bhs offensive playbook

Brethren High School Football

Offensive Playbook

“The mission of the Brethren Offensive Unit is to olscore points with every possession of the ball!”

Commit to Improve!

Alvin D. Rischel, Head Football CoachBrethren High School

4400 North High Bridge RoadBrethren, MI

(231) 477-5355

Deceptive Full House T

Overview

The Brethren High School Offensive system is a hybrid adaptation of the Deceptive Full House T, made famous in the state of Michigan by Belding High School from 1989 - 1998. This offense is a run oriented attack designed to score points while at the same time controlling the ball, field position, and tempo of the game. The core of this offense relies on deception, balance, and angle blocking to gain an advantage over the defense.

Why the Deceptive T?

I know it and I’ve coached it. I have had success with it therefore I have faith in it. It can be justified through history and statistics. It fits all types of personnel and does not rely on exceptionally bog or strong linemen. It creates great conflict for the opposing defense. Defensive pursuit can be slowed with the use of deception and mis-direction. Pass plays generally result in big gains due to the success of the running game. It generally results in a low turnover ratio. It is not subject to Northern Michigan cold weather. It gives your offense and team an identity and an attitude.

Six Commandments of the Deceptive Full House T Offense

1.) Backfield fakes must be carried out to the EXTREME! A minimum of 20 yards.

2.) Blocking must be maintained from the snap of the ball through the echo of the whistle.

3.) You must be fundamentally sound. Consistency is crucial.

4.) You must understand and be able to apply the blocking rules against every defensive front that you face.

5.) All downfield blocking must be physical.

6.) Coaches must teach repetition and players must accept it.

Expectations of our Offense

Score. We expect to score on every possession Control the time of possession. We want to have the ball for more than half of the game. Gain a minimum of 150 rushing yards each game. Execute at least play passing play of over 25 yards each game. Limit third down & long situations and convert the majority of the ones we do face. Avoid mental mistakes, missed assignments, penalties, and turnovers.

Terminology

Mid-Line Imaginary line that splits the Center and separates the Front-Side from the Back-Side.

Front-Side The side of Mid-Line where the offense attacks the defense by attempting to advance the ball.

Back-Side The side of Mid-Line opposite of the Front-Side.

First Level Defensive Line

Second Level Line Backers

Third Level Secondary

Ugly Shirt Any jersey that is not the same color as ours.

The Huddle

The Center calls the huddle. All eyes are on the Quarterback. The Quarterback is the only player who speaks in the huddle.

QB

C LGRG LTRT

RTE RH FB LH LE

Eight Yards

The play will be called twice. After the first call, the Center will break the huddle. After the second call, all remaining players break and sprint to position.

Formations

TANK (Base Formation)

Alignment

The Center places his hand on the ball. Both Guards align so that their helmet is even with the Center’s belt buckle. The Tackles and Ends align so that their down hand is even with that of the Guards’.

Note: This will ensue that the offensive line is aligned properly and legal for every play.

The Full Back aligns directly behind the Quarterback with his heels exactly 3 ½ yards from the ball.

Each Half Back will align so that his heels are even with the Full Back’s heels. The Full Back will extend both arms so that each Half Back can extend his arms towards

the Full Back and touch fingers with him. This will allow for proper spacing. Neither the Full Back nor either Half Back should have to lean in order to touch fingers.

Gaps & Spacing

Other Formations

WING

Left Right

12” 6” 6” 6” 6” 12” D C B A A B C D

Mid-Line

WING – “NASTY”

Left Right

ACE

SPREAD

Backfield Motion

Note: We will only use backfield motion when we believe that it gives us a clear advantage over our opponent and after we are confident that our team has mastered the basics of our offense and is capable of executing the motion

Play Calling

First Signal - Formation Second Signal - Back Field Motion (If applicable) Third Signal - Action of Play Fourth Signal - Direction of Play (Right or Left)

Example:

ACE – JET – SPEED SWEEP – RIGHT

Jet

Rocket

Numbering the Defensive Formations

Vs. Odd Front

Vs. Even Front

Deception Series

Overview

This is the staple of our offense and is what we will pride ourselves in perfecting! This series is based on misdirection and the action of the full back attacking the mid-line. It forces our opponent to defend from the inside-out and to account for all four backs on every play. Ball faking is the heartbeat of this series.

“Always” Rules For Deception

1. The Full Back Always owns and attacks the Mid-Line. No one other than the Full Back may step on the Mid-Line.

2. We will Always double team the defender aligned on or immediately inside the point of attack.

3. The Back-Side Guard Always pulls to and leads through the point of attack.

Position Front-Side Back-Side

Center Man-On, First Man-Away

Guard Double team with Center vs. Trap block first man outside theodd front. Apply stack rules Center on the Front-Side.vs. even front.

Tackle Evasive Maneuver Replace Back-Side Guard and begin climbing to Second Level.

End Evasive Maneuver Train Tracks to middle third ofsecondary.

Half Back Kick out the Front-Side DE. Fake “Blast” action

Full Back Ball Carrier. Read block of pulling Guard.

Quarterback Reverse pivot and mesh with Full Back. Then fake “Blast” and “Keep.”

BLAST



Guard Block 1st man outside Center Pull to Front-Side and lead Vs. odd front. Stack vs. even through the point of attack located outside block of Tackle.

Tackle Block 2nd man outside Center Replace Back-Side Guard and vs. odd. Stack vs. even. begin climbing to Second Level.

End Double team with Front-Side Train Tracks to middle third ofTackle vs. odd. Stack vs. even. secondary.

Half Back Kick out the Front-Side DE. Ball carrier. Follow pulling Guard through point of attack.

Full Back Fake “Trap”

Quarterback Reverse pivot and fake “Trap.” Then mesh with Half Back and fake “Keep.”

KEEP



Guard Block 1st man outside Center Pull to Front-Side and lead Vs. odd front. Stack vs. even. through the point of attack

located at outside edge.



Half Back Seal the 4th man outside Center Fake “Blast”


Quarterback Ball carrier. Reverse pivot and fake “Trap.” Then fake “Blast” and follow the pulling Guard and attack the outside edge.

COUNTER



Guard Block 1st man outside Center Pull to Front-Side and lead Vs. odd front. Stack vs. even. through the point of attack

located at outside edge.



Half Back Fake “Blast” to Back-Side Ball Carrier. Counter step thenFollow pulling Guard.


Quarterback Open to Front-Side and fake “Trap.” Then fake “Blast” with Front-Side Half Back, then mesh with Back-Side Half Back and fake “Keep” to Back-Side.

KEEP PASS



Guard Block 1st man outside Center Pull to Front-Side and lead Vs. odd front. Stack vs. even to edge. Do not allow any Ugly Color to cross your face.

Tackle Block 2nd man outside Center Step and cup. Seal Back-Side. vs. odd. Stack vs. even.

End “Arrow” Route Step and cup. Seal Back-Side

Half Back “Flag” Route Fake “Blast”

Full Back Fake “Trap” and then replace Back-Side Guard and seal.

Quarterback Reverse pivot and fake “Trap.” Then fake “Blast” and attack outside Edge of Front-Side, looking to pass downfield.

WAGGLE



Guard Block 1st man outside Center Pull to Front-Side and lead Vs. odd front. Stack vs. even to edge. Do not allow any Ugly Color to cross your face.

Tackle Block 2nd man outside Center Step and cup. Seal Back-Side.

End “Flag” Route “Drag” Route Half Back Fake “Blast” to Back-Side “Post” Route

Full Back Fake “Trap” then release to flats if possible

Quarterback Open to Front-Side pivot and fake “Trap.” Then fake “Blast” with Back-Side Half Back. After faking, attack Front-Side edge. Look to run first and pass downfield only when running is not an option.

The Deception Series is the backbone of our offensive system and must be mastered before

moving on.

Remember…A great offense is not defined by the number of

plays that it runs, but rather by how well it executes the ones that it has.

“Do a few things, but do them well.”

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