Gus Malzahn Playbook

Spread RT
5
2
4
3
Spread LT
5
4
3
20 RT
5
9
2
4
20 LT
5
9
2
3
Twins RT
5
2
4
3
Twins LT
2
3
Trips RT
5
3
Trips LT
5
2
9
3
4
Empty RT
5
4
Empty LT
5
2
9
3
Pro LT
9
5
2
3
4
Pro RT
9
5
2
3
4
Deuce LT
5
4
3
Deuce RT
9
5
4
2
3
Trey LT
5
2
3
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Trey RT
5
3
4
Route Tree
HR
9
20
GO
POST
7
FLAG
15
BANG 8
5
COMEBACK
3
OUT
CURL 4
6
ACROSS
10
2
SLANT
1
SPEED OUT
LOS
QB
16
SQUARE
Q
10
5
DIG
UNDER
OPTION
Day # 1 Install (Practice 1)

Formations
20, Slant Rt/Lt, Stack Rt/Lt, Slant Rt/Lt Opp, Stack Rt/Lt Opp, Trips, Trey
Motions
Utah, Zip
Runs
Indy(3man surface-Give)--(2man surface-Read),

Indy Back (Split Zone-Give)
Play Actions
Kansas, Washington, Pacer Back (Naked to boundary)
Reverses
Charger Special
Screens
Arc (5)-Trips / Zip Arc (2)-20
Concepts / Quicks
Hitch, Slants, 81/83 RIP/LIZ (Sprint Out)
Protections
60/70 P, Aggie, Pacer, Blood(Bob Cut), Rip/Liz (Sprint Out)
Specials
Rosie, Hippo - 20
Fire Alarms
Situations
Base Downs
Formations
20 RT
20 LT
5
3
2
4
4
Slant LT
Slant RT
9
3
4
Stack LT
Stack RT
5
2
Slant RT Opposite
Slant LT Opposite
Stack RT Opposite
Stack LT Opposite
5
3
3
4
9
3
9
3
4
FORMATIONS
Trey RT
Trey LT
9
4
Trips LT
Trips RT
5
3
4
5
2
3
4
MOTIONS
9
4
5
Zip
Zip
5
2
3
4
Utah
Notes: All Indys start at 6 yards &

walk up to 5 yards on cadence to hide
backs depth
Stack / Trey Indy

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Look to sideline for bubble signal: If

you receive bubble signal tell 4 man
bubble
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Tips: ON ALL Stack / Slant Indy 2

& 5 Switch Alignment
-1 Inside
Hash
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Im here
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QB Communication: Brown Indy, Brown Indy
Cadence: Brown Brown Go
Footwork: Automatic give and carry

out fake past line of scrimmage. Short
Jab Step, 2nd Step @ 45. Push for
Depth and Width off Mesh
Pre-snap lookies
And can Is(Hitch
On QBs signal)
2 Man -1 Hash Split - Line up

with front foot at 3 yds deep,
Bubble push off front foot pushing
lateral expecting bubble. If you get
Bubble Ride the Wave pushing
towards the sideline unless you
see butt of 5 Man. Then get
vertical.
5 Man- 3 Above #s Always
expect the Bubble to be thrown.
Drive off ball to Halo and then
block the outside # of the CB Be
patient / Fit / Refit
9 Man Play with Split Block
CB, stay square Your man never
makes the tackle,
Notes: Look to sideline for bubble

or run it signal. If bubble tell 4 back
bubble/bubble; If run it use indy
footwork reading the DE. If pull
attack inside # of pitch key.
Trips Indy
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Tips:
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3 Man Split Difference Between 5

& Tackle - Line up with front foot at 3
yds deep, Bubble push off front foot
pushing lateral expecting bubble.
Trust the 5 man If you get Bubble
Ride the Wave pushing towards
the sideline. If you do not get bubble
early then get a little depth all the
way to the #s and stay 4 yards
behind QB expect Bubble late
5 Man- On Hash Block man over

whether it is Sam or $, always
expect Bubble to be thrown. Attack
Pre-snap lookies
And can Is(Hitch outside # of Adjuster and be patient
On QBs signal)
expect him to expand, work Halo
and then fit and refit If Sam blitzes
work up to Safety
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QB Communication: Brown Indy, Brown Indy
2 Man- On #s Always expect the

Bubble to be thrown. Drive off ball to
Halo and then block the outside # of
the CB Be patient / Fit / Refit
9 Man- Play with Split Block CB,
stay square, your man never makes
the tackle
Slant Rt Utah
Indy Back
Notes: All Indys start at 6 yards &

walk up to 5 yards on cadence to hide
backs depth
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Footwork: Automatic give W/ Utah

motion carry out the reverse and set up
like L.R. W/ No Utah carry out fake
past line of scrimmage. Short Jab Step,
2nd Step @ 45. Push for Width off
Mesh
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2 Man W/ Utah Motion if back away

carry out reverse. W/ No Utah 2 & 5
Switch and run bubble be ready for bubble
immediately
5 Man- W Utah Motion, 5 yd split from
Tackle. Block Adjuster. W/ No Utah
Motion, 3 Above #s, Always expect the
Bubble to be thrown. Drive off ball to Halo
and then block the outside # of the CB
Be patient / Fit / Refit
9 Man Push crack the safety
QB Communication: Brown Indy Back, Brown Indy Back

Notes: Alignment with heels at 5 1/2 : Ride

with arms while getting depth. 3 Rhythm
thinking 9 to 3 to 4; Work boundary as a
base but if FS starts cheating on hash we
will throw to the field.
Read: Flat Defender, Eyes Down Middle
Remember that we will Raleigh or LA to the
field for field blitz (4 Weak is your only hot)
If you think it is Cover 2 check Washington
20 Kansas
60/70 P
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QB Communication: Black Raven, Black Raven,
9 Man: 2 below the #s split. If CB is

playing inside then release Step to
attack leverage then push vertical to
10 yards. Do NOT cut short! Break
flat if CB is high and QB will hit you in
window
2 Man:-1 Split from Hash Push
vertical for 3 good steps driving off
ball then roll out aiming at 5 yard out
of bounds
5 Man: 3 above #s Split Then Run
same as 9 Man be ready for the ball
out of Break
70 P, 70 P
Cadence: Black Black Go
**Look to QB if he sees or thinks Cov.

2 he will check Washington**
20 Washington
60/70 P
Notes: 3 Step Gather Drop

Progression is 9 to 3 to 4, work boundary as a base
Read: Flat Defender, Eyes Down Middle
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Vs. Soft Corner
Vs. Hard Corner
QB Communication: Black Redskin, Black Redskin 70 P, 70 P

Tips: 9 Man: On #s split. Vs Soft Corner - Run a Post/Corner release step and push vertical to 10 yards. Break Skinny though CB
inside shoulder to get hips opened then 3 steps and break back to corner. Start aiming high but if CB is high then you need to bend it
back to QB almost like a Comeback. VS Hard Corner attack CB inside release then push hard vertical to make Safety think deep
and break to corner at 12 yards and give a hard stick. Aim high at 22 yds out of bounds and let the QB throw you back to grass.
2 Man:-1 Split from Hash Push vertical for 12 yds and run a Deep post Across the Field vs Cov 2 if Backside Safety Expands
chance to get post ball behind him
5 Man: 3 above #s Split Run Home Run Post if you are backside of Washington. Step on the CB toes and break skinny letting the
QB throw you the ball to grass. Vs Cov 2 or Press Man convert to a 9 Route *EXPECT THE BALL EVERYTIME*
Slant Rt Pacer Back

FS
Indy Footwork: Push for Depth and Width aiming

at 8 yards and shoulders turned downhill
after 3 step.
Progression 3 to 5 to 9
Flat throw 3rd Step except if WLB pressure
then throw now
Climb Throw 7th Step
Comeback 9th Step
10th Step Run do not pull up and take a sack
be a threat running the ball.
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QB Communication: Brown Pacer Back,

Brown Pacer Back.
2 Man: 5 Above #s Split. Run

a HR 8 getting across the field
to be in the QBs vision deep
down field in case of safety
coming down or scramble.
5 Man: 5 yards from tackle
split. Have inside foot back.
Running a climb route. Want to
get under the first backer over
the second and across aiming
at 12-15 yards deep. Get into
QB vision and settle in the
open window.
9 Man: Bottom of the #s.
Running a 20 yard Comeback.
vs Cover 2 must outside
release and keep up the
Comeback. Push vertical and
get out of route.
QB:Depth 5 yards
Use Indy footwork
attack with width
flat defender
utilize soft toss to
2 man. Carry out
option fake.
20 Charger Special
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QB Communication: Brown Charger Special,

Brown Charger Special
2 Man: -1 Inside the Hash Split

have inside foot up and give a
quick jab step and come back
aiming 3 yards from QB. Be
between QB and 4 Back and he
will soft toss it back to you
attacking downfield.
5 Man: 3 Above the #s split and
block the CB.
9 Man: Cut split to about 6 yards
from Tackle. Vs 1 High safety you
block the adjuster who is down,
Vs 2 High Safety push crack to
the safety. Be Physical do not lose
man by being out of control.
Basketball screen if necessary
just do not let him come off and
make play.
Trips Rt Arc 5
QB Turn toe to the right or turn two to

the left.
*If press corner get us to 81 Rip/Liz
*Ball must come out quick and on time.
Make it easy on 5 Man-catch in stride.
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2 man (5 above the #s) Aim for up field

shoulder of 1st man off line inside.
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QB Communication: Blood, Blood
Cadence: Brown, Brown Go
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5 man (-1 split off the hash) Spacing is critical

from 2 man (5-7 yds). Take a quick jab step then
use normal bubble rules, once you catch the ball
expect to make 1 quick cut inside kick out block of
corner.
3 man (2 yds from tackle) Flat kick out on up

field shoulder of CB.
9 man block CB make sure to get on him
(SPACING IS CRITICAL/FULL SPEED KICK
OUT)
20 Rt Zip Arc 2
QB Turn toe to the right or turn two to

the left.
*If press corner get us to 81 Rip/Liz
*Ball must come out quick and on time.
Make it easy on 5 Man-catch in stride.
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2 man (-1 split from hash) Spacing is critical.

Take quick jab step then use normal bubble
rules, once you catch the ball expect to make 1
quick cut inside kick out block of corner.
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Full speed
QB Communication: Blood, Blood

Cadence: Brown, Brown Go
5 man (5 above the #s) Aim for up field

shoulder of 1st man off line inside.
3 man Flat kick out on up field shoulder of CB.
9 man Block CB. Make sure you get on him.
(SPACING IS CRITICAL/FULL SPEED KICK
OUT)
Stack Rt Hitch
(Aggie Rt / Lt)
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5 yards - Catch and Throw Take 5

Softest Coverage Shortest Throw
Vs Cov 2 or Press CB Convert to
Fade
Aggie protection away from where your
throwing
6 yd
6 yd
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*If ball in middle no closer than top

of #s.
2 Man (Outside WR) 3 Above Split
Run 0 route 6 yds. Vs Squat CB or

Press CB covert to 9 Route
5 Man (Inside WR) (-1 yd Split) Run

0 route 6 yds.
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QB Communication: Brown Raven, Brown Raven,
Aggie Rt, Aggie Rt
9 Man (2 below #s) Run 0 route 6
yds. Vs Squat CB or Press CB covert to 9

Route
*If press man across the board

inside receivers fire off, hitch up at 6
yards and continue to expand
running away from defender on a Q
route.
Slant Rt Zip Brown Slants

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Cheat up to 4 Catch and Throw

vs 2 High work Double Slant
vs 1 High work Arrow Slant
To Single WR side if no Flat defender
you can work back
Aggie protection away from where your
throwing
*Throw to green grass, must know
That LB to call side is HOT
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conversion Flat angle vs 2 deep; show

numbers to QB and settle
9 Man - Max split, 2 Below, Run 2 route. No
5 Man (-1 Split) run a 1 step slant ready

for the ball. Any edge pressure and you are
the hot throw. If you get to the tackle box
push vertical.
2 Man - Max split, 3 Above, Run 2 route.

No conversion Flat angle vs 2 deep; show
numbers to qb and settle

Aggie Rt, Aggie Rt
To the Color Side Brown Slant

Double Slant, Backside = Arrow Slant
If Single WR Max Split Slant
20 Rt 81 Rip
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QB Read flat defender.

We want ball gone on 5th step.
If you dont like it throw away
or run.
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QB Communication: Rip, Rip

2 man (-1 split off hash) Push up

to 12 yds. Must understand safety
alignment if 2 High look to flatten out
7 cut (let QB throw you open), if 1
High take it high.
If press CB
run quick
5 man (5 above the #s) - if press

CB treat like orange to hold CB w/
a quick stop. If no press 6-8-6 roll
out cut. (Cut our split down)
9 man Run 4 yd drag to get
across
Trips Rt 81 Rip
QB Read flat defender.

We want ball gone on 5th step.
If you dont like it throw away
or run.
2 man (-1 split off hash) Push up

to 12 yds. Must understand safety
alignment if 2 High look to flatten out
7 cut (let QB throw you open), if 1
High take it high.
12
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5 man (5 above the #s) - if press

CB treat like orange to hold CB w/
a quick stop. If no press 6-8-6 roll
out cut. (Cut our split down)
9 man Run 4 yd drag to get
across
If press CB
run quick
3 man Run a clear out
20 Rt 83 Liz
QB We want ball gone on 5th

step. If you dont like it throw
away or run.
15 - 12
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*Must see Rip or Liz Call
5 man (5 above the #s) Run 4 yd

drag to get across
9 man (On the #s split) Push

vertical 15 yd then back on come
back to 12 yd.
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QB Communication: Liz, Liz

Cadence: Black, Black Go
2 man (-1 split off hash) Run a

post over the top.
Trips Rt 83 Liz

away or run.
*Must see Rip or Liz Call
15 - 12
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5 man (-1 split off hash) Run a

post over the top.
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3 man (Split difference between

tackle and 5 man) Run a 4 yd drag
to get across.
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QB Communication: Liz, Liz
Cadence: Black, Black Go
2 man (5 above the #s) Run 4 yd

drag to get across
9 man (On the #s split) Push

vertical 15 yd then back on come
back to 12 yd.

away or run.
20 Rt 83 Rip
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15 yd
back to
12 yd
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11yd
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5 man (3 above the #s) Push

vertical 15 yd back to 12 yd
9 man (Cut split) - Run 4 yd drag to

get across
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2 man (-1 split off hash) Run 11 yd

settle route looking for the window.
Vs man keep on the move breaking
out.

away or run.
Trips Rt 83 Rip
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15 yd
back to
12 yd
11yd
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5 man (On the Hash) Run 11 yd

settle route looking for the window.
Vs man keep on the move breaking
out.
2 man (3 above the #s) Push
vertical 15 yd back to 12 yd
3 man (Split the difference between
the tackle and 5 man) Run a clear
out.
9 man (Cut split) - Run 4 yd drag to

get across
QB Will give to 3 as if running Charger

special and retreat back looking for lateral
From 2 man.
20 Rt Hippo
Read Progression (5 to 9 to 3)
3
*On 20 Hippo the 2 and 5 switch
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5 man (5 yd split from tackle)

Come off the ball acting like you are
going to block the safety. Show your
hands and release up the seam.
2 man (-1 split off hash) On snap

take quick jab step running reverse.
After you get the pitch from 3 back,
run 2 steps and soft toss the ball
back to the QB. Continue to wheel up
after you pitch the ball. (3rd Option)
9 man (On the #s) Come off like

you are going to block the CB.
Release outside down the #s.
Notes: Left back wheel up the numbers, right back seal

edge. We will always roll right if the ball is snapped. We want
to take shot if all possible. Dont throw ball out of bounds.
Tell line to chill after the ball is blown dead
Rosie
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QB Communication: Brown Mexico, Brown Mexico

Tips: On Rosie regardless of formation we will always roll right. So #1 WR to the Right will run a 9 route, #2 WR
to right will run a 10 yd speed out, #1 WR to the Left Run Post.
NOTE: If a left formation #1 WR running a Post, #2 WR will run a Middle Post 15 yd aiming point
Day # 2 Install (Practice 2)

Formations
Spread, Doubles, Ace, Deuce, 5 Rt / Lt, Triple
Motions
Wheel (4 Man), Pop (4 Man Fly Motion) Roll (3 Man), Speed (2 Man)
Runs
Indy Dash, Patriot
Play Actions
Florida, Bama, Arkansas Clear, Pacer, Hoosier, Hoosier Back
Reverses
Patriot Special
Screens
Iowa (4)
Concepts / Quicks
Kansas HR, Option HR, 89 Rip / Liz, Pivots (5,9)
Protections
Kick (Solo), Hoosier / Hoosier Back, 560 / 570,

Xerox Max
Specials
Army (Slant Rt Opposite, Triple Wheel, 20),

Rosie Special
Fire Alarms
Situations
Formations
5 LT
5 RT
Doubles LT
Doubles RT
Spread RT
Spread LT
5
Deuce RT
9
Deuce LT
5
Ace LT
Ace RT
9
4
2
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Triple RT
9
3
5
2
Triple LT
5
2
Motions
9
Pop
Wheel
5
3
4
Roll
Motions
9
3
SPEED
Stack / Trey Indy Dash

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Pre-snap lookies
And can Is(Hitch
On QBs signal)
Notes: Indy footwork

reading DE. Attack pitch
key if it is a keep read.
You will have the bubble
late if the adjuster comes
inside to take you past
the line of scrimmage
X,X
QB Communication: Black Indy Dash, Black Indy Dash

Tips:
2 Man -1 Split to Hash, Same as
Indy - If you do not get the bubble
immediately get depth and work to
#s be patient do not go until QB gets
4 yards in front of you then carry out
be ready for ball late.
5 Man- 3 Above #s Always expect
the Bubble to be thrown. Drive off ball
to Halo and then block the outside #
of the CB Be patient / Fit / Refit
Stay on Outside # because QB might
throw Bubble Late
9 Man Play with split and block
Corner Stay square, never let your
man make the tackle.
Trips Rt Black Indy Dash

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Tips: ON ALL Trips Indy dash 2 &
5 Switch Alignment
Notes: Indy footwork

reading DE. Attack
pitch key if it is a keep
read. You will have the
bubble late if the
adjuster comes inside to
take you past the line of
scrimmage
Pre-snap lookies
And can Is(Hitch
On QBs signal)
X,X
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QB Communication: Black Indy Dash, Black Indy Dash
2 Man on Hash Split - Line up

with front foot at 3 yds deep,
Bubble push off front foot pushing
lateral expecting bubble. If you get
Bubble Ride the Wave pushing
towards the sideline unless you
see butt of 5 Man. Then get
vertical.
5 Man- on the #s Always
expect the Bubble to be thrown.
Drive off ball to Halo and then
block the outside # of the CB Be
patient / Fit / Refit
CB, stay square Your man never
makes the tackle,
Stack Rt Utah Patriot

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QB heels at 5 yds. Open with

playside foot and square
shoulders to 90 degrees.
Secure hand off with a ride,
come off mesh & carry out
option fake past L.O.S
2 Man: With Utah Motion Split 4
yards outside of the 5 man. QB
will send you in motion and your
aiming point should be 8 yards
deep and over the Tackle. Stick
your foot in the ground and carry
out the option.
5 Man: With Utah Motion get a 5
yard split from the tackle. Have
inside foot back and block the
man over you. If he is tucked
inside then take a flat release step
to dig him out. Work to block
inside # of the adjuster.
9 Man: Find the 4 Back to adjust
split. If 4 Back away from you then
get a max split and block corner. If
4 Back is to you then cut split 6
yds from tackle and block the flat
defender. Selling Reverse.
QB Communication: Brown Boston, Brown Boston

Stack Rt Patriot
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QB heels at 5 yds. Open

with playside foot and
square shoulders to 90
degrees. Secure hand off
with a ride and boot away
past L.O.S
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Stack Patriot W/ No Utah =

5 Man -1 Hash Split Inside
foot back. Dig out and block
adjuster. If he blitzes work up
to safety.
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2 Man- 3 Above #s Drive off

ball to Halo and then block the
outside # of the CB Stay on
him.
CB, stay square Your man
never makes the tackle
QB Communication: Brown Boston, Brown Boston

Notes:
3 Step Gather Drop if working boundary
Rhythm 3 Step Drop if single safety
If 4 weak look to hit 3 man down seam quick
20 Florida
60/70 P
Progression = EYES DOWN MIDDLE

Cover 3 3/2 to 9 to 4 = Read FS
Cover 4 9 to 4 = Flat Defender
Cover 2 3 to 9 to 4 = Boud. Safety
Cover 1 3 to 9 to 4 = FS
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vs soft corner
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vs Cov 2
QB Communication: Black Redskin, Black Redskin,

70 P, 70 P

Tips: 9 Man: 1 Below #s split. Vs Soft Corner Always attack the CB leverage with a release step off the ball then burst vertical. If
the corner back opens and turns but to sideline then burst right at his butt like you are running a 9 route and break off Comeback at
15 coming back to 12. If he opens to you stay pushing vertical attacking deep then at 15 yards get in and out of break back to 12. Vs
Hard Corner must outside release and convert to a 9 route. Vs Press Corner: Convert to a 9 route
2 Man:- On the Hash Split, Run a Seam Route Outside Release Adjuster beat him with speed and hands, try to stay 2 yards
outside the hash. If he sprints outside hard and you give you the hash only way you can go inside. Do not get pushed down inside
5 Man: 3 above #s Split must outside release and run a 9 route.
QB 3 Step Gather
Trips Florida
Read FS . Progression
VS 1 Safety: 3 man to 5 man to check
down.
60/70 P
VS Cov 2: 9 man to 3 to check down
FS
Vs Cov 4 Give 9 Man Comeback to

check down
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Give 9 man hot route if we get 4 weak

(2 route / Tap vs Press)
2 Man: 3 Above Split Running a 5 Route. It is your
Job to occupy the CB and make him honor your
Comeback and not play over the top of the 5 Man.
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5 Man: On the Hash, - Running a Seam Route

looking to outside release the Adjuster unless he is
hard outside or sprinting getting wide. Still press
leverage and look to stay 1 yard outside the Hash. Be
ready for Seam Ball if Cov. 3.
5
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QB

70 P, 70 P
3 Man: Split the Difference between the 5 Man and

the Tackle -1. Looking to go over the top of the MLB
aiming at the opposite Hash 18 yds. If it is a Tampa 2
Look and he is sprinting then you can come
underneath and get to your landmark. Always expect
the ball. Must be fast getting over to hash.
9 Man: Bottom of #s. Running a 9 Route. Vs Cover
2, must outside release and get ready for the hole
shot. Vs a Soft Corner look to QB because he might
give you a 5 (Comeback). The 4 Back is to my side
so must read Hot. QB will point out the people we are
reading hot off of and we would run a slant then
settle.
20 Bama
Footwork: Rhythm 3 eyeing

bang 8,
Shuffle, shuffle to the bama, down
to check down:
(Ricky / Lucy) vs Cov. 4 thinking
Check down
Read: Flat Defender
60/70 P
10 yds
FS
Progression:
9 to 3 to 4
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9
2

70 P, 70 P
9 Man: Into boundary get 1

below the #s split. If CB is
playing inside then release Step
to attack leverage then push
vertical to 10 yards. Do NOT cut
short! Break flat if CB is high. Be
Ready for the Ball QB will hit you
2 Man:-1 Split from Hash Push
vertical for 3 good steps driving
off ball then roll out like the 1
route for 3 steps look back and
give eyes to QB then turn up
looking to stay on bottom of #s
5 Man: 4 above #s Split Then
Run same as 9 Man be ready for
the ball out of Break
20 Arkansas Clear
Footwork: 3 Step Gather

eyes down Middle
Progression:
5 to 2 to 3 to 4 Read the flat
Defender, Hot off of Field Blitz
to the 3 man
Vs Man go 7 cut to check down
(60/70 P)
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60 P, 60 P
5 Man: 3 Above the #s on the Ball, Must

outside release and take the top off vs Cov
2 or Man. First responsibility to take the CB
out of the play. When in doubt run through
the outside shoulder of the CB making him
turn and run with you. If CB is cheating will
throw the 9 ball
2 Man: off the ball -1 split Hash, on Ark.
Clear we are trying to inside release the
adjuster because of play action. Pushing
up to 12 yards and then breaking on
Corner Route. Running route based on the
Safety, if he is high then you can start high
and let QB throw you to grass. If he is
down then you need to bend it more almost
an out route.
9 Man: Running a Barebutt
Spread Rt Brown Pacer
*Progression 3 to 5 to 9
*Flat Throw 3rd step except if WLB pressure
then throw NOW!
*Climb Throw 7th step
*Comeback 9th step if no comeback RUN
do not pull up! Do not force ball!
20 yds
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Use Slant Rt Pacer Back rules
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QB Communication: Brown Pacer, Brown Pacer,

2 Man: 5 Above #s Split. Run a HR 8

getting across the field to be in the
QBs vision deep down field in case of
safety coming down or scramble.
5 Man: 5 yards from tackle split. Have
inside foot back. Running a climb
route. Want to get under the first
backer over the second and across
aiming at 12-15 yards deep. Get into
QB vision and settle in the open
window.
3 Man: Drive off to outside shoulder tip
of the adjuster. Push up to 4 yds then
pivot out. If blitz cut it down to 2 steps
and get out for hot throw.
9 Man: Bottom of the #s. Running a
20 yard Comeback. vs Cover 2 must
outside release and keep up the
Comeback. Push vertical and get out
of route.
Stack Rt Black Hoosier

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Communication Progression. Execute the

same footwork and ball handling like you
would on our normal indy dash. Push for
depth at 8 yds deep and read 3 man to the 5
man to the 9 man. If no body is open take off
and run. If you cant run then throw the ball
away. If you get edge pressure abort the fake
and look for the 3 man quick.
QB Tip: Line up at 5 yds. Go through your
QB Communication: Black Hoosier, Black Hoosier

2 Man: 3 Above. Get on the ball and make

sure 5 man is off. Drive vertical and run a 9
route through the outside # of CB.
5 Man: -1 from hash. Want to outside
release the adjuster. Push up to 12 yds and
break our on 7 cut like Ark Clear.
9 Man: 2 Above #s inside foot up running
climb route, getting across aiming at 12 yds.
Have to get across quickly.
Slant Rt Opposite Black

Hoosier Back
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on the snap. Go through your Communication

Progression. Read the defensive end and
execute your indy footwork. Push for depth at
8 yds deep. Read the 3 man to the 5 man to
the 9 man. If no one is open take off and run
cutting the inside shoulder of the defender. If
you get edge pressure abort the fake and get
it to the 3 man as quick as possible.
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QB Tip: Line up at 5 yds and step up to 5 yds
2 Man: 3 Above. Get on the ball and

make sure 5 man is off. Drive vertical
and run a 9 route through the outside #
of CB.
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QB Communication: Black Hoosier Back,

Black Hoosier Back
5 Man: -1 from hash. Want to outside

release the adjuster. Push up to 12 yds
and break our on 7 cut like Ark Clear.
9 Man: 2 Above #s inside foot up
running climb route, getting across
aiming at 12 yds. Have to get across
quickly.
Slant Rt Utah Brown

Patriot Special
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QB Communication: Brown Patriot Special,

Brown Patriot Special
Notes: Heels at 5; Send 2 man in motion;

Snap ball when 2 man is just outside OT.
Use Indy footwork ride and fake to 4
Man, reverse out, and give ball to the 2
man at 8 yards allowing him to go downhill
on fake; carry out and set up Little Rock
2 Man:-Cut Split to 4 yds

outside 5 Man Get depth
of 8 yards on Utah motion so
that on snap you are getting
reverse heading downhill
5 Man: 5 yards from tackle.
Block Man over
9 Man: Cut split to about 6
yards from Tackle. Vs 1 High
safety you block the adjuster
who is down, Vs 2 High
Safety push crack to the
safety. Be Physical do not
lose man by being out of
control. Basketball screen if
necessary just do not let him
come off and make play.
Trips Rt Black Iowa (4)

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QBs Will fake orange screen

Away from color call, then drift
Looking for window.
If cloudy look to Iowa side and
Throw in the feet of the defender
2 man on #s push up 2 steps and

Run tunnel screen.
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3 man split the difference and block

The adjuster or man over the 5 man
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QB Communication: Black Iowa,

Black Iowa
5 man on hash, go out and block the

CB, kicking him out
9 man 1 below the numbers looking

To crack the safety. Aiming for his up
Field shoulder
Stack Rt Kansas HR
Notes: 3 Step Gather, Eyes

down the middle of the field.
Reading the Playside Safety.
No TE = Kick
With TE = Kick Max
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Vs Cov 2: 2 man will stay skinny

like a 9 route
Vs Cov 3: Reading Deep safety,
if FS stays deep and throw to 5
man on inside post on rope
Vs Cov 4: 2 man on HR Post
Vs Single Safety & No Flat
Defender Weak look to 9 Man
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Kick Rt, Kick Rt
2 Man: 2 above the #s Split, you can get

on the ball make sure 5 man in off. HR
Post. Step on CB toes, lean on him like 9
route, stick skinny through his #s and
stay vertical. Should look like inside
release 9 route. Trust QB to throw you to
grass vs Cov 2 Stay skinny away from
playside Safety vs Press convert to 9
Route
5 Man: -2 Split from Hash. Vs 1 Safety
break on Post infront of Deep Safety,
break at 12 yds aiming at 20 Vs 2 Safeties
attack the Playside Safety and try to get
their attention on post
9 Man: #s Split Run a 7 Cut and vs a
single high look expect the football.
Deuce Option HR
Kick Solo (Boundary)
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QB Tips:
Line up at 5 yds. Go through
Communication Progression. Take a
3 Step Gather with your eyes down
the middle of the field reading
the backside safety. If the
safety jumps the option route
then throw the HR. If the safety
drops back then throw the option
route to the check down.
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Kick Rt Solo, Kick Rt Solo
2 Man: 1 Below #s, HR Post. Step on

CB toes, lean on him like 9 route, stick
skinny through his #s and stay vertical.
Should look like inside release 9 route.
Trust QB to throw you to grass - vs Cov 2
Stay skinny away from playside Safety
vs Press convert to 9 Route
3 Man: -1 inside hash. Run a 12 yd
option route. EXPECT THE BALL. If they
roll coverage or HR not there QB is
working to you.
9 Man: 2 Above. HR Post. Step on CB
toes, lean on him like 9 route, stick
skinny through his #s and stay vertical.
Should look like inside release 9 route.
Trust QB to throw you to grass - vs Cov 2
Stay skinny away from playside Safety
vs Press convert to 9 Route
QBs 5th step throw

We like this vs 2, man, and 4
If we go to 5 man he will get ball
out of break.
Trips Rt 89 Rip/Liz
3 man Line route (2 step flat)
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2 man Bottom of #s run outside

Release 9 route. Vs cov 2 expect
Possible hole shot, keep rolling.
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5 man - -1 split outside release

Adjuster unless he gives you the
Line. Push vertical to 12 and roll
Out to sideline. Vs zone settle in
The window.
9 man Run drag route
5 Rt (5) Pivot (560/570)
2 man on #s run an outside release 9
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3 yds
8 yds
8yds
No Deeper Than 5 yds
2 yds
2yds
Hot
9
3
6-7 yds
4 yds
4 yds
5
4-5 yds
2
Outside #s

570, 570
5 man (-1 to hash) release step hard

Inside 2 steps then push vertical to
10yd Break on post for 3 steps then
flatten out across middle and find the
window.
4 man (4 yds from tackle) run a pivot
Route, go no deeper than 5 and no
further In than the guard and pivot out.
QBs 3 step gather

Understanding hot LB will
Come from weak side
3 man (4 yd split from tackle) same

as 4 man, if boundary pressure cut
pivot in Half and pivot out immediately
for hot throw as shown with dashed
line.
9 man 1 below, release step hard
inside for 2 steps then vertical to 10
running Deep post over safety.
5 Rt (9) Pivot (560/570)

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QBs 3 step gather

Understanding hot LB will
Come from weak side
2 man on #s run an outside release 9
3 yds
8 yds
8yds
2 yds
2yds
Hot
9
3
6-7 yds
4 man (4 yds from tackle) run a pivot

Route, go no deeper than 5 and no further
In than the guard and pivot out.
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4 yds
4 yds
4-5 yds
Outside #s

570, 570
5 man (-1 to hash) 1 below, release step

hard inside for 2 steps then vertical to 10 yds
running deep post over safety.
3 man (4 yd split from tackle) same as

4 man, if boundary pressure cut pivot in
Half and pivot out immediately for hot
Throw as shown with dashed line.
9 man 1 below, release step hard
Inside 2 steps then push vertical to 10yd
Break on post for 3 steps then flatten out
Across middle and find the window.
Triple Rt Wheel Black

Army (Throwback)
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2 man : on #s split run an outside release 9
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QBs good ride to 3 man w/ eyes

On hot read. Understand 5 man will be
Hot. After fake we are looking for 3 hard
Steps setting up behind tackle. Dont give
Up on post route.
9 man: on #s run 10 yard post. # 1 key is to

Try and get cb to come with you. Still expect
The ball if they let you run free.
Hot
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QB Communication: Black Army, Black Army

5 man: on Hash, if field pressure you are

Hot on now. No pressure run vertical up seam
Slant Rt Opposite Black Army

(Throwback)

Up on post route.
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Hot

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20 Rt Black Army (Throwback)

Up on post route.
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Hot


Rosie Special
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QB Go through regular cadence to look

Like we are trying to get the defense to
Jump off sides. Check the sidelines like we
Will when we rosie. The ball will be
Snapped directly to the 4 back.
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Check sideline, keep your eye on center

As you will take direct snap and get what
You can get.
9 / 5 / 3 / 2 man regular alignment, after
Go through cadence you will look to sideline
As if normal rosie procedure.
5
3
4 Back wait until QB looks back to
Day # 3 Install
Formations
Motions
Runs
Patriot O, Pink Patriot, Steeler
Play Actions
Little Rock, Soldier, Celtic
Reverses
Screens
Laser, Iowa Delay
Concepts / Quicks
TCU, Xerox, 20
Protections
Soldier, Celtic
Specials
Rosie Go, Patriot O P,
Fire Alarms
Green Down
Situations
STACK UTAH PATRIOT O

QB heels at 5 yds. Open with play side foot
and square shoulders to 90 degrees. Ride
4 back, pull ball come off mesh & attack
inside number of pitch key. Utilized option
pitch off read.
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QB Communication: Brown Boston O, Brown Boston O

2 Man: Split 4 yards outside of the 5 man.

QB will send you in motion and your
aiming point should be 8 yards deep and
over the Tackle. Stick your foot in the
ground and carry out the option, Get eyes
on Sam or SS coming off the edge. If they
come expect the pitch quickly.
5 Man: 5 yard with from the Tackle. Your
responsible for blocking the CB. If it is
Zone coverage expand and block CB. If
Man coverage and he runs with the 2 Man
inside then push crack on CB. If they are
switching off and your man takes the 2
Man then push crack on who is covering
the 2 Man.
9 Man: Play with split Be tight at times
looking like you are running climb. Block
the CB.
Doubles Rt Pop
Pink Patriot
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QB heels at 5 1/2 yds. Use

Omaha footwork. Token
Fake 4 man, dip shoulders
selling steeler pull ball and
attack B gap downhill.
Secure the ball
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5 yards
9
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2 Man: Max Split. Block the Corner,

stay square and expect the ball to
bounce out to you. Work your feet and
do not let your man make the tackle.
5 Man: 5 yard split from the Tackle and

block the adjuster. Try to work to inside
# and dig him out if he is tucked inside
leverage.
4 Man: 6 yd split from the OT. 4 yds
deep. Come in Pop motion on the QB
signal and stay 1 yds infront carry
out fake but do not squeeze the QB
QB Communication: Pink Boston Going Brown,

Pink Boston Going Brown
9 Man: Max Split and Block the CB,

Ball could cut backside so stay on your
man and stay square.
Doubles Pop Steeler

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QB Communication: Brown Steeler,

Brown Steeler
Notes: Heels are at 5 . Put 4

man in motion at First Color snap
just outside of OT.
Take a lateral flat jab step, keep
good base. After give Boot Action
away, getting depth and width
past LOS.
2 Man: 3 Above # to field, 2
Below to Boundary. Block the
CB. Be patient and honor
Halo, block outside eye but
understand that RB might go
inside.
5 Man: 5 Yard Split from
Tackle. Block Man over you. If
he blitzes work to 1st LB in the
Box. You and 3 Back will
switch responsibilities. Expect
man over to expand and
block his outside #.
4 Man: 6 yd split from the
Tackle, 4 yards depth.
9 Man: Play with your split
Block the CB.
Twins Little Rock

60/70 P
QB Notes: Heels at 5; Ball fake to 4

Man, set straight back, 3 Step Gather.
Read play side FS to the Mike LB
Dont hold football. Progression 5
man to 9 man, to check down.
Hot off Field Blitz to 3 Man
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2 Man: 3 Above the #s split. Get on the

ball and move the 5 man off. Running HR
8. Release step and attack leverage of
the CB then push vertical. Break on post
once you step on the toes of the corner.
1st Read
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QB Communication: Brown Ram, Brown Ram,

60 P, 60 P
5 Man: 5 yards split outside Tackle.

Running a drag route aiming at the heels
of the D-Lineman getting across under
the LBs. Keep running all the way
across trying to pull the WLB wide to
open up 9 Man. If WLB drops get ready
for the ball late. IF FIELD BLITZ then
push up and run a 5 yard post to protect
the 3 man because we are throwing hot.
9 Man: 1 Below the #s. Drive off the ball
pushing vertical. Run a Dig route that
breaks at 15 yards and snaps across. Vs
Zone work through the first window
expecting the ball, then get to second
window looking for QBs eyes.
Twins Utah Little Rock

60 / 70 P
QB Notes: Heels at 5; Send 2 man in motion;

Snap ball when 2 man is just outside OT. Use
Indy footwork ball fake to 4 Man, reverse out, get
depth; quick 2 steps off fake. Read play side
FS to the Mike LB Dont hold football.
Progression take look at 5 man to 9 man to
check down. Hot off Field Blitz to 3 Man
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5
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60 P, 60 P
2 Man: With Utah Motion align 4 yards

outside the 5 Man. Aiming point at 3
yards deeper than the QB. It is up to
you to time it up and carry out the fake.
Keep working to become the check
down 4 yards deep on the #s. QB
needs help he will hit you so be ready.
5 Man: -1 yard inside Hash. Running
HR 8. Release step and attack
leverage of the CB then push vertical.
Break on post once you step on the
toes of the corner. If the Safety comes
down on the play action we will take a
shot to you over the top.
9 Man: 1 Below the #s. Drive off the
ball pushing vertical. Run a Dig route
that breaks at 15 yards and snaps
across. Vs Zone work through the first
window expecting the ball, then get to
second window looking for QBs eyes.
Stack Utah Soldier
QB Notes: Heels at 5; Send 2 man in

motion; Snap ball when 2 man is just
outside OT. Ball fake to 4 man then get
width and depth to 8 yards. If edge
pressure abort fake and get depth
Progression: 3 man to 9 man to 5 man
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3rd step 3 man

5th step 9 man
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7th step 5 man
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2 Man: With Utah Motion Split 4 yards

outside of the 5 man. QB will send you in
motion and your aiming point should be 8
yards deep and it is on you to time it up.
We are carrying out the reverse fake. Stay
deep and out of way of QB, Carry out fake.
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QB Communication: Brown Soldier, Brown Soldier,

5 Man: 5 yards from tackle split. Have

inside foot back. On motion look to see if it
is man or zone. If man identify man inside
that is covering the 3 back. Run your route
looking to rub the defender covering 3
Back. Progress up to 10 yards and run 7
route. Vs Zone release vertical outside flat
defender and attack leverage of Corner
breaking 7 route flat in front of CB if he is
deep.
9 Man: Cut split to 4 yards from Tackle. Put
inside foot back and run a drag route
across at 6 yards. Looking to get in open
void in QBs vision are a real option in play.
QB use patriot footwork ride 4

back reverse out getting depth
and width to 8 yards. After the
third step make sure you are
working back down hill.
Stack Celtic
Progression: 3rd step 3 man
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7th step 5 man

9th step 9 man
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2 Man: 5 Above #s Split. Run

a HR 8 getting across the field
to be in the QBs vision deep
down field in case of safety
coming down or scramble.
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QB Communication: Brown Celtic

Brown Celtic
10th step Run dont pull up. Be a

threat running the ball.
5 Man: 5 yards from tackle

split. Have inside foot back.
Running a climb route. Want to
get under the first backer over
the second and across aiming
at 12-15 yards deep. Get into
QB vision and settle in the
open window.
9 Man: Bottom of the #s.
Running a 20 yard Comeback.
vs Cover 2 must outside
release and keep up the
Comeback. Push vertical and
get out of route.
Twins Rt Laser
QB heels at 5 yds. Open with

playside foot and square
shoulders to 90 degrees. Ball
fake & gain depth and throw ball
to 9 man inside / upfield hand.
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Run as check: Twins Bear

Trey Indy
Rosie
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QB Communication: Brown Laser ,

Brown Laser
If CB is up tight check Red

Patriot, (White/White Red Patriot)
*If CB is playing the 9 man within 5

yards QB will check Red Patriot. So 5
Man needs to be ready for that.
2 Man: 3 Above Split Driving off and
blocking the CB.
5 Man: 5 yards from the Tackle just
like on Patriot make it look just like
Patriot and block the man over.
9 Man: 2 below the #s, push up 3
steps at a 45 degree angle and trace
back to the QBs up field shoulder. If
the CB is playing soft settle and catch
the ball and get vertical. If it is man
and he is tracing back with you then
you will need to keep coming.
Trips Rt Black Iowa

Delay (4)
QBs Will fake orange screen

Away from color call, then drift
Looking for window. The same as
Iowa just hold on to it one more sec
If cloudy look to Iowa side and
Throw in the feet of the defender
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2 man on #s push up 2 steps and

Run tunnel screen.
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3 man split the difference and block

The adjuster or man over the 5 man
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QB Communication: Black Iowa Delay,

Black Iowa Delay.
5 man on hash, go out and block the

CB, kicking him out
9 man 1 below the numbers looking

To crack the safety. Aiming for his up
Field shoulder
TCU (560/570)
QBs Must ID hot LB and know that

3 man will be hot read. If no hot, with
2 high look QB will 3 step gather
Reading progression.
If 1 high look Auto 3 man up seam
Looking to clear WLB.
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5-man 7 yds from tackle (upright)

Under sam over mike 12-14 over the ball
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2-man (3 above) 10 yards verticle, 3 to the

Post then stick and come back to ball
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9-man (2 below) Must occupy the CB with

Hard hitch route
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QB Communication: Black Ram, Black Ram

570 / 570
4-man flare always to the 5 man side

Keep expanding
3-man (Split the difference from tackle to

9 man. If no pressure run through safety
If 1 high safety down seam
If boundary pressure your hot on now.
Trips Xerox Package
Trips Xerox
vs Cov 2
Trips Xerox
vs Cov 3
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Trips Xerox
vs Field Pressure
Trips Xerox
Vs Cov 4
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TB
Trips Xerox vs Cov 3 or 4

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Notes: Heels at 5 ; Point out

hot to 5 & 2 Man. Take inside
zone footwork & push to get
depth to 8 yards just in case
the DE comes hard upfield.
Read progression is 2 to 3. If
Playing a 3 Robber or 3 Roll
Weak Peak 5 Man on Hole
Shot Behind Safety
Read: Flat Defender
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Tips:
2 Man: Max Split on #s Drive off the
football and read whether it is a
squat CB or soft CB. If soft CB
then push up to 12 yards and run a
curl route.
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QB Communication: Black Xerox,

Black Xerox
5 Man: On Hash split. Reading the

hots that QB points out, if they come
run tap (Glance Route) with no blitz
run through the playside safety. If it is
single safety expect seam ball after
you clear the safety.
3 Man: Split difference between 5 Man
and Tackle. Expand on the bubble all
the way to the #s if, hots come then
expect the bubble to be thrown out
there if they take away 5 man.
9 Man: Jesse Rule (Occupy the
backside Safety
Trips Xerox vs Cov 2

Notes: Progression is 2
to 5 to 3
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Read: Play Side Safety
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Black Xerox
Tips:
squat CB or soft CB. If squat then
outside release and run 9 route
expecting hole shot.
run a skinny beater just inside near
safety vs Cov 2
backside Safety
Trips Xerox vs Field Pressure

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Tips:
2 Man: Max Split on #s Drive off
the football and read whether it is a
curl route.
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QB
TB

Black Xerox
Notes: VS FB Blitz
Abort Fake and
Throw Hot to 5 Man on
Tap to the 3 Man on Bubble

run through the playside safety. If it
is single safety expect seam ball
after you clear the safety.
3 Man: Split difference between 5
Man and Tackle. Expand on the
bubble all the way to the #s if, hots
come then expect the bubble to be
thrown out there if they take away 5
man.
backside Safety
20 (Man Check)
Kick
QB Tip:
Lined up at 5 yds. Communication
Progression. Take a 3 Step Gather drop with your
eyes down the middle of the field reading the
Free Safety. Progression is 2 man to the 5 man.
If outside leverage on 2 man win over the top. If
2 man is bracketed work 9 man side.
9 mans route will be based of corner leverage. If
pressed 9 route, if loose bang 8 or 7 route.
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9 Man: Run a 9 Route
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Kick Lt, Kick Lt
2 Man: -1 split. Best release push up

to 12 yds and break on 7 cut to 22. If
adjuster is outside and low take 7
cut high to back pylon.
5 Man: 3 Above run Q route,
pushing up 3 steps, break on slant 4
steps in, Q out should be at 6 yds.
QB Tip: Line up at 5 yds. Go through your
Rosie Go Call
Communication Progression. If the defense

jumps offside the center will snap you the ball
like normal rosie. Roll out to the right gaining
some depth to about 8 yds deep. Give a small
pump fake and turn back and locate your
running back. If a defensive end is in the way
you will have to get it around him.
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QB Communication: Brown Mexico, Brown Mexico

*If you are to the right run

regular Rosie!
*If you are to the left get your
guys across with post or
drag. Vs press outside
release and bend across.
QB heels at 5 yds. Open with play

side foot and square shoulders to 90
degrees. Ride 4 back, pull ball come
off mesh & pitch ball quick. Work to
protect 2 man for option pass stay on
your path
Patriot O Pass
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QB Communicate: Brown Patriot O P

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QB Communication: Brown Boston O P, Brown Boston O P

2 Man Split 4 yards outside of

the 5 man. QB will send you in
motion and your aiming point
should be 10 yards deep and over
the Tackle. QB will pitch the ball
immediately so get depth, tuck the
ball like run then hit the 5 man
running a 9 route. If it is not there
throw it away or run it.
5 Man- 5 yards from Tackle Split.
On the Snap expand just like you
are going to block the CB on
Patriot O. Sink your hips and
show hands like we are blocking
then release vertical.
9 Man Wide Split Run a 9 Route
occupying the CB and play side
Safety.
Green Down
(Power)
QB Will make call to OL Pink Patriot Green Down or Patriot Green Down
We are looking to catch defensive front in a LULL off Rosie, then snap the ball on first
sound after color Green.
Ex. Stack RT Brown Patriot Green Down
QB will go through a cadence as if it was Rosie
Brown, Brown, Go, Go..Go
Then look to side line for a brief glance, after that turn back around and start cadence
Brown, Brown, GO
When QB is ready to snap ball he will then call Green.the next sound is snap
count.
Day # 8 Install
Formations
Empty, Quads
Motions
Runs
Silver Dolphin
Play Actions
Reverses
Screens
Concepts / Quicks
Trey / Trips Bama, Empty 39 / Doubles 39
Protections
560 / 570
Specials
Money 6
Fire Alarms
Money 6
Situations
(Practice #)
() RZ, +10, TB, Coming Out
FORMATIONS
Empty LT
Empty RT
5
4
5
3
Quads LT
Quads RT
5
4
5
2
20 Silver Dolphin
NOTES: Line up at 5 yds. Take

a quick 3 not getting to much depth
selling pass with your eyes down
the middle. Get downhill and find
the hole.
SS
FS
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QB Communication: Silver Dolphin going Black,

Silver Dolphin going Black
QB Tip: Sprint out to your
Trio Money 6
right. If you dont like the 3

man then give a quick pump
and turn back and throw to the
TE
FS
Progression: 3 to TE
Read the Flat Defender

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QB Communication: Trio Money 6 (Receivers Go),

Trio Money 6
READY BREAK
Trey Bama
560/570
NOTES: Line up at 5 yds.

Take a quick 3 with eyes
down the middle. Read
the flat defender. If bang
8 is wide open then throw
it. If its cloudy at all throw
the bama.
FS
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SS
QB Communication: Black Redskin, Black Redskin

570, 570
Doubles 39
560/570
SS
FS

Take a big 3 with eyes
the Safeties.
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5 yards
4

570, 570
Empty 39
560/570

the Safeties.
SS
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3

570, 570
Day # 4 Install
Formations
Strong (Rt / Lt)
Motions
Zin
Runs
Saint, Cowboy
Play Actions
Bandit, Pirate, LR 56, LR 96
Reverses
Slant Saint Special
Screens
Ohio
Concepts / Quicks
Shallow (3 / 5 / 9 / 2),
Mesh (9 Spread) / (5 Trips) / (3 - Trey)
Protections
60/70, Bandit, Outlaw
Specials
Money 1, Money 1 P
Fire Alarms
Money 1, Money 1 P,
Situations
Formations
Strong Rt.
TE
Strong Lt.
TE
3
Zin Motion
FS
SS
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5
3
4
Slant Utah Saint

FS
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2 Man: Utah Motion Aiming at 8

yards deep. Time up the reverse
fake and make sure to carry it out.
E
5
2
3
QB Communication: Brown Hornet, Brown Hornet

QB: depth 5
yards.Use Omaha
footwork. Send 2
man in motion,
mesh with 4 man,
reverse out fake to
the 2 man, & carry
out Little Rock fake.
5 Man: 4 Yard Split from Tackle.

You are responsible to block the
first LB in the box. Do not let him
come underneath. If he blitzes
then work to the next LB in the
box. Be physical and make sure
you do not let him beat you back
over the top once you engage
him.
9 Man: Play with your split
tighten down so it looks like we
are blocking for the Reverse. If
single safety block the adjuster
down. If it is Cov. 2 and CB is
down block the CB.
Stack Utah Cowboy
Notes: Heels at 5; Send 2 man in

motion;Snap ball when 2 man is just
outside OT. Use Indy footwork give ball
to 4 Man, reverse out, and fake ball to
the 2 man at 8 yards allowing him to go
downhill on fake; set up Little Rock
FS
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QB Communication: Black Cowboy, Black Cowboy

2 Man: With Utah Motion Split 4

yards outside of the 5 man. QB will
send you in motion and your aiming
point should be 8 yards deep and it
is on you to time it up. With the 4
Back set away we are carrying out
the reverse fake.
5 Man: 5 yd split from tackle, if you
can get adjuster a little wider you
can do that. Have inside foot back
and block the man over you. If he is
tucked inside then take a flat release
step to dig him out. Work to block
inside # of the adjuster.
9 Man: With Utah Motion and 4 back
on your side cut split to 6 yards from
Tackle. Block the Flat Defender if it
is a 1 safety look block the adjuster
over you. If 2 safety look andCover 2
look block the Corner. (Should look
like reverse) Vs push crack
Stack Black Cowboy

FS
SS
Notes: Heels at 5; Use Indy

footwork give ball to 4 Man,
boot away past L.O.S
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Twins Cowboy W/ No Utah =
5 Man -1 Hash Split - Inside
foot back. Dig out and block
adjuster. If he blitzes work up
to safety.
2 Man- 3 Above #s Drive off
ball to Halo and then block the
outside # of the CB Get him
blocked, stay on him.
CB, stay square Your man
never makes the tackle
W/ no Utah motion vs 1/4s
push crack
QB Communication: Black Cowboy, Black Cowboy

QB use patriot footwork ride 4 back reverse

out getting depth and width to 8 yards. After
the third step make sure you are working
back down hill.
Stack Bandit
Progression:
3rd step 5 Man
7th step 9 man
9th step 2 man
10th step Run dont pull up. Be a threat
running the ball.
SS
FS
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QB Communication: Black Bandit,

Black Bandit
2 Man: 3 Above #s Split. Running a 20

yard Comeback. vs Cover 2 must
outside release and convert to 9 route.
Push vertical.
5 Man: -1 inside Hash. Attacking the flat
defender over you, faking like you are
blocking his outside shoulder. Show
hands and sink hips when you get to 5
yards pivot out and sprint away all the
way to the sideline. Do not get trapped
inside of adjuster where he can get you
stoned inside.
9 Man: Cut Split to 2 Above. Put inside
foot back. Push across quickly if there is
a safety walked down try to go under
the first over the 2nd Backer and across
aiming at 12 yards. Get into the QBs
vision and look to settle in the window.
Vs Cov 2 you should have great chance
for the ball.
Doubles Pop Pirate

FS
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2 Man: 5 Above #s Split,

Running a HR 8 Route, just
like Pacer Back
5 yards
4
QB Communication: Brown Pirate,

Brown Pirate
Omaha Footwork: Front out and Push

for Depth and Width aiming at 8
yards and shoulders turned
downhill after 3 step.
Progression 3 to 5 to 9
Flat throw 3rd Step
Climb Throw 7th Step
Comeback 9th Step
10th Step Run do not pull up and
take a sack be a threat running
the ball.
5
2
5 Man: 5 yard split from

tackle just like on Steeler.
Inside foot back and running
climb route. Under Sam over
the Mike aiming at 12 yards
settle in window, just like
Pacer Back
9 Man: On the #s, just like
Pacer Back, Running a 20
yard Comeback. If Cov. 2
must outside release to take
CB eyes with you and take off
the top.
Twins Utah L.R. 56

(Outlaw)
1
2
QB Notes: Heels at 5; Send 2 man in motion;

Snap ball when 2 man is just outside OT. Use
Indy footwork give ball fake to 4 Man, reverse
out, get depth; Take quick 2 steps off fake.
Read play side FS to Flat Defender Dont
hold football. Progression 9 man to 5 man, to
check down.
SS
FS
15 - 20 yards

outside the 5 Man. Aiming point at 3
yards deeper than the QB. It is up to
you to time it up and carry out the fake.
Keep working to become the check
down 4 yards deep on the #s. QB
needs help he will hit you so be ready.
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3
3
4
QB Communication: Brown Redskin, Brown Redskin,

Outlaw, Outlaw
5 Man: 5 yards split outside Tackle.

Have inside foot back. Running a climb
route. Want to get under the first backer
over the second and across aiming at
15 yards deep. Vs Cover 2 you need to
aim at 20 yards deep to open up the
window to throw to.
9 Man: 1 Below the #s. Drive off the
ball pushing vertical. You are reading
the safety if you feel that you can get
past the safety over the top then step
on toes of the CB and run a HR 8. If
there is a deep safety and you cannot
get over the top then run a 9 route
through the outside shoulder of the CB.
Twins Utah L.R. 96

60 P (FSL)
15 - 20 yds
SS
FS

fake to 4 Man, reverse out, get depth.
quick 2 steps off fake. Read play side
FS to Flat Defender Dont hold
football. Hot with the 3 back if you get
4 weak.
Progression 5 man to 9 man, 3 man

to check down.
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HOT
E
6 yds
5
3
4

60 P, 60 P
3
2

outside the 5 Man. Aiming point at 3 yards
deeper than the QB. It is up to you to time it
up and carry out the fake. Keep working to
become the check down 4 yards deep on
the #s. QB needs help he will hit you so be
ready.
5 Man: Into Boundary 1 Above the #s.
Drive off the ball pushing vertical. Attack the
leverage of the CB expanding to keep him
wide. You are reading the safety if you feel
that you can get past the safety over the top
then step on toes of the CB and run a HR 8.
If there is a deep safety and you cannot get
over the top then run a 9 route through the
outside shoulder of the CB.
9 Man: 6 yards split outside Tackle. Have
inside foot back. Running a climb route.
Want to get under the first backer over the
second and across aiming at 15 yards deep.
Vs Cover 2 you need to aim at 20 yards
deep to open up the window to throw to.
Slant Saint Special

$$
FS
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9
3
QB Communication: Brown Saint Special,

Brown Saint Special
QB: Depth 5 yards. Same footwork

as Omaha: Hand ball off and
looking to read the DE. If he hangs
back then block the DE. If he
chases the ball then progress up
the alley looking for MDM. Get the
2 man the edge, be safe than sorry
aiming 3 yards from QB. Be
between QB and 4 Back and he
will soft toss it back to you.
5 Man: 5 yds from the Tackle,
Block the first backer in the box.
block the adjuster who is down,
Vs 2 High Safety push crack to
the safety. Be Physical do not lose
man by being out of control.
Basketball screen if necessary
just do not let him come off and
make play.
20 Ohio
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2
5
3
Notes: Big 3 with eyes down

the middle reading the field
DE and first LB inside. If you
can throw to 4 man get it to
him quick, upfield hand. If DE
rats off on 4 man retreat and
throw hard to 9 man on tunnel
upfield hand
Tips:
9 Man: 2 Below #s split, drive
off 3 steps at a 45 degree angle
then retrace back to LOS aiming
at QB up field shoulder. Vs a
Man look catch ball and keep
coming across Be physical and
get corners hands off vs press.
Vs zone look and a soft corner
catch the ball and get vertical
now
5 Man :-On Ohio 2 & 5 switch

alignment. Block man over,
protect the hash. Expect the flat
defender to expand and then
block him away from hash.
Expect Swing to be thrown every
time
2 Man : Max Split on #s and

then block the CB. Expect Swing
to be thrown every time
QB Communication: Brown Ohio,

Brown Ohio
Spread Rt Shallow (3)

(560/570)
FS
Notes: 3 Step Gather w/ eyes on

hot LB-understand that he has a
dual hot throw. If wlb comes in a
4-2 front he can throw hot to
shallow drag. Vs even stack he
will throw hot off wlb to
replacement(4 back). If no hot
throw, he will go through
progression to Dig route.
PROGRESSION: Hot-4-3 / Dig - 5
SS
2 Man: Max split 3 Above if you are outside

wr opposite of shallow call then you will clear
out running 9 route.
Hot
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4
570 / 570
5 Man: (+1 from hash) Inside WR opposite of

shallow call side will run the dig route at
12-14 yds. Make sure to outside release
adjuster to ensure bigger window.
3 Man: 4 yds from tackle. If you are shallow
route, your aiming point is at heels of DL.
Expect hot throw from QB if inside LB
pressure. Expect ball quick if no ball
continue running shallow.
9 Man: 1 below the #s. if you are on the
shallow side call and you are not getting the
shallow tag, run HR post. Release step the
CBs Leverage inside running HR post.
4 Man: you are hot throw off outside
pressure. Replace shallow on call side and
expand to sideline looking at QB. Back into
sideline
We can run this out of many different
formations

Spread Rt Shallow (2)

(560/570)
FS
SS
Hot
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2 Man: 5 Above If you are shallow route,

your aiming point is at heels of DL. Expect
hot throw from QB if inside LB pressure.
Expect ball quick if no ball continue running
shallow.
5 Man: (-1 from hash) if you are on the

shallow side call and you are not getting the
shallow tag, run HR post. Release step the
CBs Leverage inside running HR post.
3 Man: 4 yds from tackle. Inside WR
opposite of shallow call side will run the dig
route at 12-14 yds. Make sure to outside
release adjuster to ensure bigger window.
9 Man: 2 below the #s. if you are outside
wr opposite of shallow call then you will clear
4
570 / 570

sideline

Trips Rt Shallow (9)

2 Man: on the number if you are outside wr
opposite of shallow call then you will clear
SS
FS
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570 / 570
5 Man: (+1 from hash) opposite of shallow

call side will run the dig route at 12-14 yds.
Make sure to outside release adjuster to
ensure bigger window.
3 Man: Split difference between tackle and 5
man. Since you are on the same side as
shallow and you are in 3x1 formation, we
want you to occupy backside safety. Get to
opposite hash and get verticle, treat like
florida out of 3x1.
9 Man: 1 above #s . If you are shallow route,
your aiming point is at heels of DL. Expect
hot throw from QB if inside LB pressure.
Expect ball quick if no ball continue running
shallow.
sideline
QB: Depth 5 yards. Big 3 Eyes down

middle. Point out hots 2 man side 2 route.
Spread Rt Mesh (9)
Vs Man free. 4 man to 9 man to

checkdown
Vs Zone Read flat defender weak. 9 man
to 5 man to checkdown
60/70
Vs field Blitz throw hot to 2 man on slant(2

route)
Vs 4 weak Run it RB will scan & pick up
2 Man: 3 Above Split Running a HR 8. We
are reading hot. If Field Blitz run a slant route
and settle. QB will point out who we are
reading hot with looking inside out.
15 yards
FS
5 Man: 4 yards from the Tackle inside foot

back, we are running a drag route setting the
depth at 6 yards over the Center. Keep
running across and looking to Rub the
man covering the 4 Man. Keep running and
you are an option vs zone coverage. If Field
Blitz push up vertical and run a 5 yard post
to hold the SS for slant by 2 Man.
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6 yards
SS
HOT
4 yards
10 yards
3
4 yards
10 yards
4
Ringo/lucky
call = scan

60, 60
4 Man: 4 yard split from the Tackle with

inside foot back. You are running a drag
route looking to rub shoulders with the 5
man. It is up to you keep it tight. Vs Man
Coverage expect the ball after passing the
Center
9 Man: 2 below the #s. Release step the
CBs Leverage. Running a Dig Route. Push
vertical up to 15 yards then square it off
expecting the ball out of your break but if not
settle in the window and continue to work to
next window if you have not got ball.

Trips Rt Mesh (5)

(60/70)

checkdown
route)
FS
2 Man:On the #s Running a HR 8. If Field

Blitz run a slant route and settle. QB will
point out who we are reading hot with
looking inside out.
SS
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Hot
4
60, 60
3 Man: 4 yards from the Tackle inside foot

back, we are running a drag route setting the
depth at 6 yards over the Center. Keep
you are an option vs zone coverage.
Center
5 Man: +1 from Hash. Outside release the
adjuster. Running a Dig Route. Push vertical
up to 14 yards then square it off expecting
the ball out of your break but if not settle in
the window and continue to work to next
window if you have not got ball.

Trey Rt Mesh (3)

(60/70)
FS

checkdown
route)
2 Man: 3 Above Split Running a HR 8. If
Field Blitz run a slant route and settle you
are hot. QB will point out who we are reading
hot with looking inside out.
SS
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4
60, 60
5 Man: We are running a drag route setting

the depth at 6 yards over the Center. Keep
you are an option vs zone coverage.
Center
3 Man: +1 from the hash. Outside release
the adjuster. Running a Dig Route. Push
vertical up to 14 yards then square it off
expecting the ball out of your break but if not
settle in the window and continue to work to
next window if you have not got ball.
Pro (FA) Money 1

FS
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2
5
3
QB Communication: Pro Money 1, Pro Money1

READY BREAK
QB:Under center. Open

up take one step and get
the ball pitched to the 4
man using option pitch
technique, Reverse out
and carry out naked
fake.
2 Man: 2 yards from Tackle.
Block 1st Man inside. Push up
one step and come down
hard inside, Do Not let him
have a free run through.
Block near # and run him up
field behind the play.
9 Man: 1 x 1 split from the 2
man off the ball. Block the
man over the 2 Man. Big
Block have to be solid and
drive your feet, cannot let him
come upfield and penetrate.
Pro (FA) Money 1 Pass

QB: QB: Open up take one
step and get the ball pitched
to the 4 man using option
pitch technique, Reverse out
and carry out naked fake.
FS
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QB Communication: Pro Money 1 P, Pro Money 1 P

READY BREAK
2 Man: 2 yards from the TE.

Release inside like you are
going to block first man inside
the box then after 3 steps run
a 7 cut keep running away
from the FS.
9 Man: 1 x 1 split outside the
2 Man. Block 1st threat over
the 2 man. Big Block sealing
the edge.
Day # 5 Install
Formations
Wildcat, 20 Shift
Motions
Runs
Pink Dolphin, Rip Ram, Omaha
Play Actions
Soldier 3
Reverses
Omaha Special
Screens
Orange
Concepts / Quicks
Basic Check, Jerk, Menu 1, 85
Protections
Specials
20 Rt Omaha RP (LH), Trips Lt Hurricane (RH)
Fire Alarms
Stack (FA) 85
Situations
FORMATIONS
Wildcat
TE
5
3
QB
20 Shift
9
2
4
QB
Trips Rt Pink Dolphin

FS
SS
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5
3
Trips Rt Rip Ram

FS
SS
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3
4
20 Rt Black Omaha
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5
9
2
QB Communication: Black Nebraska, Black Nebraska

Notes: Heels are at 5

Look for bubble or give signal:
If you get bubble signal tell 4
man bubble/bubble. If run it
signal, read DE. Take a lateral
flat jab step play side, dont
force RB downhill, keep good
base, read DE. If keep read
push for width and attack
inside # of Pitch Key
Tips:
2 Man -1 Split of Hash, Same as
Indy Dash - If you do not get the
bubble immediately, do not get depth
and get to #s. Be patient do not go
until QB gets 4 yards in front of you
then carry out be ready for ball late.
5 Man- 3 Above #s Always expect
the Bubble to be thrown. Drive off ball
to Halo and then block the outside #
of the CB Be patient / Fit / Refit
Stay on Outside # because QB might
throw Bubble Late
9 Man- Play with split to to mix up
with run game. Block CB If Corner
back blitzes or is playing hard
hammer technique work to block
safety.
Stack Rt Soldier 3
FS
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3
QB
4
QB Communication: Brown Raven, Brown Raven

20 Rt Omaha Special
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FS
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5
2
Same footwork as Omaha:

Hand ball off and looking to
read the DE. If he hangs back
then block the DE. If he
chases the ball then progress
up the alley looking for MDM.
Get the 2 man the edge, be
safe than sorry
QB Communication: Brown Omaha Special,

Brown Omaha Special

aiming 3 yards from QB. The QB
will hand the ball to the 3 Back and
he will soft toss it back to you after
his 3rd step.
5 Man: 3 Above the #s split and
block the CB.
block the adjuster who is down, Vs
2 High Safety push crack to the
safety. Be Physical do not lose man
by being out of control. Basketball
screen if necessary just do not let
him come off and make play.
Send the 3 back in motion

Vs soft CB send 3 back on first
color.
Vs Hard CB (5 yds or closer)
send 3 back then start cadence.
Trips Rt Orange
FS
Catch and throw no fake, same

spot to where 2 man started,
upfield hand
SS
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5
3
4
QB Communication: Brown Orange,
Brown Orange
2 Man:-5 above the #s Split, Have

inside foot back and get a quick 2
gab steps vertical and then push
back to original spot catching the
spot screen. After catch get inside of
kick out block by the 3 back and
then work to back out away from
safety. Get North and South.
5 Man: -2 Split from Hash. Block
man over, expect him to expand with
motion of 3 back and block his
outside #. Work your feet and keep
your helmet on his up field shoulder
side. If man over blitzes let him go
and work up to safety.
from Tackle. Block CB.
Basic Check
5 Rt (5) Jerk
(560/570)
SS
FS
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570. 570
5 Rt (9) Jerk
(560/570)

570. 570
5
2
20 Rt Menu (1)
FS
SS
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3

570. 570
QB Tip: Line up at 5 yds.
Trips Rt Zin 85 Rip

FS
Send the 2 man in motion,

let him get 1-2 yds outside
the 5 man. Sprint out to
your right / left.
SS
Progression: 3 to 5 to 2
Read the Flat Defender to
the Safety
C
E
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N
E
5
3
QB

Rip, Rip
(FA)Trips Rt 85 Rip
Read the Flat Defender to

the Safety
C
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FS
Sprint out to your right / left.
M
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5
3
QB Communication: Trips Rt 85 Rip (Receivers Go),

Trips Rt 85 Rip,
READY BREAK
Trips Lt Black Hurricane
FS
SS
Tips:
E
9
3
4
Notes: Cheat up to 4
Catch and Throw to 2 Man
make sure it is a lateral pass
and reverse back toward
sideline ready for ball
QB
QB Communication: Black Hurricane,

Black Hurricane
9 Man: Cut split to 2 above the #s.

Push vertical to influence CB then
stick to post to occupy the Safety.
2 Man: +3 to Hash -Take one quick
hitch step then get depth to be behind
QB. Catch ball first then get depth
rolling back towards the QB. Roll right
and look for Wheel Route out of
Backfield if not there then you have
QB as a check down.
5 Man -2 inside Hash and on snap
get width and look for most
dangerous to block. If CB stays back
look for Adjuster running thorough.
Must protect the 2 Man
3 Back: Split Difference +1: On snap
get with looking for 2nd most
dangerous coming from inside
protecting the 2 Man.
20 Rt Omaha Reverse Pass

(Call Brown/Black to Boundary)
FS
M
N
Same footwork as Omaha:

Hand ball off and step up
looking to protect any edge
pressure from the field. Protect
the 9 to get the ball off.
QB Communication:
Black Omaha RP
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2
QB Communication: Black Omaha RP,

Black Omaha RP
2 Man: Widen split to +1 outside

the Hash. Bubble to the #s and
settle for just one count. And then
release down the #s on a 9
route.
5 Man: -3 Above #s, Run HR
Post looking to Pull the CB and
the Safety with you, must bust it
and take top off.
9 Man: Top of the #s Split inside
foot back. On snap aiming at 3
yards behind the QB and
expecting the pitch back from the
4 back. Rolling right making it look
like you are running the reverse.
Tuck the ball and look to throw the
ball to the 2 Man down the
opposite #s.
Day # 6 Install
Formations
Trio, Triple (Wheel)
Motions
Runs
Apache (Dash), Dolphin
Play Actions
Trio Florida, Trio Xerox, (Ace / 20) Army
Reverses
Purple Indy Back
Screens
Concepts / Quicks
37, Florida Outside
Protections
60/70 P (Flip)
Specials
Fight Song, Money 5
Fire Alarms
Ace Army, Fight Song, Money 5
Situations
(Practice #)
(8) Base Downs, 2nd & Long, Sudden Change
FORMATIONS
Trio Lt
Trio Rt
2
9
2
3
Triple RT
Triple LT
5
3
5
2
9
4
Motions
4
Wheel
Triple Wheel Apache

FS
SS
C
E
Notes: Heels at 5; send 4 man in

motion and let him get set at 7 yds
over the guard. Take inside zone
footwork and give the ball.
5
3
QB Communication: Black Apache, Black Apache

Spread Dolphin
Notes: Heels at 5; First step is

straight lateral with our eyes down
field. Slide the ball into the 4 mans
hand while on the move. Continue
on sprint out.
SS
FS
C
W
E
5 Man: -1 inside Hash, vs 2 safety

look, want to outside release the
adjuster and if his eyes go with you
to wall then work up and block the
safety. If he keeps his eyes inside
then block the adjuster. Vs 1 safety
look block adjuster Vs Man run a 7
Route then block late.
M
T
5
2
4
3
QB Communication: Black Dolphin, Black Dolphin

2 Man: Max split on the #s. Block

the CB. VS Man run a bear butt and
flip back on the CB to block him.
4 Man: Split difference between 9 &

Tackle, vs 2 safety look, want to
outside release the adjuster and if
his eyes go with you to wall then
work up and block the safety. If he
keeps his eyes inside then block the
adjuster. Vs 1 safety look block
adjuster. Vs Man run a 7 Route then
block late.
9 Man: 2 Below the #s. Block the
CB. VS Man run a bear butt and flip
back on the CB to block him.
Trio Florida
60/70 P
QB Big 3 Read Backside Safety.

Progression
VS 1 Safety: 3 man to 5 man to
check down.
VS Cov 2: TE to 3 to check down
AUTOMATIC RICKY/LUCY CALL
FS
C
SS
W
C
M
N
TE
5
3
4

70 P, 70 P
Trio Xerox
(60/70 P Flip)
FS
SS
W
C
Read: Flat Defender
M
N
Notes: Heels at 5 ; Point out hot to

5 & 2 Man. Take inside zone
footwork & push to get depth to 8
yards just in case the DE comes hard
upfield. Read progression is 2 to 3. If
Playing a 3 Robber or 3 Roll Weak
Peak 5 Man on Hole Shot Behind
Safety
TE
5
2
3
4
HOT

Black Xerox
Tips:
curl route.
run through the playside safety. If it is
single safety expect seam ball after
you clear the safety.
backside Safety
Ace Army
FS
SS
W
E
S
E
5
QB Communication: Ace Army (Receivers Go),

Ace Army
Black Copy Max, Black Copy Max
READY BREAK
QB Tip: Use Gold Indy

footwork with a great
ball fake. Naked out to
your left and setup
behind the tackle. Find
the 4 man. Throw it to
his up field hand.
Twins Utah Pink Indy Back

FS
C
W
M
E
SS
S
N
Notes: Heels at 5; Send 2

man in motion; snap the ball
when 2 man is just outside
OT. Ride 4 Man, reverse out,
and give ball to the 2 man at
8 yards allowing him to go
downhill on hand off; Set up
like Little Rock
Tips:
E
5
6 yards
3
4
QB Communication: Purple Indy Back going Brown,

Purple Indy Back going Brown
9 Man: Cut split to about 6

yards from Tackle. Vs 1 High
safety you block the adjuster
who is down, Vs 2 High
Safety push crack to the
safety. Be Physical do not
lose man by being out of
control. Basketball screen if
necessary just do not let him
come off and make play.
2 Man:-Cut Split to 4 yds
outside 5 Man Get depth
of 8 yards on Utah motion so
that on snap you are getting
reverse heading downhill
5 Man: Block Man over
Trio 37
Sprint out to your right / left.

Get depth to 8 yds. If no one
is open then run.
Rambo/Limbo
FS
SS
W
C
Read the Play Side Corner
M
N
TE
5
3
4
Rambo, Rambo
Twins Florida Outside

Kick
Single Safety work the best match

up on the outside.
2 High Safety go to the two
receiver side. Read Slay Side
Safety. Beater to 9 route.
SS
FS
C
W
E
M
N
S
T
NOTES: Line up at 5 yds. Big

three eyes down the middle.
5
3
4

Kick Rt, Kick Rt
Pro Money 5
FS
W
E
SS
E
S
5
9
2
Before Shift
FS
C
SS
E
9
C
E
5
3
After Shift
QB Communication: Pro Money 5 (Receivers Go),

Pro Money 5
READY BREAK
Cadence: SHIFT Black Black Go
NOTES: Say SHIFT and let

everyone move and get set for a
second. Then send the 2 man in
motion with your foot. Start your
cadence at the same time you
send the 2 man in motion. Secure
the handoff and fake a pitch to the
4 man
Fight Song
NOTES: Line up at 5 yds. Half roll

to your right reading the Safety or
LB over the TE. If they hang on
the TE, Throw the fade to the field.
SS
FS
M
E
5
2
LT
3
QB
QB Communication: Fight Song, Fight Song

Day # 7 Install
Formations
Open, Trey (FA)
Motions
Pistol
Runs
Silver Bronco
Play Actions
Bama Stop, LR Bama, LR 97
Reverses
Screens
Money 4
Concepts / Quicks
Trey (FA) Bama / Florida / Gold Indy Back
Protections
60/70 P (Flip)
Specials
Woody, Patriot 3
Fire Alarms
Woody, Trey (FA) Bama / Florida / Gold Indy Back
Situations
(Practice #)
(9) Base Dn, RZ, +10, Backed Up, Coming Out, 2 Min
(10) GL
FORMATIONS
Open RT
Open LT
Trey RT (FA)
Trey LT (FA)
2
3
3
4
MOTIONS
MOTIONS
9
5
3
Pistol
20 Silver Bronco

one step selling pass with your
eyes down the middle. Follow 3
man downhill. If Sam LB folds in
then throw the swing to the 4 man.
$$
FS
C
C
M
W
E
S
E
QB Communication: Silver Bronco going Brown,

Silver Bronco going Brown
20 Bama Stop
60/70 P
C
Footwork: Quick 3 eyeing Post Curl,

Shuffle, to the bama stop, down
to check down:
(Ricky / Lucy) vs Cov. 4 thinking
Check down
Read: Flat Defender
FS
SS
Progression:
9 to 3 to 4
W
N
S
E
9
2
3
QB
QB Communication: Black Ram, Black Ram,

70 P, 70 P
Twins Zip LR Bama

60/70 P
NOTES: Line up at 5 yds. Take a

big 3 with your eyes down the
middle. Read Flat Defender to the
Safety.
FS
SS
W
E
S
E
5
3
QB
QB Communication: Black Ram, Black Ram,

70 P, 70 P
Twins Utah LR 97
Kick

fake to 4 Man, reverse out, get depth;
Take quick 2 steps off fake. Dont hold
football. Progression 9 man to 2 man
on check down.
SS
FS
Read Flat Defender

C
W
C
E
M
N
S
E
5
3
2
4
QB

Kick Rt, Kick Rt
QB Notes: Line up at 5 yds. Go

through your Communication
Progression. Take a quick three
and keep your eyes down the
middle. SET for a count and
retreat. Throw the ball to the
RBs up field hand. If Blitz then
dont set just get depth.
Twins Rt Zin Money 4

FS
C
W
SS
E
5
9
3
QB Communication: Money 4, Money 4

Trey Silver Titan
Line up at 5 yds. Normal Indy

Footwork. We know the end
Is closing. Get outside and
make yourself a runner
FS
C
C
S
W
E
If Cov. 4 - 9 man will push crack
SS
QB Communication: Silver Titan Going on Black,

Silver Titan Going on Black
If Cov. 2 - you have a look

by the 9 man
Trey 59
60/70 P Flip
Line up at 5 yds. Give a great

P Fake. Read the backside
Safety.
FS
SS
S
E
5
3
QB Communication: Black Raider, Black Raider

70 P Flip, 70 P Flip
Cadence: 9, 9 Go
Trey (FA) Bama

C
Progression: 2 man to 3 man
SS
FS
W
E
NOTES: If the Safety is cheated to

the boundary then work the field
with 9 man on a fade. If not then
work the boundary. Good ball fake,
Read Play Side Safety.
S
E
5
QB
2
3
QB Communication: Trey Bama (Receivers Go),

Trey Bama,
Kick Rt Max, Kick Rt Max
READY BREAK
Trey (FA) Florida
NOTES: If the Safety is cheated to

the boundary then work the field
with 9 man on a fade. If not then
work the boundary. Good ball fake,
Read Play Side Safety.
SS
FS
Progression: 3 man to 2 man

C
W
C
M
E
S
T
E
9
2
3
QB
QB Communication: Trey Florida (Receivers Go),

Trey Florida,
Kick Lt Max, Kick Lt Max
READY BREAK
QB Tip: Use Gold Indy

footwork with a great
ball fake. Naked out to
your left. Get to 8 yds
deep.
Trey (FA) Gold Indy Back
Reads: Flat Defender

FS
SS
E
9
5
2
QB
QB Communication: Gold Indy Back going Black,

Gold Indy Back going Black
Woody
NOTES: Send 4 man in motion and

start your cadence at the same time.
Snap the ball and hand it to the
woody player, then fake the speed
sweep and carry out a play action
fake straight back.
FS
SS
N
S
5
QB Communication: Woody, Woody
Patriot 3
C
$$
FS
C
M
W
N
S
Tips: On Patriot 3 2 & 5 Switch.
5
2
3
QB Communication: Brown Boston 3,

Brown Boston 3
QB uses Indy footwork come of

ride and push to attack edge with
width while reading the DE. If he
is upfield pitch the ball forward to
3 man. If DE closes attack inside
number pitch key. Pitch key takes
you throw bubble late.
2 Man Same as Indy Dash

Expect Bubble thrown quick. If
you do not get the bubble
immediately get depth and track to
bottom of #s be patient do not go
until QB gets 4 yards in front of
you then carry out be ready for
ball late.
5 Man- 3 Above the #s Split
Always expect the Bubble to be
thrown. Drive off ball to Halo and
then block the outside # of the CB
Be patient / Fit / Refit Stay on
Outside # because QB might
throw Bubble Late
9 Man Play with split and block
Corner
Day # 8 Install
Formations
Empty, Quads
Motions
Runs
Silver Dolphin
Play Actions
Reverses
Screens
Concepts / Quicks
Trey / Trips Bama, Empty 39 / Doubles 39
Protections
560 / 570
Specials
Money 6
Fire Alarms
Money 6
Situations
(Practice #)
() RZ, +10, TB, Coming Out
FORMATIONS
Empty LT
Empty RT
5
4
5
3
Quads LT
Quads RT
5
4
5
2
20 Silver Dolphin

a quick 3 not getting to much depth
selling pass with your eyes down
the middle. Get downhill and find
the hole.
SS
FS
C
M
W
E
S
T
QB Communication: Silver Dolphin going Black,

Silver Dolphin going Black
QB Tip: Sprint out to your
Trio Money 6
right. If you dont like the 3

man then give a quick pump
and turn back and throw to the
TE
FS
Progression: 3 to TE
Read the Flat Defender

C
W
E
SS
S
E
5
3
QB Communication: Trio Money 6 (Receivers Go),

Trio Money 6
READY BREAK
Trey Bama
560/570

Take a quick 3 with eyes
the flat defender. If bang
8 is wide open then throw
it. If its cloudy at all throw
the bama.
FS
C
W
N
SS

570, 570
Doubles 39
560/570
SS
FS

the Safeties.
W
E
S
T
5 yards
4

570, 570
Empty 39
560/570

the Safeties.
SS
FS
W
E
S
T
5
3

570, 570

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Spread RT

Day # 1 Install (Practice 1)

Indy(3man surface-Give)--(2man surface-Read),

Kansas, Washington, Pacer Back (Naked to boundary)

Arc (5)-Trips / Zip Arc (2)-20

Hitch, Slants, 81/83 RIP/LIZ (Sprint Out)

60/70 P, Aggie, Pacer, Blood(Bob Cut), Rip/Liz (Sprint Out)

Notes: All Indys start at 6 yards &

Stack / Trey Indy

Look to sideline for bubble signal: If

Tips: ON ALL Stack / Slant Indy 2

Footwork: Automatic give and carry

2 Man -1 Hash Split - Line up

Notes: Look to sideline for bubble

3 Man Split Difference Between 5

5 Man- On Hash Block man over

2 Man- On #s Always expect the

Notes: All Indys start at 6 yards &

Footwork: Automatic give W/ Utah

2 Man W/ Utah Motion if back away

QB Communication: Brown Indy Back, Brown Indy Back

Notes: Alignment with heels at 5 1/2 : Ride

QB Communication: Black Raven, Black Raven,

9 Man: 2 below the #s split. If CB is

Cadence: Black Black Go

**Look to QB if he sees or thinks Cov.

Notes: 3 Step Gather Drop

Vs. Soft Corner

Vs. Hard Corner

QB Communication: Black Redskin, Black Redskin 70 P, 70 P

Slant Rt Pacer Back

Indy Footwork: Push for Depth and Width aiming

QB Communication: Brown Pacer Back,

Cadence: Brown Brown Go

2 Man: 5 Above #s Split. Run

QB Communication: Brown Charger Special,

Cadence: Brown Brown Go

2 Man: -1 Inside the Hash Split

QB Turn toe to the right or turn two to

2 man (5 above the #s) Aim for up field

5 man (-1 split off the hash) Spacing is critical

3 man (2 yds from tackle) Flat kick out on up

QB Turn toe to the right or turn two to

2 man (-1 split from hash) Spacing is critical.

QB Communication: Blood, Blood

5 man (5 above the #s) Aim for up field

5 yards - Catch and Throw Take 5

*If ball in middle no closer than top

Run 0 route 6 yds. Vs Squat CB or

5 Man (Inside WR) (-1 yd Split) Run

Cadence: Brown Brown Go

9 Man (2 below #s) Run 0 route 6

yds. Vs Squat CB or Press CB covert to 9

*If press man across the board

Slant Rt Zip Brown Slants

Cheat up to 4 Catch and Throw

conversion Flat angle vs 2 deep; show

9 Man - Max split, 2 Below, Run 2 route. No

5 Man (-1 Split) run a 1 step slant ready

2 Man - Max split, 3 Above, Run 2 route.

QB Communication: Brown Raven, Brown Raven,

Cadence: Brown Brown Go

To the Color Side Brown Slant

QB Read flat defender.