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Position Group FundamentalsO-Line – Pad level, balance, hands inside,Find work.
R.B’s - “Chin” the ball, pad level, first up,Finish.
QB’s – Mechanics (Run &Pass), eyes/ reads,Progression, leadership.
WR’s – Thumbs, routes, stalk, chin.
How Practice We Practice “O”
Red, Yellow, Green
5 min. Perioods
Shell – Skelly
Screen / PAP / Exotic / G.L.
Team
Formations
Doubles - (2X2) Stress the OLB’s.
Deuce - (2X1) Two back formation.
Ace - (2X2) Two Tight End formation.
Trey - (3X1) One Tight End formation.
(Y AND Z DESGNATE THE CALL SIDE, EXCEPT TREY)
DOUBLESX O O C O O Y A Z Q B
ACE X O O C O O YA Z Q B
DEUCEX O O C O O Y Z Q B
TREY
Y O O C O O X A Z Q B
Nevada
X O O C O O Y Z Q A
B
SLOT MOTIONS
AXE - A across the formation.
ZAP - Z across the formation.
APE - A arc motion to the backfield.
ZAPE - Z arc motion to the backfield.
Run GameNumbering:40’s – QB opens away from call to read the Backside.
30’s - QB opens to the playside.
Run GameNumbering:40’s – QB opens away from call to read the backside
30’s - QB opens to the playside
20’s – Option game
WILDCATFOOTBALL
RUN GAMESample Concepts / Plays
Screens
Play: 35/36 POWER (NEV/WOLF)
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: CHECK TO THE TE. We are looking to attack the C gap of the defense with a double down and a kick out on the EMOLS. This needs to be an attitude play for us that we can run at any time. Formations: Nevada / Trey / Ace. Wrinkle - Q if called or one back.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
Take path outside the double down block to block the playside OLB.
Scheme: POWER
36 POWERVS EVEN
Block Man On. Combo with Y to Identified LB. Block Down on 1st DL for pulling PSG.
Step off midline to the playside and ride the mesh.Then waggle opposite with eyes on backside end.
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Step with playside foot, second step takes you on track to hole. Hug the down and stay away from the kickout, RB is responsible for Mesh.
XAB
Y
Block Man On. Combo with C to Identified backside LB
Base block Man On. Step Hard inside preventing cross face
Pull to kick out the EMLOS Dig him out if he crashes IN C Gap. MUST get movement on EMLOS to create room for RB
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
POS
36 POWERVS ODD
36 POWERVS BEAR
36 POWERVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZAB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 BB B
B
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B BSS
F
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
Y Identify the EMLOS. Block Down on 1st DL. Combo with PST to Identified LB
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Block Man On. Combo with BSG to Identified backside LB
Stretch Concept
This Concept is a play designed to get the defense moving laterally across the field to create seams for the runningback to cut upfield. Each lineman is working to reach and overtake the next man on or off the LOS. The end man on the LOS may make a Fold Call with the next man inside based on defensive alignment. Playside must get off the ball aggressively with power to create movement at the POA – dent the defense. Never allow penetration; if the down defender wants to run laterally, take him all the way to the sideline. Backside linemen get off the ball with speed in mind, sealing off backside pursuit while attempting to reach 2nd level defenders.
ZONE BLOCKING RULESIf you are UNCOVERED, zone with your teammate to the playside. If you are COVERED, look at your backside (away from playside) teammate. If he is COVERED, you will block your defender man-on-man. If he is UNCOVERED, he will double team/combo block with you towards the LB.
Covered Linemen – Attempt to rip your backside arm and shoulder through the defender’s playside armpit. Over reach and rip under the defender to slow him down for the uncovered lineman. The wider the shade, the bigger the angle you must take on your first step. Work for playside hand in armpit, backside hand on sternum. On third step, work to square the defender and drive him off the ball. If the defender is still head up, think overtake by inside lineman. Rip and reach through his outside half to second level.
Uncovered Linemen – Take a wide first zone step and block anything that runs between the covered down lineman and yourself. The angle of the first step is adjusted to gain outside leverage on the down defender. Read his near hip. If the next down lineman comes inside, overtake him. If you can’t overtake in three steps, climb to the second level.
TE – based on weekly preparation, make either a fold call or a combo call with your tackle.
B Back – Freeze until ball hits Qb’s hands. Open with playside foot on a path aimed one yard outside of the TE, or where the tightend would be. Be patient initially, chasing the outside leg of the TE. Key end man on LOS, watching for possible fold block from TE/Tackle. Only attempt to get the edge if the defense allows it. If you see a window inside, take it up the field and turn it on.
QB – Get on your horse to get the ball to the RB on his path, carry out Sprint PAP fake.
JET: Is Stretch with the A or Z in motion as the ballcarrier. B and QB carry read option fake on backside EMLOS. As a Read complimentary play, we will call JET READ. This play is called to the 3 tech, and will require a ride and read of the 3 tech. By the QB. If 3 tech. stays put give the stretch, if the 3 tech runs to defend the stretch, pull and run up inside.
Play: 35/36 STRETCH
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: CHECK TO OUR TIGHT END. We are looking to get the defense to move laterally to create seams for the RB to cut up field. This is not a sweep. The back should look for the first window and take it up field. Only get to the edge if the defense allows.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man. If Zap motion, set the playside edge.If Zape motion, you receive the toss and run to space.
Scheme: STRETCH
36 STRETCHVS EVEN
ZONE BLOCKING RULES W/STRETCH TECH
Single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
XA
B
Y
ZONE BLOCKING RULES W/STRETCH TECH
ZONE BLOCKING RULES W/STRETCH TECH
ZONE BLOCKING RULES W/STRETCH TECH
ZONE BLOCKING RULES W/STRETCH TECH
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man. If Zap motion, set the playside edge.If Zape motion, you receive the toss and run to space.
POS
36 STRETCHVS ODD
36 STRETCHVS BEAR
36 STRETCHVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 BB B
B
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
YZONE BLOCKING RULES W/STRETCH TECH
TRIPS
Z / APE MOTION
Tale playside lateral step and get fast width to receivethe toss. Continue on track to outside foot of the T.E.If Ape or Zape motion, you take 30 zone steps to theOpposite side.
Turn playside and toss ball to stretch man as soon as possible, then reverse out.If Ape or Zape motion Reverse pivot to the toss.
Play: 05/06 Jet READ
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: CHECK TO THE 1 TECH vs even. The QB will read the 5 tech. while riding the mesh with the motion man. If the 5 tech. Runs with the motion he will keep and get up field following the BSG. If the 5 tech. Stays put or closes down he will give the jet.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man. If motion, run at almost full speed withmotion for mesh with the QB. If give or pull keep a path horizontal to the LOS until you get the edge.
Scheme: JET READ
05 JETVS EVEN
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Block edge backside of the call. Take path to get a downfield angle.
XA
B
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man. If motion, run at almost full speed withmotion for mesh with the QB. If give or pull keep a path horizontal to the LOS until you get the edge.
POS
05 JETVS ODD
05 JET VS BEAR
05 JETVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 BB B
B
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
Y
Take two long, fast slide steps with mesh. Eyes on EMLOS. Give or pull based on EMLOS read.
Base Block EMLOS
Identify EMLOS. Block Down on 1st DL or LB. When Climbing to the LB Rip through DL. If DL crashes IN wash him down the line.
Combo Block with C or PST to Identified Backside LB. Must Identify Combo (PST or C) and Identify LB
Combo Block with PSG to Identified LB. If Uncovered and BSG is Covered, Down Block on DL for pulling BSG
Skip Pull around Down Blocks Up the hole Looking to block Playside LB
Base Block EMLOS
Play: 27/28 OPTION
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: CHECK TO THE 1 TECH or NEAREST END. We are looking to force the EMOLS to make a split decision. We will not block the EMOLS. The QB will read him to either give the dive or keep. If keep the QB looks to the alley player to influence for the pitch if needed.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man. If your motion is called you become pitch relationsthip (4x2).
Scheme: TRIPLE OPTION
27 OPTIONVS EVEN
Step playside with two big and quick steps down hill at the guards outside leg. Eyes on the EMLOS and ball backwaiting for mesh. Give or pull based on EMLOS read.
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Step with playside foot at a direct angle to the outside leg of the guard. Cover the ball but don’t squeeze. RB is responsible for Mesh. If QB pulls continue on path as if you still have ball on the dive.
XA
B
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man. If your motion is called you become pitch relationsthip (4x2).
POS
27 OPTIONVS ODD
27 OPTION VS BEAR
27 OPTIONVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 B
BB
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
Y
B
Identify EMLOS. Hard Inside Step Rip through EMLOS on way to Playside LB. DO NOT let EMLOS cross face. If DL attempts to crash down, ride him down inside.
Base Block EMLOS
Block Man On. Combo with C to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
Block Man On. Combo with Identified G. Work to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play Block Man On. Combo with C or BST to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
Base Block Man On
Play: 17/18 SPEED OPTION
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: CHECK TO THE 1 TECH or NEAREST END. We are looking to get the ball out to the edge quickly. We will force the EMOLS to make a split decision. We will not block the EMOLS. The QB will use the EMOLS to read as keep or Pitch.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Scheme: SP.OPTION
17 SP. OPT.VS EVEN
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Step playside with an angle to br in pitch relationship with the Q.B. Keep pitch relationship as long as possible.
XA
B
Y
If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
POS
17 SP. OPT.VS ODD
17 SP.OPT. VS BEAR
17 SP. OPT.VS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 B
BB
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
Y
B
Step playside with an angle to influence the down hill shoulder of the EMLOS. Read theEMLOS and keep or pitch.
Base Block EMLOS
Identify EMLOS. Hard Inside Step Rip through EMLOS on way to Playside LB. DO NOT let EMLOS cross face. If DL attempts to crash down, ride him down inside.Block Man On. Combo with C to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
Block Man On. Combo with Identified G. Work to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
Block Man On. Combo with C or BST to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
Base Block Man On
Play: 27/28 VEER
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: CHECK TO THE 1 TECH. We are looking to force the EMOLS to make a split decision. We will not block the EMOLS. The QB will read him to either give the dive or keep. If keep the QB looks to the alley player to influence for the bubble.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Scheme: OPTION/BUBBLE
27 VEERVS EVEN
Identify EMLOS. Hard Inside Step Rip through EMLOS on way to Playside LB. DO NOT let EMLOS cross face. If DL attempts to crash down, ride him down inside.
If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
XA
B
Y
Block Man On. Combo with C to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
Block Man On. Combo with Identified G. Work to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play
.
Block Man On. Combo with C or BST to Identified LB. DO NOT let LB climb over the top and make play.
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.
.
If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
POS
27 VEERVS ODD
27 VEER VS BEAR
27 VEERVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 B
BB
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
YBase Block EMLOS
B
Step playside down hill to the outside leg of the ouside leg of the guard. You are responsible for the dive mesh with the Q.B. Maintain good fake it Q.B. pulls the ball.
Step playside down hill with two fast and big steps.You eyes should be on EMLOS. Place ball back and deep to get the longest mesh. Give or pull based on the EMLOS read.
Base Block Man On
Screen GameSCREEN RULES• 6O SERIES – 2 SECOND DELAY• 70 SERIES - 3 SECOND DELAY
1) SELL PASS – 2 GOOD KICK STEPS = 2 SECOND SET2) PASS SET INSIDE TO INVITE RUSH OUTSIDE3) MUST LOCK ON AND BLOCK PASS RUSHERS WHO ARE NON-
BELIEVERS (NOT RUSHING HARD, READING, ETC)4) WHEN RELEASING A DEFENDER UPFIELD, BLOCKING
PROGRESSION IS OUT, IN, UP
Play: 67/68 Swing
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: The 60’s Screen play is designed to take advantage of hard rushing defensive lineman and attack the horizontal field with the running back.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
Stem and sell a verticle route, then break down and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Scheme: Screen
68 SWINGVS EVEN
Stem and sell a verticle route, then break down and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Stem and sell a verticle route, then break down and stock block the most dangerous Man.
XA
B
Y
Stem and sell a verticle route, then break down and stock block the most dangerous Man.
POS
68 SWINGVS ODD
68 SWINGVS BEAR
68 SWINGVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 BB B
B
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
Y
Sprint playside to get maximum width. The Q.B. will place the ball in front of you. After the catch continue outside. This is an edge play.
Catch the ball and pivot immediately to the playside and get the ball out a quickly as possible.
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
Play: 50 Bubble Screen
LINE ASSIGNMENT SKILL ASSIGNMENTPOS
Concept: The 50 bubble Screen play is designed to take advantage of the perimeter with a Wide Reciever screen.
PST
PSG
C
BSG
BST
Z
A
B
Q
X
Y
If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Scheme: Screen
50 BUBBLEVS EVEN
If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
Insert in pass pro. Roger / Louie.
XA
B
Y
If two or three receivers on back side run bubble tech.If single receiver stem and stock block the most dangerous Man.
POS
50 BUBBLEVS ODD
50 BUBBLEVS BEAR
50 BUBBLEVS 3-3 STACK
Z
AB
YZ
AB
YZX X
AB
YZX
C C2 25 5 BB B
B
F
04 4B B
BBC C
F SS
C C02 2 55
B B SSF
0 44B BB
BC C
F
SS
Y
Catch the ball and pivot immediately to the side with the best angle and numvbers for us to take advantage of and get the ball out a quickly as possible.
PASS RELEASE
CUT
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
SCREEN RULES
Play Action Pass
Play:43/44 OR 33/34 Waggle
X4
Y1Z
2A3 B
Concept: Waggle 2x2 43 Waggle Rt 3x1 43 Waggle Rt
2X2 33 Waggle Rt. 2x1 33 Waggle Rt.
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Y1 Y
1
Y2 Z
1
Z2 Z
2
X4 X
4
X4
B
BA - - 3 - -
A3
B
REC. WAGGLE
R - 4
ADJUSTMENTS
A3
1
2
3
4
5
FADE
POST
OUT
HOLE
.
RHYTHM - FADE
READ - HOLE
RUSH - OUT
ALWAYS A RUN PASS OPTION FOR THE QB.
Play: 36/35 POWER PASS
X4
Y2 Z
1A3B
Concept: PAP NEVADA 36 POWER SQUIRREL NEVADA 36 POWER NINE# #
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Y2 Y
1
Y2 Z
1
Z1
Z2
X4 X
4
X4
B
BA - - 3 - -
A3
REC. SQUIRREL
R-4 OPEN MIDDLE
ADJUSTMENTS
B3
1
2
3
4
5
SQUIRREL
POST
K
SIT
.
ALWAYS A RUN PASS OPTION FOR THE QB.POST IS THROWN AS AN ADJUSTMENT FROM BOX.
A5
NINEFADE
HOLE
SIT
POST
R-4 CLOSED MIDDLE
RHYTHM - K / FADE / FADE
READ - SQUIRREL / HOLE / SEAM
RUSH - SIT
RHYTHM - K / FADE / FADE
READ - SQUIRREL / HOLE / SEAM
RUSH - SIT
NEVADA 36 POWER SWITCH
SWITCH
SEAM
FADESIT
POST