Pistol Twins
Wedge Right
Left
Play BREAKDOWN
RUN PLAY
QB receives the shotgun snap then hands the 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 runs a 10 yard GO route.
R2 blocks defenders in the B GAP clearing a path for R1.
W2 runs a 5 yard Post route.
Pass Option
QB fakes the handoff to R1 then raises up & passes to W1 on the GO route or W2 on the 5 yard Post route.
O-Line Right
O-Line Left
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 the 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.
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Toss Right
Left
Play BREAKDOWN
RUN PLAY
QB does a quick toss to R1. After the toss, the QB trolls to the backside & pump fakes a pass downfield.
At the snap, R1 makes a move towards the flat while presenting a good target to the QB. His first job is to catch the toss then gets behind his blockers looking to break loose.
W1 blocks the defensive back, pushing them to the outside.
W2 blocks 2nd level defenders pushing them inside.
Bootleg Pass Option
QB fakes the toss to R1 then bootlegs to the backside & pulls up to pass to T2 on the 5 yrd Angle route. QB can also tuck & run the ball if there is an opening.
O-line Right
O-line Left
The G will pull from his position & block defenders in the D GAP, on the playside. C will block down on the vacated guards spot. The rest of the line should gain outside leverage on remaining defenders.
Pro tips
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.
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Counter Right
Left
Play BREAKDOWN
RUN PLAY
QB takes the shotgun snap then hands the ball to R1. After the handoff, the QB rolls out to the backside & fakes a pass downfield.
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. R1 should burst through the B Gap.
W1 runs a 5 yard Post Corner route.
W2 runs a 5 yard smash route.
Pass Option
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.
O-Line Right
O-Line Left
On this play, the pulling G needs to be athletic & fast to not disrupt R1. He should use his momentum to overpower defenders in the B GAP.
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Pistol Triple Back
Wedge Right
Left
Play BREAKDOWN
RUN PLAY
QB receives the shotgun snap then hands the 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 blocks edge defenders from disrupting the backfield.
R2 blocks edge defenders from disrupting the backfield.
W2 runs a Slice route.
Pass Option
QB fakes the handoff to R1 then raises up & passes to W2 on the Slice route.
O-Line Right
O-Line Left
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 the 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.
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Run Right
Left
Play BREAKDOWN
RUN PLAY
QB does a quick shovel pass to R1. After the toss, the QB rises up & pump fakes a pass.
At the snap, R1 makes a move towards the flat while presenting a good target to the QB. His first job is to catch the pass then gets behind his blockers looking to break loose.
R2 blocks second level defenders outside of the T in the D GAP to help set the edge for R1.
W1 cuts across to the flats & blocks defenders to the outside.
W2 runs a GO route.
Pass Option
QB fakes the toss to R1 then passes to W2 on the GO route.
O-Line Right
O-Line Left
The O-line needs to gain strong outside leverage on defenders to set the edge for the play.
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QB Run Right
Left
Play BREAKDOWN
RUN PLAY
QB reverses out and gets behind R1 & R2 as they block defenders clearing the running lane.
R2 blocks the first defender encountered on the edge.
R1 blocks any defenders on the outside not picked up by R2.
W2 cuts across the entire field & blocks defenders out ahead of the QB.
O-line Right
O-line Left
The O-line needs to gain strong outside leverage on defenders to set the edge for the play.