2012 Glazier

Clinic
Complement
ary Read and
Handoff
Plays in a

Overview of Topics

Triple Follow-Triple QB Counter

Jet Sweep-Gut (off jet action)

Double Option (if time permits)

CONTACT INFO
Brad Seaburg Head Coach
847-639-3825 ext 4369 (school)
847-687-8639 (cell)

Cary-Grove Football
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

Communities of Cary and Fox

River Grove, IL

RECENT COACHES

Bruce Kay Head Coach (19892010)

Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

Overall Record: 168-68

2012 Enrollment: 1822 (Class

6A)

2004-2009 Record: 69-6

RECENT PLAYOFF HISTORY

6A Playoffs: 2006-09-10-11-12

7A Playoffs: 2004-05-07-08

WE ARE AN OPTION TEAM

54% Option

33% Base Run-Toss-Jet

13% Pass

2004 7A Runner-Up

2009 6A State Champ

Brad Seaburg Head Coach

(2011-Present)

Overall Record: 21-4

2011 6A Second Round

2012 6A Runner-Up

Defensive Alignments
90

80

70 60

50

40

5
987 6 4

30

20

10

00

LIZ

0 RIP 1 2 3

This is how we communicate where

defenders are aligned.

Single Digit - Defensive Lineman

Double Digits - Linebackers

Offensive Run Alignments

Offensive Line
3'

3'

3'

3'

3'

ST SG
TG TT Y
H
QB
Z
F

Alignment:

Vertical Splits:

Guards - Ear hole of helmet to hip socket of the

Center.

Tackles - Ear hole of helmet to ear hole of the

Guard.

Tight Ends - Ear hole of helmet to ear hole of the

Tackle.

Triple
Option
Follow
(GiveKeep)

Why run Triple Follow?

Go Get em downhill play

Good for quarterback who struggles
pitching ball
Able to utilize personnel in a Triple
Option attack

Physical QB

Good blocking TE

Strong side of Line

Triple Follow Backfield Rules

F

C
L

W
6

C
M
3

K
7

PS Slot- C Gap insert, block

linebacker to safety
BS Slot- Motion through navel

Triple Follow O-Line & SE

Blocking
Rules
F
C
C

W
6

M
3

K
7

Y (Tight End) -block first man from 4 out

Tight Tackle - 1st PS Inside LB. Guard Covered = Combo/Double Team,
Odd = T Step Bracket Stack Lber with Slot
Tight Guard Covered = Combo/Double Team with Tackle Uncovered =
Vertical Lber to Backside Pursuit never chase .
Center Block half the play side A gap. Versus a PS 2 and you have an
OFF or OVER, its a TRIPLE TEAM to the second level. Never chase a
LB(NCL).

Triple Option Follow

(Give-Keep)

vs. 3-4

K
L

W
5

R
0

vs. 3-4
F

K
R
0

C
S

Block safety as overhang

If backside Safety Runs
with motion and/or
Playside Corner not
good tackler

Triple Option Follow

(Give-Keep)

vs. 4-3

$
R

M
6

vs. 6-1 (Safety

Overhang)
C

R
6

Triple Option Follow

(Give-Keep)

Vs. 3-3-5
F

C
W

Vs. 3-3-5 (Free

Safety
F
C Overhang)

C
K

Triple Option Follow

(Give-Keep)

Vs. Bear

F
C

C
M

R
6

L
3

Vs. Bear (YAZ

Block) F

C
M

R
9

L
3

YAZ= Y and Z go inside

Allows for double team on 3 tech
Good vs. Mac Scrape

Reads
Cutback & Alley Runs

Alley

ALLEY

B
8

Cutback

C
5

When to use

PS Guard can Single Block 2/3

Technique

PS Guard and Tackle Can Combo

2/3 to Mac Linebacker

CUTBACK

S
7

When to use

PS Guard cannot Single Block 2/3

Technique
Aggressive ILB or Free Safety

Triple Option Follow

Video

Quarterb
ack
Counter

Why Run QB Counter?

Good full flow play if defense is

reading slots
Great counter play if QB is good
runner between tackles
Good short yardage play
Good play out of Unbalanced if
Defense Running Hard to Motion

QB Counter O-Line
Blocking
Rules
F
C

W
6

M
1

R
3

K
7

Y= Block 2nd man from 4 Out (Triple

Follow rule)
TT= Vertical Release LB to Safety

QB Counter Backfield
F
Blocking
Rules
C
C
W
6

M
1

R
3

K
7

PS Slot- C Gap insert, block

linebacker to safety
BS Slot- Motion through navel

Coaching Points

Must run with Flex vs 8 Man Front

Can run with hop motion vs. full flow

Vs. playside 3 tech, PST should avoid

and get vertical

Quarterback Counter

vs. 3-4

K
L

W
5

R
0

C
S

vs. 4-3

$
R

M
6

L
2

"Fan" Call

May need to scheme on perimeter

X block R and slot block $

Quarterback Counter
vs. 3-3-5

F
C

C
K

vs. Bear

L
5

C
M

R
6

L
3

QB Counter Video

Jet
Swee
p

Why run Jet Series?

Fast play to perimeter

Another play, series, and motion for
defense to prep
Inexpensive

In season, we practiced Jet Series on

Wednesdays only

Allows for Play Action Opportunities

3-3 Defense

Jet Sweep Backfield Rules

F
C
$

R
5

M
0

C
L
5

F- Fake Gut and Continue to the ILB/FS...Need a Great Fake!!

H- Ball Carrier...Aim 2 feet behind QB. Run to Motion...Bubble a
little bit and read blocks. Think Hash-Numbers-Sideline
Z- Block #3 outside of the B Gap ($ vs. 3-3)
Q- Reverse pivot 18" over midline. Handoff to H in playside A
Gap. Fake to FB and carry out bootleg fake. Coaching Point:
one hand is for jet, one hand is for FB

Jet Sweep O-Line & SE

Blocking
Rules
F
C
$

R
5

M
0

C
L
5

Y or Flex X- #2 Outside B Gap. Reach #2 (Animal vs. 3-3)

TT- #1 Outside B Gap. You may pull to get him. (5 tech vs. 3-3)

TG- Pull and Wall Off. Usually ILB or $...if TG feels B gap blitz, TG will not
pull (vs. 3-3 for example)

C- 1/2 man Playside A

SG- BSP

Jet Sweep Video

Gut (off
Jet Sweep
action)

Gut Blocking Rules OLine

F
C
$

R
5

M
0

C
L
5

Y- Release through C Gap and block fall in player to Backside

LB
TT- B Gap Release block first color
TG- A Gap Release, block first color (avoid nose)
C- Block man on, if uncovered, block away from Jet fake
SG- A Gap Release, block first color (avoid nose)
ST- B Gap Release, block first color

Gut Blocking Rules

F
Backfield
and SE
C
$

R
5

M
0

L
5

F- Run midline. Do not make cut before handoff. Must

Receive the Ball Before Making Cut.
H- Fake Jet with great fake...run as fast as you can through
the fake
Z- Insert for Free Safety
Q- Reverse pivot 18" over midline. Pivot by picking up foot
and get off midline. Ball is snapped when motion man gets to
inside hip of TG. After handoff, with back to LOS, take 2 steps

Gut (off Jet) Video

Offensive Alignments
Running Backs
Y

TT
Z

TG

C
Q

SG

ST

H
F
5 Yds

Alignment:

FB - Heels are 5 yards from the tip of the football.

HB: Advantage Alignment

H Back Alignment - 1 ft x 1 ft from the Tackle.

Z Back Alignment - 1 ft x 1 ft from the Tackle.

FULLBACK STANCE

Feet Shoulder Width

Cant Have Stiff Ankles

Feet Parallel

Chest Over Toes

Slight Forward Lean

20% Pressure on Down Hand

Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.

Flat Back In Stance & First Step

No False Steps

FULLBACK
Key Coaching Points

Know The Blocking Scheme

Fullback Must Anticipate & See Alley or

Cutback Run

1st Step is 6 Inches With Playside Foot

Read The Defender on The Guard & or Center

Hug or Cut Under The Guard & or Center

Hit Hole With Flat Back & Square Shoulders

Dip & Rip the Shoulders

On Pull Fullback is Tackled or Is A Blocker

(Wrap for Mac)

HANDOFF EXCHANGE

Thumb on Nipple, Pinky on Navel

Roll Top Arm Over Ball & Squeeze Ball

Never Reach for Ball

Ball is Yours at Front Knee of QB

2 Hands on Ball Until You Clear Lbers

Hold Ball With Dominate Hand

Tuck it Away High & Tight

Index Finger & Middle Finger Wrap The Tip

H & Z STANCE

Feet Shoulder Width

Inside Foot Slightly Back

Chest Over Toes, Hands On Hip Boards

Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.

Weight On Outside Foot

Weight On Inside Foot When Moving out

No False Steps

H & Z MOTION

Stealing a Base

No False Step

Keep Pads Low

H = Hop / Z = Zoom: Run Through Heels of

Fullback

H = Him / Z = Zip: Run Inside Fullback & Qb

H = Home / Z = Zorch: 2 or 3 Steps & Twirl

BLOCKING MUSTS

Leverage

Know where you want Ball Carrier to Go

Proper Angles, Use Laser Concept

Footwork & Balance:

Balanced Feet, Never Lunge, Chin Up

Bend Ankles, Knees, & Hips

Pad Level:

Fit Block Top of Backs Helmet lower than Defenders Chin

Shoulder Block Shoulder on hip of defender, Head in Hole

FIT BLOCK

Inside hand punch sternum

Outside Hand punch under arm pit

Once engaged turn hips (to finish)

Finish with butt to sideline

SHOULDER BLOCK

Chin Up

Shoulder to Belt Buckle of Defender

Thrust Hips

QUARTERBACK STANCE

Knees Bent

Feet Width 6 - 8 Inches

Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.

Pre Snap Read: Hot, Loose, Stack, Odd

vs 4 Read It Anticipate Pull or Outside Veer

SNAP EXCHANGE

Strong Voice Command Left then Right

Hand Placement Heels of Thumbs

Pressure With Bottom Hand

Hands: Pressure, Push, Pull

Push Centers Butt, Hands Never Separate

Pull: Seat & Reach the Ball

QB TRIPLE TECHNIQUE

1st Step 4/8 O'clock , toes pointed to sideline

Chin to Front Shoulder

Eyes on the Read Key

Fast Hands Reaching Back, Don't Swing the

ball

2nd Step on the Ground Quickly

Weight Shifts to Front Leg, Riding fullback

Give/Pull Decision by Navel to Knee

Allow Fullback to Clear Your Path

Explode off Front Foot, No False