2002UW-PlattevilleOffense

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UW-PlattevilleOffense

Offensive Coaches

HEAD COACHMIKE EMENDORFER

OFFENSIVE LINE

COACH.ULZ DAEUBER

WIDE RECEIVERS

COACHANDY MITCHEL

RUNNING BACKS

COACHARRON MACK

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE

COACHBRANDON DOHERTY


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1) Attitude: A.M.F.2) Spread the Field: Formations or Motion

A. Forces the defense to declare their coverage and blitzes.B.

Easier for the Quarterback to read coverage.C. Helps the run Game (5 to 6 simple plays).

D. Create mismatches.3) Throw to Uncovered Receivers

A. By Alignment.B. By Motion and Adjustment.C. By Play-action.**This forces defensive adjustments that help in protection and in running game.

4) Hurt the Blitz: Recognize it Protect it Attack it.A. Protections must be simple (man scheme).B. Attack (must have a game plan).

EX: Sight adjustments

Hot routes

Bring in extra protection

Screens

5) Game PlanningA. Must be able to adjust during game.B. Routes must be adjustable.C. Must have the right tools in the toolbox.


Offensive Philosophy


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Offensive Goals:

1. To outscore our opponent which will ensure a VICTORY!2. To score six times a game.3. To out-hit and punish every defense we face.4. To average 400 yards of total offense.5.To be one of the Top 5 DIII offenses in the nation.

Offensive Objectives:

1. ATTACK: We will play a fast break, up-tempo attack. We will force eachopponent to react and adjust to our offense. We will always use intelligenceand conditioning to our advantage.

2. GATA: We will GET AFTER THEIR ASS! This is the cornerstoneprinciple of Platteville Football.

3.

ELIMINATION OF SIWs: Its tough enough to beat your opponent.Take away the negative plays to ensure that we dont beat ourselves.TURNOVER RATIO is the number one factor in winning and losing collegefootball games.

4. SCORE: The object of the RUN-n-GUN offense is to score. We will scorefirst, fast, and we will finish the fourth quarter. We will maximize the Red

Zone and we will take advantage of every turnover that our defense creates by

scoring points.

5. TEAM: Foremost, we must be come a true team. On and off the field, weact as one, united as a whole group, where together we can accomplishgreatness.

Hang Loose, One of Us is Fixing to Score!

Offensive Goals


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Our first key to our success is to recognize the defense. Our offense will see many

defensive schemes. Some teams will prefer to play zone coverage against most of ourformations. They may play a 2 deep or 3 deep zone with four or five defenders

underneath. Other teams will play a man scheme against us. They will also do so from a

1 deep or 2 deep look. These teams will also blitz from all points on the field. We willsee various fronts also. A majority of the time the defense will have 5 defenders in the

box. This will include down linemen and linebackers.

For our offense to be successful it is important for our players to recognize andunderstand what the defense is doing. We will have tools in the toolbox for everything

we will see, but we have to know what they are doing.


Defensive Recognition


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We label defenders on the line of scrimmage with numbers and call them Techniques.

We identify the alignments of the defenders using their technique.

Defensive Line Techniques

Defensive Gaps

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Fronts


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Defensive Fronts

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We identify the defenses coverage by first finding the safeties. We want to know if theyare in a 2 deep look or in a 1 deep look. Once we have identified the safeties, we will

next look at the technique of the defenders over the split ends and the wings. We willlook for alignment keys. These keys allow us to determine a few basics of the coverage

we will see. We should be able to determine if it is man or zone, and also where a

potential blitz man happen.

One Deep

Coverage

Cover 1

FS & SS: One deep, aligned in the middle of the field or formation, 10 yardsdeep, eyes on the QB. SS head up to inside of #2, 5 yards or less from LOS, eyeson #2.

Corners: Aligned 5 yards or less from LOS, head up or hold inside leverage,eyes on WR.

Weak OLB: Aligned head up or hold inside leverage on #2, 4 to 6 yardsfrom LOS, eyes on #2.

Cover 3

FS & SS: One deep, aligned in the middle of the field or formation, 10 yardsdeep, eyes on the QB. SS head up to inside of #2, 5 yards or less from LOS, eyes

on QB.

Corners: Aligned head up to outside of WR, 8 to 10 yards deep, eyes on theQB.

Weak OLB: Aligned head up to inside of #2, 4 to 6 yards deep, eyes on theQB.

Cover 0

FS & SS: No one deep, usually aligned 4 to 6 yards from LOS, head up toinside of #2 or #3, eyes on #2 or #3.

Corners: Aligned head up or hold inside leverage, 5 yards or less from theLOS, eyes on WR.

Weak OLB: Usually coming on a blitz.


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Cover 2

FS & SS: Two deep, aligned on or outside the hash, 10yards deep, eyes on the QB.

Corners: Aligned 5 yards or less from LOS, head up orhold outside leverage, eyes on the QB.

Weak OLB: Aligned head up or hold inside leverage on#2, 4 to 6 yards deep, eyes on the QB.

Cover 4

FS & SS: Two deep, aligned 10 yards on hash, eyes onthe QB. They will play deep s

Corners: Aligned head up to outside of WR, 5 to 8 yardsdeep, eyes on the QB. Usually deeper then in Cover 2.

Weak OLB: Aligned head up to inside of #2, 4 to 6yards deep, eyes on the QB.

Cover 2White(man under)

FS & SS: Two deep, aligned on or outside the hash, 10yards deep, eyes on the QB.

Corners: Aligned head up or hold inside leverage, 5yards or less from the LOS, eyes on WR.

Weak OLB: Aligned head up to inside of #2, 4 to 6yards deep, eyes on #2, may be a rusher if no #2.

Two Deep


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This coverage is man to man. Usually both safeties will cover down for a LBwho has blitzed or b/c of the formation. Usually no safeties deep is the base

read to this coverage. The corners and safeties will both key a WR.

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COVER 0

HOW TO ATTACK IT

DOUBLES

TRIPSPLAYS: 31 OR 39964/63 FriscoHOT RELEASE R- BACK.

PLAYS: 31 - 39180 EAST/WESTHOT RELEASE R- BACK.

HOW TO ATTACK IT:


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HOW TO ATTACK IT:

HOW TO ATTACK IT:

DOUBLES

TRIPS

COVER 1

This coverage is man to man. The SS will cover down b/c of the

formation or a LB has moved into the box. The will be FS deep,

with the SS, CB and LBs playing man technique.


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This coverage is a basic 2 deep zone. The base reads are depth of the safeties

and technique of the corners. The safeties will be on or near the hash and the

corners will be low and looking in at the QB.

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PLAYS: 81-82 OR 83-84

VARIATIONS: 2 SOFT / 2 HARD2 ROBBER

HOW TO ATTACK I

HOW TO ATTACK IT

DOUBLES

TRIPS PLAYS: 60's or 90's

COVER 2

Horizontal stretch on the flatsVertically stretch the safeties


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The base read on this coverage is the two deep safeties and the man technique

by the underneath coverage. The CBs and LBs will be head-up or inside of our

receivers.

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HOW TO ATTACK IT:

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Cover 2 White


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One deep safety and deep corners are the key reads to this coverage. The SScovers down, this allows the defense to cover all receivers or play six in the box.

The FS will align in the middle of the field or formation. The DBs will have

their eyes on the QB.

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HOW TO ATTACK IT:

DOUBLES

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COVER 3

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PLAYS: X-Z GO / X-Z JAM

61-62 63-64 OR 90'S

PLAYS: 80'S OR 30'S

HOW TO ATTACK IT:


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The depth and alignment of the corners and safeties are the key reads to thiscoverage. A four deep concept with the corners and safeties playing deep 1/4's

and zone underneath. We will see this coverage vs. our trips.

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HOW TO ATTACK IT

HOW TO ATTACK

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COVER 4

PLAYS: 51 - 52 OR 32/39

ATTACK STRONGSIDE FLAT

1/4 1/4RUN SUPPORT KEY OT/ PASS READ# 2 RECEIVER

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PLAYS: EVERYTHING1/4 1/4 1/2 1/2

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Personnel: FS- Free Safety, plays deep in most coverage. SS- Strong Safety, will come down and cover a wing in a 1 deep look. S- Sam, strong side OLB. W- Will, weak side OLB. M- Mike, middle linebacker. N- Nickel, may be substituted for a LB in passing situations. Joker- A combination rush/drop player who plays from the edge of the

defense in the nickel package, often from a 3-3 front.

Terms: Strong Side- The side of the defenses strength. Weak Side- The side away from the defenses strength. Front- Down linemen and the linebacker(s). Leverage- This is where a defender aligns over a receiver. Combo- A technique in which 2 DBs in man coverage exchangeresponsibilities based on the receiver releases.

Box- The area spanning from the line of scrimmage to seven yards deep and isfrom tight end to tight end wide.

Bracket- Situation in which tow defenders are able to double a receiver, withone on the inside and one on the outside.

Cloud- Term for when a CB rotates up and has the flats. Robber- A player in coverage who is expected to play in deep coveragemoves to a short zone or intermediate area late, thus robbing that zone.

Spot Drop- Refers to a coverage technique where zone defenders drop todesignated areas on the field and the find receivers from there.

Pattern Read- Refers to a coverage technique where zone defenders reactdifferently to specific releases and route combinations, more like a match-up

zone.

Defensive Terminology


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Our offense begins with Offensive Organization. With our simple organizational tools

we are able to implement a very multiple offense. Organization is the key to our success

within our system. Our mechanics are simple, yet effective. Our play calling is a simpleapproach that allows us to tell different players certain things to change the look we give

the defense. Each player has words that affect him or himself and another player working

together. We have two rules to our basic communication system.

1. Focus Only On The Words That Affect You- this is the key to our simple

play calling, do not get caught-up by all the words in the play call, listen to

only those words that speak to you.

2. Learn To See The Big Picture- You will master our system once, and onlyonce, you get past the stage of trying to figure out what you are supposed to

do, and get to the point that you understand and can visualize the entire play

and concept of the play.


Offensive Mechanics


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HUDDLE PROCEDURE

Center sets the huddle 5 yards from the ball.

Linemen will bend down slightly, with hands on knees.

Tackles will turn in at a 45-degree angle to face the QB. The back line, the Receivers and R back, will stand straight up.

As the QB steps in front of the huddle, all talking will STOP.

All eyes will focus on the Quarterbacks mouth.

QB will then call the play. Focus only on those words and terms that specifically apply to you.

Learn to see the BIG PICTURE, visualize the entire play

To the Line of Scrimmage

1. Center will set the tempo by hustling to the LOS.2. All others will hustle to their proper alignments.

3. Repeat the play and the snap count in your head.

4. Approach the LOS with confidence.

5. Get locked into your stance, ready to explode on the snap.

Huddle Procedure

QB

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At UWP we try to keep play calling very simple and short in length. We implement twodifferent types of play calls in our normal huddle situations. Our run game is all calledby using words, i.e. the name of the play. Our passing game is called using a simple

numbering system. We also use words in our passing game to tag and adjust our base

plays, but the call will always use numbers in combination with the words.

Basic Play Call

Dive Right

Play Calls

Run Game

Tells us the running

play we are

running.

Tells us the

direction we are

running the play to.


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The following is an example of one our play calls within our passing game and also an

explanation of what the each word means:

Basic Play Call

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Y MO 984 Boston Hot

Play Call With Motion and Tags

The first number indicates the

protection and the release of the

running back.

The second number indicates the

formation and the series that we

are running.

The last number indicates what

concept we are running in our

routes. It also indicates where the

strength is located (odd = left, even

= right)

Motion is first in the

play call.

Tags or adjustments within

the concept are directlyafter the play call.

If we want to take

the R-Back out ofthe protection and

hot release him,

that indication is

Passing Game


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I. Offensive Cadence: We implement a very unsophisticated cadence system in hopes that

the offensive team can better concentrate on WHAT and HOW intently, rather than

when they are going to do something. There is no question that concentration is a key to

getting off the ball, but once the snap count is called, it must be stored in your mind andyour thoughts should switch to assignment recognition and intensity. The SNAP count

must be automatic! The cadence is divided into 5 Phases!

1.1 Phase one: Quick count or First Sound snapTo keep the defense off balance we

use a First Sound command as a quick count. The First Sound is DOWN.

1 The QB will merely call the snap as on the First Sound which means

DOWN.

2 Everyone must get up to the L.O.S. quickly and get set in your stance.

No shifting or motion will take place when a play is called on the First

Sound.

Example: Toss Right/Toss Right on the First Sound.

1.2 Phase Two: Color phase

1 The ball can be snapped on the color is called by the QB. He merely

calls the play and says on the color, the second color is used as the

snap count.

2 No motion or shifting

3 Good to use vs. defenses that stem or jumps from defense to defense

1.3 Phase Three: Non-rhythmic snap counts

1 Go is the term used as our snap count even, though the QB will call the

count on 1-2-3- or 4 as a huddle call.

2 If called on 1, the QB will pause for at least one full second after the

second color and then shout GO.3 If the snap count call was on 3, the QB will call Go 3 times on the L.O.S.

and the ball is snapped accordingly.4 This phase of the cadence is non-rhythmic

1.4 Phase Four: Repeat (second cadence)

1 QB will go through the cadence once, IF no one jumps offsides he starts

the 2nd

cadence always on one.2 Purpose is to try to draw the defense offsides.

3 Purpose is also to help determine front and coverage.

1.5 Phase Five: Hard Count

1 This is designed to specifically draw an opponent off sides.2 The Quarterback will use a non-rhythmic count.

1.6 Phase Six: No Play No Snap

1 Purpose is to try to draw the defense offsides.

2 QB will call in the huddle no play, no snap. Unless the defensepenetrates across the neutral zone, the ball will not be snapped.

3 If movement, QB sneak

4 If no movement, QB will either take the penalty or call time out.

Depends on the situation.

Snap Count Mechanics


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II. Initiating Motion

2.1 Any time any category of motion is called, the snap count cannot be a phase one

or phase two call.

2.2 The man called into motion will initiate his movement on the first color, and the

QB will be responsible for controlling the distance desired.

III. Audible Mechanics

3.1 Basic Philosophy: We will audible merely to get us out of a bad play. We will

not attempt to mastermind the game on the Line of Scrimmage with an audible.1 Box- Number of defenders on the defensive front.

2 Side to Side- Number of defenders either side of the center.

3 Personnel- Where a specific player is located.

4 Looks- Specific front or coverage look.

5 Any time a play is changed at the L.O.S. the snap count is automatically

one.

6 Disregard the audible. QB calls the play in the huddle and then says

disregard the audible. This is to keep the defense off balanced when wedo and audible and when we dont.

IV. Check With Me Mechanics

Basic Philosophy: Check with me is where we package 2 plays given in the

huddle and one will be called at the L.O.S.

1 Example: Run Dive at the 1 tech tackle.

2 Color will give direction.

CADENCE

Examples:

On Down Down

On One Down Blue Blue, Set Go

On Two on Two Down Blue Blue, Set Go, Go

Hard Count Down Blue Blue, Set Go Go, Go, Go

On Repeat Down Blue Blue, Set Go, Go, Set Go

DOWN COLOR COLOR SET GO

GO GO


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Personnel: Split Ends- The two outside receivers in our doubles formation.

Wings-The two inside receivers in our doubles formation.

X- Split End on the left side.

W- Wing on the left side.

Y- Wing on the right side.

Z- Split End on the right side.

R- Running back (R-Back).

N- Nickel, may be substituted for R in our No-back formations.

Terms: Wide Side (Field)- Wide side of the field when the ball is on the hash.

Short Side (Boundary)- Short side of the field when the ball is on the hash.

Front-Side- The side of the play.

Back-Side- Away from the play.

Split- How far a players alignment is from a landmark on the field.

Landmark- Certain places on the field or another player on the field.

Trouble- Alerts to offense to a potential blitzing player.

Run / Quick Check- A packaged call where the QB is given a running playand a quick pass to choose from, he will read the front and choose the best

play for the situation.

R.A.C.- Run after the Catch.

A.M.F.- Coach Emendorfer will explain.

D.A.- Coach Emendorfer will explain.

Sight Adjust- Refers to the adjustment a receiver makes when he is the QReceiver, he will break off his route to a quicker to fill the void created by the

blitzing player.

Six Second Rule- A pre-snap rule for the QB, WRs, and RB, in which they

mentally go through their respective assignments on the upcoming play.

Offensive Terminology


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One of the defining characteristics of our offense is that we are a very MULTIPLE

formation and motion offense. This allows us to gain better angles and leverage forcertain types of plays, to maximize the use of our personnel that lets them get in the most

favorable match-ups, creates uncertainty and confusion on the part of the defense, and

allows great flexibility within the things we do.

A few simple terms allow our offense to change its look. Memorization is minimized,

and basic can be combined in numerous ways to give us the possibility of a nearly

endless number of different looks. More importantly, it allows us to put our best peopleor combination of people in positions on the field where they have the BEST chance of

succeeding.

UW-Platteville

OffenseFormations And Motions


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Formations allow our offense to spread the field. We like to make our opponent defendthe entire field. We will stretch the defense both vertically and horizontally. Using

different formations also allows us to put our best athletes against lesser athletes andweaker defenders. Our formations depend on landmarks, both on the field and inrelationship to our own players.

Formations

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PANTHER RIGHTNO-BACK

HURRICANE LEFTNO-BACK

HURRICANE RIGHTNO-BACK

PANTHER LEFTNO-BACK

DOUBLES

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CIRCUS LT SPREAD

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Bunch- Tells the Wing to align 1yard form the SE. This can apply to

the front-side or the back side or

both of any play. This will be game

planned.

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YW

R

Z

Tight-Tells the front-side SE tocut down his split to 7 yards from

the tackle.

Squeeze-Tells the back-side SEto cut his split down to 7 yards from

the tackle.

TightSqueeze

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YW

R

Z

Flip-Tells the Z and Y to switchpositions on this play.

Flip- Tells W and X to switchpositions o this play.

FlipFlop

Bunch

Formation Adjustments


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Spread- Tells the R-back toalign 1 by 1 off the front-side tackle.

Ghost- Tells the R-back to alignout of the backfield in a position

that will allow him to get into his

route.

Ace- Tells the WBs to be on theline of scrimmage and the SEs to

be off. This can be front-side, back-

side, or both.

Pro and Con- Tells the WBto align one-by-one off the tackle.

He will check release from there.

He is responsible for the OLB over

him if he blitzes. Pro tells W to

move, Con tells Y to move. The R-

back will align away from the call.

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Ram- Tells the RB to motion tothe right. His destination will vary

according to his route and play call.

Lion- Tells the RB to motion tothe left. His destination will varyaccording to his route and the play

call.

Motion is the second part of how we want to align before we want the ball snapped. Weuse motion in our offense for specific, defined purposes some of which include:

1. To disguise our intentions/delay defensive recognition

2. To gain a blocker at the point of attack

3. To create personnel advantages4. To force the pass coverage to declare man or zone

5. To create coverage problems or checks

6. To force the coverage to bump, changing personnel and alignment

7. To help circumvent the jam

The basics of our motions will be first in the play call. A player and a type of motion willbe the few words before the play call. We will designate WHO we want to be in motionand we will designate WHAT type of motion we want. The QB will control final

destination with the snap count. It is vital to our offense that our WRs, RBs, and QBs

know who has to be on the line of scrimmage and who has to be off.

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Player Specific- This is themost basic motion. A certain player

will be given a motion call. He will

align away from his normal

alignment and motion to his normalsplit according to the play call.

Out- Tells a player to align nextto the nearest person inside of him.He will then motion out to his

normal alignment according to the

play call.

In- Tells a player to align wide andmotion in toward the formation, he

will not cross another player.

Ex.- X Mo, 39.

X lines up in trips and motion to his

normal split, then runs a vertical

X Y

W

R

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R

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Trace- Tells a player to motionin until he reaches the center then

turn and retrace his step returning to

his original position.

Seal- Tells a player to motionacross the formation and begin

breaking down near the opposite

guard, ending just outside the

tackles hip at the snap, then seal

the defensive end man on the line of

scrimmage.

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W Stem / Y Stem-W Stem- Tells W to align away

from the formation call and then

shift to his alignment. R will do so

also.

Y Stem- Tells Y to align away from

the formation call and then shift to

his alignment. R will do so also.

Shifting is a type of motion we will use to change our alignments before the ball issnapped. Shifts and Motions different because when we shift all players will reset before

the ball is snapped. We use shifts in our offense for specific, defined purposes some ofwhich include:

1. To disguise our intentions/delay defensive recognition2. To create personnel advantages

3. To create coverage problems or checks

4. To force the coverage to bump, changing personnel and alignment

The basics of our shifts, like our motions, will be first in the play call. All shift are player

specific. We will designate WHO we want shift and WHAT shift we want. The QB willcontrol when he wants the shift. It is vital to our offense that our WRs, RBs, and QBsknow who will be shifting their alignments on each call.

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YW

R

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Shifts


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In our run game we are able to feature our running back vs. 4, 5, and 6 defenders in thebox. We are also able to run the ball with our quarterback. Our starting point will be

throwing the football. When teams begin taking defenders out of the box to defend the

pass we will then run the ball effectively. We can run the ball out of any formation that

we have.

In addition we will run the ball to balance our offense at times. We will use schemes that

help us to outnumber the defense at the point of attack and use their alignment to ouradvantage.

We can also use the running game to set up the passing game. We will do so byincluding play action plays in our passing attack.


Running Game

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Instruction and AssignmentQB We will always run this play out of shotgun at the A-Gap player. Stare down the DE away

from the play. Hand off the ball and boot away from the play.

On Chase Read, read the backside DE and hand off or keep the ball accordingly.

Vs. back side blitz on Chase Read hand off or throw bubble/sight adjustment by wing/WR.

RB Attack the outside foot of the play-side tackle while reading the tackles block. If hereaches the DE cut outside. If the DE strings the play out, cut back underneath and get up

field.

On Chase Read RB is responsible for mesh, take the hand off or carry out fake.

FT Reach block the defensive end or combo C-Gap/4 technique with guard.

FGChip block the A-Gap/2i technique with the center. If there is no A-Gap/2i player reach to

the play side and possibly combo with tackle. Stay on your track to the LB.

C Reach block with the guards chip or combo, the A-Gap or 0 player to the nearest LB.

BG Scoop block nearest defender to play-side. Stay on track to the LB.

BT Scoop block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end. Butt block a crashing DEon Chase. Possible seal block on LB on Chase Read.

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QB We always want to run this play at the nearest interior lineman to an A-Gap, or the 2i.Hope back and open to the backside, stare down the DE away from the play, hand off theball, and boot away from the play.

On Chase Read, read the backside DE and hand off or keep the ball accordingly.

Vs. back side blitz on Zone Read hand off or throw bubble/sight adjustment by wing/WR.

RB Open with the play side foot, role on your second step, and plant and square up to press theLoS on your third step aiming over the play side guard. Read the first defender play sideof the center. Do not cut out or back before you hit the LoS. Attack the LoS hard and run

down field to daylight. Stay close to piles while cutting back/up field.

On Zone Read RB is responsible for mesh, take the hand off or carry out fake.

FTDrive block/reach and drive the defensive end.

FG Combo block with the center the A-Gap player (2i technique) to the nearest LB. Move thedouble team to the second level.

C Combo block with the guard, the A-Gap player to the nearest LB. Move the double team tothe second level.

BG Scoop block nearest defender to play-side. Seal off B-Gap player if necessary.

BT Scoop block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end. Seal off B-Gap player ifnecessary. Butt block a crashing defensive end.

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QB We want to run this play to the A-Gap player. Hand the ball off like on the chase play andattack the back side carrying out a fake to keep the defensive end honest.On Q Counter fake to the RB and follow the pulling tackle.

On Counter Dog open up like chase, hand off the ball and attack the back side carrying out

a fake to keep the defensive end honest.

RB Jab step and come back to the quarterback. Take the inside hand off and follow the pullingtackle. He will lead you either through the A or B-Gap depending on the def. alignment.On Q Counter carry out the fake and run into the backside defensive end.

On Counter Dog line up on the play side, open up like Chase, plant on your third step and

follow the tackle straight up field.

FT Reach drive block the defensive end.

FG Identify the defensive alignment to alert the back side tackle for his pulling track. Doubleteam/combo back any A-Gap/0 technique player. Reach drive block any B-Gap player.

C Double team/combo back with the front side guard any A-Gap or 0 technique player. Ifthere is no front side A-Gap player block down to the back side.

BG Block any defensive lineman from the A-Gap to the B-Gap. If there is no defensivelineman block the first back side linebacker.

BT Listen to the alignment call by the front side guard for your pulling track. Pull through therespective gap (A or B-Gap) on the front side and block the linebacker. Kick out/trap the

front side backer if he blitzes.

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QB We always want to run this at the B-Gap player (3 technique). Step up to the center, seatthe ball in the back, and boot away.On Q Dallas/No Back Dallas, one step pass fake and follow guard attacking the A-Gap.

RB One down hill shuffle step and attack the inside hip of the guard where the play is called.

FT Pass set or dip and rip to the nearest play side LB depending on DE play. If DE slants hardinside wash him down.

Against a 50 Defense or a 4i make a Texas call and pass set and drive the defensive end.

FG Pass set B-Gap player for one count and kick out DE. If we run it to the 2i side blockdown on 2i player Cap call.Against a 50 Defense or a 4i make a Texas call and go up to the nearest play-side LB.

C Block down on the A-Gap player (2i Technique) on the back side. If we run it to the 2iside make Cap call and pull and kick out first defender past the guard.

BG Pull and kick out the first defender past the center. Block to the back side on Cap call.

BT Dip and rip to the nearest LB. Rip through DE if necessary. Butt block a crashing DE.

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QB We want to run this play out of shotgun at a 3-2 defense. Show pass set for one count thenshovel the ball to the RB behind the center.Against a 4 man front check the play to the B-Gap defenders side.

RB Come up field and cut at behind the offensive line to the play-side. Receive the shovelpass behind the center and follow the pulling guard up field through the B-Gap.

Against a 4 man front follow the pulling guard through the A-Gap.

FT Pass set the defensive end and invite him up field. Widen his rush and drive him out.

FG Combo block back with the center the nose guard to the back side backer.Against a 4 man front pass set and drive the front side B-Gap player.

C Combo block back with the guard the nose guard to the back side backer.

Against a 4 man front block down on the back side A-Gap player.BG Pull and lead through the play side B-Gap. Focus on the play side backer while pulling.

Against a 4 man front lead through the play side A-Gap.

BT Pass set the defensive end and invite him up field. Widen his rush and drive him out.

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QB Smoke action, shuffle the ball on your third step to the running back.

RB Smoke action, on your third step cut inside, catch the ball behind the A-Gap and follow thepulling guard across the center through the B-Gap.

FT Pass set and drive the defensive end.

FG Combo block back with the center the nose guard to the back side backer.Against a 4 man front reach drive block the front side B-Gap player.

C Combo block back with the guard the nose guard to the back side backer.Against a 4 man front block down on the back side A-Gap player.

BG Pull and lead through the play side B-Gap. Focus on the play side backer while pulling. Ifthe backer chases the quarter back to the outside turn up field.

Against a 4 man front lead through the play side A-Gap.

BT Reach drive block defensive end.

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QB We want to run this play to the B-Gap player (3 technique). If in gun show pass set forone count and hand the ball off to the R-Back.On Q Draw direction call is not necessary.

RB Shuffle step to the right, wait a one count, create a pocket for the QB to put the ball in andrun off of the inside hip of the play-side guard.

FT Pass set the defensive end inviting him up field. Let him come up field, block for twocounts and then club and release downfield if possible. Pass set & Turn/Throw

FG Pass set the 3 technique and get him up field to your outside. Widen his rush.Against a 3-2 listen for centers call to combo to the near backer. If you are not involved

in the combo pass set and block the nearest backer. Pass set & Turn/Throw

C Against a 4 man front X block with the back side guard. Down block any A-Gap player;pass set and X to nearest backer against any player who is shaded on you.Against a 3-2 make a Combo call and combo with the according guard to the nearest

backer. Pass set & Turn/Throw

BG Against a 4 man front X block with the center. Pass set and X to nearest backer against A-Gap player; down block any player who is shaded on the center.

Against a 3-2 listen for centers call to combo to the near backer. If you are not involvedin the combo pass set and block the nearest backer. Pass set & Turn/Throw

BT Pass set the defensive end inviting him up field. Let him come up field, block for twocounts and then club and release downfield if possible. Pass set & Turn/Throw

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QB Hop step back. Attack the DEs outside shoulder if he: 1. Crosses your face, turn upfield; 2. Plays slow, absorb defender and pitch; 3. Crash, pitch right away.

RB Depth step then lateral step to play side and maintain 5-yard pitch relationship with QB.Read the tackles block on the backer, cut underneath if necessary.On Option Dog align opposite of call and sprint to pitch relationship.

On Ghost Option, align in Ghost and take two steps back to get in pitch relationship and

react to QB.

FT Combo block any B-Gap player with play side guard. If there is no B-Gap player, dip andrip inside and get lateral to block the nearest play side backer. String him out if you cannotkeep him inside. Reach the defensive end on Load/Larry call.

Against a tight outside/head up alignment you can also dip and rip to the outside to get to

the play side backer.

FG Combo block any player aligned form the play-side B-Gap to 1 technique with either thetackle or the center.

C Combo block first player aligned from A-Gap to A-Gap to the play-side with the guard.

BG Scoop block nearest defender to play-side.

BT Scoop block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end. Go up to the play sidesafety if no one else crosses your path. But block a crashing defensive end.

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QB We will always run this play out of shotgun. Fake the hand off to the RB and read theoutside backer while attacking his inside foot. If he attacks you pitch to the wing back. Ifhe drops or covers the wing tug the ball and cut up field.

RB Take the fake, aim for the B-Gap like on the Chase play. Block the defensive end bygetting tackled.

FT Combo block with the guard the B-Gap player to the nearest inside backer. If there is noB-Gap player go to the nearest backer immediately.

FG Combo block with the tackle the B-Gap player to the nearest inside backer. If there is noB-Gap player combo block the next player inside with the center to back side backer.

C Combo block with the guard from A-Gap to A-Gap to the back side backer.

BG Scoop block from A-Gap to B-Gap to the back side backer.

BT Scoop block with the guard any B-Gap player. If there is no B-Gap player dip and rip tothe nearest backer or safety.

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QB Always run on first sound. Step and pitch the ball.

RB One step for depth then sprint to the bottom of the numbers.

FT Reach block the defensive end. Cut if necessary.

FG Pull and cut first defender that shows, most likely the nearest inside backer. Find andfocus on target while pulling. Reach the tackle if he is in the B-Gap and make call to

center.

C Reach block the first play-side defender aligned from 0 technique to play-side B-Gap. Cutif necessary. If you have help from the backside guard on a down lineman, combo block tothe nearest linebacker.

If there is a play side B-Gap player front side guard will not pull, you have to go up to theplay side backer.

BG Climb to the nearest LB. Scoop block with center if necessary.

BT Climb to the nearest LB. Punch through DT if necessary.

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QB Have the ball snapped when motion is 3-5 yards outside front tackle. Step and pitch theball.

RB One step for depth then sprint to the bottom of the numbers.

FT Align off the ball as much as possible. Flash pass set the defensive end. Outside release ofthe split ends block and block secondary force.

FG Reach to the play side and release second level as quick as possible, pull if there is no B-Gap defender. Rip through if possible.

C Reach block the first play-side defender aligned from 0 technique to play-side B-Gap. Cutif necessary. If you have help from the backside guard on a down lineman, combo block to

the nearest linebacker. Rip through if possible.

BG Climb to the nearest LB. Scoop block with center if necessary. Rip through if possible.

BT Climb to the nearest LB. Punch through DT if necessary. Rip through if possible.

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QB We want to run this play to the B-Gap player (3 technique). Look off linebackers, givethem time to drop, follow guard into the hole.

RB Fake 25/26.

FT Pass set and down/combo block the B-Gap player with the guard to the inside backer.

FG Pass set and combo block the B-Gap player to the nearest backer with the tackle. If thereis no 3 technique down/combo on the next defender on any level.

C Block down on the first defender at any level.

BG Pull and kick out the defensive end.

BT Pass set the defensive end inviting him up field. Let him come up field, block for two

counts and then club and release downfield if possible.

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QB We want to run this play to the B-Gap player (3 technique). Look off linebackers, givethem time to drop, follow R-Back into the hole.

RB Lead block on the play-side LB. Make it look like you are releasing into a route.

FT Pass set the defensive end inviting him up field. Let him come up field, block for twocounts and then club and release downfield. Pass set & Turn/Throw

FG Pass set the 3 technique and get him up field to your outside. Widen his rush. Doubleteam/combo block with center any player shaded on the center. Pass set & Turn/Throw

C Double team/combo block with guard any player shaded on you or in the A-Gap.

BG Pass set A-Gap player and double team/combo with center. Pass set & Turn/Throw

BT Pass set the defensive end inviting him up field. Let him come up field, block for twocounts and then club and release downfield. Pass set & Turn/Throw

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QB We will always run this play away from trips. Attack outside of the defensive end up field.1. DE rushes hard up field, shovel underneath to RB; 2. DE crashes inside turn up field; 3.DE slow plays attack outside up field and make DE commit.

RB Attack the inside leg of the play side tackle and cut up field inside the defensive end.Receive the shovel pass behind the B-Gap and cut up field inside the defensive end. If the

quarterback keeps the ball get up field and block.

FT Quick pass set defensive end and combo block with guard B-Gap player. If there is not B-Gap player block nearest linebacker.

FG Quick pass set defensive lineman and go down field or combo block with center or tackleto the nearest linebacker.

C Quick pass set defensive lineman and combo block with guard to the nearest linebacker.BG Quick pass set defensive lineman and go down field or combo block with center or tackle

to the nearest linebacker.

BT Pass set defensive end, club after two counts and go down field.

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QB Fake chase to the RB and continue your path. Outside hand off to the wing back. Bootaway from the play after hand off.

RB Take the fake and aim for the B-Gap while replacing the pulling guard. Get tackled.

FT Down block or combo block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end.

FG Down block or combo block most dangerous defender on any level.

C Down block and replace pulling guard.

BG Pull and log the defensive end.

BT Drive block the defensive end.

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QB Fake chase to the RB and the reverse to the wing back. Hide the ball in your back pocketand continue your path.

RB Take the fake and aim for the B-Gap.

FT Reach block the defensive end.

FG Pull and block the defensive end.

C Down block and replace pulling guard.

BG Down block most dangerous defender on any level.

BT Down block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end.

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QB Fake chase to the RB and continue your path. Outside hand off to the wing back. Bootaway from the play after hand off.

RB Take the fake and aim for the B-Gap while replacing the pulling guard.

FT Down block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end. Dont go down field.

FG Down block most dangerous defender on any level. Dont go down field.

C Down block and replace pulling guard. Dont go down field.

BG Pull and log the defensive end. Dont go down field.

BT Drive block the defensive end. Dont go down field.

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Instruction and AssignmentQB Fake chase to the RB and reverse to the wing back. Hide the ball in your back pocket andcontinue your path.

RB Take the fake, aim for the B-Gap, and run your route.

FT Reach block the defensive end. Dont go down field.

FG Pull and block the defensive end. Dont go down field.

C Down block and replace pulling guard. Dont go down field.

BG Down block most dangerous defender on any level. Dont go down field.

BT Down block most dangerous defender inside the defensive end. Dont go down field.

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QB We want to run this play from an under center position. Either follow the center up fieldor choose an A-Gap. If you choose an A-Gap make a direction call and duck up field assoon as you received the ball.

RB Run your rout if we are in no back. If we are in one back fake a toss play to one side.

FT Block any defender on your inside.

FG Double team block with the center any A-Gap or 0 technique player. If there is nodefensive lineman in that area block the nearest backer.

C Double team with the front side guard any A-Gap or 0 technique player. If there is nodefensive lineman in that area block down to the back side.

BGBlock any defensive lineman from the A-Gap to the B-Gap. If there is no defensive

lineman block the nearest linebacker.

BT Block any defender on your inside.

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A major key to the success of our balanced offensive philosophy is having a passing

game that can make use of numerous different concepts and formations, out numbercoverage, create positive match-ups, convert numerous situations successfully, and in

general provide us with a Tool Box full of tools that gives us good answers to every

defense we see. The structure of our offense allows us to do this through simple building

blocks that can be used in different combinations. These building blocks include passprotections, passing concepts, formational series with tags, route packages that allow us

to change a passing concepts look, screens, and play action passes.

As our understanding and execution of the different elements of our system, we expect to

be able to throw the ball successfully at any time in the game, from any where on the

field, and to be able to put our players into situations that they can succeed in.

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1. Protection- The key to our Success!

2. Beat the Blitz- Recognize it! Protect it! Attack it! A big play is about tohappen!

3. Route Conversion- Some routes are totally changed vs. some coverage.Why: Some routes simply will not work against some types coverage.

How: Pre-snap coverage recognition, WRs & QBs read on the move.

4. Passing Concepts- These concepts are the same across all the series in ouroffense. This allows fast learning and allows us to show many different looks tothe defense.

How: Simple number system

5. Educated Freedom- Players must always have a common sense approach tooperating and running routes, understanding that their job, first and foremost, is to

get open in a way that the QB can find them. These situations include both the

D.A. rule and A.M.F. rule. They must also understand what their overall job iswithin a given route, and do what ever it takes to get that job done. The last part

of this principle is knowing all the assignments and how they affect your route

and how your route affects them.

6. Sandbox Rules- Each player within a concept, by the design of the concept,has a specific area assigned to him in which to get open, or a sandbox.Receivers must ensure that their route stays out of the sandbox of another

player, creating congestion and ruining our play, making whatever adjustments

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7. Built in Constants- There are certain things built into our pass offense that do notchange:

a. If there is no FS in the middle of the field, someone will be assigned toreplace him.

b. Vs. Cover 2, we will build triangles to read.

c. We will throw the ball deep on the hashes if a FS is in the middle of thefield (Covers 1 & 3).

d. Against hard corners, Cover 2 type defenses, we will never attempt tothrow a ball over the head of a cornerback whos retreating; take the short

throw.

e. Vs. Zone coverage, receivers are to find and settle in holes between pass

defenders; QBs are to throw the ball to those holes and not to lead them.

f. Vs. Man coverage, receivers are to stay on the move, always work forseparation, accelerating away from pressure. QBs are to lead the receivers

and allow them to keep running away, maintaining that separation.

g. Q Receiver: within all of our passing concepts, we will have a playerbuilt in that will break off his route so the QB has a quick option against

the blitz. The QB and WRs must always know who is the Q and whomakes him adjust his route.

8. QBs never pass up an open receiver to wait for another to get open.

9. Scramble Rules- In the event of a scramble, receivers have definite break-offcourses based on the type of route they are running. The QB will never throw aball late into the middle on a scramble.

10.Run After Catch- All people involved in the passing game must be aware thatover 50% of the yards gained in the passing game come after the catch. Receiverswill be trained where to go after the catch based on coverage, and the QBs will be

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11.Uncovered Principle-

Forcing defenses to cover down on our split receivers is something we believe in as

strongly as anything in our offense. We work to throw to any uncovered receiver created

by alignment or motion. We have two basic types of uncovered throws, each has a

special audible or cadence indication. If we fail to force the defense to cover ourreceivers it gives a license to put an extra man in the box to defend the run and become

an extra rusher vs. our passing game.

Rules for Throwing Uncovered1. Any receiver who can catch the ball and gain 4 yards is uncovered.

2. Only throw on first or second down or 3rd with less than 5 yards to go.

How to Throw the Uncovered PrincipleThe first diagram shows how we teach our uncovered principle. The receiver widens on

his release at about 45 degrees, looking for the ball quickly. The QB will simply rise up

and throw on the first step. We will practice this through our uncovered receiver drill.Versus a defender that tries to split two receivers, both receivers execute their uncoveredrelease with the QB reading the defender. Since we only want 4 yards on this throw, as

long as the ball is caught we have a successful play. We will widen splits when

defenders try to play between us so that we can break the defender off from any help.Our second form of uncovered we call bubble. It functions like a quick screen, mostly

run to the trips side. We will create an uncovered receiver through blocking and route

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The first building block of our passing game is protection. Great protection is the most

basic key to the success of our pass offense. We are, and always will be, a protectionfirst team, which is to say that it gets top priority in our emphasis, our installation, and all

our thinking related to any part of the passing game. Successful pass protection is theresult of a total effort that involves EVERY member of the offensive unit:

Our linemen must be know and be able to execute our schemes, but evenmore, they must maintain a fierce pride in protecting the passer that says,

Nobody touches the quarterback.

Our back must understand his role within different protection schemes. Hemust get himself to the right places, and be physical enough to constantly

handle linebackers and defensive ends.

Our receivers play a major role by identifying coverage and potential blitz

situations, understanding when they must break off their route to sightadjustments (being the Q receiver), and most importantly GET OPEN in the

time required by each pass so that the linemen and back do not have to pass

block for unnecessary periods of time.

Our quarterback is the center of it all, and he insures that we are a greatprotection team through the right recognition and communication. He mustalso get the ball of on the correct timing, and throw the ball away rather than

taking foolish sacks.

Our protection packages provide us solid answers for any situations that come up. As we

understand how each of them work, and each position understands and carries out their

individual responsibility related to protection, we WILL be a GREAT protection team atUW-Platteville.

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The basics of our protection comes form concepts. These concepts will remain constantthroughout our whole offense. Our protection concepts allow us to teach a basic part of

our offense quickly and then incorporate it into a number of passing plays, by doing thiswe become very multiple with only a few teaching points. Our protection concepts are as

follows:

Index Protection Concept the Index Indicates

1 Slide Protection

Rip/Liz Gap Protection

9 Man Protection

30s Quick Protection

Play Action Play Action ProtectionSmoke Semi-Roll Protection

The direction of the protection is either determined by the last number of the three digit

play call e.g. 981 RB goes left, a direction call within the play call e.g. Rip/Liz, or is

determined by the play e.g. RB goes right on all quick protections.

For Example: If you see the play call 981, you should know by the last

number to which side the RB is blocking and that the center has to go

opposite. 1 indicates that the RB goes left. The first number tells you that

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The basics of our passing game come in the form of concepts. These concepts willremain constant throughout our whole offense. Our passing concepts allow us to teach a

basic part of our offense quickly and then incorporate it into a number of formations, bydoing this we become very multiple with only a few teaching points. Our passing

concepts are as follows:

Number Concept the Number Indicates

0 Mesh Concept

1-2 Vertical Concept

3-4 Smash Concept

5-6 Screen Concept

7-8 Flat / Curl Concept9 No Designated Concept This will be game planned

Note: Odd #s = Formation Strength to the Left; Even #s = Formation Strength to the Right. The concept

does not change.

For Example: If you see the play call 981, you should know by the last

number what route concept we are running. 1 or 2 indicates the vertical

concept. This would not change in any series 50 and up. 951/952, 961/962,

971/972, 981/982, and 91/92 would be all vertical concept routes out of

different formations. The route and the method we run the routes will stay

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Our 0 concept is known as the Mesh Concept, and it attacks the underneath edge ofcoverage very rapidly, many times from a tightened environment. This concept creates

multiple rubs by incorporating different crossing routes. Our Mesh Concept is a quick

rhythm concept, whose primary purpose is to attack man-to-man defense by creating

match-up problems and multiple rubs. With this in mind we also have a zone better builtinto the mesh concept. This concept, we believe, attacks most of the defenses we will

face. Since 0 is only a single number, East and West will be used to identify the

formation strength, with East being right and West being left.

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The Screen Concept is a concept that we like to rely on. We use our screen game tocontrol the blitz and pass rush by inviting the defense up-field and then allowing them to

rush. Our offensive line will block downfield as we throw underneath to our receivers or

back. We are attacking the rush and blitz. We are also getting offensive linemen

downfield vs. defenders that are not used to being blocked by linemen. This concept canbe used to attack about any defense we will face. Mainly we would like to use this

concept when we are getting a hard rush or zone blitzed.

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The second building block of our offense is our formational series. Each series is uniqueand adapts our passing concepts to various formations. The 30 series is the only

exception to this rule. Our series consist of the following:

30s- 3 step passing game out of Doubles, Trips, Panther or Hurricaneformations. These are the only pass plays we teach.

50s- 5 step passing game out of Cluster formation, with the R-Back goingopposite of the strength.

60s 5Step passing game out of Trips with the running back going tostrength.

70s 5 step passing game out of Hurricane.

80s 5 step passing game out of Doubles.

90s 5 step passing game out of Panther.

In our offense the 30s are set plays that must be memorized. However, the 50s, 60s,

70s, 80s and 90s will incorporate one of our 6 passing concepts into their respective

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Our 3-step passing game is the 30s series. This is the BREAD AND BUTTER of our

offense. We will throw it at anytime, anywhere on the field. We prefer to use it against

covers 3 and 1 or against the blitz. This is a high percentage series. The completionshould be 80% - 85%. These are the only pass plays we teach. The basic concepts do

not apply to the 30s. We can run these plays out of most of our formations, but amajority of the time we like to run them from Doubles, Trips, or Panther.

Defensive Answers to Our 3-step Passing Game

1. They will give up the 5 or 6-yard completion. Then think of tackling the receiver atthat yardage. If the defensive coordinator has done his homework, they will realize

that half of all passing yardage comes AFTER THE CATCH. So a 5 or 6-yard catchwill usually turn into a 10 - 12 yard play. We will take that!!

2. They will play a 2 deep concept either zone or man underneath. Either of these mightforce us to throw the fade route. We can do this, but we would prefer to run thefootball against this coverage. The reason being, with 4 wide-outs it would take 6

people to cover them. This puts only 5 in the box, and gives us a great opportunity to

run the football. However, if we are not able to run the ball, our fade flat and underslant should still work effectively.

3. BLITZ, If the first two theories do not work for them they can go to the blitz theory.If they bring 6 we can block that, 7 is the problem. If the use 4 across coverage theQB has to make a decision. One, get the ball off before they get to him, or two bring

in an extra player for protection. We prefer the protection concept. **REMEMBERthis is man to man, no help, if the DB makes on little mistake it is 6 points.**

30s Receiver Rules

A.M.F. - This is for both wings and wide-outs if a defender is within 5 yards on hitch orout then beat him deep. Or, if his feet do not move on your release up field, work to get

over the top of the defender, make the decision at break point.

D.A. - This is for wings, if the defender over you plays wide or on the snap of the ball

flies out to cover the flats just open up to the QB stay 3-4 yards from LOS.

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COACHING POINT FOR QUARTERBACKS

(OPEN FIELD)DROP: Under Center:

3-step dropRelease the ball when you hit your 3rd

step.

3-step drop to the leftBack pedal R-L-R3-step drop to the rightCrossover

Shotgun:

2-step drop Throwing Left- Right crosses behind left2-step drop Throwing Right- Right foot reaches on a 45 degree angle left foot

follows.

*In Shotgun we will chop our feet in place, small choppy steps for timing, alsoprevents quarterback from stepping in the bucket and/or throwing flat footed.

READ: 1. Uncovered2. Softest corner

3. Throw away form strength of the defense.4. On the hitch and out, read shoulders of flat defender.5. Throw slant only vs. Cover 1 (31).

6. Throw hitch or out vs. Cover 3 (32 and 33).

7. With normal down and distance run the ball vs. Cover 2 or 5. Also,possibly check into 39.

8. Throw fade at 18-20 yards.

9. If in doubt throw ball away.

***REMEMBER A.M.F. AND D.A. RULES AND HOW THEY WORK***

COACHING POINTS FOR WINGBACKS

DOUBLES FORMATION

Your route will depend on X or Z route.

30 Run 5-yard slant.

31 Run a shoot route or flat, depends on how tight coverage is.32 Run your hitch, A.M.F. or D.A. rules apply. Read call run corner.33 Run your hitch, A.M.F. or D.A. rules apply.

34 Run your rub.

38 Run your fade.

39 6-yard flat route.

TRIPS FORMATION

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COACHING POINTS FOR WIDE RECEIVERS IN THE

30 Under Route, Outside foot up in stance. Aim for a point 3-5 yards over #2 pos. vs.

Zone go to spot, vs. Man use misdirection moves.

31 Read slant, Push vertical for 4 yards, read the technique of the coverage. If you

have a loose corner break at 4 yards and aim for 12 yards on the hash, this should be a45-degree angle. If you have a tight corner break at 4 yards and slant at an angle that

holds the defender behind you, the slant angle will be much more flat.

32 Hitch, Drive 6 yards at the DBs technique, stop, hitch to the inside, come backdown your stem. Follow A.M.F. rules. Convert to fade if corner does not move his feet.

33 Out, Run a 6-yard speed cut, getting your head around quickly to pick the ball up inthe air. Convert to fad vs. Roll up corner.

34 Slant, Push vertical for 4 yards and break off the wingback.

38 Stop Route, one step up, turn shoulders and numbers to QB, you may feather behind

the LOS.

39 Fade, Read Coverage:

Cover 2 - Take outside release, settle between corner and

safety. Stay wide.Cover 5 - Same as Cover 2, stay on the move.

Cover 1 - Attack the technique of the DB. Then release up

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QB Assignments and ReadsVs. Cover

2

3-step drop. Chose a side. Read outside linebacker. He will either commit to the slip route by the

wing or come down and collision the split end. Wide side is usually the best.

Vs. Cover3

3-step drop. Chose a side. Read outside linebacker. If he flies out to cover the flat look at thewing. If OLB collisions the wing and is late getting to the flat look at the split end.

Vs. Man Look at where you think you have the best match-up. Also could audible to a better man beater.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Run an under route directly at the toes of the defender that is covering the wing.

WPush up three steps run a slip route. Widen split, you must stay skinny.

R 4-1 - Block play-side outside linebacker.Any 2 linebacker set block play-side inside linebacker.

Y Push up three steps run a slip route.

Z Run an under route directly at the toes of the defender that is covering the wing.

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Read outside linebacker over wing to the corner. Not as good vs. Cover 2 as Cover 3. 31 Stop isbetter vs. Cover 2

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Read outside backer. If he runs to the flat with the wing, the split end should settle and be open. If

out side linebacker drops back throw the shoot route.Vs. Man Best match-up or defensive alignment. This is a good route vs. man.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Slant Route- Push vertical to 4 yards, then aim for 12 yards on the hash. Settle into

window vs. Zone.

W Immediately release laterally off of the line of scrimmage, aiming at 5 yards downfield.

R 4-1 - Block play-side outside linebacker.

Any 2 linebacker set block play-side inside linebacker.Y Immediately release laterally off of the line of scrimmage, aiming at 5 yards downfield.

Z Slant Route- Push vertical to 4 yards, then aim for 12 yards on the hash. Settle intowindow vs. Zone.

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Read outside linebacker over wing. Think wide-side.

Vs. Cover3

Read outside backer. If he drops with the wing, the split end should settle and be open. If out sidelinebacker runs to the flat throw inside to the wing.

Vs. Man Best match-up or defensive alignment. This is a good route vs. man.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Slant Route- Push vertical to 4 yards, and then aim for 12 yards on the hash. Settle into

window vs. Zone.

W Slip route, must get inside and stay skinny


Y Slip route, must get inside and stay skinny

Z Slant Route- Push vertical to 4 yards, then aim for 12 yards on the hash. Settle intowindow vs. Zone.

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Should Read the hitch fade read by the split end. If split end gets a press corner he should convert

the route to a fade.

Vs. Cover3

This is one of our base routes vs. Cover 3. Read the outside linebacker. If he flies out throw to thewing. Most often thrown to the short side split end.

Vs. Man Get out of it.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX 6-yard hitch route. AMF rule applies if corners feet do not move or if he come up.

W 6-yard hitch route. AMF rules and DA rules apply off of OLB drop.


Y 6-yard hitch route. AMF rules and DA rules apply off of OLB drop.

Z 6-yard hitch route. AMF rule applies if corners feet do not move or if he come up.

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Get out of it.

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Read outside backer. If he flied to the flat throw the hitch to the wing. If OLB collisions the wing,the speed out by the split end will be open.

Vs. Man Get out of it, or look to the split end (last resort).

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Cut down split. 6-yard speed out.

W 6-yard hitch. AMF Rules apply.

R4-1 - Block play-side outside linebacker.

Any 2 linebacker set block play-side inside linebacker.

Y 6-yard hitch. AMF Rules apply.

Z Cut down split. 6-yard speed out.

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Look to put the fade in the whole 16-18 yards deep. Come down to the stop route.

Vs. Cover3

Hit the fade up the hash, can be a quick vertical. Come down to the stop route.

Vs. Man Fade route over the top. You should have lots of room to fade the ball to the sideline.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Quick Stop.

W Fade route, gain width as you gain depth.


Y Fade route, gain width as you gain depth.

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Get out of it.

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Get out of it.

Vs. Man Pick a side, if they combo look to the fade over top.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Slant route, cut tight off Ws back.

W Ran directly at the toes of the defender over X, then get vertical.


Y Ran directly at the toes of the defender over Z, then get vertical.

Z Slant route, cut tight off Ys back.

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Pick a side and read the corner. If he drops with the fade 18-20 throw the flat to the wing. If he

stays up or presses throw the fade to the split end. Think wide side.

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Read the corner the same way as you would if they were in Cover 2. However, be aware of the

outside linebacker running to the flat with the wing. The wing must beat the OLB.

Vs. Man Take a quick peak at the fade, then come down and look at the match-up between the wing and aoutside linebacker or strong safety.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Must take an outside release and run a fade route.

W 5-yard flat route.


Y 5-yard flat route.

Z Must take an outside release and run a fade route.

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The basis of this series is to allow our offense to move the R-Back to the back-side of the

formation. The 50s are part of our 5-step passing game and are the only series that the

R-Back will go away from the call. We will incorporate a cluster on the front-side onsome plays, on the back-side the split end will cut down his split to 5-6 yards from the

tackle.

Mesh Concept

QB Assignments and ReadsVs. Cover 2 Read the front side corner like a smash read with the flag route by the middle wing and the shoot route by the inside

wing.

Vs. Cover 3 You can take a quick peak at the shoot route by the R-Back. Then you have two options. You can either read the frontside corner like a smash route, or when the two crossing routes intersect they should sit down and be open.

Vs. Man First look at the R back on the shoot route. Second read the mesh by the two crossing routes in the middle of the field.Third look at the flag route on the front side.

Receivers and R-BackX 150 West Crossing route going hip to hip over the top of Z.150 East Run a crossing route on the toes of the man that is responsible for the R-Back.

W 150 West Run a flag route.150 East Run a shoot route off of the butt of the Z receiver.

R Run a shoot route off of the butt of the single receiver split end.

Y 150 West Run a shoot route off of the butt of the Z receiver.150 East Run a flag route.

Z 150 West Run a crossing route on the toes of the man that is responsible for the R-Back.150 East Crossing route going hip to hip over the top of X.

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Get your eyes to the front side safety. Read him off of the fade route by the split end or the seam

choice route by the middle wing. Look at the Z on the shallow crossing route last.

Vs. Cover3

Read the safety in the middle of the field. Eye him down to one of the wings, pop your feet and

throw opposite the safety. Take a look at the shallow cross route last.

Vs. Man Best match-up. Peak at the verticals early. If the R-Back is one on one with a linebacker, he maybe a good option. Look at the shallow cross late by the split end.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX 151 Fade, staying 4 yards from the sidelines.

152 Run a shallow crossing route at about 4 to 5 yards.

W 151 Run a vertical route vs. Cover 3, Run a skinny post in the middle of the safeties vs.Cover 2.

152 Run a split route to the opposite hash at 18 yards.

R Check release into a wheel route to the weak side of the formation.

Y 151 Run a split route to the opposite hash at 18 yards.152 Run a vertical route vs. Cover 3, Run a skinny post in the middle of the safeties vs.

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Z 151 Run a shallow crossing route at about 4 to 5 yards.152 Fade, staying 4 yards from the sidelines.

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Smash Concept


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Read front side corner. If he drops throw the hitch route to the split end. If he stays up on the hitch

read the front side safety. He either has to jump the flag or the vertical route by the wings. Throw

the one he doesnt jump. Read the corner on the backside if the front side looks bad. Good play

front-side and back-side.

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Read the front side corner. If he drops, look at the hitch of a quick set. Be aware of the flat

defender getting to the hitch. If the corner stays down, the vertical route should hold the free safety

in the middle of the field and open up the flag route. The shoot route by the R-Back is also good

vs. 3.

Vs. Man Look at one of the flag routes.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX 153 Run a 6-yard hitch.

154 Run a flag route.W 153 Run a flag route.

154 Run a take-off route up the middle of the field.

R Check release to a shoot route on the weak side.

Y 153 Run a take-off route up the middle of the field.154 Run a flag route.

Z 153 Run a flag route.154 Run a 6-yard hitch.

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Read the backside outside linebacker first. The curl route on the backside should be open if the

linebacker does not get under it. If there is nothing on the backside, your next best option is

reading the triangle on the front side.

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Read the front side flat defender, most likely the strong safety. The linebackers should be held in

the box by the option route by the inside route. The SS should widen with the wheel route, opening

the curl. If the Corner starts to get nosy on the stack route by the split end look to the wheel. Read

the backside the same if you like your match-up there better.

Vs. Man You want to look to the shoot route by the back first and then to the wheel route, or get out of it.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX 157 - Run a Curl route at 12 yards.

158 Run a Curl route at 12 yards.

W 157 Run a flat route.158 Run a sit down route over controlling the linebackers in the box.

R Check release to a shoot route to the weak side.

Y 157 Run a sit down route over controlling the linebackers in the box.158 Run a flat route.

Z 157- Run a Curl route at 12 yards.158 Run a Curl route at 12 yards.

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The 60s series is our Trips passing game, with the R-Back going to the formation. This

is a 5-step package that incorporates all of the concepts of our offense. We also like to se

different front-side and back-side tags in this series. We like to hang our hat on thisseries. We will use the 60s to attack most of the defenses we face.

Mesh Concept

QB Assignments and ReadsVs. Cover 2 Read the front-side smash concept, R to Z, and then back to W on the stick route down to X on the crossing

route.

Vs. Cover 3 Look at shoot route by R, then to the stick route to the crossing route

Vs. Man Best match-up. Take a good look at the R back and then the stick. The corner route by the wing may havebig potential.

Receivers and R-Back AssignmentsX Meshing route with Y, control the meshing point. Settle down vs. zone; stay on the move

Vs. man.

W Ten yard opti

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