside with the playside running back. Backside
back comes behind as the pitch back.
Waggle - The quarterback fakes a handoff one way and then rolls out the other
way. This is used to fake out the defense.
Wedge - Back takes ball and lowers his head and runs straight ahead.
Generally a short yardage play designed to get a yard or two. Wedge
blocking by the offensive line.

PART 4 - PLAY SERIES
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PLAY SERIES
•00 - Spinner Series
•10 - QB Runs
•20 - RB Runs
•30 - RB Runs
•40 - Option Series
•50 - Jet Sweep
•60 - Play Action Passes
•70 - Screen Passes
•80 - Sprint Out Passing Plays
•90 - Passing Plays (1, 3, and 5 step)

00’s -- Spinner Series 40’s -- Option Series 80’s -- Sprint Out Passing Series
00/01 - Spinner wedge 40/41 - Triple Option 80/81
04/05 - Spinner Zone 42/43 - Load Option 82/82 -
08/09 - Spinner Stretch 44/45 - Veer Option 84/85 -
46/47 - Shovel Option 86/87 -
10’s -- QB Series 48/49 - Speed Option 88/89 -
10/11 - QB Wedge
12/13 - QB Trap 50’s -- Jet Sweep Series 90’s -- Quick Passing Series
14/15 - QB Power 50/51 - Jet Wedge 90 - Read
16/17 - QB Counter 52/53 - Jet Stretch 91 - hitch
18/19 - QB Stretch 54/55 - Jet Zone 92 - Slant -- Slant and Out
56/57 - Jet Rocket 93 - Sling -- Slant and Swing
20’s -- RB Run Series 58/59 - Jet Sweep 94 - Short -- Slant and Slip
20/21 - Wedge 95 - Cross -- Post and Drag
22/23 - Trap 60’s -- Play Action Series 96 - Smash -- Hitch and Flag
24/25 - Power 60/61 - Wedge Pass 97 - Delta -- Drag and Dig
26/27 - Counter 62/63 - Veer Pass 98 - Flat -- Fade and Out
28/29 - Outside Zone 64/65 - Waggle 99 - Go
66/67 - Bootleg
30’s -- RB Run Series 68/69 - Jet
30/31 - Midline
32/33 - Dart 70’s -- Screen Series
34/35 - Zone 70/71 - Flair Screen
36/37 - belly 72/73 - Slip Screen
38/39 - Pitch 74/75 - Middle Screen
76/77 - Funnel Screen
78/79 - Bubble Screen

PART 5 - FORMATIONS
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VARYING FORMATIONS
•We want to dictate how the defense lines up
•We want to cause confusion
•Create mismatches
•Work to get great run looks
•Be able to put any player any where
•Verbiage is simple to learn and follow for our offense and
our defense
•Disguise our best plays/players by using shifts and motions
•Once we find a good run look, we will stay with it until the
defense stops it

OUR SYSTEM
• Q is Quarterback
• A is Tailback (Primary ball carrier)
• H is Fullback (#2 ball carrier, WR #4, TE #2)
• Y is TE (Good blocker on LOS, possession)
• X is Split End (Best WR)
• Z is our Flanker (Jet Sweep ball carrier, quick
routes, lots of motion)

OUR RULES
• Y and Z always go to the call side of the
formation, unless there is a TE, then the Y goes
to TE and the X and Z stay go to twins look.
• When we are in 2 back sets, Queen tells H to go
to away from the Y and King tells him to line
up on the same side as the Y.
• When we are in 1 back sets, Eye tells the A
back to be behind the QB. Rock tells the A
back to align to the QB’s side.

X Y
H Q
Pro Right Queen A
X Y
Q H
A
Pro Right King

X Y
H Q
Deuce Right Queen A
X Y
Q H
A
Deuce Right King

X Y
Q H
Tight Right King A
X Y
H Q
Slot Right Queen A

Y X
Q H
Twins Right Queen A
X Y
Q H
A
Nasty Right king

X Y
Q H
A
Wing Right King
Y X
H Q
Trio Right Queen A

H Y
X Z
A
Ace Right Eye
X Y
Z
H
Spread Right Eye A

X Y
H Z
Q A
Cougar Right Rock
X Y
H Z
Trey Right Eye A

Z H
Y X
A
Navy (Always run this way)
Q Y
A X H
Tebow
X Y
H Z
Open Right Eye A
X Y
H Z
Trips Right

X Z
H Y
A Q
Trips Right Invert Rock
X Y
H Z
A
Bunch Right Eye

X Y
A H Z
Joker (Always run this way)
X Y
H Z
A
Q
Cluster (Always run this way)

Y X
Z Q H
A
Magnum
Y X
Z H
A
Hammer

Y G G T T X
Z H
Q A
Circus (Always run this way)
X T G G T Y
Z H
A
Gator

SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS
LIGHT
•Only talks to the Tackles.
•Puts both tackles away from the TE (Y) side.
Y G G T T
HEAVY
•Puts both tackles on the same side as the TE (Y) side.
G G T T Y

SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS
FLEX
•Only talks to the TE (Y) and sometimes to the X/H when lined as TE.
•TE “flexes” out from the offensive tackle 7 feet.
T G G T Y
RAZER AND LAZER

•Tackle “flexes” out from the guard 7 feet.
T G G T Y

SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS
INVERT
•Talks to the Wide Receivers (X, Y, Z, and H)
•Players align in the called formation and switch who is on the LOS
X Y
H Z
Q
A
H Z
X Y
Q
A
MOTION PRINCIPLES
• We use motion to gain an advantage at
the point of attack
• We want to remove a defender
• We want to gain leverage
• We want to change the strength
• We want to make a coverage
determination

MOTION
Special Motions
H motion
Orbit- Motions the H or A
HIP = Into formation back into the backfield
HOOP = Over or through formation Crazy - Motions a slot or a
HAP = Away from formation WR into the backfield
Hover - Slot or WR to
Z motion option playside runs
ZIP = Into formation bubble and then becomes
ZOOM = Over or through formation pitch man on QB option.
ZAP = Away from formation Ram/Lam - A back
motions to the Right
Adding RE to any motion makes the (Ram) or the Left (Lam).
motion man come across and then go
back to where he started.

EXAMPLE OF ZIP
X Y
H Z
Q
The Z will motion into the formation.

EXAMPLE OF ZIP
Y X
Z
H
Q
The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside

the Y.
The Z will motion into the formation.

EXAMPLE OF ORBIT TO QUEEN
X Y
H Z
Q
H will motion into the backfield for the

Queen formation

EXAMPLE OF ZOOM
X Y
Z
Q H
The Z will motion across the formation.

EXAMPLE OF ZAP
X Y
Z
H Q
The Z will motion away the formation.

EXAMPLE OF HOOP
X Z
H Y
The ball will be snapped when the H is 2 yards outside

the tackle.
The H will motion away the formation.

EXAMPLE OF HIP FROM SPREAD
X Y
H Z
Q
The H will motion in the formation.

EXAMPLE OF RAM FROM KING PRO
X Y
Z
Q H
A goes in motion to the right outside the Y.

PART 6 - RUN BLOCKING
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LINE SPLITS
Our line splits will vary depending upon the play call. However,
we will remain consistently spread out on the OL.
T G C G T
Line splits are 1-1.5 yards.

That is 2.5-4 feet.

UNDERSTANDING DEFENSIVE
FRONTS
It is imperative that our offensive linemen learn and understand
the different fronts that they will be facing throughout the season.
As we learn blocking schemes and apply them to each front, we
will eventually evolve into categorizing our plays with defensive
fronts. You have to be able to ask yourself the following
questions and understand the following points:
1. Is the front a 3, 4, or 5 man?

2. Is the man across from me head up, inside eye, or outside eye?
3. What linebackers in their defense like to blitz?
4. Can I see what I am blocking prior to the play(is my head up)?

DEFENSIVE FRONTS
We will identify the following fronts that we will see from our
opponents.
3 Man Front 4 Man Front 5 Man Front
W M S W M S W M S
E N E E T T E E T N T E
Typically known as a 3-5or a stack Defense Typically known as a 4-3 or a 4-4 Defense Typically known as a 5-3 or a 5-2 Defense

DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES
We will identify the following defensive line techniques that we
will see from our opponents.
Inside Eye Head Up Outside Eye
T T T T T T
Both defensive tackles are shaded to Both defensive tackles are lined head Both defensive tackles are shaded to
the inside of the offensive guards up on the offensive guards the outside of the offensive guards

BLOCKING TERMINOLOGY
Base/Zone Block Down Block Reach or Hook Block Fan Block
Pull Block Kick Out Block Trap Block Chip/Combo Block

UNDERSTANDING PLAY CALLS:
THE OFFENSIVE LINE
When the quarterback calls the play in the huddle, the offensive line must listen to
the number as well as the “name” of the play.
The first number will give them the backfield series, the second number the hole
the play is being run and the wording following the number is what the play is
called with its direction. Listen and think before approaching the line of
scrimmage. Also, review the snap count (first sound, set, one, two, or three.)
Pro Right King Zip 34 Zone Right
Formation Motion 2 Back The ball is going Tells you your blocking rules
run to the 4 hole and As well as the direction of the play
series is Zone

KNOW YOUR ASSIGNMENTS
After the offensive line gets the number and play call (with direction), each
player has got to know what blocking scheme we will use.
Because of this, we have 8 main blocking schemes that employ the types of
blocks on the previous pages.
The 8 types of blocks are

Power/Counter/Dart -- Center and playside guard Belly -- Playside guard kick blocks EMLOS
and tackle down block and the backside guard trap underneath the down block of the playside
blocks the EMLOS backside tackle reach blocks. tackle
Zone - Line drive blocks the man in front of them Option -- Line drive blocks the man in front of
(DL or LB). Worked like a combo block. Double them (DL or LB) However…DO NOT BLOCK
team DL on playside (G/T). Backside T or TE does EMLOS to the playside (who will be DE or
not block the EMLOS. Get to second level/cut. OLB, depending on the front.)
Wedge -- Line reach blocks to the inside Jet -- Line reach blocks the man in front of them
Trap -- Center and playside guard down block and (DL or LB) to the playside (best cut block)
the backside guard trap blocks the defensive Stretch/Pitch -- Playside and Backside guard
tackle. pull block around reach block of the playside
tackle/Center

OFFENSIVE LINE TERMINOLOGY
When the plays are drawn up on the following pages, you must know how your blocking scheme is
set up as well as what position you play.
Backside refers to the part of the OL away from the play. Playside is the side the play is run.
PSG - Playside Guard

PST - Playside Tackle
C - Center Backside Playside
BSG - Backside Guard
BST - Backside Tackle
T G C G T
Q B
TIGHT END BLOCKING
1. Hook -- On the snap take a short step straight upfield with your inside foot. If the DE is coming
hard lock onto him and cave him down the LOS. If he is not coming hard, rub your outside arm
and shoulder through the DE working from low to high. You should almost be scrambling upfield
with your eyes on the LB. Step on the LB's toes and get to the upfield side and push him back to
the LOS. If you miss the LB make him come underneath you not over the top. Do Dad 100% of
the time on short yardage, goal line or keep.
2. Quick Veer Release (QVR) -- In most cases when you have a QVR you will be double teaming
the LB with your OT. When executing this block, the TE MUST get outside leverage. As you
make contact, maintain this outside leverage, keep the LB and get movement. The OT is your
backside partner, it is his responsibility to step to you so the double team doesn’t get split.
3. Veer Release (VR) -- On the snap your first step is a lead step with your outside foot. Continue
to pull outside to spot the man who has force. As you pull, it is crucial that you GET WIDTH -
NOT DEPTH! Do NOT turn upfield until you are 1 yard outside the force man. Keep outside
leverage on the defender and hook him by attacking his outside armpit. We want this block to
occur about 2 or 3 yards from the LOS. Make contact by sticking your facemask into the
defender’s outside armpit; attack the defender high and run over him by accelerating your feet.
(Make sure you keep your feet) If you lose the defender, lose him underneath you - DO NOT allow
him to go over the top of you.

WIDE RECEIVER BLOCKING
1. Stalk Block -- On the snap come off the line hard in a fly pattern. Do not get bumped
inside. Take your man as deep as he will go. When he reads run, he will stop. STOP
WHEN HE STOPS AND NOT BEFORE. When he plants in his backpedal, you should
breakdown and backpedal 3 steps. Stay square to the defender and mirror him by
shuffling from side to side. Wait for the DB to close on you, then attack him and stay
high.
Keys:
•Come off the line hard - sell the fly pattern
•Stop when the defense stops - breakdown
•Make the DB come to you
2. Crack Back -- On the snap of the ball take two hard steps downfield as if you were
running a fly pattern. Then take a sharp angle to the inside, and head for the outside
armpit of the outside LB or strong safety. As soon as he turns to face your direction, put
your shoulder into his stomach, and accelerate through him. Do NOT hit him in the
back. If you miss him, make him go underneath you, recover, and find someone
else to block.

PART 7 - ZONE BLOCKING
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WHAT IS ZONE BLOCKING?
•Zone blocking is simply a style of blocking
that allows for those blocking to block an area
and not be specifically tied to a particular
defender.
•Two or three players work in unison to block
an area for the ball carrier, rather than working
alone.

OUR BREAD AND BUTTER:
ZONE BLOCKING
• Our offensive line rules begin with the playside gap
• Our landmark is the playside jersey number of the defensive lineman
• Our offensive line takes a six inch zone step to the play side at a 45 degree
angle, depending on the technique of the defensive lineman
• On our first step, our offensive lineman will grab their guns (This term tells
our lineman to get their hands cocked)
• The second step is through the crotch of the defender
• The offensive lineman is trying to punch through the playside jersey number
• We keep our feet moving to get our head across the midpoint of the defender
• We must keep our feet moving to get to the playside

GAP RESPONSILITY
TE T G C G T TE
Play Direction

FIRST TWO STEPS
•The initial movement of the lineman begins
with two steps. If a lineman is covered, there
is a jab step and a gather step
•If a lineman is uncovered, there is a scoop
step and a gather step.
•Note -- Players must know if they are going

to come off the combo block or stay on it.

COVERED LINEMEN
•1st step is a six inch
playside jab step, drawing
elbows back
•2nd step brings the trailing
foot up field in between
defenders feet, explode arms
forward at the defenders #’s
•Shoulders square to LOS

UNCOVERED LINEMEN
•1st step is a playside scoop
step, drawing elbows back
•2nd step brings the trailing
foot up field in a sweeping
manner, explode arms
forward
•Shoulders square to LOS

STEPPING PLAYSIDE…
PUNCHING THE NUMBERS
Step at 45 degrees with
The outside foot at the
DL’s outside #.
98
Most likely he is outside
Gap responsible, so we
Want a hat on his outside #.
Play Direction

STEPPING PLAYSIDE…
STRAIGHT UP TECHNIQUE BY DL
Step is straight ahead with the
Outside foot at the outside #.
The DL has a 2way go, but the
98 OL is outside gap responsible.
If he comes outside the OL will
Still have outside leverage.
If he goes inside, it is not the OL’s
Gap responsibility. He will punch
& go to level 2.
Play Direction

THE SCOOP STEP
•Used for the 34/35 zone and some midline plays
•Each lineman zone scoop steps playside
•Blocking an area, not necessarily a set defender

ZONE BLOCKING: THE COMBO
•Basis for all zone

blocking
•Covered man posts up
•Uncovered scoop steps
towards DL

STAY ON YOUR BLOCK…
LET THE DEFENDERS COME TO YOU
•Used with Combo block
•Use double team to LB
•Let the defenders decide who you will block

EXAMPLE
FS
CB
LB CB
LB LB
RB Read 2
RB Read 1
DE DT NG DT DE
X C
T G G T Y
Z Z
H QB
PRO RIGHT QUEEN 34 ZONE
A

ZONE BLOCKING PRINCIPLES
USED FOR FOR PASS PRO: BOB

DEALING WITH STUNTS
F
C R W M S C
E T T E
• When the defensive line stunts, our lineman must
understand their first responsibility is playside
gap
• They must have their heads up and eyes open

HANDLING STUNTS
B
B B
L
E T T E
This is a two-on-two drill

working two offensive lineman
vs. a defensive lineman and a This is our three on three drill we do a lot
backer. This is a generic drill because of stacked fronts. We get head up
where we will put guards with tackles that will slant. We work this drill with
tackles and centers with guards. the frontside, then the backside. We get our
We want this to be a game eyes up and this teaches the kids to be able to
speed drill once the initial work an inside threat. We teach patience in this
teaching is done. drill and we follow a very strict rule, “Don’t
Chase Backers.”
You must work against twists
and loops

PART 8 - PASS BLOCKING
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PASS BLOCKING SCHEMES
Any discussion of the passing game has to start with how you are going to block your
opponent.
All of our pass protection schemes are rule oriented. The lineman need to learn their rules
and not what man they are blocking, this becomes very important when defenses begin to
stem and stunt. For our diagrams on pass protection, we will diagram all plays with a TE
(Y) as well as without. The pass pro is easily changed with or without a TE.
We use few as protections as possible to make the OL learning curve very easy. Linemen
that do not have to think are more aggressive.
Below are the 4 different LHS pass protection schemes:
--1 Step Drop -- Cutblock Protection Scheme

--3 Step Drop -- Big on Big Protection Scheme
--Sprint Out -- Hip-Hinge/Reach Protection Scheme
--Play Action -- Waggle Protection Scheme

THE QUICK GAME - 1 STEP
When we call a one step passing play, the offensive line will be alerted that we will
use “cutblock” protection. The QB should receive the snap and deliver the ball
right away to the open receiver. He should know where he is going to throw the
ball BEFORE the snap.
Here are the rules for the protection:
--Tackles: Aim for the thigh pads of the DL. If you are not covered, then stay low
to give the QB a good throwing lane.
--Guards: Aim for the thigh pads of the DL. If you are not covered, then stay low
to give the QB a good throwing lane.
--Center: If covered, aim for the thigh pads of the DL. If not, keep your head on a
swivel for the MLB blitzing. With only one running back, look to the right side of
the ball, because the RB will align on the left.
--RB: Take three VERY quick steps to the LOS, looking at inside rusher. Look for
MLB to come shooting and block first color that shows. Step to rush; do not wait

for him to get to the QB.
CUT BLOCK DIAGRAM
S M W
E T T E
Come of the line hard

into the DL knees. The Center check the
defender’s hands must Cutblock Protection blitzing linebacker
then continue drop
be down.
Running Backs will also step up into the A gaps

THE QUICK GAME - 3 STEP
The 90 protection series is to be used with the quick throw portion of the offense.
This is known as “Big on Big” protection. We use this protection with our quick
game in order to open up throwing lanes for the QB and invite that rush end up
field and keep him from swatting the ball down.
--Tackles: Kick slide protection. You are blocking the EMLOS. In a 4 man front,
this is the DE. In a 3 or a 5 man front, it will be the OLB. Block whoever is
OUTSIDE of your alignment.
--Guards: Kick slide protection. You are blocking the defensive tackle.
--Center: After securing the snap the QB, step up to immediately punch the nose
guard vs. an odd front or a blitzing LB vs. an even front. With only one running
back, look to the right side of the ball, because the RB will align on the left.
--RB: Take three VERY quick steps to the LOS, looking at inside rusher. Look for
MLB to come shooting and block first color that shows. Step to rush; do not wait
for him to get to the QB.

BIG ON BIG DIAGRAM
S M W
E T T E
QB must make Hot Center Must check for

Read off of outside Cup Protection Backer while giving A
pressure. gap support
Running Backs will also step up into the A gaps

SPRINT OUT PASS
The ability to move the pocket or adjust launch points for the QB gives you another
weapon to attack the defense as well as slow down the rush.
--Backside Tackle: Turn and Hip-Hinge

--Backside Guard: Turn and Hip-Hinge
--Center: If covered or shade to call side, reach. If uncovered with no shade to call side,
turn and hinge.
--Play side Guard: Reach
--Play side Tackle: Reach
--RB: Take two steps to call side, looking at outside rusher. Look for OLB or outside
rusher to come shooting, block first color that shows. If none show, check middle and
then backside. You are QBs bodyguard. Step to rush; do not wait for him to get to the
QB.
Note: On any reach block, if you are unable to reach, ride your man out to the sideline.
Don't get beat outside trying to hopeless reach. A man pushed out of bounds and kept on
the LOS is just as effective.

SPRINT OUT PASS DIAGRAM
S M W
E T T E

SPRINT OUT PASS: THE QB
Pre-snap look is key. QB will go at a 45-degree angle to a
depth of 7 yards and then will level off. He will need to
get his eyes up, and look downfield. He can continue
moving parallel to the LOS, but he must know when he
must stop and step up in the pocket and deliver the ball.
If he breaks contain he can continue out, he does not
have a set place he has to be, but he must be smart. This
is a protection reliant on the QB. He must help his
blockers by not getting into trouble, thinking he can
outrun everyone, and he must have a good sense of
timing.

PLAY ACTION WAGGLE PASS
Our play action pass series is known as the waggle. We will pull the backside
lineman (guard) and fill with the RB after his mesh with the QB. QB will stay
inside the pocket and NOT roll outside of the log block by the pulling guard.
--Backside Tackle: Turn and Hip-Hinge (protect the playside gap until the RB
can fill for the pulling lineman. Then, get depth and kick slide to your drop.
--Backside Guard: Belly pull down the LOS until you get 1 yard outside of the
tackle box. Block the first man who shows. Try to push the EMLOS outside
and let the QB set up inside your block. RB fills for your pull.
--Center: Protect backside then get to the playside on a reach.
--Play side Guard: Block straight up. Do not give up any ground.
--Play side Tackle: Block straight up. Do not give up any ground.
--RB: Take the mesh fake from the QB. Get up to the LOS to fill for the
pulling lineman.

WAGGLE PASS DIAGRAM
S M W
E T T E
QB must stay inside the

pocket and inside the block
of the pulling guard

PASSING GAME AND THE BLITZ
In all the routes that we use, we will designate a blitz control
receiver. When the defense goes Cover 0 or no safety in the
middle of the field, then we will check to hitch route against
loose corners and 4 verticals against press corners.. The screen
is also a great weapon against the blitz. Since we run the gun
then we have to develop the mentality of “Recognize, React,
and Destroy” when it comes to the blitz. We must force teams
into stop blitzing or make them pay dearly on the scoreboard if
they continue.
Recognize, React, and Destroy

PART 9 - BASE RUNNING GAME
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10 Series -- QB Runs 20 Series -- 2 Back Runs 30 Series -- 2 Back Runs

QB HANDOFFS = IMPORTANT
•QB will take the football through the 3rd hand, open
at 45 to the call side, and reach the ball deep.
•The QB is responsible for the handoff reaching the
navel of the running back.
•The handoff must be 2 inches below the sternum.
•We tell the QB to step at 45 and roll it back.
•The QB will either boot fake after giving the
football or he will attack the playside DE.

RB FOOTWORK
•The Tailback will take a false step to the playside
and ensure the QB secures the snap.
•The tailback will rollover his outside foot and make
a deep soft pocket with his top palm out.
•The tailback’s eyes are reading the flow of the first
frontside combo block on the DT or NG.
•TB must read the gaps from A to B, but with
patience.
•The tailback must burst to first daylight.

RUNNING DOWNHILL
W M
E T T E
We can have the QB fake

Q frontside or backside.
• Tailback takes a hard downhill step with his playside foot.
• Her works downhill to the Void
• TB must be prepared to win a 1 on 1 battle with the LB (if the
H back is not in the game and we are in EYE.

RUNNING GAME RULES
• Keep -- If we “tag” a play with Keep, the QB will execute the
running play, but keep the ball.
• Give -- If we “tag” a play with Give, the QB will give the ball
to the first back and then run the fake with the second back.
(Normally given to H and fake with A).
• Pull -- If we “tag” a play with Pull, the QB will execute the
running play, but keep the ball. (Normally faked to H and given
to A or option).
• When we are in 2 back sets, Queen tells H to go to away from
the Y and King tells him to line up on the same side.
• When we are in 1 back sets, Eye tells the A back to be behind
the QB. Rock tells the A back to align to the QB’s side.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PLAYS
WILL BE ILLUSTRATED IN THE
DEUCE RIGHT FORMATION AND
WITH THE A AND H BACKS
ALIGNED IN ROCK BACKFIELD
ALIGNMENT.

10/11 QB WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Wedge Scheme (be sure to reach inside as you come off the snap)
QB - Take the snap and look for the open hole (B/H lead) (Get a pre-snap read on the DL)
H - Lead block up the middle. Double team DE or DT depending on the front. QB follows.
A - Lead block up the middle. Double team DE or DT depending on the front. QB follows.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
12/13 QB DRAW TRAP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H B
A
OL - Trap Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is trap block, C, PSG down, PST is base)
QB - Take the snap and hesitate a second (show pass) and follow the BSG trap block
H - Replace pulling guard. If no DL slant, go to second level.
A - Lead block for QB to second level. Attack Sam LB.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
14/15 QB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Power Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is wide trap block, C, PSG, PST are down)
QB - Settle step (2) and then get behind the pulling BSG and follow lead block by A
H - Fill for pulling guard
A - Beat the QB through the hole and block the inside linebacker (or first man showing)
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
16/17 QB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Counter Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is wide trap block, C, PSG, and PST are down)
QB - Mesh with the A across your face then plant and follow trap block of BSG
H - Lead block (like an iso) to second level. Help on backside.
A - Mesh with QB across his face then fill in for the pulling guard. Block the backside hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
18/19 QB STRETCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Stretch/Pitch Scheme (PST reach, PSG and BSG Pull around, BST, C base)
QB - Take ball and run to daylight. Then plant and follow lead blocks of A & H.
H - Lead around for QB and seal the edge
A - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
20/21 WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Take the snap and reverse pivot and give ball to RB. Fade back and run PA
H - Lead block up the middle. Double team DE or DT depending on the front.
A - Mesh with the QB and gun up the center’s backside find the hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
22/23 RB TRAP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Trap Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is trap block, C, PSG are down, PST is base)
QB - Mesh with the RB into the hole and then attack the backside
H - Mesh with the QB and gun up the center’s backside find the hole block
A - Become option man with QB after giving ball to H on the trap
X - Stalk
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
24/25 RB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Power Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is up the hole, C, PSG, PST are down)
QB - Mesh with RB (A or H) and then roll out (like a bootleg)
H - Take a settle step, allow BSG to pull and create running lane. Mesh with QB.
A - Immediately attack the LOS and block EMLOS or first man who shows
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
26/27 RB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Mesh with the A across your face then give to H to the other side
H - On snap, jab step away then plant and come across and mesh with QB
A - Mesh with QB across his face then fill in for the pulling guard. Block the backside hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Zone Scheme (Man up and blow your defender off the ball). Double playside.
QB - Reverse pivot and give to the RB then attack the backside
H - Take fake from the QB and then lead around for him and seal the edge
A - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
30/31 MIDLINE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Zone Scheme
QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB up the 0/1 hole then attack the 4/5 hole
H - Option fake to the backside
A - Mesh with the QB and gun up the center’s backside find the hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
32/33 RB DART
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Dart Scheme (be sure to reach inside as you come off the snap)
QB - Secure the snap and attack backside two steps. Mesh with RB then attack
H - On snap, crossover step (3) then plant and mesh with QB. Find the PSG and follow him
A - Crossover step then plant and become option man with the QB. 5 X 1 relationship
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
34/35 RB ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Zone Scheme (Man up and blow your defender off the ball). Double playside.
QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB up the 4/5 hole then attack outside holding DE.
H - Lead block in the 4/5 (playside) hole for A. Should collision and iso block on LB
A - Mesh with the QB and get downhill following the block from H
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Keep tag alerts QB that we are faking the
Z - Stalk block zone and QB keeps it. No change in
blocking scheme.
36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Belly Scheme (PSG kick out, PST down, BSG, BST, and C reach to playside)
QB - Mesh with playside RB IMMEDIATELY. Attack playside
H - Attack the LOS immediately. Mesh with QB and attack. Quick hitting play.
A - Attack backside on swing route.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
38/39 RB PITCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Reverse pivot and pitch (FLING) ball to A plant and attack backside on option with H
H - Settle step and then attack the outside flank with Q on option.
A - Go in motion towards the sideline. Receive pitch from Q and head upfield
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE OUR PRIMARY BASE
RUN PLAYS.
THEY ARE IN DIFFERENT FORMATIONS AND

ALIGNMENTS.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BASE PLAYS CAN BE TAGGED

WITH KEY WORDS TO ALERT THE BACKS THAT THE
BALLCARRIER IS DIFFERENT. THE BLOCKING SCHEMES
WILL NOT CHANGE!!!

34/35 ZONE

34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen

A
OL - Zone Scheme (Combo blocks to second level. Backside do not block EMLOS.)
QB - Take the snap mesh with A in the 4/5 hole. Carry out fake to the playside. Read DE.
H - Lead block up the middle.
A - Mesh with QB and read block of the H.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Pro Right Queen

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Block second level when away from the call side.
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
Cougar Right Eye Hip Motion

A
H - Motion inside and then lead block on the outside linebacker.
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
Cougar Right Eye

A
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H Q
Tight Left King

A
X - Block second level when away from the call side.
Y - Double down on the playside.
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H Q
Tight Left King Keep

A
QB - Take the snap mesh with A in the 4/5 hole. Keep ball to the playside.
Y - Double down on the playside.
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
Cougar Right Eye

A
H - Catch bubble screen and get to sideline
X - Crack for bubble over H
Y - Block second level Zone Bubble Fake Zone, throw bubble
Z - Stalk block
34/35 ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
Cougar Right Eye Hop Motion

A
QB - Take the snap mesh with H in the 4/5 hole. Carry out fake to the playside. Read DE.
H - Mesh with QB and follow A back
A - Lead block for H back in motion
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE

28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen

A
H - Lead block off the edge
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H
Q
Cougar Right Eye

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H
Q
Cougar Right Eye

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Z
H Y
Spread Right Eye

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
22/23 TRAP

22/23 TRAP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
H - Mesh with QB and follow pulling guard. Hug the HOG (Hip of Guard.)
A - Option Route to the playside
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
22/23 TRAP
F
C C
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King

A
H - Mesh with QB and follow pulling guard. Hug the HOG (Hip of Guard.)
X - Stalk block
Y - Down block. Get out of the way of the trap block.
Z - Stalk block
22/23 TRAP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H
A Q
Cougar Left Rock
H - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the backside
A - Mesh with QB and follow pulling guard. Hug the HOG (Hip of Guard.)
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
22/23 TRAP
F
C C
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King Keep

A
QB - Mesh with the RB into the hole and then attack the playside
H - Come straight ahead and run off the block of the BSG pull
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
22/23 TRAP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
H Z
A Q
Tite Trips Right Rock
QB - Mesh with the RB into the hole and then attack the playside
H - Stalk block
A - Come straight ahead and run off the block of the BSG pull.
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
22/23 TRAP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King Keep

A
H - Come straight ahead and run off the block of the BSG pull
A - Option Route to the backside
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
36/37 BELLY

36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen

A
A- Attack backside on swing route.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
H Y
Z X
A Q
Ace Left Rock
H - Down block on the WLB
A- Attack the LOS immediately. Mesh with QB and attack. Quick hitting play.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
A Q
Spread Right Rock
H - Stalk block
A- Attack the LOS immediately. Mesh with QB and attack. Quick hitting play.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen Give

A
H - Attack the LOS immediately and lead block for the A back (Give means second man)
A- Because of the Give call, you get the ball (Give means second man)
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Belly Iso Give to A back on Iso
Z - Stalk block
36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen

A
A- Attack backside on swing route.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Belly Toss Toss to A back
Z - Stalk block
36/37 BELLY
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen

A
QB - Mesh with playside RB IMMEDIATELY. Follow H up the hole.
H - Attack the LOS immediately. Mesh with QB and then lead block for QB iso.
A- Option route to the playside.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Belly Q QB follows after fake to H
Z - Stalk block
20/21 WEDGE

20/21 WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H Q
Tight Left King

A
OL - Wedge (Zone step to the inside and attack the inside shoulder of the DL/LB.)
QB - Take snap and reverse pivot and mesh with A up the middle, set up for play action
Y - Zone step inside and get to second level
Z - Stalk block
20/21 WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
H Z
Q
Tite Left Open Right

A
H - Stalk block
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
20/21 WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H Q
Pro Left King

A
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
20/21 WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H
Q
Cougar Left Hoop

A
H - Motion and then bubble
A - Mesh with QB and up the middle
X - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
26/27 COUNTER

26/27 RB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Pro Right Queen

A
QB - Open to the backside. Allow A to take three steps away then reverse pivot and give, roll
A - Three jab steps away (follow H) then cut back and mesh behind QB
X - Stalk block
Y - Down block on OLB.
Z - Stalk block
26/27 RB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King

A
QB - Open to the backside. Allow A to take three steps away then reverse pivot and give
X - Stalk block
Y - Down block on OLB.
Z - Stalk block
26/27 RB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right Flex King

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
26/27 RB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H
Q
Cougar Right Eye

A
H - Stalk block
A - Three jab steps away then cut back and mesh behind QB
X - Stalk block
Y - Down block on OLB
Z - Stalk block
26/27 RB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H
A Q
Spread Invert Right Rock
H - Stalk block
A - Three jab steps away then cut back and mesh in front of QB
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
30/31 MIDLINE

30/31 MIDLINE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen Give

A
OL - Zone Scheme
QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB up the 0/1 hole then attack the 4/5 hole
A - Mesh with the QB and run up the center’s backside find the hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
30/31 MIDLINE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H Q
Deuce Left King Keep

A
OL - Zone Scheme
QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB up the 0/1 hole then attack 4/5 hole and keep ball
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
30/31 MIDLINE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z H
Q
Spread Left Rock Give

A
OL - Zone Scheme
QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB up the 0/1 hole then attack 4/5 hole
H - Stalk block
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
24/25 POWER

24/25 RB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
QB - Mesh with A and then roll out (like a bootleg)
H - Lead block through the 4/5 hole
A - Downhill and mesh with QB. Follow lead block of the H
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
24/25 RB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H
Q
Cougar Left Eye

A
H - Stalk block
A - Downhill and mesh with QB. No lead block, make your own hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
24/25 RB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H
Q
Cougar Left Eye Hip

A
H - Come in Hip motion and lead block up the 4 hole
A - Downhill and mesh with QB. No lead block, make your own hole
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
24/25 RB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
A - Downhill and mesh with QB. Follow lead block of the H
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Power Boot Fake Power, QB Naked Boot
Z - Stalk block
24/25 RB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
QB - Mesh with A and then plant and keep up the middle
A - Downhill and mesh with QB. Follow lead block of the H. Get tackled on the fake.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Power Wedge Fake Power, QB wedge
Z - Stalk block
38/39 PITCH

38/39 RB PITCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
QB - Reverse pivot and pitch (FLING) ball to A. Then attack backside
H - Block off the edge for A
A - Take two steps back at an angle toward sideline. Receive pitch from Q and head upfield
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
38/39 RB PITCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Pro Right Queen

A
H - Block off the edge for A. Get there fast because of alignment.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
38/39 RB PITCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z H
Q
Tite Trips Left Hop Eye

A
H - Block off the edge for A. Get there fast because of alignment.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
38/39 RB PITCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q A
Spread Right Rock
H - Stalk block
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
38/39 RB PITCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King Dive

A
H - Take two jab steps to the pitch side. Plant and take ball underneath on the counter.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block Pitch Wedge Fake pitch dive to H
Z - Stalk block
16/17 COUNTER

16/17 QB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
QB - Mesh with A and then reverse pivot and keep ball. Follow pulling guard
H - Lead block and plug hole by pulling guard.
A - Fake backside on an iso. Mesh with QB and get tackled.
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
16/17 QB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Tite Twins Left Eye

A
A - Fake backside on a zone. Mesh with QB and get tackled.
X - Stalk block
Y - Down block on the OLB
Z - Stalk block
16/17 QB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Split Trio Right Eye

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
16/17 QB COUNTER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H
Q A
Spread Right Rock
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
14/15 POWER

14/15 QB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Deuce Right Queen

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
14/15 QB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
14/15 QB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
H Q
Pro Right Queen

A
X - Stalk block
Y - Reach to second level
Z - Stalk block
14/15 QB POWER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
H Y
X Z
Q A
Ace Right Rock
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block
PART 10 - RUNNING THE OPTION
QuickTime™ and a
40 Series -- Option

WHY ADD THE OPTION PACKAGE?
•Forces The Defense To Play Assignment
Football
•Slows Down Blitzing Linebackers
•Gets The Ball To Your Athletes On The
Perimeter
•Creates Opportunities For The Big Play
•Slows Down Pursuit of Front Seven
•Allows You To Account For More Defenders
•QB Makes Reads While Working Downhill

WHAT TYPES OF OPTION?
•Triple Option -- QB meshes with playside RB across the center.
Backside RB comes behind QB after he fakes to first RB. Has a 5
x 1 pitch relationship with the QB.
•Load Option -- Playside RB lead blocks on EMLOS, allows QB

to attack downhill and read the next level defender. Backside RB
comes behind QB and has 5 x 1 pitch relationship.
•Veer Option -- Playside RB dives through hole. QB meshes with

him and the runs option with backside RB.
•Speed Option (Speedo) -- QB secures snap and runs immediately

downhill on option route with playside RB.

40/41 TRIPLE OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Option Scheme (Do not block the playside DE. PST goes down on MLB)
QB - Secure snap, mesh with A, then run downhill at outside hip of PST. Read your key: DE
B - Take path behind the QB option mesh and maintain 5 x 1 relationship
A - Mesh with QB across the center’s backside. Plug up backside A gap. Sell the fake.
X - Stalk block (Do not let the defender cross your face)
Y - Stalk block (Do not let the defender cross your face)
Z - Stalk block (Do not let the defender cross your face)
42/43 LOAD OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Secure snap, immediately run downhill behind lead block by B. Read second level key
B - Take path behind the QB and maintain 5 x 1 relationship
A - Lead block on the EMLOS. You must hook him and allow QB to get outside to 2nd level
44/45 VEER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Secure snap, run downhill and give ball to A then continue on option path
H - Take path behind the QB mesh with A and maintain 5 x 1 relationship
A - Take ball straight ahead inside of the EMLOS and lower your head
46/47 SHOVEL
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H B
QB - Secure snap, get depth like a sprint out pass. Read DE. If he crashes, shovel.
H - Attack LOS then bend around behind the DE. Expect pitch when DE crashes
A - Get depth on the snap. Run swing route. Expect pitch if DE stays at home on option.
48/49 SPEED OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H B
QB - Secure snap and run downhill at outside hip of PST. Make decision on option key: DE
B - Take drop step and maintain 5 x 1 pitch relationship with the QB
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
SPECIAL OPTIONS
We will use a variety of formations, motions, and personnel
groupings in order to gain an advantage with our option series.
Because of this, we will run ONLY a couple of special options

like the ones detailed on the following pages.
They will ALL be the same blocking schemes for the OL and WR.
The general difference is the pitch man for the QB.
The tag CRAZY will be used if we want to have a back in a

funky pattern in order to gain an advantage in the option game. It
will be called in the huddle.

42/43 LOAD OPTION -- SPREAD
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
QB - Secure snap, immediately run downhill behind lead block by A. Read second level key
H - Stalk block (Do not let the defender cross your face)
Z - Open your stance and
then become the pitch man with the QB.
44/45 VEER -- SPREAD
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
QB - Secure snap, run downhill, mesh with A. After fake, run to daylight
A - Give a good fake straight ahead inside of the EMLOS and lower your head
40/41 TRIPLE OPTION -- COUGAR
F Option Reads
C C
B B
S S
E T T E

40/41 TRIPLE OPTION -- OPEN
F Option Reads
C C
B B
S
S
E T T E

48/49 SPEED SHOVEL OPTION -- JOKER
C C
B B
S S
E T T E
Read end, if he sits

run speed option, if
he chases shuffle
under him.
48/49 SPEED SHOVEL REVERSE -- OPEN
C C
B B
S S
E T T E

THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE
OUR PRIMARY OPTION RUN
PLAYS.
THEY ARE IN DIFFERENT

FORMATIONS AND ALIGNMENTS.

40/41 TRIPLE

40/41 TRIPLE OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
Spread Right Rock Hover
QB - Secure snap, mesh with A, then run downhill at outside hip of PST. Read key: DE
Z - Hover motion and become pitch back. Remain at 5 x 1 pitch
ratio
40/41 TRIPLE OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Y
Q
Split Trio Right Eye Hover

A
QB - Secure snap, mesh with A, then run downhill at outside hip of PST. Read your key: DE
H - Hover motion and become pitch back. Remain at 5 x 1 pitch ratio
42/43 LOAD

42/43 LOAD OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King Hover

A
B - Take path behind the QB and maintain 5 x 1 relationship
42/43 LOAD OPTION
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King Keep

A
A - Get out in front of the QB and lead block
H - Lead block on the EMLOS. You must hook him and allow QB to get outside to 2nd level
44/45 VEER

44/45 VEER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
Q H
Pro Left Queen A
QB - Secure snap, run downhill and mesh with H and ride and decide
A - Take path behind the QB mesh with H and maintain 5 x 1 relationship
H - Take ball straight ahead inside of the EMLOS and lower your head (HOG)
44/45 VEER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
Q H
Pro Left Queen A Pull
QB - Secure snap, run downhill and fake ball to H then continue on option path
A - Take path behind the QB mesh with H and maintain 5 x 1 relationship
H - Take ball straight ahead inside of the EMLOS and lower your head (HOG) Get tackled
44/45 VEER
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H
Q A
Cougar Left Rock Give
QB - Secure snap, run downhill and fake ball to H then continue on option path
A - Take ball straight ahead inside of the EMLOS and lower your head (HOG)
48/49 SPEEDO

48/49 SPEEDO
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
Y X
Z
H
Q A
Cougar Left Rock
QB - Secure snap, run immediately downhill. Option with A.
A - Take ball straight ahead inside of the EMLOS and lower your head (HOG)
48/49 SPEEDO
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q H
Deuce Right King

A
A - Get to 5 x 1 pitch relationship
H - On snap, attack the backside and pull LB’s away from QB and A
PART 11 - THE JET SWEEP
QuickTime™ and a
50 Series -- Jet Sweep

THE GUN JET SWEEP
• Jet Sweep is run from the gun in order to gain the
advantage of seeing the motion man and not having
any problems with the mesh
• The Jet sweep is combined with our existing trap,
option, and shovel schemes to make a complete
package
• In our offense, we run the Jet series from two back,
one back or no back sets
• Jet is run with the same blocking rules for the base
play as well as the counter plays as the 10, 20 and
30 series.

50/51 JET WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Give good fake mesh then keep up the middle
H - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside fake
A - Push QB after he meshes with the Jet sweep by Z
X - Run off your defensive back.
Y - Stalk block
Z - On “set” sprint down
the LOS to one foot in front of the QB. Mesh with QB and run.
52/53 JET STRETCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
QB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Give good mesh, then follow lead block
A - Lead block for the QB away from the fake
Y - Stalk block
54/55 JET ZONE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Iso Scheme
QB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Give good mesh, then give to H across center
H - Mesh with the QB after he fakes to Z on Jet sweep. Follow block of BSG and BST
A - Run behind H and fake option with QB
Y - Stalk block
the LOS to one foot in front of the QB. Mesh with QB and run
56/57 JET ROCKET
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Jet Scheme (Be sure to reach playside as you come off the ball) Cut block DL is best
QB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Reverse pivot and pitch to playside. Option.
A - Jab step then run option route path to the backside 5 X 1 pitch relationship
Y - Stalk block
58/59 JET SWEEP
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H A
OL - Jet Scheme (Be sure to reach playside as you come off the ball) Cut block DL is best
QB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Give good mesh, fake to A, then run to BS 8/9
H - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside. You are lead block
A - Mesh with QB up the middle after he gives to Z on Jet.
X - Crack to playside and allow Z to get outside.
Y - Stalk block
Z - On “set” spring down
the LOS to one foot in front of the QB. Mesh with QB.
PART 12 - SPINNER BACK
QuickTime™ and a
00 Series -- Spinner

TEACHING THE QB SPIN & MESH
H Z
L R
• Upon receiving the snap the QB should bring the ball close to his body to aid in hiding the ball.
This will help the deception and misdirection.
• The snap is very important for the spin to work, it must be low and on target. It must be accurate
and low (between the knee and thigh) this is how the QB can conceal the ball, which freezes the
defense.
• The motioning back will receive the 1st hand off or hand off fake. The 2nd back will take the 2nd
hand off or the 2nd fake. The timing must be practiced to perfection.

TEACHING THE QB SPIN
L R L R
R L R
L R L
R L
Full 360 Spin Half 190 Spin
• Its not really a spin but a series of small steps.
• To start the toes should be pointing at 12 o’clock.
• The 1st step is with the inside leg (side of 1 st ball career), as he sets this foot down,
that foot should be parallel to the line of scrimmage. This position will make the
rest of the spin simpler. The next steps simply follow in a coordinated pattern.
• The 2nd step is with the outside foot. How far the QB’s steps depends on where he
is going after he comes out of his spin.
• Upon receiving the snap The QB should be moving slightly toward the line of
scrimmage so as to have a better mesh with the back. This will also aid in
misdirection and deception.

00/01 SPINNER WEDGE
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
OL - Wedge Scheme
QB - Secure snap, reverse pivot and mesh with H…then A. Keep ball up the middle.
H - Crazy motion BEHIND the QB. Good mesh, take fake and run to daylight
B - Jab step then come in front of QB. Give good fake and run to daylight.
04/05 SPINNER ISO
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
OL - Iso Scheme
QB - Secure snap, reverse pivot and mesh with H…then give to A. Fake keep up the middle.
H - Crazy motion BEHIND the QB. Good mesh, take fake and run to daylight
A - Jab step then come in front of QB. Take ball and find the hole.
08/09 SPINNER STRETCH
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
A
OL - Stretch Scheme
QB - Secure snap, reverse pivot and give to H…then mesh to A. Fake keep up the middle.
H - Crazy motion BEHIND the QB. Good mesh, take ball and run to daylight
A - Jab step then come in front of QB. Take fake and run to daylight.
PART 13 - PASSING GAME BASICS
QuickTime™ and a

PASSING GAME PHILOSOPHY
We have five basic tenants in our passing game philosophy…
1. We must protect the quarterback (Pass Pro)

2. We want to control the pace of the game with the pass (run to pass)
3. We will incorporate an effective play action game and screen game to
complement our power running game (Be multi-faceted)
4. We will take what the defense gives us (pre-snap read by the QB)
5. Coaches must constantly KISS the offense (Keep It Simple Silly!)
By doing these things we can still be a ball control offense and

take advantage of what the defense is giving us. Big plays come
from misalignments or mismatches that we are able to create with
formations, personnel groups, and motions. Big plays also occur
with the receiver's ability to run with the ball after the catch.

PASSING TREE Go/Seam Fade
Chair
Post Flag
Wheel
Dig Comeback
In
Out
Drag
Hitch
Slant
Arrow
Swing
Quick
Dart

PASSING TREE: PART 2
Post Corner
Go
Fade
Option
Post
Wheel Chair Curl
Corner
Slide
Out
Hitch 8-7
Slant
Slip
Delay
Drag
Trail
Break
Comeback
X
Y
Z Q H
Bubble
Screen A
Quick Game
Quick Hitch Slant
20
20
20
30
30
30
2 steps 5 steps 2 steps
Come off the ball with 2 hard Vertical release at defender Quick release vertically 2
steps. Sell vertical route to working to his outside. Plant steps, plant outside foot and
DB. On second step, take 1 outside foot on 5th step. Do make cut to open grass.
step inside and look for the not work back to ball. QB Anticipate ball at the break.
ball. QB is throwing based on will deliver ball to the Get up field immediately to
pre-snap read of DB cushion. shoulder away from defender. avoid inside defenders.
Anticipate contact.

Quick Game
Fade Hugo (Hitch & G0) Hitch Whip
20
20
20
30
30
30
4 steps 5 steps 5 steps
Vertical push towards inside Execute the HITCH route, Take best release and run 5
shoulder of defender. On flash hands to QB as if to step hitch route and work
forth step shift gears as you catch the ball. Pivot to the back outside and sit in the
break outside. Maintain 4-5 outside to avoid contact and open grass. Vs. man keep
yards from sidelines, look get vertical and leave 4-5 working to the sidelines.
over inside shoulder and yards from sideline for QB to
Outside Receivers will sit in
follow ball in with your eyes. drop ball in over outside
open windows and not work
shoulder.
outside.

Quick Game
Flag Post Go
20
Vs. 2 safety
20
20
Vs. 1 safety
Vs. 1 safety
30
30
30
5 steps
TE/Slot Route. Best release 5 Vertical release to a depth of Best release and push vertical
steps, give little head fake 10 yards. Make cornerback staying on the hash vs. a 1
inside like you’re about to sit think corner route by safety look. Vs a 2 safety look
on a stick route. Run to open leaning to outside shoulder split the safeties.
grass. Split the difference before you plant and break
between the safety and inside to post. Run to open
cornerback. grass between FS and
Cornerback.

Deep Game
Comeback Out Dig
20
20
20
30
30
30
12 yards 5 Yards 10 Yards
Work best release and make it Vertical push towards inside Inside release, push vertical
look like a fade pushing to a shoulder of defender. On forth 10 yards and break inside.
depth of 12 yards. Plant step shift gears and sell the Find the open window or
inside foot and turn outside by fade. At 5 yards plant inside grass and settle vs zone or
pulling back on inside elbow. foot and work out. continue to run across the
Work inside to find a window field vs. man.
or open grass.

Deep Game
Wheel Get Open Slugo
20
20
20
30
30
30
6 yards 3 steps
Quick outside release and sell Inside release and sit under the
the arrow route. Once you get linebacker drops. Find open Sell the slant, plant outside
to 5-6 yards from the grass and square up to QB. foot and pivot back flat to the
sidelines, turn downfield You must try and stay over the outside accelerating to the
pressing vertically and ball between the guards. sidelines.
maintain 4-5 yards from
sidelines so QB can drop ball
in over outside shoulder.

Deep Game
Hunt Drag Post/Corner
20
20
20
30
30
30
5 yards 10 yards
Inside release and avoid Inside release for 3-4 yards Vertical release to a depth of
linebackers. Work to 6-8 gaining depth and work across 10 yards. Plant outside foot
yards and gradually gain the field under the linebacker make a post move for 1-2
depth working into the drops no deeper than 5 yards. steps and then break to the
opposite hook to curl area. deep outside finding open
grass. Locate ball and adjust.

RB Routes
Arrow Swing Bubble
20
20
20
30
30
30
Release outside. If you would Lose a close to 2-3 yards Do not lose any ground.
run the route all the way to the depth. Continue to get width Aiming point is alignment of
sideline you would never be to original WR position. outside receiver. Get head
deeper than 3 yards. Look turned around and catch the
over inside shoulder for ball. ball going forward. Stay
outside and get to down the
sidelines.

WHAT MAKES OUR PASSING
GAME SUCCESSFUL?
In order to move the ball with the pass, both the quarterback and the receivers have
to be on the same page and understand the adjustments and changes that must be
made in the course of a game.
For instance, the QB must be able to read a two deep safety vs. a man free scheme.
Or the receiver must be aware of the difference between man and zone coverage.
Via the scouting report and game plan, these things will be evident and allow us to
capitalize on the defenses weak spots during the game.
The following pages have the different defensive fronts and coverages that we will
see.

Our coaches will assume that offensive skill players understand these
schemes.
FRONT IDENTIFICATION
B B B
E T T E E T T E
4-2 (5 DB’s) 4-1 (6 DB’s)
M
B B
B B
E T N T E E T E
5-1 (5 DB’s) 3-4 (4 DB’s)
B M B B M B
E T T E E T E
4-3 (4 DB’s) 3-3 (5 DB’s)
B B B B
E T E E T E B
3-2 (6 DB’s) 3-3 Eagle (5 DB’s)

RECOGNIZING COVERAGE
SCHEMES AND RUNNING ROUTES
Types of Coverage
• Cover 0 – 0 Deep with Man Under. Usually BLITZING other 6 defenders
• Cover 1 – 1 Deep with Man Under. Drop, bring, or spy with extra defender
• Cover 2 – 2 Deep with Man or Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4
• Cover 3 – 3 Deep with Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4
Zone Under. Weak zone if bring

• Cover 4 – 4 Deep with more than 3
Cover 0
B B
C S C
F
E T T E S
Cover 1
F
B B
C S S C
E T T E

Cover 2
F F
B
C S S C
E T T E

Cover 3
F
C C
B B
S S
E T T E

Cover 4
F F
C C
B
S S
E T T E

PART 14 - 90 SERIES
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INSTALATION OF THE QUICK
PASSING GAME
• Basic and Simple to protect
• Gets the ball to your best athletes quickly
• Allows you to complete passes at a high
percentage
• Takes advantage of blitzing defenses
• Gives you the potential for big plays

HOW THE 90’S ARE SUCCESSFUL
• Work your quick game everyday
• Receivers must be able to sell the vertical
• High Percentage Throws to give your QB
confidence
• You get your best athletes the football in open
space
• Simple to pass protect
• Great versus the blitz

THE 90 SERIES
• 90 Read •1 step •Cutblock
• 91 Hitch •1 step •Big on Big
• 92 Slant •3 step •Big on Big
• 93 Sling Slant and Swing •3 step •Big on Big
• 94 Trail Post and Wheel •5 step •Big on Big
• 95 Leak Comeback and Post •5 step •Big on Big
• 96 Smash Hitch and Flag •3 step •Big on Big
• 97 Delta Dig and Drag •3 step •Big on Big
• 98 Flat Fade and Out •3 step •Big on Big
• 99 Go •3 step •Cutblock

90 SERIES RULES
Trips Rule -- Anytime we have a trips set (bunch, open, trio, etc.) the inside receiver will
run a get open route to the middle of the field. He should take six vertical steps upfield and
then stop and look for the ball.
Switch Rule -- If we “tag” the route call with a switch call, the inside and outside receivers
switch their routes.
X, Y, Z Rule -- If we “tag” the route call with a new route for a particular receiver, it will be
called as such: Pro Right 96 Smash X In
Release Rule -- If we “tag” the 90 series with a release call, the RB on the call side runs the
route for the #2 receiver (or a get open route to the 2 receiver side). He does not block up
the middle A gap. The offensive line must be aware that they are losing the protection up
the middle.
Swing/Scat Rule -- If we “tag” the 90 series with a swing call, the RB on the call side
swings and immediately looks for the ball. QB option to throw vs. presnap look.
Hold Rule -- If we “tag” the 90 series with a hold call, the TE (or both TE’s in ace) will
release. TE will normally release on
stay in and block and not any 90 pass.
THE 90 READ ROUTE
The outside receivers run the
appropriate route depending on the
coverage of the DB. The QB will throw
the ball in the following progression.
•DB off more than 5 yards– Quick
•DB in outside squat– Slant
•DB in inside squat– Flat
•DB in press– Fade

The quick is C A Slant is run
when the DB is
run to a WR in in a head up
which the DB
is more than 5
press look or an
outside squat C
position on the
yards off the
WR. This is a 2
WR.
O step slant. O
The Fade is thrown
An out is when the DB is in a
run when press position taking
away the slant. The
the DB is WR runs straight up
sitting off
taking
C the field for 5 yards
and then angles to the
away the
sideline, always
looking for the ball. C
slant. O The ball is thrown 6
yards down the field. O

90 READ QUICK
C C
X Y
Z
Q
H A
O-Line -- Cut Protection

RB -- Step up into the A gaps and block the blitzing linebacker
QB -- Throw the ball to one of the outside receivers, throw quick because the corners are off
Outside Receivers -- Quick (Take two steps vertical and then look inside for the ball)
Inside Receivers -- Seam (Look immediately for the ball after you clear the first level)

90 READ SLANT
C
C
X Y
Z
Q
H B
A

QB -- Throw the ball to one of the outside receivers, throw slant because the corners are
outside squat (playing at 5 yards in a cover 2 look)
Outside Receivers -- Slant (Take two steps vertical and then look inside for the ball)
90 READ OUT
C C
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Throw the ball to one of the outside receivers, throw the out because the corners are
inside squat (playing at 5 yards in a cover 2 look)
Outside Receivers -- Out (Take two steps vertical and then look inside for the ball)
90 READ FADE
C C
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Throw the ball to one of the outside receivers, throw the fade because the corners are
playing press. Ball will come at 6 yards downfield.
Outside Receivers -- Fade (Take two steps vertical and then look inside for the ball)
91 HITCH
X Y
Z
Q
H A
O-Line -- Big on Big Protection

QB -- QB steps back with the plant foot, gathers, and throws to the receiver. (Pre-snap read!)
Outside Receivers -- Hitch (Sell the vertical release then plant on 6 steps and look for ball.)
Inside Receivers -- Hitch (Sell the vertical release then plant on
6 steps and look for ball.)
91 HITCH
H Y
X
Z
Q
Spread Right Invert Left A

91 HITCH
X Y
H Z
Q
Trips Right A

91 HITCH
X Y
H Z
Q
Cougar Right A

92 SLANT
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Read the flat defender. If he follows the out, throw the slant. If he drops, throw out.
Outside Receivers -- Slant (Sell the vertical release then plant on 2 steps and look for ball.)
Inside Receivers -- Slant (Sell the vertical release then plant on
92 SLANT
X Y
H Z
Q
Spread Right A

92 SLANT
X Y
Z
H
Q
Pro Right Flex Hop A

92 RELEASE LEFT
X Y
Z
Q
Pro Right Flex Hop Z Arrow
H A

RB -- B steps up into A gap. H has an flat out route because of the RELEASE tag.
Inside Receivers -- Out (Sell the vertical release and then plant
on 3 steps and look for ball.)
93 SLING
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Read the corner. If he comes up on the swing, throw the slant. If he drop, throw
swing.
(Sell the vertical release then plant on 2 steps and look for ball.)
Outside Receivers -- Slant
Inside Receivers -- Swing (Release 2 steps back and then look for ball.)
93 SLING
Y X
Z
H
Q
Cougar Left Hold Eye A

swing.
93 SLING
X Y
H A Z
Q
Joker

RB -- B has a get open route. H has a swing
swing.
94 TRAIL
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Read the inside LB. If he comes upfield, throw to the inside receiver. 2nd throw slant.
Outside Receivers -- -- Post (Sell the vertical release then plant on 6 steps and look for ball.)
(Sell the arrow route, then break deep
Inside Receivers -- Wheel down the sidelines.)
94 TRAIL
H Y
X Z
Q
Ace Right A

Outside Receivers -- -- Post (Sell the vertical release then plant on 6 steps and look for ball.)
(Sell the arrow route, then break deep
Inside Receivers -- Wheel down the sidelines.)
95 LEAK
X Y
Z
Q
H A

Outside Receivers -- Comeback (Vertical release. At 12 yards, plant, and go to 10 yards.)
Inside Receivers -- Post (Sell the vertical release then run the post.)
95 LEAK
X Z
H Z
Q
Open Right Tight A

95 LEAK
Y X
Z
H
Q
Cougar Left Hold A

96 SMASH
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Read the drop of the Corner. If he drops, throw the hitch. If not, go to the flag.
Inside Receivers -- Flag (Once you clear the linebacker, look for the ball.)
96 SMASH
The quarterback has a progression read: (1) corner, (2) hitch underneath.
In his progression read he will "key" the cornerback: If the cornerback
sinks back to stop the corner route, throw the hitch; if he comes up for
the hitch, throw the corner. The best way to describe this to a QB is that
you have a progression read and you "read" your receivers. You simply
"progress" from one to two. In doing this though you have to understand
what guys you are "keying," as their reactions should determine your
progression. A Quarterback must understand defenses and defender
reactions, but at the same time there is no telling where those 11 guys on
defense will go, and as long as he knows where his receivers are and if
the QB and the receivers are all on the same page we can run a
successful play. We tell him his general rule is to throw the corner route
until they take it away (though by gameplan or defense you can tell him
to always throw the hitch until they come up for it).

96 SMASH
X Y
H
Z
Q
Spread A

96 SMASH
X Y
H
Z
Q
Spread Swing Right A

RB -- Swing right
96 SMASH
X Y
Z
Q
Release Left H A

RB -- B steps up into A gap. H has a flag route because of the RELEASE tag.
96 SMASH
X Y
Z
Q
Swing Right H A

RB -- H steps up into A gap. B has a swing route because of the SWING tag.
97 DELTA
X Y
Z
Q
H A

QB -- Read the safety. Throw to the side of the weakest safety and corner in press coverage.
Outside Receivers -- Dig (Sell the vertical release then find the soft spot in the zone.)
Inside Receivers -- Drag (2 steps vertical, then slant 2 steps, then
run across formation.)
97 DELTA
X Y
H Y
Q
Split Trey Right A

97 DELTA
H Y
X Z
Q
Ace Left Hold Right Release A

98 FLAT
X Y
Z
Q
H A

Outside Receivers -- Fade (Take two steps vertical, then slant out, then get downfield.)
Inside Receivers -- Out (2 steps vertical, then round off and look
for ball immediately.)
98 FLAT
X Y
H Z
Q
Split Trey Right A

Outside Receivers -- Fade (Take two steps vertical, then slant out, then get downfield.)
Inside Receivers -- Out (2 steps vertical, then round off and look
for ball immediately.)
99 GO
X Y
Z
Q
H A

Outside Receivers -- Go
Inside Receivers -- Go
99 GO
H Y
X Z
Q
Ace Right Hold Left A

99 GO
X Y
H A Z
Q
Joker

QB -- Read the safety. Throw to the side of the weakest safety and corner in press.
PART 15 - SPECIAL PASSES
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PITTSBURGH
Seam "Tag"
1 Tag R on Seam 1
versus C # 2
2
2
X Y
Z
F
QB- Best match-up - Corner to hitch to R

SEATTLE
1
X Y
Z
F
R 3
QB- Read is Z-Y-R / F-X

INDIANAPOLIS
1
X Y
Z
F
R 3
QB- Read is hi-lo with Z-Y-R Great versus c # 2 – puts a bind on MLB and deep safety

CLEVELAND
Peek
3 2
X Y
Z
F
QB- Read is Y-H-R

MIAMI
1
X Y
Z
F
3
QB- Read is Hi-Lo Z-X-R or F-Y

CAROLINA
C#2 C#2 C#2
X Y
Z
F
Read is X-F-Y. We can change read by tagging receiver after call.

QB- Ex. "Carolina Y"

WASHINGTON
Peek
2
1
X Y
Z
F
QB- Read is H-X combination back to Y-R

PHOENIX
1
vs- man
3
vs- blitz
X Y
F Z
5
QB- Read is X-Y-F / Z-R

PART 16 - THE SHALLOW CROSS
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SHALLOW CROSS PACKAGE
• This package is designed to take advantage of the
blitzing LB and the soft cover 3 coverage.
• This simple package allows for the QB to have two
reads on the playside. It will always be run to a 2
receiver side.
• There are several tags that we can give the route in
order to make simple changes and allow for big gains.
• Pass pro is BOB. QB is taking a three step drop (in
the pistol which is equivalent to a five step under
center.)

SHALLOW CROSS LEFT
X Y
H
Z
Q
Playside (X) - Run a 10 yard dig. Find the open spot in the zone.
Playside (H) - Run a 4-6 yard shallow cross. Look for ball when you enter the box.
Backside (Y) - Fade Route. Beat your corner down the field.
Backside (Z) - Post Route. Look for the ball once you clear the blitzing LB.
QB - #1 read is to throw to Z on the post if Sam blitzes. #2 read is to throw the shallow cross
if open. #3 read is the X on the dig. Finally, throw the fade out
of bounds to Y.
SHALLOW CROSS LEFT SWITCH
X Y
H
Z
Q
Playside (X) - Run a 4-6 yard shallow cross. Look for ball when you enter the box.
Playside (H) - Run a 10 yard dig. Find the open spot in the zone.
Backside (Y) - Fade Route. Beat your corner down the field.
of bounds to Y.
SHALLOW CROSS LEFT Y HITCH
X Y
H
Z
Q
Playside (X) - Run a 10 yard dig. Find the open spot in the zone.
Playside (H) - Run a 4-6 yard shallow cross. Look for ball when you enter the box.
Backside (Y) - Hitch Route. Five steps and turn and look for the ball.
of bounds to Y.
PART 17 - THE SPRINTOUT GAME
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80 Series - Sprintout Passing

SPRINT OUT PASS
• QB Works to gain depth Get to 7 yards and attack
LOS
• Read the Force Defender for run option
• Receivers must find the voids in the defense
• Versus Man Coverage personnel change to create a
mismatch on the backer
• Our rollover series stretches half the field horizontally.
• We are getting high percentage passes with the
potential for a consistent 57 yard gain.
• All SprintOut passes will be sprint out protection.

THE 80 SERIES
#1 #2
• 80/81 Post Corner Comeback
• 82/83 Whip Flag
• 84/85 Comeback Out
• 86/87 Hitch Flag
• 88/89 Hugo Whip

80 SERIES RULES
Trips Rule -- Anytime we have a trips set (bunch, open, trio, etc.) the inside
receiver will run a get open route to the middle of the field. He should take six
vertical steps upfield and then roll to the side of the sprint out on an underneath
rule.
Switch Rule -- If we “tag” the route call with a switch call, the inside and outside
receivers switch their routes.
Backside Rule -- Backside receivers will always run the same routes. #1
(farthest man from the QB) will run a deep post/dart route. #2 (man closest to
the QB) will run a shallow cross. If there is only 1 receiver to the backside, run
a shallow drag at 4-6 yards.
#3 Rule -- If we are in a formation where there are 3 receivers to the sprint out
side, that man runs an out route.

80/81 POST CORNER--COMEBACK
X Y
Z
Q H
A
O-Line -- Sprint Out Protection
H -- Fly off the edge and protect the sprint out side.
A -- Block backside A gap when in two back sets
QB -- Roll to depth of 7 yards and attack LOS. Make first read, if there, throw, if not, run.
X -- Drag
Y -- Post Corner
Z -- Comeback
82/83 WHIP--FLAG
X Y
Z
Q H
A
X -- Drag
Y --Whip
Z -- Flag
84/85 COMEBACK--OUT
X Y
Z
Q H
A
X -- Drag
Y -- Comeback
Z -- Out
86/87 HITCH--FLAG
X Y
Z
Q H
A
X -- Drag
Y -- Hitch
Z -- Flag
88/89 HUGO--WHIP
X Y
Z
Q H
A
X -- Drag
Y -- Hugo
Z -- Whip
PART 18 - PLAY ACTION PASSING
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60 Series - Play Action Passing

WHY USE PLAY ACTION PASS?
•We have to use our top running plays and then design play action
passes off of them.
•We will use simple routes that we employ in our 90 series.
•Our blocking scheme will be waggle or big on big protection.
•We will use this package in order to back the safeties out of the
box and open up the running game.
•We can use this package when we are on the goaline when the
defense thinks that we going to ram it down their throats.

THE 60 SERIES
60/61 Wedge Pass (Post, Dart, Speed Out, Post) example Cougar Right 60: Z-post, Y-Dart, H-Speed Out, X-Post
62/63 Veer Pass (Slant or Dart, Seem or Speed Out) example Spread Left 63 Yseam (Y is always tagged)
66/67 Zone Pass (Dig, Seam, Drag, Post) example Ace Right 66: Z-dig, Y-seam, H-Drag, X-Post
68/69 Jet Pass (In, Seam, Arrow, Read) example Cougar Left 69: Z-in, Y-seam, H (jet back) arrow, X read
• 60/61 Veer Pass Read is TE
• 62/63 Veer Pass Read is RB
• 64/65 Zone Bootleg Read is TE
• 66/67 Zone Bootleg Read is
• 68/69 Jet Read is Motion Man

60 SERIES RULES
Trips Rule -- Anytime we have a trips set (bunch, open, trio, etc.) the inside
receiver will run a get open route to the middle of the field. He should take six
vertical steps upfield and then stop and look for the ball.
Switch Rule -- If we “tag” the route call with a switch call, the inside and outside
receivers switch their routes.
Backside Rule -- Backside receivers will always run the same routes. #1
(farthest man from the QB) will run a deep post. #2 (man closest to the QB) will
run a shallow cross. If there is only 1 receiver, he will run a shallow drag at 4-6
yards.

60/61 VEER POP PASS
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King
A
O-Line -- Big on Big protection
H -- Take mesh fake from the QB.
A -- Swing Route. You are the outlet receiver.
QB -- Mesh with H and then step back three steps and throw the pop pass to the TE.
X -- Drag across the field
Y -- Pop Pass (Look for ball once you clear the LB’s)
Z -- Post
62/63 VEER SWING PASS
X Y
Z
Q H
Pro Right King
A
O-Line -- Big on Big protection
H -- Take mesh fake from the QB.
A -- Swing Route. You are the primary receiver.
QB -- Mesh with H and then step back three steps and throw the pop pass to the TE.
Y -- Pop Pass (Look for ball once you clear the LB’s)
Z -- Post
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
BOOT PASS
•It is a pass executed off a run fake
•After the QB fakes a handoff, he rolls opposite
the flow (ex:fake run left, roll right)
C C
B B B B
E T T E
X Y Z
H Q

BOOTLEG: THE READ
• It is usually designed to create a hi/lo on the
playside flat defender after the corner has been
run deep by the playside wide out C
Receiver
High
C ?
B B B B Receiver
E T T E Low
X Y Z
H Q
Fake
A

BOOTLEG: THE READ
• Usually the play is designed to place a fourth Receiver
Deep
receiver in the deep middle third to keep the
free safety from cheating to the playside C
Receiver
Middle Third F
Receiver
High
C ?
B B B B Receiver
E T T E Low
X Y Z
H Q
*There are many formations Fake
from which to get receivers A
To these spots

BOOTLEG: THE ROUTES
Go or
Deep Comeback
F
C
Post
Drag
C
B B B B
Arrow
E T T E
X Y Z
H Q
*There are many formations Fake
from which to get receivers A
to these spots

64/65 ZONE BOOTLEG
X Y
Z
H Q
Pro Right Queen
A
O-Line -- Waggle protection
H -- Step up into the gap for the pulling guard.
A -- Block the weakside C gaps.
QB -- Mesh with A and then boot. Stay inside the pulling guard. Throw to TE.
Y -- Arrow (Look for ball once you clear the OLB)
Z -- Comeback
66/67 ZONE BOOTLEG
X Y
H Z
Q
Spread Eye
A
O-Line -- Waggle protection
H -- Drag across the field
A -- Step up into the A gaps for the pulling lineman.
QB -- Mesh with A and then boot. Stay inside the pulling guard. Throw to TE.
Y -- Arrow (Look for ball once you clear the OLB)
Z -- Comeback
68/69 JET PLAYACTION
X Y
Z
Q
Deuce Right Rock H A

H -- Lead block as if we are running jet.
B -- Swing route away from jet motion. Look for ball outside tackle box.
QB -- Mesh with Z. Immediately look at him. If uncovered, throw ball. If not, throw A or Y.
X -- Crack down as if running jet.
Y -- Post route. If FS bites on jet motion, look for the ball from the QB.
Z -- Good mesh with QB. Run a swing route. You are the primary receiver.
PART 19 - THE SCREEN GAME
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70 Series - Screens

Screen Package
Running Back Screens TE/Slot Screen Wide Receiver Screen
Middle Screen
Flair Screen Slip Screen Funnel Screen Bubble Screen Middle Screen
70/71 RB Flair Screen (Thunder)

72/73 RB Slip Screen (Slip)
74/75 TE/Slot Middle Screen (Midland)
76/77 WR Funnel Screen (Alcatraz)
78/79 WR Bubble Screen (Wyoming)

WHY USE THE SCREEN PACKAGE?
1. Slow Down the D-linemen’s

Rush
2. Hurt the Blitz
3. NO Read Play For QB
4. High Percentage Pass With Big
Play Potential

70 SERIES RULES
X, Y, Z Rule -- We have a lot if different screens we can throw. It is important to
pay attention to the letter of the position before the Bubble call.
Vertical Rule -- If we “tag” the route call with a vertical call, the number and
play call are faked and then the other receivers run go routes.
Midline Rule -- If we “tag” the route call with a midline call, the running back
and the QB will mesh on a play action fake and then the QB will throw the
called screen.
--WR opposite screen call always run hitch. You are the outlet receiver for the
QB if the screen man is not open. If there is a #2 and he is not involved in the
call, he runs a deep post to pull coverage.
--Receivers on the playside (including TE) should run off the defensive
secondary. They should block if the scheme calls for that.

FLAIR SCREEN
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H B
OL - OL with man on cut. No man, reach to second level. Playside DE must be cut.
QB - Look downfield for a split second, then throw flair to RB.
H - Block up the middle A gap and protect from the blitz.
B - Flair route. Look for ball once you have cleared the tackle box.
X - Hitch (you are the outlet receiver)
Y - Crack
Z - Crack second level
70/71 FLAIR VERTICAL
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
Z
Q
H B
OL - Sprint Out blocking

QB - Look downfield for a split second, then throw flair to RB. Roll to wheel.
H - Sprint Out blocking.
B - Flair route. Look for ball once you have cleared the tackle box. Look deep, throw
short.
Y - Slant and Go
Z - Slant/Whip
72/73 SLIP SCREEN
Run to Daylight
C B B
E T T E
X
#
Open Hips to Z
Sideline
Attack the Outside Hip of the FG
Catch the ball 1-2

yards behind the LOS R Hide in the OL (Sell the Block)
C -- Pass Set for 1, Release Outside and Hit First Opposite Color
PSG -- Pass Set for 1, Release Outside and Hit First Opposite Color
PST -- Invite Outside Rush, Set for 2, Then Cut
BSG -- Pass Set for 1, Release Outside and Hit First Opposite Color
BST -- Pass Set and Lock On, Can Release Down Field Late
X – Crack the 1st linebacker inside of you
WR’s - Block man over, Against man run him off
74/75 MIDDLE SCREEN
F
C C
W M S
R B
E N E
X Y
H Z
Q
B
OL - Pass set for two counts, then go to the second level and provide a wall for WR
QB - Look at flair route, then backpedal and get ball to WR just outside tackle box
H - Receiver, run a go… RB, block up the middle A gap and protect from the blitz.
B - Flair route. Look for ball once you have cleared the tackle box.
Y - Go route
Z - One step upfield and
then come down the LOS (BEHIND) and catch right outside tackle
76/77 FUNNEL SCREEN
FS
Get up Field
C B B
E T T E
X
#
W
Z
QB -- Look to the Flair, Come back to X
C -- Pass Set for 2, Find the MLB
FG -- Pass Set for 2, Release Down Field, Look for FS
FT -- Pass Set for 2 Inviting the Outside Rush, Then H R
B
Club Him By, Find the OLB
BG -- Pass Set for 2, Release down field, Find the SS
BT -- Invite Outside Rush, Lock on
Z -- Must See Both the C and LB. Push at LB, Peel off to C
X -- Stand up , Bounce, Sprint Straight to the Tackle Box
B -- Flair Away
76/77 FUNNEL VERTICAL
4 Yds. From Sideline
20 yds.
1 FS 2 SS
Break at 8-10
B B B
C
Show Your Hands 3
Get Into the QB’s View
C
E T T E
XX
# H
R B
W Z
Y
#Y
Z

78/79 BUBBLE SCREEN
•We can get the football to our best athlete in
open space
•We can run the bubble from several
formations
•We install complimentary plays to expose
defensive adjustments designed to stop the
bubble
•The Bubble is a high percentage pass

Deuce Right 78 Z Bubble
F
C C
R W M S
X Y
Z
Q
H A
The bubble player will drop step with his inside foot, then step
with his outside foot and work parallel to the LOS.
The throw must be a forward pass.
The QB is throwing a sharp ball through the outside shoulder
of the receiver.

Trips Right Split 78 Z Bubble
R F
C
C
W M S
X Y
H Z
Q
A
From Trips, we can throw the bubble to #2 or #3.

Vs. Cover 2 we can throw to 2 if the OLB is inside our Z.
The H will take an angle working to maintain leverage on the
OLB.
In the picture above, he must not let the S get outside.

Trips Right Split 78 H Bubble
F
C C
R W M S
X Y
H Z
Q
A
We are looking leverage on the #3 defender.

The Z now works to get outside the OLB.
In the picture above, he must not let the S get outside.

Trips Right Split Midline Bubble
F
C C
R W M S
X Y
H Z
Q
A
We are going to use midline action to hold the number 3

defender.
The QB and running back will execute their fast fake
mechanics.
The QB will flash and throw.
You must run the midline with bubble action to complement
the Midline Bubble.
Deuce Right 78 Bubble Slant
F
C C
R W M S
X Z
Y
Q
H A
QB must read the number 2 defender.

If number two runs with the bubble, throw the slant.
If number two sinks under the slant, throw the bubble.

Deuce Right Bubble Go
F
C
R W M S C
X Y
Z
Q
H A
When we call the bubble vertical, we are throwing the vertical.

We call this vs. Cover 2, and Cover 0, and Man Free.
The QB will short-pump the bubble, and throw the vertical.

Trips Right H Bubble Slant Wheel
F
C C
R W M S
X Y
H Z
Q
A
The H will run the bubble working off the butt of the slant of
the Z.
The Z will work his slant at 5 yard, looking to step on the toes
of a squat corner.
The Y will work his bubble route.
The QB reads Slant to Wheel to Bubble.

PART 20 - THE QB/RB MESH
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WAYS WE MESH
A mesh is when the RB comes downhill on the snap and receives or fakes a
handoff with the QB. This can also happen on the jet sweep.
• Same Side Mesh (Veer Give)
• Backside Give (Zone)
• Designed QB Pull Play (Zone Keep)
• Option (Mesh with RB then option)
• Play Action Mesh
• Jet Sweep (Mesh with Motion Man)

QB FOOTWORK FOR THE MESH
• If The Running Back is crossing the QB, the QB
will take a flat step toward the back. We call this
Flat Step, Short Step.
• He reaches the ball deep and feels the belly of the
back, snapping his eyes to the LOS and his “read,”
(the DE).
• He rides the Running Back through while making
his read.
• “Squeeze and Chase” or “Pull and Replace”

QB FOOTWORK ON THE MESH

RB FOOTWORK FOR THE MESH
• The Running Back aligns 1.5 to 2 yards behind the
QB, straddling the inside leg of the tackle in the rock
formation.
• If the Running Back is crossing the QB, on the snap,
he will immediately come downhill with the QB.
• He must make a deep pocket, with the top palm up.
• The Running back must feel the QB handoff, and not
snatch at the football from him.
• If he takes the ball or not, he must have TWO hands
on the ball.

SQUEEZE AND CHASE
PULL AND REPLACE
• If the DE squeezes and chases, the QB will pull and
replace
• The QB will give the ball to the RB if…
 If the DE slow plays, give the football
 If the DE comes upfield, give the ball
 If the DE comes at the QB, give the ball
• We get one more blocker to the second level

READING THE DE ON THE MESH
Diagram Of The Mesh
E Read Key
• The QB Takes A Flat Step To The Back, then a short step.
His feet should face the Sideline, in a heel toe relationship at
the mesh point. His weight should be slightly right

Diagram Of The Mesh
E Read Key
• If the DE comes upfield, give the football to
the back and carry out your run fake.

Diagram Of The Mesh
E Read Key
• If the DE squeezes and chases, the QB will pull and
replace.
• The QB must get downhill

QB gets his eyes to his read
Always simulate a
snap The QB is giving the
football as the DE is
coming up field.
This is a great view of the quarterback’s footwork on the

mesh. You can see the angle of his feet allowing the
back to cross in front.

KEYS TO A GOOD MESH
• The QB must secure the snap first!
• The QB MUST get his eyes to his read
• The RB must make a deep soft pocket
• The RB must be patient, don’t rush
• The QB must be soft with the football

PART 21 - NO HUDDLE OFFENSE
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NO-HUDDLE: THE CHANGE-UP
•The no-huddle offense causes the defenses to cover
the entire field, not just a portion of it.
•It can be a big play offense as well as an offense
that can control the ball.
•The defense will be required to be very disciplined
against the no-huddle offense.
•We can control the tempo of the game.
•The defense will not be able to huddle up.
Therefore, opponents are limited to substitutions
and making adjustments.

HOW WE CALL PLAYS
•We will have three coaches and/or quarterbacks
on the sidelines that will signal in the
Formation (Pro, Ace, Spread, Twins, etc.)
Play (Three digit number)
Motion
•All players look at the sideline for these signals.
•All plays will have three digits (that tells what
the series and play is) and a word (such as a
state, name, color, or animal) that tells when the
ball is to be snapped.

QUARTERBACK CADENCE
•If a state or a name is called: the snap is on 1
•If a color is called: the snap is on 2
•If an animal is called: the snap is on set
•If a special word is used: the snap is dependent

on the word

THE CADENCE
The quarterback will call plays using a
word followed by a three digit number. For
example, a Missouri 345 will be a 34 zone.
A Nebraska 489 will be a 48 speed option.
A Washington 648 will be a 64 zone
Waggle.

PART 22 - TRICK PLAYS
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WHY USE TRICK PLAYS?
• Momentum shifter, creates a big play
• Adds another dimension to LHS Pistol
Offense
• Simple preparation for our team, takes time
away from the defense to prepare for your
base attack

KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL
TRICK PLAYS
1. Compliments a part of your base package.
2. Simple for your kids to learn.
3. Timing of the play call (i.e. when to use).
4. Preparation.
5. The ability to create your own LUCK!

CIRCUS DUMP
# #
W G G T
T Z
X Y
QB R R
QB

CIRCUS BUBBLE
# #
W G G T
T Z
X Y
QB R R
QB

GATOR ZONE
SS
FS
C C
E
# B
T
B
T
B #
E
X T G G T Z
Y
W
R QB

GATOR BUBBLE
FS
C
SS C
E
# B
T
B
T E
#B
X T G G T Z
Y
W
Z
QB R

GATOR VERTICAL
FS SS
Man to Man
C #
E
B
T T
B B #
E
C
X T G G
3 on 3 T Z
Y
W
R QB

POLECAT FORMATION
X X
X X X
Eligible Receivers are marked with an X.

POLECAT OPTION

POLECAT PASS

POLECAT BUBBLE

PART 23 - QB RECOGNITION
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WHY IS THE PRE-SNAP IMPORTANT?
Look at the defender’s leverage.
 Leverage refers to the defender’s relationship
to the receiver, or the area of the field the
defender must cover.
Know where all the routes are going to be run.
Look for possible blitzes.
Know where your hot routes are.
At his point the QB will have a pretty good idea

of where he is going to go with the ball – this is
extremely important.

DURING THE DROPBACK
Realize you are making the final decision on where to
go with the ball on your way back -- not at the end of
your drop.
If you haven’t made a decision by the time you get
to the end of your drop, go to the contingency plan

right away.
With the exception of a quick 3-step drop, take
two shuffle-steps up in the pocket max, before

going to the contingency plan.
•For example; you’ve made a decision on where to go with the
ball and you’re waiting for the receiver to break away from the
defender.

UNDERSTANDING COVERAGES
One important thing a good passing quarterback needs to know is how to
read defensive coverages.
Identify the coverages using the following numerical terms:
0 -- Man to Man-- Coverage by all LB’s, Corners and Safeties. (Expect a

multiple blitz in zero coverage).
1 -- Man/Safety Free -- Man by both Corners and the Strong Safety and
LB’s but the Free Safety is in a zone coverage.
2 -- Two Deep Zone -- Strong Safety and Free Safety are both deep in
deep halves. Corners play the flats and LB’s play hook/curl.
3 -- Three Deep Zone -- Both Corners and the FS are deep with zone
coverage underneath by the LB’s.
4 -- Four Deep Zone -- Both corners and both safeties split the field into
deep fourths. Underneath coverage is three LB’s.
5 -- Two Deep Zone/Man Under – Deep zone by the Safeties and man to
man by the LB’s and the Corners.

UNDERSTANDING COVERAGES
To tell the difference between these coverages
we will use a phrase call "Box D.E.A.", which
stands for…
•Men in the Box

•Depth of corners
•Eyes of the Defensive Backs
•Alignment of Defensive Backs

THE BOX
BOX: The Box is tackle to tackle, 10 yards from the L.O.S. and back. But it can shift
right or left depending on whether the ball is in the middle of the field or on the
hashes.
If there is a safety in the box, then you know that the defense is either cover 1 or 3.
If there is not a safety in the box, the defense is either cover 0, 2, 4, or 5.
BOX
10

DEPTH, EYES & ALIGNMENT
DEPTH: DEPTH:
If the corners are 7 or more yards deep their If the corners are within 6 yards it is most
coverage, it is most likely a type of zone. likely a type of man coverage.
EYES: EYES:
If the DB’s eyes are on the quarterback, it is If the DB’s have their eyes on the receiver, it
most likely a type of zone coverage. is most likely some type of man coverage.
ALIGNMENT: ALIGNMENT:
An outside alignment by the DB’s on a An inside or head_up alignment by the DB’s
receiver points to zone coverage. points to man.
BOX
10
7
5 5

COVER 0
Man to Man -- Coverage by all LB’s, Corners and Safeties. No deep help.
Expect the blitz. You must get rid of the ball quickly.
10
MAN TO MAN NO SAFETY

COVER 0 MAN
C C
FS M SS
M
W T N T S
QB
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
1. Pass rush. 1. No underneath help;
2. Can rush six. a. crossing routes,
3. Tight coverage. b. breaking routes,
4. Good run support. c. pick routes.
2. Nobody in the middle of the field -
deep post route.

COVER 1
Man/Safety Free -- Man by both Corners and the Strong Safety and
LB’s but the Free Safety is in a zone coverage.
FS
10
MAN TO MAN SAFETY FREE

COVER 1 FREE
FSZone Deep Middle
C C
M M SS
W T N T S
QB
1. Help in the deep middle. 1. No underneath help;
2. Tight coverage. a. crossing routes,
3. Good run support to SS. b. breaking routes,
4. Can rush five. c. pick routes.
2. Play action passes.
3. Out routes.

COVER 2
Two Deep Zone -- Strong Safety and Free Safety are both deep in deep
halves. Corners play the flats and LB’s play hook/curl.
10
2 DEEP

& 5 UNDERNEATH

COVER 2 ZONE
Zone 1/2
FS SSZone 1/2
Flat
C Flat C
W M S
Hash Middle Hash
E T T E
QB
1. Five underneath coverage. 1. Deep coverages;
2. Ability to disrupt timing of outside receivers with 'jam'. a. fade area,
3. Can rush four. b. deep middle.
4. Flat areas. 2. Strong-side curl.
3. Run support off-tackle.

COVER 3
Three Deep Zone -- Both Corners and the FS are deep with zone
coverage underneath by the LB’s and SS.
FS
10
3 DEEP

& 4 UNDERNEATH

COVER 3 ZONE
FSZone 1/3
Zone 1/3
C Zone 1/3 C
M M SSCurl / flat
Hook Hook
Curl / flat W T N T S
QB
1. Three-deep secondary. 1. Weakside curl / flat.
2. Four man rush. 2. Strong-side curl.
3. Run support to SS. 3. Limited fronts.
4. Flood routes.
5. Run support away from SS.
6. Dig routes. (Square-in routes)
7. Four verticals.

COVER 4
Four Deep Zone -- Both corners and both safeties split the field into
deep fourths. Underneath coverage is three LB’s.
10
4 DEEP

& 3 UNDERNEATH

QUARTERS COVERAGE
Read # 2; if # 2 goes flat or Read # 2; if # 2 goes flat or
drag, dbl #1. If # 2 goes drag, dbl #1. If # 2 goes
vertical, man-up # 2. vertical, man-up # 2. Man # 1. Possible help from
Man # 1. Possible help from FS SS SS. Be aggressive on all out
FS. Be aggressive on all out routes by # 1.
routes by # 1.
C C
W M S
Responsible for flat Wall off Responsible for flat
coverage. anything coverage.
that comes
E T
Tunderneath. E
QB
1. Four-deep coverage. 1. Flat coverage.
2. Run support from safeties. 2. Safeties are very susceptible
3. Ability to double cover outside receivers. to play-action.
4. Allows corners to play aggresive technique on 3. Double coverage on # 1 can be
outside receivers because they have help nullified by having # 2 attack
over-the-top from safeties. the coverage of safety.

COVER 5
Two Deep Zone/Man Under – Deep zone by the Safeties and man to
man by the LB’s and the Corners.
10
MAN #1 & #2 AND DEEP HALVES

BASIC REMINDERS
QUARTERBACKS MUST REMEMBER THEIR PRE-SNAP READS
•These are only pre-snap reads. A pre-snap read may

indicate a certain coverage only to have it change right
after the snap of the ball.
•Changes in coverage are performed by a rotation in the
secondary coverage personnel.
•A common coverage change-up is to align in a cover 2
and rotate to a cover 1.
•As the quarterback takes his drop, he needs to keep his
eyes down field and recognize any alignment changes
after the snap of the ball. Movement of the Free Safety
and Strong Safety are usually the best indicators.

THREE STEP ROUTES
QB pre-read best side.
Always take 1 on 1.
QB catch and throw from gun.
3 Step Route under center.
POP, POP, POP -- THROW…no hesitation
Can’t take a sack.

QUICK PASSING BASICS
Individual routes within each pattern are assigned based on
where you are aligned within the formation.
#1 #1
#2 #3 #3 #2
T G C G T
Q
Receivers are numbered from the outsidein: #1, #2 or #3 on both sides.
Note: many of our formations will not have a #2 or #3 receiver on both sides.

QUICK PASSING BASICS
QB’s pre-snap
read will dictate
the side he’ll be
throwing to.

HITCH
Anytime you can throw the hitch, make the
easy throw. Easy throw vs. cover 3.
FS
C C
SS B B
B
E N T E
X Y
H Z
T

HITCH
QB’s pre-snap read: he’ll choose the side with
the ‘softest’ Cornerback, being sure a LB is not in
his passing lane.
At the snap the QB will look at his ‘key’, the flat
defender, and throw opposite his coverage
K = QB key
S
B B B K
#1 T G C G T
Q
#1
#3 #2

WHICH HITCH IS BETTER?
FS
C C
QB
Quick Hitch:
The receiver to the right would be the correct throw due to the
defenders leverage and depth. He would have to go through the
receiver to make the play. The left corner has inside leverage and
is in a better position to make the play.

SLANT
WR must not run through coverages.
Should run away from safeties and
corners.
FS
C C
SS B B B
E N T E
X Y
H Z
T
SLANT
QB’s pre-snap read: he’ll always choose the
single side 1st, if the throwing lane is open.
When throwing to a multiple receiver side, the
QB will look at his ‘key’, the flat defender, and
throw opposite his coverage.
K = QB key
S
Lane NOT open

B
B B K
T G C G T
Q
#1 #1
#3 #2

WHICH SLANT IS BETTER?
FS
C C
B SS
QB
Quick Slant:
The receiver to the left would be the correct throw. Although the
corners have equal leverage, the strong safety has a better angle
to get into the passing lane. There is a much better throwing lane on the left.

FADE
We throw this when the opponent shows
us cover 0 with no safety help. QB must
give WR room to make the play.
FS
C SS B B B
E N T E C
X Y
H Z
T
FADE
#1 - Fade route – tight split - 4 steps,
then fade to 5 yards from the sideline and
20 yards deep
T G C G T
Q
#1 #1
#2 #3 #2

FADE
If the ‘key’ defender drops to the
flat, we’ll throw the Fade over him
in a hole about 18-22 yards deep.
FS
SS
K C
B
B
B
T G C G T
Q
#1 #1
#2 #3
K = QB key
THIS ENTIRE PLAYBOOK

MEANS
NOTHING UNLESS….
1. We work hard.
2. We believe in the “team” concept.
3. We execute.
4. We get better every day.
5. We listen to our coaches.
6. We have the will to prepare.
7. We aren’t selfish.
8. We are willing to learn.
9. We aren’t worried about our own personal glory.
10. We care.

LUTHERAN COUGAR
PISTOL OFFENSE
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LUTHERAN COUGAR

Chapter 3 - Pistol Terminology Chapter 11 - Jet Sweep Chapter 19 - Screen Package

Chapter 4 - Play Series Chapter 12 - Spinner Series Chapter 20 - QB/RB Mesh

Chapter 5 - Formations Chapter 13 - Passing Game Chapter 21 - No-Huddle

Chapter 7 - Zone Blocking Chapter 15 - Special Passes Chapter 23 - QB Recognition

Chapter 8 - Pass Blocking Chapter 16 - The Shallow Cross Chapter 24 - Conclusion

•Attack the weakness of the defense (a specific player), not the

Type of offense are we going to be (offensive philosophy)

C R W M S C Defense Must Account For The

--WHAT IS MY JOB (or basic assignment) on this play?

Black 85 -- Black 85 -- Set -- Go (first go) -- Go (second go) -- Go (third go)

Different snap counts

Holes 8 and 9 are wide running plays to

MEANING, YOU NEED TO SEE WHY WE

FOLLOWING ARE DEFINITIONS OF THE

Power - Quarterback meshes with the A or H going across the formation. We

Pro Right Queen A

Deuce Right Queen A

Tight Right King A

Slot Right Queen A

Twins Right Queen A

Trio Right Queen A

Spread Right Eye A

Cougar Right Rock

Trey Right Eye A

Open Right Eye A

Trips Right Invert Rock

Joker (Always run this way)

Cluster (Always run this way)

Circus (Always run this way)

RAZER AND LAZER

The Z will motion into the formation.

The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside

The Z will motion into the formation.

H will motion into the backfield for the

The Z will motion across the formation.

The Z will motion away the formation.

The ball will be snapped when the H is 2 yards outside

The H will motion in the formation.

A goes in motion to the right outside the Y.

Line splits are 1-1.5 yards.

1. Is the front a 3, 4, or 5 man?

3 Man Front 4 Man Front 5 Man Front

Inside Eye Head Up Outside Eye

Base/Zone Block Down Block Reach or Hook Block Fan Block

Pull Block Kick Out Block Trap Block Chip/Combo Block

The 8 types of blocks are

PSG - Playside Guard

•Note -- Players must know if they are going

•Basis for all zone

This is a two-on-two drill

Below are the 4 different LHS pass protection schemes:

--1 Step Drop -- Cutblock Protection Scheme

Here are the rules for the protection:

Come of the line hard

Running Backs will also step up into the A gaps

Here are the rules for the protection:

QB must make Hot Center Must check for

Running Backs will also step up into the A gaps

Here are the rules for the protection:

--Backside Tackle: Turn and Hip-Hinge

Here are the rules for the protection:

QB must stay inside the