Harvest Prep Offensive Playbook
Harvest Prep Offensive Playbook
OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK
2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY
PG.3
STYLE OF OFFENSE
PG.4
KEYS TO VICTORY
PG.5
PG.6
THE OFFENSE
PG.7-52
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OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY
1) Being PHYSICAL
2) Effectively COMMUNICATING
3) Playing as a TEAM
#1 Being PHYSICAL
Football is a full contact sport. It is one of few sports were two men must compete directly
against each other, one dominating the other. Being so, it is a sport that is highly physical in
nature. Both as an individual and as a team, physicality will be the determining factor in weather
you will succeed or fail in attempting to defeat your opponent.
#2 Effectively COMMUNICATING
Communication is the single most important factor in regards to entire group of individuals
experiencing success in achieving a goal together. Every individual must do their part in
communicating to the group, with everyone together creating a solid and clear line of
communication. In critical situations, communication can be the deciding factor in what the
specific outcome will be.
#3 Playing as a TEAM
In any athletic arena, the team represents what is great about sports. The team represents a group
of individuals from several different backgrounds, with different religions, ethnicities,
socioeconomic status and many other differences. Regardless of these differences, these
individuals come together to achieve a goal that is much more rewarding than any individual
goal, simply because a team goal is much more difficult to achieve.
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STYLE OF OFFENSE
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KEYS TO VICTORY
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2019 OFFENSIVE GOALS
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THE
OFFENSE
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TERMINOLOGY
FORMATIONS
Slot Right/Left – Formation with the H Back in the slot position
Wing Right/Left – Formation with the H Back in the wing position
Back Right/Left – Formation with the H Back next to the Quarterback
Tight Right/Left – Formation with the H Back on the Line of Scrimmage
Split Back Right/Left – Formation with both backs next to the Quarterback
Doubles Right/Left – Formation with both backs in the slot position
Tight Flex Right/Left – Formation with receivers tight to the formation
MOTIONS
In – motion that moves in towards the formation
Out – motion that moves out away from the formation
Cross – motion that moves from one side of the formation to the other
SHIFTS
Tight – shift with the H Back aligning on the line of scrimmage
Slot – shift with the H Back aligning in the slot position
Wing – shift with the H Back aligning in the wing position
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ROUTES
Slant – receiver pushes 3 yards and then cuts at a 45 degree angle inside
Spot – receiver pushes for 5 yards at 45 degrees then cuts back to LOS
Flare – receiver works laterally getting 2 yards of depth outside
Out – receiver pushes 4 yards and then cuts at a 90 degree angle outside
Bubble – receiver works laterally getting 3 yards of depth outside
Drag – receiver pushes 4 yards and then cuts at a 90 degree angle inside
Dig – receiver pushes 10 yards and then cuts at a 90 degree angle inside
Corner – receiver pushes 10 yards and then cuts at a 45 degree angle outside
Post – receiver pushes 10 yards and then cuts at a 45 degree angle inside
Hitch – receiver pushes 12 yards and then cuts back to the LOS at 45 degrees
Go – receiver pushes vertically down the field in a straight line
Wheel – receiver works laterally 5 yards and then pushes vertically
Whip – receiver pushes for 5 yards at a 45 degrees and then works outside
Sail – receiver pushes outside for 3 yards, vertical for 10 yards, then outside
Tunnel – receiver works in towards LOS getting 3 yards of depth
V – receiver works at 45 degrees to LOS, then works across the formation
PASS PROTECTIONS
Man – each offensive lineman blocks the defender aligned on them with a
man to man technique
Slide – each offensive lineman blocks an area to the play side with a zone
technique
Down – each offensive lineman blocks down toward the center like a gap
scheme run play
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Max – each offensive lineman blocks the defender aligned on them with a
man to man technique with 5 or more blockers
BLOCKING SCHEMES
Man – each offensive lineman blocks the defender aligned on them with a
man to man technique
Zone – each offensive lineman blocks an area to the play side with a zone
technique
TEMPOS
Regular – run fit technique with defender approaching ball with outside in
leverage
Cheetah – run fit technique with defender meeting a block with outside
shoulder, maintaining inside out leverage
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OFFENSIVE PERSONNEL
L H R
Q
T
BASE FORMATION
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
OFFENSIVE LINE
G – Guard
OFFENSIVE LINE
C – Center
Right Guard – lines up on right side of offensive line on LOS
Left Guard – lines up on left side of offensive line on LOS
Center – lines up between right and left guard on LOS
RECEIVERS
L – Left
R – Right
RECEIVERS
Left Receiver – lines up on left side of the formation
BACKFIELD
Right Receiver – lines up on right side of the formation
Q – Quarterback
H – Hybrid
T –Tailback
BACKFIELD
Quarterback – lines up behind center behind the LOS
Hybrid Back – lines up on left or right and on or off of the LOS
Tailback – lines up on left or right and behind the LOS
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FORMATIONS
Number of Formations: 14
Formation Groups:
Slot All formations are predicated on the alignment of the H Back.
Wing The H Back can align in any of the positions (Slot, Wing, etc.).
Back
Split Back
Tight EXAMPLE: Slot Right
Doubles
L R
Flex
H
____________________
Q The H Back is
in the “Slot”
T position
Slot – H aligns between Wide
Receiver and end man on line of
scrimmage off of LOS Simple adjustments allow the offense to run a variety of different
formations
Wing – H aligns 2x2 off of end
man on line of scrimmage
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SLOT RIGHT SLOT LEFT
L R L R
H H
Q Q
T T
L R L R
H H
Q Q
T T
L R L R
Q H H Q
T T
L H R L H R
Q Q
T T
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SPLIT BACK RIGHT SPLIT BACK LEFT
L R L R
T Q H H Q T
L R L R
T H H T
Q Q
H H
L R R L
Q Q
T T
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MOTIONS & SHIFTS
Motion: A motion involves an offensive player moving at the time of the snap (one player)
IN
R
H
OUT
R
H
CROSS
R
H
Q
Shift: A shift involves an offensive player moving and settling before the snap (one or more players)
TIGHT
x R
H
SLOT
R
x
TQH
WING
R
x H
Q
TIGHT – Motioning in towards the Center, but not crossing the Center
SLOT – Motioning out towards the sideline
WING – Motioning in towards and crossing the Center
LIZ = shift to Left, RIP = shift to Right
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HOLE NUMBERING
L R
Q (1) H (3)
T (2)
Quarterback = 1
Tailback = 2
H Back = 3
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OFFENSIVE HUDDLE
The offense will use a circle huddle before each play. Backs and receivers will align closest
to the Quarterback on each side. Linemen will align directly in front of the Quarterback.
The Quarterback will set the huddle 10 yards from the ball.
Huddle Procedure
1) Center will call “Huddle” for all players to huddle up
2) Quarterback will look to sideline to receive the play call
3) Quarterback will step into huddle and communicate the call, repeating call twice
4) Quarterback will finish by calling “Ready, Break” and players will disperse to spots
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OFFENSIVE COMMUNICATION
We will use our Cheetah tempo in situations in which we want to speed up the pace of the
game. The primary benefit of doing this is that the defense will not be prepared before the snap.
Players will muddle huddle, being close to their alignment from the previous call (the formation
will not be changed play to play due to the sake of trying to snap the ball quickly).
Example: 1st play – Pro Rt 26 Power, 2nd Play – Pro Rt Man Switch
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RUN
GAME
Inside Zone
Inside Zone Read
Outside Zone
Outside Zone Read
Speed Option
Trap
Power
Jet Sweep
Counter
RB Draw
QB Draw
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RUN GAME PLAY CALLING
1) Formation
2) Motion/Shift
3) Ball Carrier & Gap Designation
4) Run Action
L R L R
H
Q H Q
T T
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RUN BLOCKING
In the run game, both Man and Zone blocking schemes will be
used. The run plays will feature both area schemes and gap
schemes. Using these schemes will allow for variation in the run
game.
E N E E N E
L R L R
H H
Q Q
T T
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INSIDE ZONE (21/22)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
CENTER Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
L RECEIVER Block corner
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INSIDE ZONE READ (21/22)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Zone to play side,
leave End and go to 2nd level on backside
CENTER Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
L RECEIVER Block corner
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OUTSIDE ZONE (25/26)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
CENTER Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
L RECEIVER Block corner
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OUTSIDE ZONE READ (25/26)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Zone to play side,
leave End and go to 2nd level on backside
CENTER Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
L RECEIVER Block corner
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SPEED OPTION (LEFT/RIGHT)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
CENTER Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
L RECEIVER Block corner
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TRAP (22/24)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Down block
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ISO (21/22)
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Down block
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POWER (25/26)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Wrap up through gap, block 2nd level
defender
CENTER Down Block
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JET SWEEP (LEFT/RIGHT)
L R
T Q H
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COUNTER (LEFT/RIGHT)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
CENTER Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
GUARD Covered/Uncovered – Man block or
combo with teammate to call side
L RECEIVER Block corner
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RB DRAW (21/22)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Pass set, then Man block for run
CENTER Pass set, then Man block for run
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QB DRAW (21/22)
L H R
Q
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Pass set, then Man block for run
CENTER Pass set, then Man block for run
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PASS
GAME
Passing concepts are categorized into
Mesh single side and mirrored routes
Sail
Smash
Switch
Follow Single Side Concept Example
Spot “Smash Right,” “Flood Left”
Double Bubble
- “Right” or “Left” tells the side
All Verts
that the concept will be ran to
All Slants
Flood
Double Wheel Mirrored Concept Example
Double Corner
Tunnel “Double Wheel,” “All Slants”
Zone Flood PA - “Double” or “All” indicates that
Power Sail PA the same routes will be ran to
both sides
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PASS GAME PLAY CALLING
By adding “Under” to
5) Formation the play call, we can also
put the Quarterback
6) Motion/Shift
under the Center
7) Protection
8) Pass Concept
L R L R
H
Q H Q
T T
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PASS PROTECTIONS
In the pass game, both Man and Zone blocking schemes will be
used. The pass plays will be paired with particular protections. The
protections include both pocket and movement protections. Using
these schemes will allow for variation in the pass game.
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ROUTE TAGGING
L R
Q H
T
L R
Q H
T
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ALL SLANTS
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man pro
L RECEIVER Slant
R RECEIVER slant
H BACK Slant
T BACK Flare
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SPOT
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man pro
L RECEIVER Slant
R RECEIVER slant
H BACK Slant
T BACK Flare
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FOLLOW
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Slide Pro
L RECEIVER Post
R RECEIVER Whip
H BACK Corner
T BACK Out
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DOUBLE BUBBLE
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Count to 3, Block 2nd Level Defender
H BACK Bubble
T BACK Bubble
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MESH
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
R RECEIVER Corner
T BACK Flare
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SMASH
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
CENTER Man Pro
L RECEIVER Hitch
R RECEIVER Hitch
H BACK Corner
T BACK Flare
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FLOOD
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Slide pro
L RECEIVER Drag
R RECEIVER Go
T BACK Go
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SAIL
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
L RECEIVER Post
R RECEIVER Wheel
H BACK Sail
T BACK V
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DOUBLE WHEEL
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
L RECEIVER Dig
R RECEIVER Post
H BACK Wheel
T BACK Wheel
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DOUBLE CORNER
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
L RECEIVER Corner
R RECEIVER Corner
H BACK Out
T BACK Out
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SWITCH
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
L RECEIVER Dig
R RECEIVER Post
H BACK Corner
T BACK Wheel
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DOUBLE VERTS
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Man Pro
L RECEIVER Go
R RECEIVER Go
H BACK Go
T BACK Go
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TUNNEL
L R
Q H
T
POSITION ASSIGNMENT ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD Count to 3, Block 2nd Level Defender
T BACK Flare
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ZONE FLOOD PA
L R
Q H
T
T BACK Flare
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POWER SAIL PA
L H R
Q
T
T BACK Flare
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