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Offensive Playbook

Huddle
TB Y FB RT Z QB RG C LG LT X

7 Yards

L.O.S.

Ball
Sequence to call the play
1) Formation 2) Motion (If any) 3) Play 4) Snap Count 5) Repeat 6) Break

Legend
C = Center RG/LG = Guard RT/LT = Tackle QB = Quarterback TB = Tailback FB = Fullback QB = Quarterback Y = Tightend Z = Flanker X = Split End

Forming a Huddle

Call Play Twice. Center, Flanker (Z), & Split End (X) Sprint to line Remaining Players Dispurse on Ready "Break!". Flanker (Z) & Split End (X) Offensive Line foot-to-foot face 45 degrees to QB

Cadence & Check Offs / Audibles Cadence

1) Set 2) Color 3) 3 Digit Number 4) Color 5) 3 Digit Number 6) Set 7) Hut

Check Offs
The color given during the cadence will signal if there is going to be any type of check off or audible. We have some ideas below, but any color system could be used. I have also used States in this system. (Example: Texas) Blue, Green, & Black are Dummy Colors (Run the play called in the huddle) RED IS LIVE!!!! (Listen for audible) Or you could say Red is live Pass and Orange is live Run Another simpler idea: Red could simply mean to run the play to the opposite side 3 Digits: 1st digit could be dummy number OR blocking and/or backfield action 2nd digit is the Back number OR QB drop steps 3rd digit is the Hole number OR pass route Example: Orange 710 could be QB keeper off the Centers right hip.

HOLE NUMBERS
9 7
4 Foot

5
2 Foot

3 Foot

2 Foot

2 Foot

3 Foot

Line Splits Vs. 4-4

Line Splits Normal

Back Numbers
QB = 1 TB = 2 FB = 3 Flanker (Z) = 4

Motion
Flanker (Z)
Zoom: On "Set" the Flanker sprints across field past the center. Zin: On "Set" the Flanker sprints in towards center but NOT past center. Can be used for crack-back blocks of quick crossing routes Zak: Flanker sprints across the field past the center 5 feet beyond the Tackle and then Back to the side he came from (Make turn with back to the defense)

Fullback (FB)
Flop: Shuffle from King to Queen or Queen to King

Tailback (TB)
Humm: Motion forward and then across to the direction indicated

Formations
Alignment:
FB: Heels at 4 Yards TB: Heels at 6 Yards from Ball X & Z: 10 Yards from nearest Lineman Inside foot back King: FB always aligns to Strong Side Queen: FB always aligns to Weak Side FB: Heels at 4 Yards (Inside leg of the Tackle)

Flanker Right
X LT LG C RG RT Y

QB

FB

TB

Flanker Right King

X LT LG C RG RT Y

QB

FB

TB

Flanker Right Queen

X LT LG C RG RT Y

QB

FB

TB

Formations
Pro Right
X LT LG C RG RT Y

Wide Outs have inside foot back

QB

FB

TB

Pro Right King

X LT LG C RG RT Y

QB

FB

TB

Pro Right Queen

X LT LG C RG RT Y

QB

FB

TB

Formations
Twins Right
Y LT LG C RG RT

10-15 Yards
Z

QB

5-10 Yards
FB

TB

Twins Right King

Y LT LG C RG RT X

QB

FB

TB

Twins Right Queen

Y LT LG C RG RT X

QB

FB

TB

Formations
Power "I" Right
X LT LG C RG RT Y QB FB Z

FB: Heels at 4 Yards TB: Heels at 6 Yards

T B

Flanker (Z): Heels at 4 yards on inside leg of the Tackle

Big "I"
X LT LG C RG RT Y

QB

FB

T B

Flanker (Z): Heels at 3 yards FB: Heels at 4.5 yards TB: Heels at 6 yards

Ace Right
X LT LG C RG RT Y

T B

QB

FB

FB: Heels at 5 Yards

Basic Summary
Now that our holes are numbered and the backs are numbered, we can call running plays in a simple organized fashion. For example a 28 toss indicates that the TB (2) will run the ball to the 8 hole or outside to the right. (See page 4) Holes can be simply memorized in realizing that runs to the right end in an even number while runs to the left end in an odd number. Further clarification: The zero hole is directly off the centers right hip while the 2 hole is directly off the guards left hip. Helpful ideas involving motion: Using the above formations in combination with motion, other formations can be formed. For example, by calling Ace right Zoom you will end up with Trips left (3 receivers on the left side of the formation). Motion is a great way to keep a defense off balance and potentially out flank your opponent.

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Vs. 5-2
QB reverse pivot to 4:30 & take the ball deep to the FB Set up for a pass over the inside leg of the Strong side tackle TB runs a sweep course and turns up in the strong safety area FB takes open step with playside foot Crossover on second step Third step should square shoulders to the L.O.S. Downhill to target point (Inside leg of the Guard) Key the A gap

Vs. 4-4
QB reverse pivot to 4:30 & take the ball deep to the FB Set up for a pass over the inside leg of the Strong side tackle TB runs a sweep course and turns up in the strong safety area FB takes open step with playside foot Crossover on second step Third step should square shoulders to the L.O.S. Downhill to target point (Inside leg of the Guard) Key the A gap

Vs. 4-3
QB reverse pivot to 4:30 & take the ball deep to the FB Set up for a pass over the inside leg of the Strong side tackle TB runs a sweep course and turns up in the strong safety area FB takes open step with playside foot Crossover on second step Third step should square shoulders to the L.O.S. Downhill to target point (Inside leg of the Guard) Key the A gap

Other Formations to run this play from: Motion: Can Run Zoom & Zak at will

Flanker Left, Twins Right, Pro Right, Ace

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32-33 Dive
Vs. 5-2
QB: Step back to FB. Continue option fake after handoff TB: Run to Split End in option fake FB: Aim for inside leg of the guard

Vs. 4-4
QB: Step back to FB. Continue option fake to freeze the end. TB: Run to Split End FB: Aim for outside leg of the guard G/T: double team DT & T bounces the next level (LB)

Vs. 4-3
QB: Step back to FB. Continue option fake to freeze the end. TB: Run to Split End FB: Aim for outside leg of the guard. Can cut outside off TE block. G/T: double team DT & T bounces the next level (LB) EXCELLENT vs. 4-3

Other Formations to run this play from: Motion: Can Run Zoom & Zak at will

Flanker Left, Twins Right, Pro Right, Ace

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28 - 29 Toss
Vs. 5-2
The block on the end is key QB reverse pivots

Vs. 4-4
The block on the end is key QB reverse pivots Z cracks back FB kicks out Corner

28 Toss Crack

If OLB fires, FB must be prepared to block now & the TB must be ready to cut inside the FB's block

Vs. 6-2
The block on the end is key

QB reverse pivots

FB need to eye the MLB and pick him up where appropriate

Other Formations: Possible Motion:

Flanker Right King, Pro Right, Pro Right King, Twins Right, Twins Right King, Big I, Power I Right Queen Flop, Flanker Zoom, Zak, Zin (Crack), Shift Motion, Queen Zoom

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26 - 27 Power
Vs. 5-2
TB: Open - Cross - Plant QB: Opens at 45 degrees You may choose to pull or not pull FB: Aim for butt of Tackle Get inside out angle & block with right shoulder

End head up or outside: Y blocks outside backer End inside: Y blocks down on end

Y signals FB by placing left hand on side of leg

Vs. 4-4

OR

Vs. 6-2
TB: Open - Cross - Plant QB: Opens at 45 degrees You may choose to pull or not pull FB: Aim for butt of Tackle Get inside out angle & block with right shoulder

Other Formations: Flanker Right King, Pro Right, Pro Right King, Power I Right, Big I Motion: Flanker Zoom Kick, Flanker Queen Zoom Kick, Zak, Queen Flop

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Vs. 5-2

22 - 23 Blast

QB: Reverse Pivot & hand the ball off deep as possible

Vs. 4-4

24 Blast X

This X Block is a more advanced technique

If Tackle lines up inside guard, Check line Guard blocks Tackle & Tackle blocks end out Twins works against 4-4

Vs. 6-2

Big I or Power I Right

If Nose lines up head up or outside Guard, Run 22 Blast If Nose lines up inside Guard, Run 24 Blast

Other Formations: Motion:

Flanker Right King, Pro Right, Pro Right King, Twins Left, Twins Left Queen, Power I Right, Big I Queen Flop, Zoom, Zak

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30 - 31 Trap
Vs. 5-2
QB: Reverse pivot T: Run flat route to get to the LB FB: Cut off Tackle's back Line blocks down on play side

Vs. 4-4
QB: Reverse pivot T: Run flat route to get to the LB FB: Cut off Tackle's back Line blocks down on play side

31 Trap from Queen

Vs. 4-4
QB: Reverse pivot FB first step Right foot to left leg of the center

Other Formations: Motion:

Flanker Right, Flanker Right Queen (31), Pro Right, Pro Right Queen Twins Left King Zoom, Zak

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Vs. 5-2

26 - 27 Counter Trap

FB: Lateral step - shoulders square Fill inside leg of Tackle Playside Tackle: Step with inside foot Any backside blitz: Backside Tackle should pick up

Vs. 5-2 out of Twins

FB: Lateral step - shoulders square Fill inside leg of Tackle

Vs. 4-4 out of Twins

FB: Runs underneath the QB

Other Formations: Motion:

Flanker Right, Flanker Right Queen, Pro Right, Pro Right Queen Twins Right, Twins Right Queen Zoom, Zak, King Flop

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Sprint Option Right

Vs. 5-2
QB: Open to 6 o'clock & get a balance step Keep ball near numbers as you run to inside shoulder of the end. Bend knees & step to the TB to pitch. Turn your thumb down & under palm of your hand.

Vs. 4-4
QB: Open to 6 o'clock & get a balance step Keep ball near numbers as you run to inside shoulder of the end. Bend knees & step to the TB to pitch. Turn your thumb down & under palm of your hand.

Other Formations: Motion:

Flanker Right, Flanker Right King, Pro Right, Pro Right King Twins Right, Ace with lead block Zoom, Zak, Queen Flop

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Criss Cross / Counter Trap

Vs. 4-4
Ball carrier receives an inside handoff. Line & FB are blocking as if counter trap. Work on timing... Left slot must delay a count or two before leaving to receive the ball

26 Counter Trap
Vs. 4-4
Left slot receives ball on the outside of the QB & follows the tackle. QB opens up to the FB.

The above are ideas to run out of a new formation we have not introduced... The "Double Slot"

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49 Counter Sweep
Vs. 5-2
FB cheats up to 3.5 yards off ball prior to snap & always goes to the side of the call. FB & TB fill for the guards. QB opens up to the FB & after faking hand off... STAY THERE!

Vs. 4-4

FB cheats up to 3.5 yards off ball prior to snap & always goes to the side of the call. FB & TB fill for the guards. QB opens up to the FB & after faking hand off... STAY THERE!

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48 Reverse
Vs. 5-2
FB pulls and blocks contain QB reverse pivots as if 29 toss then checks for blitz or fumbles Line blocks 29 toss

26 Toss G
Vs. 5-2
TB opens 3 o'clock delays & then runs to the inside leg of the end FB responsible for playside ILB

Vs. 4-4
TB opens 3 o'clock delays & then runs to the inside leg of the end FB responsible for playside ILB

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28 Toss pass

10 yards 7 yards

TB must make it look like a run. WR must break down to block before going deep. Te must get a good hit on the outside man prior to starting route so FB can pick him up.

26 Power Pass
10-15 yards 3 yards upfield

Must make play look like 26 Power. TE blocks down for 2 seconds and releases. FB aims at end and slide into the flat. TB fakes having ball and blocks end. QB opens at 45 degrees & sprints out. QB must be sure to get shoulders square to L.O.S. Tuen shoulders towards receiver prior to throwingthe ball.

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49 Reverse
Vs. 5-2
FB fills for the guard TB: Look the ball into the Flanker

Vs. 4-4
FB fills for the guard TB: Look the ball into the Flanker

Vs. 6-2
FB fills for the guard TB: Look the ball into the Flanker

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Flood Pass
15 Yards 10 Yards 5 Yards

Playside blocks must be aggressive Backside will cup Center steps and cups playside QB open at 45 degrees and get shoulders sqare to the L.O.S.

23 Blast Bootleg Pass

Flag 15 Yards 10 Yards

QB reverse pivot & fake blast FB & TB run blast FULL SPEED & fill for the guard RG & RT are responsible for playside protection QB must read the outside block If hooked, continue sprint action If the gets kicked out, pull up to throw

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Screen Left
Like should hold initial blocks for 2 seconds prior to getting outside for screen LT blocks first defended found LG takes a middle lane C peals back as clean-up QB must get depth TB blocks for 2 seconds then Get 5 yards outside the end and 3 yards deep

26 Screen Left

Like should hold initial blocks for 2 seconds prior to getting outside for screen LT blocks first defended found LG takes a middle lane C peals back as clean-up QB fakes 26 then must get depth TB fakes 26 then continues into screen Get 5 yards outside the end and 3 yards deep

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The Passing Tree

The passing tree is a very simple yet universal base passing attack. There are a few basic rules that make understanding it simple. It is a basic 2 digit system. The first digit signals the pass drop and pass protection. The second digit signals the pass route. In general, odd routes tend to be outside pass routes while even routes tend to be inside pass routes. The passing tree numbering system can be used in our audible system as well. To begin, lets outline the pass drop and pass protection. Just like in the running game, an even first digit will signal a play to the right, or in this case a pass to the right. As you guessed, odd will signal a pass to the left. 60s: 70s: 80s: 90s 3 step QB drop to the right 3 step QB drop to the left 5 step QB drop to the right 5 step QB drop to the left

In general, the FB will always pass protect to the strong side, while the TB will always pass protect to the weak side. If the TB is lined up wide like in Ace, the FB will still pass protect to the strong side. The specifics of both the 3 & 5 step drop pass protection can be found on the following pages.

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3 Step Pass Protection

80's vs. Even (4-4)

80's vs. Odd (5-2)

90's Protection Same as above Opposite direction

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5 Step Pass Protection

60's vs. Even (4-4)

FB looks inside first

60's vs. Odd (5-2)

RG pulls to get big on big FB looks inside first

70's Protection Same as above Opposite direction

LG pulls to get big on big FB looks inside first

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QB Drops
3 Step Drop
1) Ball is up to ear level immediately. Take a big step back with your right foot. (For right handed) 2) The next 2 steps are cross over & balance or plant step. 3) Throw on the third step. Big step cross over plant throw 4) Try to get 3.5 to 4 yards off the L.O.S.

5 Step Drop
1) Ball is up to your ear level immediately. 2) Big step at 6 oclock cross over step cross over plant 3) Depth should be at 7 yards.

The following pages with detail the routes that correspond with the second digits of the tree. In addition, correct QB reads and coaching points will be given. Using this system, a complete offensive passing attack can be created. In most circumstances a third inside receiver could be added to the mix running a post type route up the middle of the field to run the safety off. We will illustrate 3 step routes (80s & 90s) first. The 5 step routes (60s & 70s) will follow. All of the following routes can be run from different formations. Again, even numbers are inside routes & odd numbers are outside routes. Coaching points for pass routes 1) Push off L.O.S. at full speed at all times 2) On outside cuts, run at DBs inside shoulder 3) On inside cuts, run at DBs outside shoulder 4) The SE runs a read route on 5 step drop passes
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3 Step Routes
81
4 6 4

QB reads the OLB If he runs out, throw to the TE If he goes back, throw to the Flanker Flanker runs fulls speed and rounds it off at 4 yards, catch the ball at 6 yards Do not chop feet or square this off Split End runs a slant route TE runs a seam route

91 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side Remember! These all can be run from different formations including Ace. Ace could run as (Ace right 91) TB running seam & TE pass protect This is exception where FB blocks weak side

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5-6 5-6

QB reads the OLB Flanker run FULL SPEED off the ball Split End run FULL SPEED off the ball TE runs a seam route 92 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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3 Step Routes
88
4 4 4

QB reads the OLB Throw to the open window TE runs a diagonal Flanker & SE run slants

98 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

89
4 4

QB reads the OLB Flanker runs to inside number of the DB & breaks outside (Fade) TE runs diagonal SE runs slant

99 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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5 Step Routes
62
Read 10-12 10-12

QB reads the ILB to the OLB Throw to the open window TE runs a curl finding mid-field pocket Flanker runs a curl SE reads corner to the safety

72 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side Remember! These can all be run from different formations including Ace.

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10-12 Read 10-12

QB reads the OLB Flanker runs full speed and rounds off at at 10 and catches ball at 12 Do not chop feet or try to square TE gets putside release and runs curl turning over outside shoulder SE reads corner to safety

73 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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5 Step Routes
64
14-12 Read 6

QB reads the OLB TE runs diagonal Flanker inside releases and breaks curl to the outside SE reads corner to the safety

74 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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Read 10 10 15 End at 12

Stem for 4

QB reads the Corner Flanker stems inside for 4 yards Pushes upfield to 10 yards Thens take it 5 yards to the corner Plant your feet and comeback to 12 TE outside release and runs Flag SE reads corner to safety

75 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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5 Step Routes
66
15 10

QB reads corner to safety TE runs diagonal & up Flanker stems 6 yards inside Pushes up to 10 yards, post for 5 yards Square in at 15 yards SE runs a 9 route

76 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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Read 3 steps 12 10-12

5 yard stem

QB reads the Corner Flanker stems inside for 5 yards Pushes upfield to 12 yards Thens takes 3 steps to the post Roll back outside to the corner looking over your outside shoulder TE diagonal to 10 yards - curl & face QB SE reads corner to safety

77 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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5 Step Routes
68
15 10

QB reads corner TE runs diagonal & up Flanker stems 6 yards inside Pushes up to 10 yards, post for 5 yards Run up the hash SE reads corner to safety

78 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

69
Read 10

QB reads the Corner Flanker push off hard. Try to close Cushion to 1 yard, then step to the outside of the defender & run by him TE runs flag SE reads corner to safety

79 is a mirror of the above to the opposite side

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Summary
Now that we have outlined the passing tree, we have a complete and basic offense installed. Please use these ideas to the fullest as we believe they are proven winners! We will be adding supplements to this playbook in the future so stay posted. Remember one thing as you move forward. Football is all about having fun and expressing emotion. Get you players excited to play together and success will be yours!

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