SOUTHFIELD RAVENS

RAVENS FEEDERPISTOL CLINIC

Presentedby

COACH TD FAIRMANCOACH LYNN SANDERS

• Philosophy/Scheme (Sanders/TD)

• Mechanics of the Offense (TD)– Personnel Groups– Huddle Procedures

• Formations and Alignments (TD)

• Motions (Sanders)• Run Game Mechanics (TD)

– WR Blocking Rules (Sanders)

– Zone/Stretch OL Footwork– (Sanders)– QB/RB Mesh Points

(Sanders)

• Passing Game (TD)–Pass Protections (Sanders)–Route Tree (TD)–Quick Passing Game (TD)–Drop Back Passing Game–Play Action Pass Game (TD)–Screen Game (Sanders)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOUTHFIELD RAVENS

RAVENS FEEDEROFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK

TD FAIRMAN

Learning The OffenseLearning The Offense

“If You Have A Systematic Way To Teach An Offense, Your Kids Will

Have A Systematic Way Of Learning The Offense”

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RAVENS OFFENSIVE SCHEMERAVENS OFFENSIVE SCHEMEBuilt on 3 PrinciplesBuilt on 3 Principles

Multiplicity•Attack with multiple personnel groups, formations, and movement.•Gain leverage, create good matchups and blocking angles.•Make full use of all skilled players, showcase what they do best!

Moving the Chains•Control and dictate game tempo by sustaining first down after first down with consistent, relentless play.•Use a complete “toolbox” that allows us to capitalize on any defensive weakness and play “downhill” with high-percentage plays•Understand each situation and play smarter than our opponent.

Relentless Attack•Expect to score each time we take possession of the ball!•Dictate to the defense, make them uncomfortable!•Use all parts of the field, sideline to sideline, short and deep. Make use of a complete arsenal that includes Power, Misdirection, Perimeter runs, Screens, Play Action, and Tricks.

Why We Run The PistolWhy We Run The Pistol

• Allowed us to eliminate some tendencies with our zone read game

• We could balance up and force defenses to do the same

• We could run our entire option package!• We could flip plays without flipping our running back• Allowed us to run our base two back offense from

the gun• Created conflict within the defense

Offensive MindsetOffensive MindsetOffense Philosophy

Five Goals of the Offense•Know Assignments•Play Every Play Like It’s Your Last One•Win•Score•Have Fun

The Offensive Philosophy1. Live by the run. (Not die)2. Use the run to set up the pass.3. Be a highly explosive offense by forcing the defense into 1 on 1 situation.4. Attack the defense both horizontally and vertically.5. Throw high percentage passes.6. Confuse the defense by formations and motions.7. Force the defense to cover the whole field and run to the football.8. Have an explosive, exciting running attack.9. Always win the fourth quarter.10. Play smash-mouth football using multiple formations to Spread and Shred Em.

It’s All In a State of MindIt’s All In a State of Mind

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Wayne Gretzky

It's not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts; it's what you put into the practice. Eric Lindros

Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your teammates. Earvin “Magic” Johnson

A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are. Ara Parashegian

I never thought about losing, but now that it’s happened, the only thing is to do it right.Muhammed Ali

A winner never whines.Paul Brown

THE CENTER: THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTTHE CENTER: THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTThe feet parallel -- left foot should be slightly ahead of the right to facilitate a first choppy step to be used on blocking assignments.

Heels -- will be slightly off the ground. As you reached for the ball, weight will be transferred to the balls of the feet.

Legs -- spread legs as far apart as is comfortable. Then, the center reaches for the ball, approximately one half of the ball will be under his head. This will vary according to the length of the snapper's arms.

The Butt -- may be slightly higher than the shoulders and the back should be fairly straight. The tail should not be inordinately high. As the season progresses work to get the tail of your center lower, this will aid him in not having the high snap or bad pass.

The Head -- the head may be dropped enough to see the target between his legs.

•1 Back is Quarterback (1 Back)-OrangeOrange

•2 Back is Tailback (2 Back) -BlueBlue

•3 Back is Slot-back(3 Back)-GrayGray

•4 Back is our Flanker(4 Back)-PurplePurple

•5 Back is Split End (5 Back)-GreenGreen

•6 Back is TE/SE (6 Back)-RedRed

OUR SYSTEMOUR SYSTEM

Offensive HuddleOffensive HuddleHuddle

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•How we conduct and break the huddle sets the tone for how we will play once the ball is snapped…it must be disciplined, focused, and unified!•Huddle is 7 yards from the line of scrimmage. •The Center sets the location of the huddle, then calls huddle to order by giving the down and distance situation.•Sprint to it and out of it! Create TEMPO!•Once the quarterback enters the huddle, he assumes COMPLETE control. NO ONE else talks!

First Word = Formation and backfield (with any special adjustments) Second Word = 2 Digits

First Digit tells the series of the play Second Digit tells the hole the play is going and the play itself

Third Word = tells you the play as well as the blocking rules and the direction the play is being run

Fourth Word = tells which back will motion EXAMPLE

Base -------- 20 --- Midline ------ 4 Mo

Motion The ball is going to the 0hole and is anZone

Formation 2 Backrunseries

Tells you your blocking rules. As well as the direction of the play

How We Call PlaysHow We Call Plays

The Snap CountThe Snap CountIn order for us to keep the defense off balance we will use one of the following varying snap count.

1.Ready—Bluuue—Set—Hit2.Black 85 -- Black 85 -- Set -- Go (first go) -- Go (second go) -- Go (third go)

Different snap countsOn first sound -- Get to the LOS and snap the ball on “Go”On Set -- Plays with no motion can be on set (following color #, color #)On one -- On the first goOn two -- On the second goOn three -- On the third go

We have to be able to use different snap counts to not let the defense tee off on our snap counts. No snap count needs to be used or should be used more than the others. This requires discipline from our team.

HolesHoles

The second number in the two number running plays generally indicates the point of attack. We run all even numbers to the right and odd numbers to the left.

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Holes 8 and 9 are wide running plays to the right (8) and left (9).

When the plays are drawn up on the following pages, you must know how your blocking scheme is set up as well as what position you play.

Backside refers to the part of the OL away from the play. Playside is the side the play is run.

PSG - Playside GuardPST - Playside TackleC - CenterBSG - Backside GuardBST - Backside Tackle

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Offensive Line TerminologyOffensive Line Terminology

1. Hook -- On the snap take a short step straight upfield with your inside foot. If the DE is coming hard lock onto him and cave him down the LOS. If he is not coming hard, rub your outside arm and shoulder through the DE working from low to high. You should almost be scrambling upfield with your eyes on the LB. Step on the LB's toes and get to the upfield side and push him back to the LOS. If you miss the LB make him come underneath you not over the top. Do Dad 100% of the time on short yardage, goal line or keep.

2. Quick Veer Release (QVR) -- In most cases when you have a QVR you will be double teaming the LB with your OT. When executing this block, the TE MUST get outside leverage. As you make contact, maintain this outside leverage, keep the LB and get movement. The OT is your backside partner, it is his responsibility to step to you so the double team doesn’t get split.

3. Veer Release (VR) -- On the snap your first step is a lead step with your outside foot. Continue to pull outside to spot the man who has force. As you pull, it is crucial that you GET WIDTH - NOT DEPTH! Do NOT turn upfield until you are 1 yard outside the force man. Keep outside leverage on the defender and hook him by attacking his outside armpit. We want this block to occur about 2 or 3 yards from the LOS. Make contact by sticking your facemask into the defender’s outside armpit; attack the defender high and run over him by accelerating your feet. (Make sure you keep your feet) If you lose the defender, lose him underneath you - DO NOT allow him to go over the top of you.

Tight End BlockingTight End Blocking

1. Stalk Block -- On the snap come off the line hard in a fly pattern. Do not get bumped inside. Take your man as deep as he will go. When he reads run, he will stop. STOP WHEN HE STOPS AND NOT BEFORE. When he plants in his backpedal, you should breakdown and backpedal 3 steps. Stay square to the defender and mirror him by shuffling from side to side. Wait for the DB to close on you, then attack him and stay high.

Keys:•Come off the line hard - sell the fly pattern•Stop when the defense stops - breakdown•Make the DB come to you

2. Crack Back -- On the snap of the ball take two hard steps downfield as if you were running a fly pattern. Then take a sharp angle to the inside, and head for the outside armpit of the outside LB or strong safety. As soon as he turns to face your direction, put your shoulder into his stomach, and accelerate through him. Do NOT hit him in the back. If you miss him, make him go underneath you, recover, and find someone else to block.

Wide Receiver BlockingWide Receiver Blocking

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RAVENS FEEDER FORMATIONS

Offensive FormationOffensive Formation

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Our offensive line will have 2 to 2.5 foot splits.

5 and 6 Align 12 to 15 yards outside the tackle.Our 3 and 4 align 5 to 7 yards outside the tackle.Our QB (1) aligns 3.5 yards behind the center.Our 2 Back aligns 6 to 7 yards off the football.

ALIGNMENTALIGNMENT

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The Line of ScrimmageThe Line of Scrimmage

1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands in ready position to force defense to adjust

2a. Center calls basic front structure (even, odd) and blocking scheme2b. Receivers make coverage calls

3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run4. Quarterback begins cadence

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• QB aligns 3 yards from the center• Feet are slightly staggered with throwing foot

slightly in front (by 4 inches)• Hands are comfortable, with fingers spread• Center will snap ball into hands of the QB• On snap, the QB executes the running play or

he checks his read on the passing play

QB AlignmentQB Alignment

• RB lines Up 3 to 4 yards behind QB. Or, if we are in gun, he is behind the offensive guard

• His eyes are straight ahead• He is balanced, with his hands on his hips• If his hands go to his knees, he goes to the

bench• We have some flexibility to his alignment with

tags on our plays (Rock, Eye, King, Queen etc. explained later in the playbook.)

Running Back AlignmentRunning Back Alignment

• All wide receivers will line up with the inside foot up.

• Hands should be up in a sprinters stance or at their sides; weight should be over the toes.

• Knees should be slightly bent. • Eyes should be looking in at the ball to

know when it is snapped.

WR AlignmentWR Alignment

• The offensive line will line up in three point stances. (Unless we are in 3rd and 10+, then we go to 2 point stances.)

• O-Line splits are 2.5-4 feet.• Follow our adage: Check your feet,

Stretch, Stance.• Avoid looking in at the ball. You must

KNOW the snap count.

O Line AlignmentO Line Alignment

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RAVENS FEEDER MOTIONS

Mo In

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3, 5, 6 or 4 Motion

Sends back to backfield to be Pitch man.

3, 5, 6 or 4 In

Sends back to Motion in Backfield and back in to formation as a lead blocker.

MotionsMotions

Swing

3, 5, 6, or 4 Swing

Sends back in motion across formation for swing.

Shovel Sky

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3, 5, 6, or 4 Jet

Sends back in motion across formation for Shovel pitch/pass

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3, 5, 6, or 4 Jet

Sends back in motion across formation to get up field to block safety

MotionsMotions

Jet

3, 5, 6, or 4 Jet

Sends back in motion across formation for jet sweep.

Fly Out

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3, 5, 6, or 4 Fly

Sends back in motion to the backfield to get a reverse or a reverse fake.

3, 5, 6 or 4 Out

Sends back in Motion and back to formation to be pitch man.

MotionsMotions

Over

3, 5, 6, or 4 Over

Sends back across formation to lead block.

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RAVENS FEEDER BASE RUN GAME

1. Hook -- On the snap take a short step straight upfield with your inside foot. If the DE is coming hard lock onto him and cave him down the LOS. If he is not coming hard, rub your outside arm and shoulder through the DE working from low to high. You should almost be scrambling upfield with your eyes on the LB. Step on the LB's toes and get to the upfield side and push him back to the LOS. If you miss the LB make him come underneath you not over the top. Do Dad 100% of the time on short yardage, goal line or keep.

2. Quick Veer Release (QVR) -- In most cases when you have a QVR you will be double teaming the LB with your OT. When executing this block, the TE MUST get outside leverage. As you make contact, maintain this outside leverage, keep the LB and get movement. The OT is your backside partner, it is his responsibility to step to you so the double team doesn’t get split.

3. Veer Release (VR) -- On the snap your first step is a lead step with your outside foot. Continue to pull outside to spot the man who has force. As you pull, it is crucial that you GET WIDTH - NOT DEPTH! Do NOT turn upfield until you are 1 yard outside the force man. Keep outside leverage on the defender and hook him by attacking his outside armpit. We want this block to occur about 2 or 3 yards from the LOS. Make contact by sticking your facemask into the defender’s outside armpit; attack the defender high and run over him by accelerating your feet. (Make sure you keep your feet) If you lose the defender, lose him underneath you - DO NOT allow him to go over the top of you.

Tight End BlockingTight End Blocking

1. Stalk Block -- On the snap come off the line hard in a fly pattern. Do not get bumped inside. Take your man as deep as he will go. When he reads run, he will stop. STOP WHEN HE STOPS AND NOT BEFORE. When he plants in his backpedal, you should breakdown and backpedal 3 steps. Stay square to the defender and mirror him by shuffling from side to side. Wait for the DB to close on you, then attack him and stay high.

Keys:•Come off the line hard - sell the fly pattern•Stop when the defense stops - breakdown•Make the DB come to you

2. Crack Back -- On the snap of the ball take two hard steps downfield as if you were running a fly pattern. Then take a sharp angle to the inside, and head for the outside armpit of the outside LB or strong safety. As soon as he turns to face your direction, put your shoulder into his stomach, and accelerate through him. Do NOT hit him in the back. If you miss him, make him go underneath you, recover, and find someone else to block.

Wide Receiver BlockingWide Receiver Blocking

ZONE Family: Covered and uncovered offensive linemen work together to get movement on defensive linemen, working up to nearest linebacker, stepping play side to do so. Guard does not block playside tackle (3 tech)

Plays: Midline

REACH Family: All offensive linemen “REACH” one gap to their frontside gap, looking to reach and overtake a down defensive lineman in front of him or rip-reach and run to flow linebacker.

Plays: Stretch, Sweep, Speed Option, Snap Out, Bubble

GAP Family: Frontside blockers block one gap inside - looking to double team combo defensive linemen back to the linebackers. We will pull backside guard to either trap or lead the play through the frontside hole.

Plays: Power, Counter

Easiest way to learn the running game is to understand that all of our runPlays basically fall into 3 families or schemes. These basic families are:Zone- Reach-Gap. If you know which of these families or plays fall into,you have a pretty good idea how we’re going to get defenders blocked.

Run Game FamilyRun Game FamilyOffensive Run Game

PLAYSIDE READSPLAYSIDE READSMidline, Veer, Option

MIDLINEMIDLINE• Leave First Man 2 Tech or outside• Back will make his cut off center’s block.• QB will read 2 Tech.• Slot player will be responsible for a Fold Block play

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RAVENS FEEDER PASSING TREE

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SOUTHFIELD RAVENS PASSING TREE

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RAVENS FEEDER QUICK (3 Step) PASSING

ATTACKSlants, Outs, Hitches, Fades, Slant-Outs, Hitches-

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RAVENS FEEDER PISTOL PLAY ACTION

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RAVENS FEEDER PISTOL SCREEN PASSING

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