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into a two digit numbering scheme. These two digit numbers may be preceded by a term indicating the
formation followed by any term used as an alternation of the formation. After the formation comes the
symbol used to designate motion. The first number indicates the ball carrier, while the second number
indicates the point of attack. Following the two digit numbers will be a term identifying the series action
and blocking scheme.
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Second Digit: The second digit assigns the point of attack. There are nine points of attack. With
the exception of the two flank areas, the holes are numbered between the area of the
offensive lineman. The second digit also indicates the direction of flow of the
backfield. Even numbers signify flow to the right and odd numbers to the left.
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ODD EVEN
Motion is the means to move the back from one location to another creating a new formation without
setting for a full second. Motion, like shifting is a device used to confuse and exploit the defense.
When starting in motion, it is important to remember that the rest of the offense has to be set for one
count .
A. JET MOTION - (Jet Sweep): Leaving from a Wing or Slot position at full speed across the
formation with the ball being snapped when the motion back reaches the OG.
B. 3 STEP MOTION - (Down Option): Leaving from a Wing or Slot position aiming for the heels of the FB
with the ball being snapped when the motion back reaches the near leg of the OT.
C. SLIDE MOTION - (Belly Slide): Leaving from a Wing or Slot position at 3/4 speed across the formation
once you reach a point about 1 yd before the point of attack then you
turn facing the LOS and shuffle to the point of attack.
D. COUNTER MOTION - (Midline): Leaving from a Wing or Slot position aiming for the heels of the FB
with the ball being snapped when the motion back reaches the near
leg of the OT. On the snap of the ball the motion back then will
attack through the B or C Gap
Trade means that the TE will on a signal from the QB align on the opposite side of the formation from his
original position.
Shifting means that the outside receiver on one side will align himself as a TE on the same side while the
inside receiver on the opposite side of the formation will go from a TE to a SE.
FB: Good roll fake, attack A gap looking for PSLB blitz
If no blitz bow outside walling off 1st off colored
jersey (PSLB)
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the OT slide motion
and pin block #2 defender
FB: Good roll fake, attack A gap looking for PSLB blitz
If no blitz bow outside walling off 1st off colored
jersey (PSLB)
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the OT slide motion
and pin block #2 defender
FB: Good roll fake, attack A gap looking for PSLB blitz
If no blitz bow outside walling off 1st off colored
jersey (PSLB)
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the OT slide motion
and pin block #2 defender
FB: Dive for the playside foot of the Center and block
first defender to show in the area.
PST: Gap/Down/Backer
PSG: Pull and log or KO the first man outside the TE block
C:
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BSG: Pull across the formation read the block of the PSG
and lead H/S around or though the block of the PSG.
Z: On/Gap/Down/Backer
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QB: Reverse pivot faking the Jet Sweep make a outside
handoff to the FB and fake bootleg
FB: Counter step stay low follow the blocks of the pulling
OG & OT
BST: Pull follow the pulling OG and lead though the hole
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QB: Reverse pivot faking the Jet Sweep make a outside
handoff to the FB and fake bootleg
FB: Counter step stay low follow the blocks of the pulling
OG & OT
BST: Pull follow the pulling OG and lead though the hole
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QB: Fake Jet Boot and option the DE if he attacks shuffle
to the wingback if he sits or attacks the FB keep the
ball and run.
FB: Run your dive path behind the Jet motion and flatten
out blocking outside force defender (CB)
HB: Take two steps towards the LOS and run to the
playside at a depth of 3 yds and catch the shuffle
pass from QB. If you do not receive the pass from
QB then turn up and block the first off colored
jersey.
C: On/Area Away
Z: Gap/Dog (Lead)/Backer
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QB: Reverse pivot flat at 3-9 O clock hand ball off to the
FB on his 2nd step and continue down the LOS.
SB: Fake the down block on #1 defender and seal off the
PSLB.
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C: On/Zone Block
Z: Block Down/Backer
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QB: Reverse pivot flat at 3-9 O clock hand ball off to the
FB on his 2nd step and continue down the LOS.
SB: Fake the down block on #1 defender and seal off the
PSLB.
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C: On/Zone Block
Z: Block Down/Backer
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QB: Reverse pivot flat at 3-9 O clock quick jab fake to the
FB on his 2nd step ride the FB into the LOS
and continue to follow the FB through the hole.
C: On/Zone Block
Z: Block Down/Backer
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QB: Snap the ball when H/S reaches the outside leg of the
PSG. Hand the ball off to H/S and then fake a
handoff to the FB and bootleg away from the play
PSG: Pull flat and fast block the PSLB or Safety which
ever appears first
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C: Block head up defender, if uncovered block back
setting up Gut.
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QB: Snap the ball when H/S reaches the outside leg of the
PSG. Pivot around with no fake to the Jet and then
make a quick jab fake to the FB and follow the Jet
on a Sweep path.
PSG: Pull flat and fast block the PSLB or Safety which
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QB: Snap the ball when H/S reaches the outside leg of the
PSG. Pivot around with no fake to the Jet and then
make a quick jab fake to the FB and gain a depth
of 5-6 yds look deep first then work down.
PSG: Pull flat and fast and set up the perimeter for pass
blocking (EMOL)
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C: Block head up defender, if uncovered step and hinge
X: Fade Route
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QB: Snap the ball when H/S reaches the outside leg of the
PSG. Fake the hand off to H/S and then
handoff to the FB and bootleg away from the play
FB: Run your proper Trap path and secure the handoff
from the QB
PSG: Gap/Down/Backer
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down covering for the pulling OG
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QB: Reverse pivot at 7-9 O clock hand ball off to the FB
on his Belly path on your 3rd step, no ride then carry
out your Belly Keep path.
FB: Take your slide, crossover and square steps, read the
block of the motion back, take the handoff from the
QB on your 3rd step.
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the QB slide motion
and on the snap of the ball attack through the B gap
blocking PSLB
FB: Take your slide, crossover and square steps, then bow
outside and block the CB kicking him out
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the QB slide motion
and on the snap of the ball attack through the B gap
blocking PSLB
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QB: Same as Belly Keep, once you fake handoff to FB
semi roll depending on the block of the FB. Look
deep first then work your way down (H/S hot WR)
HB: Fake reach block on #2 then get out into the flats as
quickly as possible 5yd out.
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the QB slide motion
and on the snap of the ball pass block the B gap
looking for a blitzing LB if not then look backside
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QB: Fake to Jet Back and a token fake to the FB then roll
out against motion at a depth of about 6-5 yds with a
run/pass option
SB: Flat Jet motion, once you get to the QB slide motion
and on the snap of the ball pass block the B gap
looking for a blitzing LB
FB: Good roll fake, attack A gap looking for PSLB blitz
If no blitz bow outside walling off 1st off colored
jersey (PSLB)
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the OT slide motion
and pin block #2 defender
QB: Take snap from center and one step looking towards the backside or single receiver side. Then throw back to the
FB running his flare or bubble route.
FB: On the snap of the ball take one step forward delay then run a flare or bubble route.
#1 WR (X/Z): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball crack down on first inside defender.
#2 WR (H/S): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball crack down on first inside defender.
#3 WR (H/S): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball arc release and block the outside most
defender.
OL: Step playside hinge to backside and cutoff any penetration to the inside nobody crosses your face. PST cut defender
APACHE
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QB: Key the defender over WR #2. Take a one step drop than one step forward and throw on rhythm. The WR’s will run
mirrored routes. Your pre snap reads goes as follows 1) check to see if the field is open (Cover 2) meaning two safeties
or closed (Cover 1,3) meaning one safety. This pattern is not a great route vs. Cover 2, yet it’s great vs. zone or man-to-
man coverage’s. After reading the number of safeties, you must decide which side you will attack. Your preference is
to attack the wide side of the field or to the softest corner. Pick a side and stay with it. After the snap read the
defender over #2, if he does not cross the hash or bail out you automatically throw to #1. If the defender over #2 bails
out or crosses the hash throw to #2.
FB: Your alignment is equal to that of the QB at a depth of 5 yds and your crotch splitting the inside leg of the OT. On the
snap of the ball you will be responsible for the opposite LB called by the C. You will need to listen for tags that might
place you in motion or check and release you into a pattern.
X/Z: Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball take 5 quick steps with elbows moving rapidly to sell the
deep pattern. On your 5th step plant you’re outside foot and angle back to the QB expecting the ball on your turn.
Curl Route
H/S: Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball take 5 quick steps with elbows moving rapidly to sell the
deep pattern. On your 5th step plant you’re outside foot and angle back to the QB expecting the ball on your turn.
Curl Route
OL: Pass protection in pairs. Locate the man your responsible for blocking.
VIKING
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QB: Take snap from center and sprint out at a depth of at least 7-8 yds. Key the defender over the #2 WR, if he shows zone
And backs up throw the ball to the #2 WR on a Bubble Route. If the defender follows the #1 WR jumps the Bubble
Route throw to the #3 WR on a 10yd Out Route.
FB: Attack the outside shoulder of the OT cutting off all pursuit from the LB or blitzing DB.
#1 WR (X/Z): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a Fly Route.
#2 WR (H/S): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a Bubble Route at an angle that will place
him 5yds deep and 2yds from the sideline.
#3 WR (H/S): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a 15yd Out Route.
Backside X/Z: Runs a 5yd slant to the middle of the field than runs straight down the middle of the field.
OL: Step playside hinge to backside and cutoff any penetration to the inside nobody crosses your face.
MESH
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QB: After the snap from the center take a 5 step drop key the defender over #1 WR if he drops into a zone throw to the
#3 WR on a Flat Route. If the defender jumps the Flat Route hit the #2 WR on the Smash Route. If you have time you
can hit the #1 WR on his Mesh Route late.
FB: Your alignment is equal to that of the QB at a depth of 5yds and your crotch splitting the inside leg of the OT. On the
snap of the ball you will be responsible for the opposite LB called by the C. You will need to listen for Tags that might
palce you in motion or check and release you into a pattern
#1 WR (X/Z): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a Mesh Route.
#2 WR (H/S): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a Smash Route.
#3 WR (H/S): Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a Flat Route.
Backside X/Z: Runs a 5yd slant to the middle of the field than runs straight down the middle of the field.
OL: Pass protection in pairs. Locate the man your responsible for blocking.
COWBOY
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QB: Key the defender over WR #1. Take a three-step drop and throw on rhythm. The WR’s will run mirrored routes.
Your pre snap reads goes as follows 1) Check to see if the field is open (Cover 2) meaning two safeties or closed (Cover
1,3) meaning one safety. This pattern is good vs. Cover 2. After reading the number of safeties, you must decide which
side you will attack. Your preference is to attack the wide side of the field or to the softest corner. Pick a side and stay
with it. After the snap read the defender over #1 if he bails or shows deep zone throw the ball to #1 on an Dig route. If
the defender shows a back pedal then jumps the Dig throw the Smash to #2.
FB: Your alignment is equal to that of the QB at a depth of 5 yds and your crotch splitting the inside leg of the OT. On the
snap of the ball you will be responsible for the opposite LB called by the C. You will need to listen for tags that might
place you in motion or check and release you into a pattern.
X/Z: Always start with your inside foot up. On the snap of the ball run a Dig Route
OL: Pass protection in pairs. Locate the man your responsible for blocking.
BEAR
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QB Take your pre snap read looking to see if the field is open or closed. Again pick a side and stay with it after the snap of
the ball read the defender over the #2 WR, if he jumps the Fade Route by the #2 WR throw to the #1 WR on a Slant
Route. If the defender is in zone and bails out into coverage hit the #2 WR on the Fade Route.
FB: Your alignment is equal to that of the QB at a depth of 5 yds and your crotch splitting the inside leg of the OT. On the
snap of the ball you will be responsible for the opposite LB called by the C. You will need to listen for tags that might
place you in motion or check and release you into a pattern.
OL: Pass protection in pairs. Locate the man your responsible for blocking.
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QB: Jab fake to the FB carry out sweep look be aware
of the perimeter pass blocking and look to hit the
deep pattern 1st then look underneath.
FB: Quick roll fake, attack A gap looking for PSLB blitz
If no blitz bow outside and pass block the perimeter
taking the first off colored jersey.
SB: Flat jet motion, once you get to the OT slide motion
and fake pin block then release downfield running
a 15 yd out pattern
X: Fade pattern
Z: 10 yd Drag pattern
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QB: Step forward and poke fake to the FB then a front
handoff to H/S and bootleg away
HB: Leave on the snap and aim for 1yd in front of the QB
take the handoff and read the blocks of the pulling
OG
PST: Gap/Down/Backer
BSG: Pull lead through hole block the 1st defender to show
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