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TIGER FOOTBALL
2012
Table of Contents
THE BASICS
The Huddle 3
Cadence 4
Special Calls 4
Piston Wing-T 4
Base Pistol Formation 5
Calling Plays 6
Labeling the Holes 6
Labeling the Offensive Line 6
Pulling Play Examples 7
Motion 8
Formations 9
Shifting 13
Glossary of Terms 14
The Outside Count 15
Formation Tags (by position) 16
THE PLAYBOOK
600 Series 17
100 Series 32
200 Series 49
300 Series 54
400 Series 57
Passing Tree 60
3-Step Pass Game 61
91/191 62
92/192 63
93/193 65
96/196 67
Bootleg Pass Game 69
2x2 Boot Ricky/Lucy 70
3x1 Boot Ricky/Lucy 71
Shallow Cross 72
2
The Huddle
• 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, 5 yards from the L.O.S., and calls out down and distance.
• All linemen have their hands on their knees with eyes up. Backs have hand at their sides.
• Once the quarterback enters the huddle, he assumes COMPLETE control of the business meeting. NO ONE else
talks!
• When sent in with information, get it to the QB. DO NOT leave the sidelines unless you understand the information
given!
•The most important part of a football play happens BETWEEN the huddle and the line of scrimmage…how you
prepare yourself during this time will determine the success of the play!
•Have a simple mental routine that allows you to do your thinking before the play so that you 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 RULE (or basic assignment) on this play?
–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
3
Cadence
•Examples:
–On One: Down - GO
–On Short: Down – Go – Set GO
Special Calls
“JUNO” : Named after Juneau, Alaska, this is a “Freeze” call used to draw the defense offsides and to check
defensive alignment.
“CLOCK” : A lightening call means we are going to stop the clock. All players should sprint to the L.O.S. Cadence is
on ONE = “Down – Go”
“THUNDER” : Thunder means we are going to run the same exact play without huddling. The QB will yell:
• “Thunder ONE, Thunder ONE” = Same play on ONE (“Down – Go”)
Pistol Wing-T
• The PISTOL is a formation not an offense. Any offense can be run from the PISTOL set.
• We will run all of the same Wing-T Plays with the same blocking rules.
• Backfield steps will change slightly, but the concepts of each play remain unchanged!
• The PISTOL set in our terminology will be designated by “SOUTH” = Fullback aligns South of QB.
4
Base Pistol Alignment
X C Base to Pistol X C
QB
4 4
3 QB
3 2
Base to Pistol C Y X
C Y X
QB 4 4
QB 3
3
2
2
RED
X C Base to Gun RED WEST
3 QB X C
4
3 3 yds. 4
2
2 QB
5
Calling Plays
ODD EVEN
• TE: Always Y
• PST: T
• PSG: G
• BSG: O
• BST: K
• FB: Always F
• 3-Back: Always L
• 4-Back: Always R
6
When you here a play call we will identify:
1.who is pulling
2.What hole he is pulling to
If only ONE lineman is pulling he will kickout at the hole (*except 100 jet / 600 rocket)
If TWO lineman are pulling:
st
1 will Kickout the
nd
2 will lead thru Hole
7
Motions
8
3 Back 2 Back 4 Back QB
RIPPER LIZZY
Rocket Motion to 1 ft. Rocket Motion to 1 ft.
behind the QB. behind the QB
Formations
• In our system, formations are usually called with a Right or Left designation.
• This Right or Left call usually indicates which side of the formation the TE (Y) and the Wingback will align.
• However, each position has one of more TAGS that will change that player’s alignment.
• Each player is responsible for knowing the BASE formations in addition to position specific TAGS.
Base Formation:
9
10
11
12
Shifting
•There are several ways to incorporate shifting and movement into our offensive sets:
1. TE Shifting
2. Formation Shifting
3. Motion
4. Combinations of 1-3
TE (Y) Shifts:
Formation Shifts:
• There will be times when we will align in one formation and move/shift all eligibles.
• We can use shifts and motions to change the strength of the formation, outflank the defense, create mismatches and
identify coverages.
13
Glossary of Terms
Blocking Terminology
Gap Block – Used to block player aligned in inside gap.
Down Block – Used to block player aligned on man inside.
On Block – used to block player aligned head up.
Fire Block – Used to block player aligned ½ man outside.
Reach Block – Used to block player aligned one man outside.
Alpha Block – double team zone block between C and PSG (A Gap).
Bravo Block -- Double team zone block between PSG & PST(B Gap).
Charlie Block – Double team zone block between PST & TE(C Gap).
Delta Block – Double team zone block between TE & WB (D Gap).
Zulu Block – Zone block used on the backside of a play.
Florida Block – Fold block between C & BSG
Omaha – Man Blocking call (used on Belly).
Texas – Cross block call (used on Belly).
Denver – Down block call used on belly vs. A&B gap defenders.
Ohio – Out blocking call (used on belly ).
Log Block – block by pulling lineman trying to pin/hook defender inside.
Kickout Block- InsideOut block by pulling lineman or back
nd
Wall-Off Block – Block by pulling lineman sealing a 2 level defender inside.
Lead Block – Block by Back on LB (belly) or M.D.M. (Jet)
Arc Block – Block by Wingback on defender aligned outside (hook’em or wash’em).
nd
Crack Block – Block by a split offensive player inside on a 2 level player.
Push Crack(PC) – Crack block by SE on a safety after pushing CB’s backpedal.
Pass Blocking
Ricky – Pass protection SLIDE LEFT. FB Fills RIGHT.
Lucy – Pass Protection SLIDE RIGHT. FB fills LEFT.
Pinch – Pass protection with OL blocking inside gap.2 backs block closest flank.
Manny – Man to Man Pass protection. T’s block DE’s; G’s block DT’s; C blocks N (if N/A help with A-gap DT)
Personnel Terminology
C – Center
PSG – Playside Guard
PST _ Playside Tackle
BSG – Backside guard
BST – Backside Tackle
DB – Diveback: Back aligned in backfield behind Tackle
WB -- Wing-back: Back aligned 1 yd. out and 1 yd. behind MOLE.
Y – Tight End
X – Split End
MOLE – Widest interior man on the line of scrimmage (LOS).
Defense Idenfiication:
#1 – First defender on or outside the MOLE
#2 – Second defender outside the MOLE
#5 – Playside inside LB is ALWAYS #5
Jack – Playside Safety
Jill – Backside Safety
14
The Outside Count
We want to be able to identify how a defense is aligning to our flank in order to effectively block our JET and ROCKET
plays. To do this, we use an outside rollover count:
15
Formation Tags
(by Position)
16
600 SERIES
17
Series: 600 Play: 638 G TAN Variations:
PST: TAN = Rip and Run around #1 to #5 (ILB) PSWB Arc block #2 to Jack
* If #1 widens with you, maintain contact Hook'em or Push'em
PSG: Pull to Daylight blocking MDM from inside to safety BSWB: Ripper/Lizzy motion.
Stay Flat with eyes & hands to QB
C: Train - reach step, then work on a pylon course to 2nd - 3rd level. Snap ball when motion back is directly behind you.
QB:
Do not let any defenders cross your face! Step playside to 10 or 2 O'clock
Reverse pivot & pitch ball to TE width or wider
BSG: Train Fake 3-step dropback
BST: Train
ODD
Jack Jack
FS SS SS FS
2 2
5
C C 5
C C
B B 1 1
B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
OO OO
Blue South Ripper 638 G TAN Red South Lizzy 649 G TAN
Jack EVEN Jack
FS 3 FS
C 3 C
C C
5 2 2 5
B B B B B B B
1 1 B
E N T E E T N E
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
Jack GOALLINE
FS Jack
5 3 FS
B B C 3 5
C C B B C
1 2
B T N T E B 2 1
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
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Series: 600 Play: 638 G BAT Variations: End Over, FB Lead, or BOTH
*BAT is used to combat a Wide #1 and MUST
be used with one of the above variations.
Mirror: 649 G BAT
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Stalk to Jack (MDM) FB: Block opposite the playside Flank
PST: BAT = Double Team #1 with BACK help PSWB Double Team #1 until PST takes over then slide to #5 (LB)
Reach Block #1 and take over for PSWB who will slide to #5
PSG: Pull to Daylight blocking MDM from inside to safety BSWB: Ripper/Lizzy motion.
Stay Flat with eyes & hands to QB
C: Train - reach step, then work on a pylon course to 2nd - 3rd level. Snap ball when motion back is directly behind you.
QB:
Do not let any defenders cross your face! Step playside to 10 or 2 O'clock
Reverse pivot & pitch ball to TE width or wider
BSG: Train Fake 3-step dropback
BST: Train
Jack ODD
C FS FS C
2 3 3 2
5 C C 5
SS SS
B B 1 1 B B
B T N T B B T N T B
C Y X X Y C
QB QB
OO OO
HE-LO Red South Ripper 638 G BAT HE-LO Blue South Lizzy 649 G BAT
Jack EVEN Jack
C FS 3 FS
3 C
C
5 2 C
2 5
B B B B
1 B B B B
E N T E 1
E T N E
C Y X
X Y C
QB
QB
Jack GOALLINE
FS 3 Jack
5
C 3
FS
C B B 5
2 C B B
1 2 C
T N T E B 1
B B
C Y X E T N T B
X Y C
QB
QB
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Series: 600 Play: 638 G BAT LEAD Variations: End Over, FB Lead, or BOTH
*BAT is used to combat a Wide #1 and MUST
be used with one of the above variations.
Mirror: 649 G BAT LEAD
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Stalk Corner to Jack (MDM) FB: Read Block of SE. LEAD block for ball carrier.
PST: BAT = Double Team #1 with BACK help PSWB Double Team #1 until PST takes over then slide to #5 (LB)
Reach Block #1 and take over for PSWB who will slide to #5
PSG: Pull to Daylight blocking MDM from inside to safety BSWB: Ripper/Lizzy motion.
Stay Flat with eyes & hands to QB
C: Train - reach step, then work on a pylon course to 2nd - 3rd level. Snap ball when motion back is directly behind you.
QB:
Do not let any defenders cross your face! Step playside to 10 or 2 O'clock
Reverse pivot & pitch ball to TE width or wider
BSG: Train Fake 3-step dropback
BST: Train
Jack ODD
C FS FS C
2 3 3
C 2
5 SS C 5
B B SS
1 1 B B
B T N T B T B
B T N
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
Blue East Ripper 638 G BAT LEAD Red West Lizzy 649 G BAT LEAD
Jack EVEN Jack
C FS 3 FS C
3
5
C C
2 2 5
B B B B B
B 1 B B
E N T E 1
E T N E
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
Jack GOALLINE
FS 3 Jack
5
C 3
FS
C B B 5
2 C B B
1 2 C
T N T E B 1
B B
C Y X E T N T B
X Y C
QB
QB
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Series: 600 Play: 638 G TAN BABY LEAD Variations:
* BABY used to combat a Wide #1 to TE side. It
MUST be used with LEAD
Mirror: 649 G TAN BABY LEAD
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Stalk Corner to Jack (MDM) FB: Read Block of SE. LEAD block for ball carrier.
Tight - Double #1 with Back. Reach block #1 so Back can slide to #5
PST: TAN Block PSWB Double Team #1 until PST takes over then slide to #5 (LB)
PSG: Pull to Daylight blocking MDM from inside to safety BSWB: Ripper/Lizzy motion.
Stay Flat with eyes & hands to QB
C: Train - reach step, then work on a pylon course to 2nd - 3rd level. Snap ball when motion back is directly behind you.
QB:
Do not let any defenders cross your face! Step playside to 10 or 2 O'clock
Reverse pivot & pitch ball to TE width or wider
BSG: Train Fake 3-step dropback
BST: Train
BSE N/A
FB Reads QB
QB FB Reads
SE block SE block
Heavy Blue West Lizzy 649 G TAN BABY LEAD Heavy Red East Ripper 638 G TAN BABY LEAD
Jack EVEN
FS Jack
3 C
C FS
2 5 C 3
B B B B C
5 2
1 T N E B B B B
E 1
X Y C E N T E
C Y X
QB
QB
Jack
Jack FS
FS 3
3 C 5 C
C 5 C B
B 2
2 1 B
B 1 B T N T E B
B E T N T B Y X
C
X Y C
QB
QB
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Series: 600 Play: 641 Sally Variations: 111/110 = QB Sally (Jet)
911/910 = QB Sally (Draw)
Mirror: 630 Sally
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread = Stalk FB: Slide step playside. Find hole and block MDM at 2nd level
Tight = Pass Set inside, Force DE outside/upfield
PST: Pass Set inside, Force DT outside/updield PSWB Fake Rocket! Keep Eyes and Hands towards QB
PSG: Alpha - Pass Set inside, force DL outside/upfield BSWB: J.O.G. = Jab, Open, GO
Take inside handoff from QB and find first hole.
Get North ASAP!
C: ALPHA any A-Gap player. Playside takes priority
QB: Snap ball when motion back is directly behind you.
Step playside to 10 or 2 O'clock
BSG: ON Reverse pivot & give inside handoff to WB
Fake 3-step dropback
BST: ON
BSE TD Block
BSE:
ODD
FS SS FS SS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
X Y C X
Y C
QB QB
OO OO
Blue South Ripper 641 Sally ( TO TE) Blue South Lizzy 630 Sally (TO SE)
EVEN
FS FS
C C C
C
B B B B B B B B
E N T E E T N E
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
B T N T E B B E T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB
QB
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Series: 600 Play: 645 OK Variations: 115 OK / 114 OK
Mirror: 634 OK
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Stalk FB: Fill Block for BST
PST: Gap/Down-Backer PSWB Fake Rocket! Keep Eyes and Hands towards QB
BSE Stalk
BSE:
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
Loose Blue West Lizzy 634 OK Loose Red East Ripper 645 OK
EVEN
FS
C FS
C C
C
B B B B
B B B B
E N T E
E T N E
C X
Y
X C Y
QB
QB
GOALLINE
FS
C B B C FS
C B B C
B T N T E B
Y C X B E T N T B
X C Y
QB
QB
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Series: 600 Play: 624 FOLD Variations: 114/115 FOLD
BSE TD Block
ODD
SS FS
FS SS
C C
C B B C
B B
T B T N T B
B N T B
X C Y
Y C X
QB
QB
Blue South Ripper 624 FOLD Red South Lizzy 625 Fold
EVEN
FS FS
C C C C
B B B B B B B B
E N T E E T N E
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
GOALLINE
FS FS
B B C C B B C
C
A B C C B A
B T N T E B B E T N T B
X C Y
Y C X
QB QB
24
Series: 600 Play: 626 G Variations: 626 O / 627 O; 116/117
G; 126/127 G
Mirror: 627 G
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Gap/Down - Backer FB: Flat Step , Attack outside leg of PST
BSE TD Block
ODD
SS FS
FS SS
C
C B B C
C B B
B T N T B
B T N T B
X C Y
Y C X
QB
QB
QB QB
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B B E T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
25
Series: 600 Play: 626 O Variations: 116/117 O
* O variations used for playside penetration or
when LB's are fast reading G's.
Mirror: 627 O
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Gap/Down - Backer FB: Flat Step , Attack outside leg of PST
BSE TD Block
ODD
SS FS
FS SS
C
C B B C
C B B
B T N T B
B T N T B
X C Y
Y C X
QB
QB
QB QB
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B B E T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
26
Series: 600 Play: 638 Waggle LT Variations:
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
X X
Y C C Y
QB QB
Blue South Lizzy 649 Waggle RT Red South Lizzy 649 Waggle RT
EVEN
FS FS
C C C
C
B B B B B B B B
E N T E E T N E
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
QB
QB
27
Series: 600 Play: 600 SEAM Variations: WHIP, SKINNY WHIP, SLUGGO-
WHEEL, UNDER
100 Series passes
Mirror:
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: 8 Route (Or Called FB: Ricky/Lucy
Pattern).
FS SS
SS FS
C C
C C
B B
B B B
T N T B B
B T N T
X
Y C
X C Y
3 4
4
3
QB QB
2 2
Loose Blue South Ripper 600 Seam Lucy Loose Red South Lizzy 600 WHIP Ricky
FS FS
C C
C
C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
C X Y C X
Y
3 4
3
4
QB QB
2
2
Loose Blue South Ripper 600 Skinny WHiP Lucy Loose Blue SOuth Ripper 600 Sluggo Wheel Lucy
FS
FS
C B B C
C B B C
B T N T E B
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
3
4
3 4
QB
QB
2
2
Loose Blue South Lizzy 600 Under Ricky
28
Series: 600 Play: 600 F-Screen Lucy Variations: 100 F-Screen Lucy
98 F-Screen Lucy
198 F-Screen Ricky
Mirror: 600 F-Screen Ricky
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Block Jack FB: Ricky/Lucy chip
Circle to 4 wide by 2 deep of MOLE
PST: Ricky/Lucy for 2 sec. PSWB Ripper/Lizzy Motion
Release Flat for 1st out block Fake Rocket - Hands & Eyes to QB
PSG: Ricky/Lucy for 2 sec. BSWB: TD Block
Release Flat for 1st up
BST: Ricky/Lucy
BSE TD Block
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B T N T B
B
X Y
Y C X C
3 4 4
3
QB
QB
Loose Blue South Ripper 600 F-Screen Lucy Loose Red South 98 F-Screen Lucy
FS FS
C C C C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
Y X
C X C Y
3
4
3 4
QB QB
2 2
C B C B
B FS C FS C
B
B T N T E B B E T N T B
X
Y C X C Y
4
3 4
3
QB QB
2
2
29
Series: 600 Play: 600 Angle Variations:
Mirror:
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Deep Clearing Route - MANDATORY OUTSIDE FB: Ricky/Lucy
RELEASE
*If Wide = 8 route
PST: * If Tight = 6 Route PSWB ANGLE Route
RIcky/Lucy Angle for Void 16 yd. deep on sideline
PSG: BSWB: Ripper/Lizzy Motion
Ricky/Lucy Fake Rocket - Hands & Eyes on QB
Get Width to numbers turn and face QB
C:
Ricky/Lucy QB: Fake Rocket toss
3 step drop
BSG:
Ricky/Lucy
BST:
Ricky/Lucy
BSE
Go (8) Route
FS SS
SS FS
C C C
B B
B B B
T N T B B C
B T N T
X
Y C
4 X C Y
3 3 4
QB QB
2 2
Loose Blue South Ripper 600 Angle Lucy Red Ace South Ripper 600 ANGLE Lucy
FS FS
C C
C
C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
C X Y C X
Y
3 4
3
4
QB QB
2
2
FS
FS
C B B C
C B B C
B T N T E B
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
3
4
3 4
QB
QB
2
2
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Series: 600 Play: 600 Y-Screen Lucy Variations: 98 F-Screen Lucy
198 F-Screen Ricky
BST: Ricky/Lucy
BSE TD Block
FS
SS FS
C
C C
SS C
B B B B
B T N T B T N T B
B
C X X C Y
4
2 4
3
3 QB
QB
FS FS
C C C C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
X
C X C Y
3 4
3 4
QB 2
QB
2
Blue East Ripper 600 Y-Screen Lucy
C B C B
B FS C FS C
B
B T N T E B B E T N T B
X
Y C X C Y
4
3 4
3
QB QB
2
2
31
100 SERIES
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Series: 100 Play: 138 G Variations: BAT, LEAD or Both
Mirror: 149 G
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Stalk to Jack (MDM) FB: Fake 122/123 O
* If Tight - Reach #1
BST: Train
ODD Jack
Jack
FS SS SS FS
2 2
C C
5 5 C
C B B
B B 1 1
B T T B T N T B
N B
X X C Y
Y C
QB QB
OO OO
QB
QB
Jack GOALLINE
Jack
5
FS 3 FS
3 5
C B B C C B B C
1 2 2 1
B T N T E B B E T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB
QB
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Series: 100 Play: 138 G BAT Variations:
* BAT used to combat Wide #1. MUST be used
with TE Over or Lead or both
Mirror: 149 G BAT
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Stalk to Jack (MDM) FB: Fake 122/123 O
PST: BAT = Double Team #1 with BACK help PSWB Double Team #1 until PST takes over then slide to #5 (LB)
Reach Block #1 and take over for PSWB who will slide to #5
PSG: Pull to Daylight blocking MDM from inside to safety BSWB: Rambo/Larry motion.
Take handoff and follow G
C: Train - reach step, then work on a pylon course to 2nd - 3rd level. Snap ball when motion back is at backside B Gap
QB:
Do not let any defenders cross your face! Slide step & Handoff
Open for fake to FB
BSG: Train Fake Waggle opposite of play
BST: Train
ODD
FS Jack
C SS Jack FS
2 SS C
2
C
5 C
B B 5
1 B B
B T N T B 1
B T N T B
Y X
C X Y C
QB
QB
OO
OO
HE-LO Red South Rambo 138 G BAT HE-LO Blue South Larry 149 G BAT
Jack EVEN
FS 3 FS
C 3
C C
5 C
2 5
B B 2
B B B B B
1 B
E E 1
N T E T N E
Y X
C X Y C
QB
QB
Jack GOALLINE
FS
5 3 FS
B C 3 5
C 2 C B
B 2 C
1
T N T E B 1
B B
Y
X B E T N T B
C
X Y
C
QB
QB
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Series: 100 Play: 138 G BAT LEAD Variations:
* BAT used to combat Wide #1. MUST be used
with TE Over or Lead or both
Mirror: 149 G BAT LEAD
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Stalk to Jack (MDM) FB: Lead Ball Carrier
PST: BAT = Double Team #1 with BACK help PSWB Double Team #1 until PST takes over then slide to #5 (LB)
Reach Block #1 and take over for PSWB who will slide to #5
PSG: Pull to Daylight blocking MDM from inside to safety BSWB: Rambo/Larry motion.
Take handoff and follow G
C: Train - reach step, then work on a pylon course to 2nd - 3rd level. Snap ball when motion back is at backside B Gap
QB:
Do not let any defenders cross your face! Slide step & Handoff
Open for fake to FB
BSG: Train Fake Waggle opposite of play
BST: Train
ODD
FS Jack Jack FS
C SS SS C
2 2
C C
5 5
B B 1 B B
1
B T N T B B T N T B
Y X X Y C
C
OO OO QB
QB
HE-LO Red East Rambo 138 G BAT LEAD HE-LO Blue West Larry 149 G BAT LEAD
Jack EVEN
FS 3 FS
C 3
C C
5 C
2 2 5
B B B B B
B 1 B B
1
E N T E E T N E
Y X
C X Y
C
QB
QB
Jack GOALLINE
FS FS
5 3 3 5
C B C C B
2 2 C
1 B B 1
B T N T E B B E T N T B
Y Y
X X
C C
QB QB
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Series: 100 Play: 122 O Variations: 122/123 O Sucker
112 O / 113 O
Mirror: 123 O
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Backer - TD Block FB: Attack midline
Take handoff from QB, cut off block of PSG
PST: 1st Back from Center PSWB Influence TD Block
BST: On-Backer
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
X X C Y
Y C
QB QB
QB
QB
GOALLINE
FS
B FS
C B C
C B B C
B T N T E B
X B E T N T B
Y C
X C Y
QB
QB
36
Series: 100 Play: 122 O Sucker Variations: 112 O / 113 O Sucker
BST: On-Backer
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T T B T N T B
N B
X X C Y
Y C
QB QB
Blue South Rambo 122 O Sucker Red South Larry 123 O Sucker
EVEN FS
FS
C C
C C
B B B B B B
B E T E E T E B
N N
X X C Y
Y C
QB QB
Blue South Larry 123 O Sucker Red South Rambo 122 O Sucker
GOALLINE
FS
B FS
C B C
C B B C
DO NOT RUN TO GOALLINE FRONT
DO NOT RUN TO GOALLINE FRONT
B T N T E B
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
37
Series: 100 Play: 112 O Variations: 112/113 O Sucker
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Backer - TD Block FB: Lead block on 2nd level outside defender
BST: On-Backer
ODD
FS SS
SS FS
C
C C
B B C
B T T B B
N B T B
X
B T N
Y C
X C Y
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B B E T N T B
X X C Y
Y C
38
Series: 100 Play: 112 O Sucker Variations: 112 O / 113 O Sucker
BST: On-Backer
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
Blue East Rambo 112 O Sucker Red West Larry 123 O Sucker
EVEN
FS
C FS
C C
B B B C
B E T E B B B
N B
Y C X E T N E
X C Y
Blue West Larry 113 O Sucker Red East Rambo 112 O Sucker
GOALLINE
FS
B FS
C B C
C B B C
DO NOT RUN TO GOALLINE FRONT
DO NOT RUN TO GOALLINE FRONT
B T N T E B
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
39
Series: 100 Play: 126 G Variations: 626 O / 627 O; 116/117
G; 126/127 O
Mirror: 127 G
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Gap/Down - Backer FB: Flat Step , Attack outside leg of PST
BSE TD Block
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C B B B B C
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
QB
QB
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C B
C B C
B T N T E B T
B E T N B
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
40
Series: 100 Play: 116 G Variations: 126/127 O
Mirror: 117 G
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Gap/Down - Backer FB: Lead block on 2nd level outside defender
BSE TD Block
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C B B C
B B
B T N T B T
B T N B
Y C X
X C Y
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B B E T N T B
Y C X X C Y
41
Series: 100 Play: 114 FOLD Variations:
PST: Gap/Down (Texas) - OUT (Omaha) PSWB Drop Step, Lead block on ILB
*Goalline (ABC) = Texas
BSE TD Block
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C B B B B C
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
Blue East Rambo 114 FOLD Red West Larry 115 Fold
EVEN
FS
C C FS
B B C C
B B
E N T E B B B B
Y C X
E T N E
X C Y
GOALLINE
FS
FS
C B B C
C B B C
A B C
A B C
B T N T E B
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
42
Series: 100 Play: 116 FO Variations: 136 FO/147 FO
Mirror: 117 FO
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Gap/Down - Backer(Charlie) FB: Kickout #1 past 6/7 hole
* Take inside-out path
PST: Gap/Down - Backer (Bravo/Charlie) PSWB Influence step down-block out 1st man 2nd level to safety
BSE TD Block
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C B B C
B B
B T N T B T
B T N B
Y C X
X C Y
F
F
GOALLINE
FS
B B C FS
C
C B B C
B T N T E B
Y C X B E T N T B
X C Y
2
2
Blue West Rambo 117 FO * Opposite of Motion Red East Larry 116 FO * Opposite of Motion
43
Series: 100 Play: 115 OK Variations:
Mirror: 114 OK
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Stalk FB: Fill Block for BST
C: Away
QB: Snap ball when motion back is at backside B-Gap
Slide & Pull ball.
BSG: Pull & Kickout #1 @ 4/5 hole Follow BST
BSE Stalk
BSE:
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C B B C
B B
B T N T B T T B
B N
Y C X X Y
C
Loose Blue West Larry 114 OK Loose Red East Rambo 115 OK
EVEN
FS FS
C C
C C
B B B B B B
B B
E E E T N E
N T
X X C Y
Y C
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B E T N T
B B
Y C X X C Y
44
Series: 100 Play: 111 Sally Variations: 911/910 = QB Sally (Draw)
BST: ON
BSE TD Block
BSE:
ODD
FS SS FS SS
C C C
C B B
B B
B T N T B B T N T B
X Y C X
Y C
Blue South Rambo 111 Sally ( TO TE) Blue South Larry 110 Sally (TO SE)
EVEN
FS FS
C C C
C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
Y C X
X C Y
45
Series: 100 Play: 138 Waggle LT Variations:
Waggle Under
*Run out of empty with FB Jet Fake
Mirror: 149 Waggle RT
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Spread - Bend Flag
TIght - Corner FB: Outside release to Flat
Width before depth (no deeper than 4 yds.)
PST: Gap/Down - On
(Tackle married to tackle) PSWB Rambo/Larry motion
Fake Jet & block backside edge
PSG: Pull & Log
* If "BAMA" block down on A-gap BSWB: If Backside #1 - Skinny Post
If Backside #2 - Drag
C: Away-ON
* If 2 A-gap players, "BAMA" call QB: Snap ball when motion back is at backside B Gap
Fake Jet; Bootleg to callside
BSG: Pull & Protect QB on Flank Read: 1.Deep 2. Flat 3. Drag
* If PSG Logs, get to flank
* If PSG kicksout, pull up into open window
* "BAMA" Kickout #1
BST: Pull Check
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
X X
Y C C Y
QB QB
Blue South Larry 149 Waggle RT Red South Larry 149 Waggle RT
EVEN
FS FS
C C C
C
B B B B B B B B
E N T E E T N E
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
QB
QB
46
Series: 100 Play: 128 Waggle LT Under Variations:
C: Away-ON
* If 2 A-gap players, "BAMA" call QB: Snap ball when motion back is at backside B Gap
Fake Jet; Bootleg to callside
BSG: Pull & Protect QB on Flank Read: 1.Deep 2. Under 3. Dig
* If PSG Logs, get to flank
* If PSG kicksout, pull up into open window
* "BAMA" Kickout #1
BST: Pull Check
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C 4 3 C Y
X 3 4 X
2 2
QB QB
Stallion B North Lancer 129 Waggle RT Under Bronco A North Ranger 128 Waggle LT Under
EVEN
FS FS
C C
C C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
4 C Y
Y C 4
3 X
X 3
2
2
QB
QB
GOALLINE
47
Series: 100 Play: 100 SEAM Variations: WHIP, SKINNY WHIP,
SLUGGO-WHEEL, UNDER
Mirror:
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: 8 Route (Or Called FB: Ricky/Lucy
Pattern).
FS SS
SS FS
C C
C C
B B
B B B
T N T B B
B T N T
X
Y C
X C Y
3 4
4
3
QB QB
2 2
Loose Blue South Rambo 100 Seam Lucy Loose Red South Larry 100 WHIP Ricky
FS FS
C C
C
C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
C X Y C X
Y
3 4
3
4
QB QB
2
2
Loose Blue South Rambo 100 Skinny WHiP Lucy Loose Blue SOuth Rambo 100 Sluggo Wheel Lucy
FS
B B C SS FS
C
C C
B T N T E B B B
Y C X B T N T B
3 X C Y
4
3 4
QB
QB
2
2
Loose Blue South Larry 100 Under Boot Ricky Loose Red South Larry 100 Angle Ricky
48
200 SERIES
49
Series: 200 Play: 238 G.O. Variations:
PSG: Pull and Kickout 1st man past 8 hole BSWB: Rip/Liz motion
Outside handoff
Follow BSG
C: Reach-Area-Away(BS LB)
QB: Slide-reverse open
Keep ball in belly
BSG: Pull and Lead through 8 hole
After FB clears, outside handoff to ball carrier
Looking inside-deep (LB to Jack)
Waggle boot opposite
BST: Cross Field Block
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B T B
B T N
Y C X X C Y
QB
QB
Blue South Liz 249 G.O. Red South Rip 238 G.O.
FS EVEN
FS
C C C
C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E E
T N
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B E T N T
B B
Y C X
X C Y
QB
QB
50
Series: 200 Play: 222 O Variations: 112 O / 113 O
122 O / 123 O
Mirror: 223 O
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Backer - TD Block FB: Attack midline
Take handoff from QB, cut off block of PSG
PST: 1st Back from Center PSWB Influence TD Block
BST: On-Backer
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
QB
QB
GOALLINE
FS
B FS
C B C
C B B C
B T N T E B
X B E T N T B
Y C
X C Y
QB
QB
51
Series: 200 Play: 238 Waggle LT Variations: Waggle Under
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
Blue South LIz 249 Waggle RT Red South Rip 238 Waggle LT
EVEN
FS FS
C C C
C
B B B B B B B
B
E N T E E T N E
X X C Y
Y C
QB QB
GOALLINE
FS FS
B B C C B B C
C
"Bama" "Bama"
B T N T E B B E T N T B
X X C Y
Y C
QB QB
52
Series: 200 Play: 228 Waggle LT Under Variations:
C: Away-ON
* If 2 A-gap players, "BAMA" call QB: Fake FB Sweep from East/West;
Bootleg to callside
BSG: Pull & Protect QB on Flank Read: 1.Deep 2. Under 3. Dig
* If PSG Logs, get to flank
* If PSG kicksout, pull up into open window
* "BAMA" Kickout #1
BST: Pull Check
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C 4 3 C Y
X 3 4 X
2
QB 2 QB
Stallion East 229 Waggle RT Under Bronco West 228 Waggle LT Under
EVEN
FS FS
C C
C C
B B B B B B
B B
E N T E E T N E
4 C Y
Y C 4
3 X
X 3
2 2
QB
QB
GOALLINE
53
300 SERIES
54
Series: 300 Play: 336 FO Variations:
Run to Short Side
Run opposite Jet motion (as Counter)
Mirror: 347 FO
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Gap/Down - Backer(Charlie) FB: Kickout #1 past 6/7 hole
* Take inside-out path
PST: Gap/Down - Backer (Bravo/Charlie) PSWB Influence step down-block out 1st man 2nd level to safety
PSG: Gap/Down - Backer(Alpha/Bravo) BSWB: Inside handoff from QB; Follow BSG
Get North ASAP
C: Away -Backer(ALPHA)
QB: Inside handoff to ball carrier
Fake 3-step
BSG: Pull & lead through 6/7 hole
BSE TD Block
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C B B C
B B
B T N T B T
B T N B
Y C X
X C Y
F
F
2
2
Spread Right East 336 FO (TO SHORT SIDE) Spread Left West 347 FO (TO SHORT SIDE)
GOALLINE
FS
FS
C B B C
C B B C
B T N T E B
B E T N T B
Y C X
X C Y
2
2
Left West Rambo 347 FO * Opposite of Motion Right East Larry 336 FO * Opposite of Motion
55
Series: 300 Play: 334 OY XX Variations:
Mirror: 345 OY XX
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Stalk FB: Fill block for BSE
Aim for BST
PST: Gap/Down - Backer (Bravo) PSWB Take inside handoff from QB
Give inside handoff to BSWB
PSG: Gap/Down - Backer(Bravo) BSWB: J.O.G. (Jab, Open, Go)
Take inside handoff from PSWB
C: Away
QB: INside handoff to PSWB then get around playside flank to
block downfield
BSG: Pull & kickout #1 @ 6/7 hole
* If #1 squeezes, LOG block
ODD
FS SS
SS FS
C
C C
B B C
T B B
B N T B T
B T N B
Y C X
X C Y
F
F
FS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B B
B E N T E E T N E B
Y C X X C Y
2 2
GOALLINE
56
400 SERIES
57
Series: 400 Play: 422 O Variations:
* Run exactly like 222/223 O except QB opens to
playside, then fakes keep to playside flank.
Mirror: 423 O
ASSIGNMENTS
PSE: Backer - TD Block FB: Attack midline
Take handoff from QB, cut off block of PSG
PST: 1st Back from Center PSWB Influence TD Block
BST: On-Backer
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B T N T B B T N T B
Y C X X C Y
QB QB
QB
QB
GOALLINE
FS
B FS
C B C
C B B C
B T N T E B
X B E T N T B
Y C
X C Y
QB
QB
58
Series: 400 Play: 420 Give/Keep Variations:
ODD
FS SS SS FS
C C C B B C
B B
T B N T B
B N T B T
X C Y
Y C X
Blue South Ripper 420 Army Red South Lizzy 421 Army
EVEN
FS FS
C C
C C
B B B B
B B
B E N T E E T N E B
Y C X X C Y
Blue South Lizzy 421 Army Red South Ripper 420 Army
GOALLINE
FS FS
C B B C C B B C
B T N T E B B E T N T B
X X
Y C C Y
Blue South Ripper 420 Army Red South Lizzy 421 Army
59
BASIC ROUTE TREE
*NOTE: 1=Slant 8
2=Flat
All ODD numbered routes 3=Hitch 5
6
break IN toward the ball. 4=Out
5=Post
All EVEN numbered routes 6=Corner
break OUT away from the 7=Dig
ball. 8=Fade
7 4
3
1
Y
2
NAMED ROUTES
MINI HUNT
DRAG CROSS
SLUGGO WHEEL
60
3-Step Pass Game
90 / 190 Series
61
2x2 Formations
91
(2 x 2)
FS
C C
B B
B
B
E T T E
Y C X
#1 QB
4 #1
3
BACKSIDE #2 3 STEP DROP #2
(mirror) 2
FRONTSIDE
191
(2 x 2)
FS
C C
B B
B
B
E T T E
X C Y
#1 3
QB #1
4
#2 3 STEP DROP #2 BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE 2 (mirror)
62
2x2 Formations
92
(2 x 2)
FS
C C
B B B
B
E T T E
Y C X
#1 QB
4 #1
3
BACKSIDE #2 3 STEP DROP #2
(mirror) 2
FRONTSIDE
192
(2 x 2)
FS
C C
B B
B
B
E T T E
X C Y
#1 3
QB #1
4
#2 BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE 3 STEP DROP #2
2
(mirror)
63
3x1 Formations
92
(3 x 1)
FS
C
C
B B B B
E T T E
Y C X
3 4
#1 QB #2
#3 #1
BACKSIDE
(mirror) 3 STEP DROP FRONTSIDE
2
192 (3 x 1)
FS
C
C
B B B B
E T T E
X C Y
3 4
#2 QB #1
#1 #3 BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE 3 STEP DROP (mirror)
2
64
2x2 Formations
93
(2 x 2)
FS
C C
B B
B
B
E T T E
Y C X
#1 QB
4 #1
3
BACKSIDE #2 3 STEP DROP #2
(mirror) 2
FRONTSIDE
193
(2 x 2)
FS
C C
B B
B
B
E T T E
X C Y
#1 4
QB #1
3
#2 BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE 3 STEP DROP #2
2
(mirror)
65
3x1 Formations
93
(3 x 1)
FS
C
C
B B B B
E T T E
Y C X
3 4
#1 QB #2
BACKSIDE #3 #1
(mirror) 3 STEP DROP FRONTSIDE
2
193 (3 x 1)
FS
C
C
B B B B
E T T E
X C Y
3 4
#2 QB #1
#1 #3 BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE 3 STEP DROP (mirror)
2
66
2x2 Formations
96 (2 x 2)
SS FS
C
C
B B B
E T T E
Y C X
#1 QB
4 #1
3
BACKSIDE #2 3 STEP DROP #2
(mirror) 2
FRONTSIDE
196 (2 x 2)
FS SS
C
C
B B B
E T T E
X C Y
#1 3
QB #1
4
#2 3 STEP DROP #2 BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE (mirror)
2
67
3x1 Formations
96 (3x1)
SS FS
C C
B B B
E T T E
Y C X
#1 QB
#1
3 4
BACKSIDE 3 STEP DROP #3 #2
(mirror) 2 FRONTSIDE
196 (3x1)
FS SS
C
C
B B B
E T T E
X C Y
#1 3 4
QB #1
#2 #3 3 STEP DROP BACKSIDE
FRONTSIDE (mirror)
2
68
Bootleg Pass Game
Boot Ricky/Lucy
69
Bootleg Rules
When Running a bootleg pass, there are different rules for Frontside & Backside receivers depending on the formation.
QB – If called route is not open, bootleg out reading 1) deep 2) flat 3)drag
Pro Red South 1 Boot Ricky Bronco South Laser 1 Boot Ricky
SS FS SS FS
C C
C C
B B B
B B B
E T T E
E T T E
X C Y
4
#2 3 C Y
3
#1 QB
#1 #2 X
#2 #1 QB 4
FRONT SIDE #2 #1
(Called Route) 2 BOOT SIDE FRONT SIDE
(Called Route) 2 BOOT SIDE
FS SS
C C
B B B C C
B B B
E T T E
Y C X
3 E T T E
#2 4
QB #1
#1 #2 Y C 3
FRONT SIDE X #2
3 #1
BOOT SIDE 2 (Called Route) #1
QB
#2
FRONT SIDE
BOOT SIDE 2 (Called Route)
70
If we are in a 3 x 1 set the rules are:
#1 Frontside = Runs called route
QB – If called route is not open, bootleg out reading 1) deep 2) flat 3)drag
SS FS SS FS
C C C C
B B B B B B
E E T T E
E T T
X C Y
C y 4
3 3
4 X #1 QB
#1 QB #3 #2 #1
#3 #2 #1
FRONT SIDE
FRONT SIDE (Called Route) BOOT SIDE
2
(Called Route) 2 BOOT SIDE
FS SS FS SS
C C C C
B B B B
B B
E E T T E
T T E
Y C X
Y C 3
4 4
X 3
#2 #3 QB #1
QB #1 #1
#1 #2 #3
FRONT SIDE FRONT SIDE
(Called Route) BOOT SIDE 2 (Called Route)
BOOT SIDE 2
71