Football Coaches Manual Offensive 2000
Football Coaches Manual Offensive 2000
Football Coaches Manual Offensive 2000
Coaches Manual
2000
Coaches:
i
General Rules:
ii
Offensive Play Call
The play call is made up of four parts.
1. The Formation
2. The Motion
3. The Back and Hole Number
4. The Type of play or Series
5. The Cadence (when to snap the ball)
Page 1
Offensive Positions
X Wide Receiver (X). Will always play ON the line of scrimmage. Goes out for passes and
blocks. Back number (6).
Q Quarterback (Q). Takes snap from center to start play. Will both run and pass.
Back number (1).
F Fullback (F). Will carry ball, receive passes, and Block. Back number (2).
H Halfback (H). Will carry ball, receive passes, and Block. Back number (3).
W Wingback (W). Will carry ball, receive passes, and Block. Back number (4).
Page 2
Numbering System
X LT LG C RG RT Z
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W 5
6 Q
1 4
H 3
2
Page 3
Offensive Formations
Q W
F
H
F
H
Page 4
Offensive Formations
Q W
F
H
Page 5
Offensive Formations
I <----Formation {I}
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
F
H
Page 6
Offensive Formations
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W H
Q
F W
Page 7
Offensive Motion
RIP
C Motion
X LT LG RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 8
Line Blocking
Blast.
Defenders 2nd Level
D LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Page 9
Line Blocking
Blast.
Defenders 2nd Level
D LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Blast.
Inside Gaps
D LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Page 10
Line Blocking
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
X LT LG C RG RT Z DE
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Page 11
Quarterback Key
Formations
Terms Pronounced
WR Wing Right
WL Wing Left
TWR Tight Wing Right
TWL Tight Wing Left
TRP Trips
PRO Pro
I I
V Victory
Motion
Terms Pronounced
RIP Rip
Plays or Series
Terms Pronounced
EAG Eagle
DIV Dive
OPT Option
PIT Pitch
PAS Pass
SNK Sneak
SWP Sweep
BOO Boot
CRS Cross
Page 12
Pro Rip 35 Cross On 1 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
H F
Page 13
Pro Rip 28 Pitch On 1
3
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
H F
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 14
Tight Wing Right 32 EAG On 1
5
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 15
7 Tight Wing Right 47 EAG On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 16
Tight Wing Right 18 Sweep on 1
9
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 17
11 I 43 FB on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
12 I 44 FB on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
Page 18
Tight Wing Right X Post Pass on 1
13
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 19
Tight Wing Right EAG HB PAS On 1
15
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 20
17 Wing Right 47 EAG on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 21
19
Wing Right X PAS on 3
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 22
21 Wing Right W DRAG PAS on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
22
Page 23
23
Wing Right F PAS on 3
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
24
Page 24
25 Tight Wing Left 48 EAG On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
Page 25
27
Wing Right 32 EAG on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
28
Wing Right 28 EAG on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 26
29 Tight Wing Left 31 EAG On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
Page 27
31
Pro 28 Pitch On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
32
Pro 26 Cross On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 28
Special Teams
Punt Formation
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
Punter comes in for quarterback. H and W both split wide - off the line. They leave
as soon as the ball is snapped. Everyone else blocks and waits until the ball is
kicked. Stay in lanes.
Fake Punt
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H W
W blocks inside to seal the end or linebacker. F recieves a direct snap and options
off the defensive CB. Q is the pitch man.
Page 25
Special Teams
Kickoff {Basic}
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
Trails by
10 yards
SAFETY
Everyone stays in their lane. 5 and 6 will pinch in slightly toward center of field and kicker
will trail by 10 yards and act as safety. The two wide men will stay in their lanes even if the
ball is kicked to the other side. The will break toward the ball carrier only when they almost
even to him.
Page 26
Special Teams
Kickoff {Onside}
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F3 F4 F5
F1 F2
B1 B2 B3 B4
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Page 27
Special Teams
Kick Return {Left}
K
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Page 28
Special Teams
Kick Return {B2 H}
K
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Page 29
Defensive Positions
LE Left End. Normally lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle. Plays the run and
rushes the passer taking an outside route to contain the play. “Soft Pursues.”
RT Right Tackle. Lines up over the guard or in a gap. When lining up in gap, shoots
into backfield as quickly as possible. Plays the run and rushes the passer.
LT Left Tackle. Normally lines up over the guard or in a gap, but will play a line-
backer in a 3-4 defense. Plays the run and rushes the passer.
RE Right End. Normally lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle. Plays the run and
rushes the passer taking an outside route to contain the play. “Soft Pursues.”
LLB Left Linebacker. Plays the run and defends the pass. In pass coverage, picks up the
first running back going out for pass on left side. Blitzes quarterback as assigned.
MLB Middle Linebacker. Primarily defends the run. On passing plays, “mirrors” the
quarterback and goes in for sack if there is an opening.
RLB Right Linebacker. Plays the run and defends the pass. In pass coverage, picks up the first
running back going out for pass on left side. Blitzes quarterback as assigned.
LCB Left Cornerback. First responsibility is to defend pass to wide receiver, but also pro-
vides run support. On wide running plays, stays wide and forces play back inside.
R Rover. Last line of defense. Primarily plays pass defense, but comes up to play
the run ONLY AFTER the ball carrier crosses the line of scrimmage.
NG Nose Guard. Defends run. Covers offensive Center and stops plays up the
middle.
RCB Right Cornerback. First responsibility is to defend pass to wide receiver, but also
provides run support. On wide running plays, stays wide and forces play back inside.
Page 30
Defensive Play Call
Defensive formations & blitzes will be called using hand
signals. Formations will be called first on coach’s left hand.
1 - 7-3 Rover
2 - 8-3 Attack
3 - 5- 3 Defense
4 - 10 - 1 Defense
1 -
Page 31
7 - 3 Rover Defense
R5
RCB R2 NG LE
R1 RE RT R3 LT R4 LCB
T G C G T Z
X
Y
8 - 3 Attack
RCB
RT R LCB
RE NG LT LE
T G C G T Z
X
Y
Page 32
5 - 3 Defense
MLB
RLB LLB
RCB RT NG LT LE
RE LCB
T G C G T Z
X
Y
10 - 1 Defense
T G C G T Z
X
Y
Page 33