RUN PLAY
QB fakes handoff to R2 then hands ball to R1. After the handoff, the QB raises up in a passing stance & pump-fakes a downfield pass.
R1 follows the blockers through the A GAP looking for an opportunity to break loose into the open field.
W1 delays running route until R2 reaches the QB. W1 solo fakes receiving a handoff once behind the center.
Both W1 & R2 block defenders in the D GAPS after their fakes.
O-Line Right
O-Line Left
C leads blocking attack in either the Left or Right A GAP. If running to the Left, C should block the Left A GAP, if running Right, C should block the Right A GAP.
LG & RG follow & lock in behind the C.
LT & RT follow & lock in behind the LG & RG.
T1 & T2 follow & lock in behind the LT & RT.
It is critical for the C to lead a strong attack down the field & to stay on his feet.
At the snap, the C should hit his assigned A GAP and the rest of the O-line should file in behind the C creating a single unit marching up the field. The O-line should have an upright athletic position pushing up the field.
RUN PLAY
QB allows G to pass then hands ball to R1. After the handoff, the QB remains in the handoff position with his back to the defenders.
R1 follows the blockers through the D GAP looking to break loose on the outside
R2 runs in front of W1 & blocks outside of the pulling G taking on defenders in the D GAP
W1 delays running route until R2 runs in front of W1's position. W1 should leak to the flats on the backside ready to catch an option pass.
O-Line
O-line Left
On the backside, the G will pull from his position & block defenders in the D GAP, on the playside, the G will block down on the A GAP
On the playside, the T will block the C GAP & on the backside, the T will help block defenders in the B GAP
On the playside, the T will block the B GAP & on the backside, the T will help block defenders in the A GAP.
The C should block down on the A GAP.
On this play, the pulling G needs to be athletic & fast to not disrupt the rhythm of the other runners in the backfield. He should use his momentum to overpower defenders in the D GAP.
R1 should have patience behind the blockers, looking for the first opportunity to break into the open field once outside.
RUN PLAY
QB allows the G to pass then hands ball to R1. After the handoff, the QB rolls out to the backside & fakes a pass to W1.
R1 does the counter move by making his first move to the backside only to cut back to the playside to take the handoff from the QB.
Option PLAY
QB allows the G to pass then fakes handoff to R1. After the fake handoff, the QB rolls out to the backside & passes to W1.
R2 blocks outside of the pulling G taking on defenders in the D GAP pushing them inside
W1 runs a 5 yard Post Corner route & should always be ready to recieve the option pass.
O-Line Right
O-line Left
On the backside, the G will pull from his position & block defenders in the D GAP, on the playside, the G will block down on the A GAP
On the playside, the T will block the C GAP & on the backside, the T will help block defenders in the B GAP
On the playside, the T will block the B GAP & on the backside, the T will help block defenders in the A GAP.
The C should block down on the A GAP.
On this play, the pulling G needs to be athletic & fast to not disrupt the rhythm of the other runners in the backfield. He should use his momentum to overpower defenders in the D GAP.
R1 should have patience behind the blockers, looking for the first opportunity to break into the open field once outside.
RUN PLAY
QB fakes handoff to R1 then hands ball to sweeping W1.
R1 follows the blockers through the A GAP as if he has the ball
W1 will sweep behind the line to receive the handoff from the QB. He should look break loose on the outside.
R2 blocks defenders in D GAP pushing them inside.
O-Line Right
O-Line Right
C leads blocking attack in either the Left or Right A GAP. If running to the Left, C should block the Left A GAP, if running Right, C should block the Right A GAP.
LG & RG follow & lock in behind the C.
LT & RT follow & lock in behind the LG & RG.
T1 & T2 follow & lock in behind the LT & RT.
It is critical for the C to lead a strong attack down the field & to stay on his feet.
At the snap, the C should hit his assigned A GAP and the rest of the O-line should file in behind the C creating a single unit marching up the field. The O-line should have an upright athletic position pushing up the field.