Offensive

Playbook
 Contents
Things To Know
• Holes i
• Position Names and Numbers i
• Terms i
• OL Blocking Assignments ii
• Pass Route Tree iii
• 5-2/6-2 Cover 2 Coverage Gaps iv
• 5-3 Cover 3 Coverage Gaps  v
Play Overview
• Power I Formation 2
• I Tight Formation 6
• 4 Horsemen Formation 10
Play Details
• Power I Details 13
• I Left 46 14
• I Right 45 14
• I Left 34* 15
• I Right 33* 15
• I Left 32* 16
• I Right 31* 16
• I Left 24* 17
• I Right 23* 17
• I Left 22* 18
• I Right 21* 18
• I Left 48* 19
• I Right 47* 19
• I Left 43 Misdirection 20
• I Right 44 Misdirection 20
• I Left 46 FB in the flat 21
• I Right 45 FB in the flat 21
• Power Right 45 Reverse 22
• I Right 45 Bootleg 23
• I Tight 23 24
• I Tight 24 24
• I Tight 33 25
• I Tight 34 25
• I Tight 43 26
• I Tight 44 26
• I Tight 45 27
• I Tight 46 27
• I Tight 47 28
• I Tight 48 28
• I Tight 22 Swing 29
• I Tight 21 Swing 29
• I Tight 21 30
• I Tight 22 30
• 4 Horsemen Details 31
• 4 Horsemen 32
 Things To Know
BS - Backside
CB - Cornerback
DE - Defensive End
DL - Defensive Line
DT - Defensive Tackle
FB - Fullback
FS - Free Safety
HB - Halfback
LB - Linebacker
LOS - Line of Scrimmage
MLB - Middle Linebacker
NG - Noseguard
Terms
OL - Offensive Line
OLB - Outside Linebacker
PS - Play Side
QB - Quarterback
RB - Runningback
SE - Split End
SL - Slot
SS - Strong Safety
TE - Tight End
WB - Wingback
WR - Wide Reciever

Holes

TE T G C G T TE
7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8
Position Names and Numbers
Power I

1 - Quarterback X X X X X X
1
2 - Fullback
2
3 - Halfback
3
4 - Tailback 4

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 X X X X X X X X X X X X
1 SE SE 1
2 2
3 3
4 4

4 Horsemen

X X X X X X
SE SE
SL SL
2 1

OL Blocking Assignments
These rules for run blocking will always be followed, in this order, unless
specified otherwise.

1 - Inside Gap -

C
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2 - Head-up -

C
3 - Away Side LB -

Pass Route Tree

9

6 5

1 - 5 yd Hook
2 - 2-3 yd Slant
3 - 5 yd In
7 4 - 5 yd Out
8 5 - 10 yd Post
6 - 10 yd Flag
7 - 10 yd Hook
8 - 10 yd Drag
4 3 9 - Fly
1 0 - No Route/Block

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1 3

4
x x x x x

5-2/6-2 Cover 2
Coverage Gaps -
The standard Cover-2 Defense has 3 “natural” gaps. This means that when played properly, the
majority of the field is covered. But there are 3 small gaps that can be exploited.

Gap 1 - Area starting 5-7 yards deep, ending 12-15 yards deep, and streaching from the sideline to
about 15 yds in.

Gap 2 - Area in the center if the field about 10 yards wide, starting about 8-10 yards deep and
ending 12-15 yards deep

Gap 3 - Area starting 5-7 yards deep, ending 12-15 yards deep, and streaching from the sideline to
about 15 yds in.

Gap 4 - This gap is a little different. This is a “physical” gap. This means that when played prop-
erly, the defenders themselves will create the gap in-route to their assignments or the assignment
itself creates problems for the defender. This area is only 5-7 yards deep and 8-10 yards wide and
requires a patient QB to wait for the right time...THROW WITH CAUTION!

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 1 2

3 4
x x x x x

5-3 Cover 3
Coverage Gaps -
The standard Cover-3 Defense has 2 “natural” gaps and 2 “physical” gaps.

Gap 1 & 2 - These are also “Natural” gaps, but in this coverage these gaps are more dangerous
because the CB in-route to his assignment will pass through these areas and therefore the QB
must be able to throw to the reciever before the CB reaches that zone or after the CB has passed
through. These zones start 6-8 yards deep, end 12-15 yards deep, but can streatch from side line
to up to 20 yards in.

Gap 3 & 4 - These gaps are “physical gaps but are much safer due to the fact that they are
covered by an OLB and can be 10-12 yards away which can buy an extra 2-3 seconds for a fast
reciever.

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Play Overview
 Power I
Formation
 I Left 46 I Right 45

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Left 34* I Right 33*

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Left 32* I Right 31*

X X X X X X X X X X X X

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I Left 24* I Right 23*

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Left 22* I Right 21*

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Left 48* I Right 47*

X X X X X X X X X X X X

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 I Left 43 I Right 44
Misdirection Misdirection
X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Left 46 I Right 45
FB in the flat FB in the flat
X X X X X X X X X X X X

Power Right 45 I Right 45 Bootleg

Bootleg Reverse
X X X X X X X X X X X X

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 I Tight
Formation
I Tight 21 I Tight 22

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Tight 23 I Tight 24

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Tight 33 I Tight 34

X X X X X X X X X X X X

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I Tight 43 I Tight 44

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Tight 45 I Tight 46

X X X X X X X X X X X X

I Tight 47 I Tight 48

X X X X X X X X X X X X

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 I Tight 22 I Tight 21
Swing Pass Swing Pass
X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X

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4 Horsemen
Formation
 1

3
X X X X X
X X X X X X X

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4
2

X X X X X X X X X X X X
 Play
Details
Power I
Details
 I Left
I Left 46 46 I I Right
Right 45 45
I Left 46 I Right 45

X X XX X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X

I Left 34*34*
I Left I Right 33*33*
I Right
I Left 46 / I Right 45:
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS Guard - Block DT away from playside
PS Tackle - Hit DT to clear From B Gap (Chip Block) and advance to PS LB
X X SEX - Block CB X X X X X X X X X
X Backs
Running X X- X X X X X X X X
1 - Reverse Out from Center and meet ball carrier 4 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Block PS DE to open whole and finish block to the sideline
3 - Lead block through assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance to designated hole

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block the NG away from playside (This will be a double team with the BS Guard)
PS Guard - Block PS NG away from PS

I Left 32* I Right 31*

PS Tackle - Block PS DT away from PS

I Left 32* I Right 31*

SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse Out from Center and meet ball carrier 4 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Block PS DE to open whole and finish block to the sideline
3 - Block PS LB through assigned hole (Look inside)
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance to designated hole
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I Left 34*34*
I Left I Right 33*33*
I Right
I Left 34* I Right 33*

X X XX X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X

I Left 32*32*
I Left I Right 31*31*
I Right
I Left 34* / I Right 33*:
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
X X XX Backs
Running X X-X X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X
1 - Meet ball carrier 2-3 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Advance to assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance around PS end (fake sweep)

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Meet ball carrier 2-3 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Advance to assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance around PS end (fake sweep)

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 I Left
I Left 32* 32*
I Left 32*
I Right
II Right
Right 31*
31*
31*

X X XX X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X X

I Left 32* / I Right 31*:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Meet ball carrier 2-3 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Advance to assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance around PS end (fake sweep)

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Meet ball carrier 2-3 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Advance to assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance around PS end (fake sweep)

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I LeftI Left
I Left 24*
24*24* IIRight
Right
I Right
23*23*
23*

X X XX X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X

I Left
I Left
22*22*
I Left 24* / I Right 23*:
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
I Right
I Right
21*21*
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
X X 2X-XStepping
X Xwith
X PS X foot
X firts,
X take X X
hand-off through X
assigned X
hole X X X XX X XX X
3 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.

I Left
I Left
48*48*
2 - Advance to assigned hole
3 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
I Right
I Right
47*47*
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 I Left 22*22*
I Left
I Left 22* I IRight
Right 21*21*
I Right
21*

X X XX X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X X

I Left 48*48*
I Left
I Left 22* / I Right 21*:
I Right 47*47*
I Right
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
X X 1X-XAt snap, X X XturnXto PS and
X Ximmediatly X off toXthe 2 back.
X hand ball X FinishX hand-off
X X with
XXbootleg
X fake.
XX X X
2 - Advance to assigned hole
3 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance around PS end (fake sweep)
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance around PS end (fake sweep)

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Stepping with PS foot firts, take hand-off through assigned hole
3 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)

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I Left
I Left48*
48* I Right
I Right47*
47*
I Left 48* I Right 47*

X XX XX X X XX X X X X X X XX X X XX XX X

I Left 48* / I Right 47*:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and pitch the ball to the 4 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Block PS DE and seal to the inside
3 - Lead block around PS end
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and take pitch around PS end

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and pitch the ball to the 4 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Block PS DE and seal to the inside
3 - Lead block around PS end
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and take pitch around PS end

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Power Right
I LeftI Left
43 43 45 I IRight
IRight
Right45 Boot
44
44
Bootleg Reverse
Misdirection Misdirection
Misdirection Misdirection
X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X X

I Left 46 I Right 45
B in the flat FB in the flat
I Left 43 Misdirection / I Right 44 Misdirection:
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB
X X X Backs - X X
Running X X X X X X X
1 - Reverse out and fake to 3 back, then give to 4 back through assigned hole
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Take fake hand-off outside of the tackle on the BS
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance through assigned hole

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
SE - Block CB

wer Right 45
Running Backs -

I Right 45 Bootleg
1 - Reverse out and fake to 3 back, then give to 4 back through assigned hole
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Take fake hand-off outside of the tackle on the BS

otleg Reverse
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance through assigned hole

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 I Left 4646
I Left I Right 4545
I Right
FBFB I
in the Left
in the 46
flatflat I Right
FBFB 45
in the flatfla
in the
FB in the flat FB in the flat
X X XX X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X X

ower
PowerRight 4545 I Right
Right 4545
I Right Bootle
Boo
ootleg Reverse
Bootleg Reverse
I Left 46 WB in the flat / I Right 45 WB in the flat:
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Pass block
Center - Pass block
PS OL - Pass block
SE - Run 9 route
Running
X X Backs X X- X X XX X X X X X X X X X XX X XX X X
1 - Reverse out and fake to 4 back, then set up and throw to the WB in the flat on PS
2 - As fast as possible, run as if to block the DE. Immediatly cut between DT and DE and get 2-4 yards
deep in the flat
3 - Block PS DE
4 - Take the fake through assigned hole and block PS

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Pass block
Center - Pass block
PS OL - Pass block
SE - Run 9 route
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 4 back, then set up and throw to the WB in the flat on PS
2 - As fast as possible, run as if to block the DE. Immediatly cut between DT and DE and get 2-4 yards
deep in the flat
3 - Block PS DE
4 - Take the fake through assigned hole and block PS
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 Power Right 45 IR
Bootleg Reverse
Power Right 45 Reverse

X X X X X X X

Power Right 45 Reverse:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS Guard - Block DT away from playside
PS Tackle - Hit DT to clear From B Gap (Chip Block) and advance to PS LB
SE - Take 1 step forward and come 5-7yards deep to recieve hand-off from 1 back
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 4 back, then run 5-7 yards deep to BS and hand-off to SE coming from BS
2 - Block PS DE
3 - Lead block around the PS end
4 - Take 45 fake and lead block around PS end
6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block the NG away from playside (This will be a double team with the BS Guard)
PS Guard - Block PS NG away from PS
PS Tackle - Block PS DT away from PS
SE - Take 1 step forward and come 5-7yards deep to recieve hand-off from 1 back
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 4 back, then run 5-7 yards deep to BS and hand-off to SE coming from BS
2 - Block PS DE
3 - Lead block around the PS end
4 - Take 45 fake and lead block around PS end

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5 I Right 45 Bootleg
se I Right 45 Bootleg

X X X X X X X

Power Right 45 Reverse:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS Guard - Block DT away from playside
PS Tackle - Hit DT to clear From B Gap (Chip Block) and advance to PS LB
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 4 back, then run bootleg to BS
2 - Block PS DE
3 - Fake a run to the 5 hole
4 - Take 45 fake and simulate a run to the 5 hole
6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block the NG away from playside (This will be a double team with the BS Guard)
PS Guard - Block PS NG away from PS
PS Tackle - Block PS DT away from PS
SE - Block CB
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 4 back, then run bootleg to BS
2 - Block PS DE
3 - Fake a run to the 5 hole
4 - Take 45 fake and simulate a run to the 5 hole

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ightI 23
Tight 23 I TightI 24
Tight 2
I Tight 23 I Tight 24

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

TightI 33
Tight 33
I Tight 23 / I Tight 24:
I TightI 34
Tight 3
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Stepping with PS foot firts, take hand-off through assigned hole
X 3 - AtXthe snap,X X X PS
advance around X end
X (fake sweep) X X X X X X X
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Stepping with PS foot firts, take hand-off through assigned hole
3 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)

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TightI33
Tight 33 I TightI34
Tight
I Tight 33 I Tight 34

X XX XX XX X X X X X X XX XX XX X

I Tight 33 / I Tight 34:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - Meet ball carrier 2-3 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Advance to assigned hole
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - Meet ball carrier 2-3 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Advance to assigned hole
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)

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ight I43
I Tight 43
Tight 43 I Tight I44
I Tight 44Tight 4

X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X

ight I45
Tight 45
I Tight 43 / I Tight 44:
I Tight I46
Tight 4
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 3 back, then give to 4 back through assigned hole
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
X X X block
3 - Lead X X through
X X assigned X hole
X X X X X X X XX XX X
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance through assigned hole)
6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and fake to 3 back, then give to 4 back through assigned hole
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Lead block through assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance through assigned hole

ight I47
Tight 47 I Tight I48
Tight 4
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 ight 45
I Tight 45 I Tight 46
I Tight
I Tight 45 I Tight 46

X XX XX X X X X X X X X XX XX X X X

Tight 47
I Tight 47
I Tight 45 / I Tight 46:
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
I Tight 48
I Tight
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS Guard - Block DT away from playside
PS Tackle - Hit DT to clear From B Gap (Chip Block) and advance to PS LB
PS TE - Block DE to the outside
Running Backs -
X 1 -X X X XOut
Reverse X from
X CenterXand meetX X ball carrier 4 yardsXdeep.
X Finish
X hand-offXwith
X Xbootleg
XXX fake. X
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Lead block through assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance to designated hole

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block the NG away from playside (This will be a double team with the BS Guard)
PS Guard - Block PS NG away from PS
PS Tackle - Block PS DT away from PS
PS TE - Block DE to the outside
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse Out from Center and meet ball carrier 4 yards deep. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Lead block through assigned hole
3 - Lead block through assigned hole
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and advance to designated hole
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ght 47I ITight
Tight47
47 I Tight 48 I
I Tight 48
Tight

X X XX X X X X X X X X X X XX X X

I Tight 47 / I Tight 48:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and pitch the ball to the 4 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Block PS DE and seal to the inside
3 - Lead block around PS end
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and take pitch around PS end

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - Reverse out and pitch the ball to the 4 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Block PS DE and seal to the inside
3 - Lead block around PS end
4 - At the snap, take a jab step away from the PS and take pitch around PS end

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I Tight
I Tight
22 22 I Tight
I Tight
21 21
wingI Tight
Swing 22
Pass Swing
Pass I Tight 21
Swing Swing
SwingPass
Pas
X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X XX X

I Tight 22 Swing / I Tight 21 Swing:

5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Pass block for a count of 1 and then initiate run blocking
Center - Pass block for a count of 1 and then initiate run blocking
PS OL - Pass block for a count of 1 and then initiate run blocking
Running Backs -
X X1 - Fake X hand-off
X X to 2XXbackXon PS, X then take 1 step back and throw
X the
X swing
X route
X to X
the 4 X
back X
X X
2 - Stepping with PS foot first, fake hand-off through assigned hole
3 - Take a jab step away from PS and lead block around PS end
4 - At the snap, run a swing route to PS making sure to get deep and be patient

6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Pass block for a count of 1 and then initiate run blocking
Center - Pass block for a count of 1 and then initiate run blocking
PS OL - Pass block for a count of 1 and then initiate run blocking
Running Backs -
1 - Fake hand-off to 2 back on PS, then take 1 step back and throw the swing route to the 4 back
2 - Stepping with PS foot first, fake hand-off through assigned hole
3 - Take a jab step away from PS and lead block around PS end
4 - At the snap, run a swing route to PS making sure to get deep and be patient

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ITight 21
Tight 21 I ITight
Tight I22
22
Tight 2

X XX XX XX X X X X X X XX XX XX X

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Tight 23
I Tight 21 / I Tight 22:
I Tight I24
Tight 2
5-2 / 5-3 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block NG away from PS
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Stepping with PS foot firts, take hand-off through assigned hole
X XX XX XX X X X
3 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
X X X XX XX XX X
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
6-2 Front -
OL -
BS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Center - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
PS OL - Block using standard line rules ( Inside gap - Headup - Away side LB )
Running Backs -
1 - At snap, immediatly turn to PS and hand ball off to the 2 back. Finish hand-off with bootleg fake.
2 - Stepping with PS foot firts, take hand-off through assigned hole
3 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)
4 - At the snap, advance around PS end (fake sweep)

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Tight 33 I Tight I34
Tight 3
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4 Horsemen
Details
 4 Horsemen
X X X X X X

This formation can be run no-huddle or from the huddle but will primarily be run no-huddle. These are calls
that you need to know for this formation.

No-huddle play call -

The QB will call the play from the line-of-scrimmage using a 3 digit number (i.e., 417). The second
number in the number called will be the play called (i.e., if the QB calls 417, the play call would be play
number 1). At any time before the ball is snapped, the QB may call “check”. When the QB calls check
the original play call is voided and a new one will be called.

Change in reciever routes (hot routes) -

When a pass play is called, the QB may choose to change a recievers route. He will do this by calling
a 2 digit number (i.e., 48). The first digit will be the route to switch to and the second will be the length
of the route (i.e., 48 would be an 8 yard 4 route). Depending on the situation and/or the opponent, the
numbers may reverse or change completely.

Play 1:
OL - Pass block making sure to protect inside gap FIRST

WR & SL - From right to left, the pass routes will be as follows; 5-4-6-9

RB - At the snap, step forward and block any man that may become free

QB - Focus on pre-snap read and ball security

Play 2:
OL - Pass block making sure to protect inside gap FIRST

WR & SL - From right to left, the pass routes will be as follows; 9-9-2-5. This may be reversed at the LOS.
4 seconds into your route, begin a run block but do not initiate the block before.

RB - At the snap, run a controled swing route to the PS

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QB - At the snap, look to you 9 routes and then turn and throw the swing route

Play 3:
OL - Man-to-man run block (zone block) at the snap making sure to drive your man across the field.

WR & SL - Block the person responsible for covering you. If left open, find someone to block.

RB - At the snap, pause for 1 second and then proceed to the QB side for either the hand-off or the fake.
This is an option play, when the QB places the ball in the “pocket”, do NOT hold so tight that he can not
remove the ball as this can cause a fumble or result in another negative play.

QB - At the snap, read the defense to make the appropriate decision. You will have less than .5 seconds so
this must be quick. After making the decision, either hand the ball off the the RB or fake the handoff and run
to the side that thr RB came from.

Play 4:
OL - Man-to-man run block (zone block) at the snap making sure to drive your man across the field.

WR & SL - Block the person responsible for covering you. If left open, find someone to block.

RB - At the snap, pause for 1 second and then proceed to the QB side for the fake, you will then become a
lead blocker around the PS tackle.

QB - At the snap, you will fake the option hand-off and follow the RB’s lead block around the PS Tackle.

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