Play Packaging

CONCEPTS for
PLAY PACKAGING
Andrew Coverdale – Assistant Football Coach – Trinity High School
Coverdale@thsrock.net
http://savefile.com/projects/808596579 (donkey2)
ZONE & REACH BLOCKING
PHILOSOPHY
1. Field General!
2. Why behind the what – connect players to why
3. Play “downhill”
4. Limit the number of things each play practiced
against
5. Answers defensive unpredictability and change
6. Frees up/allows for multiplicity, in turn leading to
“vanilla”
7. Percentages – Heavy first down emphasis
8. Allows you to have good plays while you get a
sense of what the opposing DC’s thoughts are
OVERVIEW
I. MODES of PLAY PACKAGING
A. Run/Run Checks
B. Run/Run “Motion” checks
C. Run with built-in “JUKE”
D. Run/Quick game
E. “Basic Check”
II. TOOLS to DO THE JOB

A. Checkers
B. Cadence
C. Movement
RUN/RUN CHECKS
I. Dictate the play – choose a side
A. Attitude plays: “Find a way to run it!”
B. Allows you to never run at an “overhang”
C. Can get directed away from best blockers, into
boundary, etc.
D. “A Side/B Side” driven
II. Dictate the side – choose the play

A. Fits more multiple running games
B. Allows you to run behind your best people
C. Can be forced into running at overhangs
D. Edge driven
DEFINING “OVERHANG”
Standing DE or LB outside the box for whom we do not have
a receiver & cannot block.
Most often, we want to check AWAY from Overhang
EXAMPLE 1: players. EXAMPLE 3:
Player B is an overhang; B is not an overhang;
no blocker available a blocker is available
B V V V V
V V V V V V V V B
EXAMPLE 2: EXAMPLE 4:
Player B is not an overhang; B is an overhang;
a blocker is available no blocker is available
B V V V V
V V V V V V V V B
DEFINING “OVERHANG”
Safety rotation to a particular side is considered the
same
as an “Overhang” aligning to that side!
S S
V V
V V V
V V V V
DEFINING “A” and “B” SIDES

“B SIDE”
Side of the ball where there is a DL within half a man of
the “B” gap;
in other words, a DL in a 2, 3, 4, or 4i.
Called “B” side because DL closest to the Center on
that side is likely responsible for “B” gap.
EXAMPLE 1: EXAMPLE 2:
3 on left, 2i on right 5 on left, 4i on right
ft side is a “B” side, Right side isn’t side is a “B” side, Left side
*Right
V V V V V
DEFINING “A” and “B” SIDES

“A SIDE”
Side of the ball where there is no DL within half a man
of the “B” gap;
in other words, it is NOT a “B” side, there is NO 2, 3,
4i, or 4.
It is called “A” because the DL nearest the Center to
that side is likely an
“A” gap defender.
EXAMPLE 1: EXAMPLE 1: EXAMPLE 2: EXAMPLE 2:
4i on left, 5 on right 2i & 6i on left, 3 on right
*Right side is an “A” side, *Left side is an “A” side,
Left side is “B” Right side is a “B”
V V V V V V
A/B SIDE: TYPICAL PREFERENCES
Runs typically Runs typically

preferred to “A preferred to “B
SIDE”
•Inside Zone
SIDE”
•Inside Zone (Gun)
(Under center) •Power O
•Dart (Tackle •Midline
Wrap) •Inside Trap
•Inside Veer
•Long Trap
Runs typically
preferred to “A
SIDE”
•Inside Zone
(Under center)
•Dart (Tackle
Wrap)
•Inside Veer
•Long Trap
Example:
INSIDE ZONE to an “A” Side –
Creates two double teams
Runs typically
preferred to “B
SIDE”
•Inside Zone (Gun)
•Power O
•Midline
•Inside Trap
Example:
POWER to “B” Side –
Double team at P.O.A.
DEFINING “Tight” & “Wide” EDGE
A “WIDE EDGE”
refers to a side of
a defense where
the widest player
on the Line of
Scrimmage is in an
outside shade (5 or
9 technique)
A “WIDE EDGE”
refers to a side of
a defense where . .
the widest player

on the Line of
Scrimmage is in an
outside shade (5 or
9 technique)
Example:
COUNTER TREY to “WIDE EDGE”
Easier kick-out angle for BSG
A “TIGHT EDGE” refers

to a side of a
defense where the
widest player on the
Line of Scrimmage
is in a head-up or
inside technique (4-
4i / 6-6i)
A “TIGHT EDGE” refers

to a side of a
defense where the
widest player on the
Line of Scrimmage
is in a head-up or
inside technique (4-
4i / 6-6i)
Example:
STRETCH to “TIGHT EDGE” –
Easier Reach angle at
Point of Attack for T/TE
EDGES: TYPICAL PREFERENCES

Runs typically Runs typically
preferred to “WIDE preferred to “TIGHT
EDGES”
•Gap runs EDGES”
•Outside
(Counters, Power) Zone/Stretch
•Interior Zone runs •Perimeter Options
•“G” Scheme runs •Tosses/Sweeps
MOTION CHECKS: “IF Motion”

“IF” tells tagged receiver to motion across
formation and block Overhang if an overhang
exists to call side…QB will trigger by lifting
heel. Otherwise, block normal backside rules.
Example: Call is “H IF – 4 Power Solid”

QB Sees Safety rotation strong,
thus an Overhang strong
Lifts heel to Motion H over to block rotating
MOTION CHECKS: “SKATE Check”
From “I” formation, tells FB to “Skate” into

position needed to do his basic job on the play
based on where QB checks the play
Example: Call is “Skate Example: Call is “Skate

Check – 24/25” Check – 18/19”
FB’s job on 24/25 Inside FB’s job on 18/19 Stretch is
Zone is to CHIP backside to LEAD to the Overhang
MOTION CHECKS: “BOUNCE Check”

From a balanced formation, used to put TE
or inside receivers on alert that the one
away from the checked call will motion to
the call will motion across the formation to
be a kickout or bonus blocker.
Typically used against defenses that do not

make a major adjustment to motion,
allowing us to “Gain numbers” at the point
of attack.
Runs typically used in conjunction with
“Bounce check” are
Power and Stretch
QB makes check based on normal
MOTION CHECKS: “BOUNCE Check”

From a balanced formation, used to put TE or
inside receivers on alert that the one away
from the checked call will motion to the call
TE
Example:
Call is “Bounce Check – 4/5
Power”
QB checks play to B Side
(“4”) –
TE on left steps off on cue,
MOTION CHECKS: “PEEL Check”

From a balanced formation, used to put TE
or inside receivers on alert that the one
away from the checked call will motion to
the call will motion across the formation
and back to seal the backside edge.
Runs typically used in conjunction with
“Bounce check” are
Inside Zone and Counter Trey
QB makes check based on normal
A Side / B Side criteria for those plays
BASE RUNS with “JUKE”

Tag telling BS receiver to run a 1-step
“JUKE” route.
QB has option to abort the run – without a
check – and throw the “Juke” if CB is 7
yards or deeper in alignment.
(May check protection if run involves a
puller)
BASE RUNS with “JUKE”

Tag telling BS receiver to run a 1-step “JUKE”
route.
Example: Call is “25 JUKE”

Outside WR on right runs “Juke”
Inside Zone play (25) proceeds as normal if CB 6 or
tighter
RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

Check that pairs a Core Run with an
“Individual” quick throw.
CRITERIA for QB’s DECISION can be:
1. 1 safety (Throw) or 2 safety (Run)
2. Off Corners (Throw) or Press/Cloud
Corners (Run)
3. Overhang player width:
Throw v. Tight / Run v. Walked off
(Generally used against known 1-safety
defenses)

INDIVIDUAL ROUTES can be:
1) Dictated by the coach in the call
2) Initiated by the coach with freedom to
hand signal
3) Just called as “Indy,” requiring a hand
signal by QB/WR
RUNS can be:
1) Dictated by the coach in the call
2) Built in as their own “Check,” telling the
QB to use his
A Side/B Side criteria, should the
defensive structure direct him to run

“Individual” quickcan:
PROCEDURALLY, throw.
1) Assume run with an option to check

throw
(“24 Check Indy”)
(“Zone Check Indy”)
2) Assume pass with an option to check to a
known run
(“80 Double Quick Out Check 24”)
(“80 Double Hitch Check Zone”)
(“80 Double Indy Check Zone”)

Example: Call is “80 DOUBLE QUICK OUT CHECK 4”

Criteria for call is # of safeties
Single safety look tells QB to check 80

Example: Call is “80 DOUBLE QUICK OUT CHECK 4”

Criteria for call is # of safeties
Two safety defense tells QB to check 4 Power

Example: Call is “ZONE CHECK INDY”

Criteria for call is width of Overhang players
Walked off Overhangs tell QB to check run;
“A Side” to left tells him to check 25

Example: Call is “ZONE CHECK INDY”

Criteria for call is width of Overhang players
TIghtened Overhangs tell QB to check pass;
Depth & Leverage of CB tell him to signal “Hitch”
RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Concepts

“Concept” throw in the Quick Passing
Game (e.g., Turn, Spacing, Fade/Flat)
CRITERIA for QB’s DECISION can be:
1. 1 safety (Throw) or 2 safety (Run)
2. Safety rotation
3. Alignment of a specific defender who
must not be allowed to defend run and a
Quick route structure
(most often Overhang LB/Nickel Player)

Example: Call is “80 TURN CHECK 18”

Criteria for call is number of safeties
Single safety look tells QB to check “80 Turn”

?
Example: Call is “25 CHECK 80 SLANT”

Want to run 25 to a clean surface weak;
QB knows Slant/Arrow is his check if safety rotates

Example: Call is “25 or 80 FADE/FLAT”

Make the Overhang wrong:
If he covers down the Slot, run Zone at a good
bubble underneath him;

Example: Call is “80 TURN CHECK 18”

Criteria for call is number of safeties
Two safety look creates good leverage for the
BASIC CHECK
Expansion of “Run/Quick Check” that adds
the following priorities that supercede a
Run or a Quick:
1. Check to a Bubble Screen versus an
“Uncovered” look
2. Check to an Alley Screen v. 0 Safety or
If neither of those
possibly present
5-man themselves,
pressure looks QB
goes through Run/Quick
(depending thought
on game process
plan)
based on whatever criteria he would
normally use (# of safeties / CB leverage /
Overhang)
BASIC CHECK
Example: Call is “BASIC CHECK”

LB structure does not cover down to all three
receivers
Check Bubble Screen
BASIC CHECK

Defense shows Zero Safety, Pressure look
Check Alley Screen
BASIC CHECK

Defense covers down, One high safety
Check to built in Quick Concept – “Spacing” in this
example
BASIC CHECK

Defense covers down, Two high safeties
Check to built in run – Zone Read to the “B” Side
(left)
MAKING it WORK: “CHECKERS”

• Jeff Tedford / Rick Neuheisel / Homer
Smith
• Key component of QB’s training!
• Eliminate bad reps on the field – work out
problems before!
• Create a lot of scenarios in a short period
of time
• Helps him see the “Why” being
manipulated in front of him
• Safe forum to ask questions
• Use in summer install, periodic review pre-
season
• Ideally use after Monday practice and
Thursday after practice review in-season
• Make him call play in huddle just as you’ll
MAKING it WORK: CADENCE

“HOW WE GET THE LAST WORD”
Varying CADENCE serves three fundamental
purposes for us:
1. Creates rhythm for US,
disrupts the ability for THEM to get off the ball fast
2. Gather information / force defense to tip their
hand!
3. Draw defense offsides – Get a free 5

OVERVIEW
Have When cadence
Play is on… play? Type concludes… Other
NORMAL Yes Normal Run the play! Nothing
said
FALSE No Fake Normal Check to a
play
FAST Yes Quick Run the play!

FAST FALSE No Fake Quick Check to a
play
DUMMY Yes Fake Normal Allow for

adjustments
Check, or “We’re Good,”,

BEST USES
Cadence Why / when featured

NORMAL Create / maintain rhythm versus non-disguise
teams
FALSE Safely gather information and disrupt DL
“get-off”
FAST Exploit simple plays versus teams that show

late;
discourage late rotations/disguises; Change
the tempo; Perimter plays and/or unusual formations
FAST FALSE Safely gather info and exploit threat of
Fast cadence
DUMMY To pre-call more sophisticated, wordy pass
MAKING it WORK: MOVEMENT

Movement can also help us see things and
have the final word because…
A) Movements force adjustments, which
typically means defenders moving to their
final alignment
B) In Shotgun, our QB will flash his hands in
the same way he would for a snap, which
is also, at times, a trigger for defenses to
show
C) Often, if they do not move when you
move, it is just as telling:
ex: 2i & 3 tech don’t flip when TE trades –
Zone Dog to 2i side is likely!

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CONCEPTS for

II. TOOLS to DO THE JOB

II. Dictate the side – choose the play

DEFINING “A” and “B” SIDES

DEFINING “A” and “B” SIDES

A/B SIDE: TYPICAL PREFERENCES

Runs typically Runs typically

A/B SIDE: TYPICAL PREFERENCES

A/B SIDE: TYPICAL PREFERENCES

DEFINING “Tight” & “Wide” EDGE

DEFINING “Tight” & “Wide” EDGE

the widest player

DEFINING “Tight” & “Wide” EDGE

A “TIGHT EDGE” refers

DEFINING “Tight” & “Wide” EDGE

A “TIGHT EDGE” refers

EDGES: TYPICAL PREFERENCES

MOTION CHECKS: “IF Motion”

Example: Call is “H IF – 4 Power Solid”

MOTION CHECKS: “SKATE Check”

From “I” formation, tells FB to “Skate” into

Example: Call is “Skate Example: Call is “Skate

MOTION CHECKS: “BOUNCE Check”

Typically used against defenses that do not

MOTION CHECKS: “BOUNCE Check”

MOTION CHECKS: “PEEL Check”

BASE RUNS with “JUKE”

BASE RUNS with “JUKE”

Example: Call is “25 JUKE”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

1) Assume run with an option to check

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

Example: Call is “80 DOUBLE QUICK OUT CHECK 4”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

Example: Call is “80 DOUBLE QUICK OUT CHECK 4”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

Example: Call is “ZONE CHECK INDY”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Individual

Example: Call is “ZONE CHECK INDY”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Concepts

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Concepts

Example: Call is “80 TURN CHECK 18”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Concepts

Example: Call is “25 CHECK 80 SLANT”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Concepts

Example: Call is “25 or 80 FADE/FLAT”

RUN/QUICK CHECKS: Concepts

Example: Call is “80 TURN CHECK 18”

Example: Call is “BASIC CHECK”

Example: Call is “BASIC CHECK”

Example: Call is “BASIC CHECK”

Example: Call is “BASIC CHECK”

MAKING it WORK: “CHECKERS”

MAKING it WORK: CADENCE

MAKING it WORK: CADENCE

FAST Yes Quick Run the play!

DUMMY Yes Fake Normal Allow for

MAKING it WORK: CADENCE

Cadence Why / when featured

FAST Exploit simple plays versus teams that show

MAKING it WORK: MOVEMENT