Offensive Playbook
“The mission of the Brethren Offensive Unit is to score points with every every possession possession of the ball!” ball!”
Alvin D. Rischel, Head Football Coach Brethren High School 4400 North High Bridge Road Brethren, MI (231) 477-5355
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Table of Contents
Philosophy………………………………………………………..3 Alignments……………………… Alignments………………………………………………… ………………………………..4 ……..4 Numbering the Backfield…………………………………….….4 Base Formations………………………………………………...5 Point of Attack…………………………………………………....6 Flanker Motion…………………………………………………...7 Calling a Play…………………………………………………….8 The Running Game……………………………………………..9 Veer………………………………………………………...9 Speed Option……………………………………………..13 Trap………………………………………………………..14 Counter……………………………………………………15 Toss/Sweep……………………………………………….16 Using Motion As A Decoy………………………………..17 Decoy……………………………… ..17 Power………………………………………………………18 The Passing Game……………………………………………..19 Quick Pass………………………………………………...20 Quick Wheel…………………………………………….…21 Bubble Screen………………………………………….…22 Bubble Slant……………………………………………….23 Bubble Fade……………………………………………….23 Slant Wheel………………………………………………..24 Hitches…..…………………………………………………25 Other Passes……………………………………………...26
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PHILOSOPHY Why We “Run The Gun” • By spreading the defense we can create running lanes. • By forcing the defense to cover the entire field we can reduce th e amount of “gang tackles.” • We force the defense to account for the QB in the running game. • It provides simple QB reads from pistol set. • QB already has depth for passing game. • We can run multiple formations without switching from under center to center to the shotgun. • The running game is a “downhill” attack. • We can get the football to our athletes in open space – “Basketball on grass” with big play potential.
Goals of Our Offense • Score – every – every time we have the ball! • Dictate the tempo o off the game and make the defense uncomfortable • Attack with our foot on the pedal * Use multiple formations and motions to create better blocking angles • Attack the entire field. Sideline to sideline & line of scrimmage to endzone • Make full use of our skill players. Showcase what they do best • Avoid third down & long situations – Make as many plays on first and second down as possible • Avoid mental mistakes, missed assignments, penalties & turnovers
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ALIGNMENTS
Offensive line splits will be 2.5 feet. Offensive linemen will us a three point stance The Quarterback will align 3 yards behind the ball The Tailback will align 3 yards behind the Quarterback The Left & Right Ends will align 2 yards yards inside each sideline with their inside foot forward
*Note – *Note – The Ends may be assigned to line up “tight”, which would bring them 2 yards outside of the respective guard by using the following calls: 1.) Rip – Rip – Right Right End 2.) Liz – Liz – Left Left End
NUMBERING THE BACKFIELD Quarterback - #1 Tailback - #2 Flanker - #3 L – Left – Left End R – Right – Right End
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2 Some game situations may occur which will prevent us from wanting to keep the QB in the pistol set. In these cases we can move the QB under the Center and use the following calls:
KILL – KILL – Spiking the ball to stop the clock VICTORY – VICTORY – Taking a knee to run out the clock
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BASE FORMATIONS Right
Left
Wing Right
Wing Left
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Strong Right
Strong Left
*Note – *Note – Rip Rip or Liz could be used with any base formation to bring either End to a “tight” alignment as previously explained. A call of “Double Tight” would be used to bring both Ends to “tight” alignment.
POINT OF ATTACK
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Even #s – #s – Right Right Odd #’s – Left – Left
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FLANKER MOTION We will occasionally use motion to:
Attack the edge Move defenders in man coverage Gain an advantage on a blocking angle
JET MOTION – Full speed lateral motion across the formation, which takes place directly in front of the QB
– Full speed motion, which crosses the formation, which ROCKET MOTION – Full gains depth & retreats behind the TB
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PLAY TAG WORDS Veer o Inside o Outside Speed Option Trap Counter Toss/Sweep Power Quick Passing
CALLING A PLAY The following system will be used when calling a play:
First signal assigns the formation Second signal assigns Flanker Motion (If applicable) Third signal will be a two-digit number: 1st number assigns the ball carrier o o 2nd number assigns the point of attack Final signal will be a tag word which will will assign the blocking rules
*Note – *Note – If If no Rip or Liz call and/or no Flanker motion, then the play call will simply start with a two-digit number as described above in the third step. See examples below.
Examples: Rip – Rip – Rocket Rocket – – 22 22 – – Veer Veer (Right End is tight & Flanker motion) 22 – 22 – Veer Veer (Neither End is tight & no Flanker motion)
Play calls for situations where we would put the QB under the Center and NOT in the pistol include:
– Spiking the ball to stop the clock KILL – Spiking – Taking a knee to run out the clock VICTORY – Taking
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THE RUNNING GAME Installing Inside Veer
The Inside Veer Option will be the first play we we will install because it is the provides the easiest read for the QB The initial attack of the Inside Veer focuses on the A-Gap and then progresses to the B and C gaps It forces the defense to reduce their front Aggressive downhill attack at the A-Gap which which also puts stress on linebacker Eliminates the need to block the DE (Read Man) We can run Inside Veer from multiple formations
Inside Veer Mesh
QB takes a flat step with his outside foot His eyes instantly snap to the “Veer Read” The QB will mesh with the Dive Back by rocking the ball from his back shoulder to his front shoulder, where he will begin his RIDE & DECIDE If “Veer Read” hesitates or steps ha rd across the LOS, the QB will o “give” to the Dive Back If “Veer Read” turns his shoulders hard inside and attacks the Dive o Back then QB will “keep” the ball and attack the B -C Gaps The Dive Back will lead with his front-side foot towards the QB and attack the A-Gap aggressively He will make a deep soft pocket After attacking the A-Gap, the eyes of the Dive Back focus on linebacker flow and make one of the following choices: o Burst o Bend o Bounce
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Left 22 Veer
Blocking Rules:
BSE
Stalk block
BSG
Triple wedge & climb
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Triple wedge & climb
FSG
Triple wedge & climb
FSE
3-Step Hitch. Look for QB & expect possible pitch.
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Stalk block
QB
Inside veer mesh. Read 1 st defender on or outside FSG. Ride & Decide.
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Inside veer mesh. Attack A-Gap downhill. Burst, Bend or Bounce.
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Strong Left 31 Veer
* Note – Note – TB TB & QB must maintain 5 yard PR (Pitch Relationship)
Strong Left 22 Veer
* Note – Note – We We do not need to use motion when Flanker is aligned in 1-4 position
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Left – Left – Rocket Rocket – – 22 22 Veer
* Note – Note – We We can run veer away from motion side if we notice the Safety is in man coverage and follows the motion across the formation.
Left 24 Veer
If A-Gap is closed then we will adjust to Outside Outside Veer. This requires the FSG to place his helmet on the outside frame of the 1 tech and drive him inside. The dive back & QB must take wider paths and attack the gap over to the outside. 12
Installing Speed Option
Allows us to get the ball to the perimeter quickly Our athletes get the ball in space Takes advantage of the defense reducing their front Forces defenders to defend the alley
Left 16 Speed Option
The QB will will attack the outside shoulder of the Option Read. If he chases the pitchman then QB will keep and get vertical. If the Option Read does ANYTHING ANYTHING else the the QB will pitch pitch quickly. quickly. All other Veer blocking blocking rules rules apply to Speed Option.
Power Left 15 Speed Option
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Installing Trap
The trap can be run as a downhill downhill play or as a read play We will always trap the 1 st defender outside the down block of the FSG The Center uses traditional Man-On, Man-Away blocking rules BSG will be the trapper The FSG will block Gap, Down, Backer The FSE uses an “Evasive Technique” (Step, Dip & Rip)
Rip Right 21 Trap (vs. Odd Front)
If “Option Read” squeezes or crashes inside, the QB will keep and attack edge. If “Option Read” does anything else, QB will give to TB
Rip Right 22 Trap (vs. Even Front)
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Installing Counter
All linemen reach block to front side QB & TB fake Veer Dive to back side to influence linebackers QB fakes with TB then drops steps to exchange with with Flanker
Right 35 Counter
Liz – Liz – Wing Wing Left – Left – 36 36 Counter
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Installing Toss & Sweep
All linemen reach to front side No need to block ANY defender aligned inside the 3 technique Utilizes motion
Left – Left – Rocket Rocket – – 37 37 Toss
Left – Left – Jet Jet – – 37 37 Sweep
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Using Motion As A Decoy It is important to occasionally use motion when NOT running Toss or Sweep. This will keep LBs and Secondary players honest. If we notice that they are “chasing motion,” we will use multiple complementary plays to take advantage of the over pursuit of the defense.
Left – Left – Rocket Rocket – – 21 21 Veer
Left – Left – Jet Jet – – 21 21 Trap
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Installing Power
All front side linemen will block Gap, Down, Backer BSG pulls to front side side and leads through POA – block – block first LB The Flanker will kick out the EMOLS The TB will read the block of the Flanker and run to the opening
Strong Right 24 Power
Rip Strong Right 24 Power
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THE PASSING GAME Installing Quick Passing
Basic and simple to protect Pistol formation puts QB off the LOS providing better pre-snap vision Allows us to get the ball to athletes in space Allows us to complete high percentage passes Takes advantage of defenses who “live for the blitz” Allows big play potential We will designate the Quick Passing game with a “9x” call Example – 91 91 = Quick pass with QB 1 step drop for quick routes o Example – Example – 93 93 = Quick pass with QB 3 step drop for longer routes o Example –
Quick Pass – Pass – Protection Protection Offensive linemen will reach to the front side gap and punch with hands in front. The TB will protect back side edge.
Example: Front Side to Right
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Quick Pass Concepts
Quick Right & Left Quick Wheel Bubble Screen Bubble Slant Bubble Fade 3 Step Combos
Left 91 Quick Left
FSE releases hard up field for 2 steps, turns inside & settles Flanker releases on a 45 degree degree angle and blocks the Corner QB secures the snap, pivots and throws quickly to the Left End The FSE reads the block of the Flanker, gets up field and works works back to daylight The BSE runs 3-step slant route and works works up field into open void as second option
* The call of Left or Right indicates which End we will throw the quick route to
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Left 91 Quick Wheel Left
FSE runs quick route The Flanker releases on 45 degree angle as if he were going to block the Corner and then explode vertically. QB will pump the quick route and then throw fade to Flanker
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Right 91 Bubble Right
The FSE releases vertically vertically and looks to block the force player If the Corner plays hard, engage him o o If the Corner bails, snap snap eyes inside The Flanker will drop step with his inside foot, then step with his outside foot and work parallel to the LOS The QB throws a sharp pass to the outside shoulder shoulder of the Flanker. The pass MUST be forward! BSE runs 3-step slant route and works up field and works into open void and second option
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Right 91 Bubble Slant Right
The QB MUST read the #2 defender o If the #2 attacks the bubble, throw the slant If the #2 sinks under the slant, throw the bubble o
Right 91 Bubble Fade Right
Great vs. man coverage. QB will pump the bubble, then throw to the Fade route
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Right 91 Slant Bench Right
Right 91 Slant Wheel Right
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Right 91 Hitch Fade Right
2x2 91 All Hitch
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SPECIAL PASSES Trips Right – Right – 91 91 Slant/Wheel Right
Left – Left – Rocket Rocket – – TB TB Screen Left
QB reverse pivots, fakes Rocket Toss to Flanker, fades back and throws screen
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