Spin Footwork - Minteer

8/8/2019 Spin Footwork - Minteer

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The FBs StanceThe FBs Stance The FBs stance should be low and fairly wellThe FBs stance should be low and fairly well--balanced. He should notbalanced. He should not

lean forward or favor a side. His hands are directly in front of his rightlean forward or favor a side. His hands are directly in front of his rightknee or square with his body. Some coaches prefer a 3knee or square with his body. Some coaches prefer a 3--point stance topoint stance to

add to the deception.add to the deception.


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The FBs AlignmentThe FBs Alignment

His alignment can be 4 to 41/2 yards from the ball and slightly in front or behindHis alignment can be 4 to 41/2 yards from the ball and slightly in front or behind

the TB (Toe to instep or heel is usually sufficient). His left foot should be alignedthe TB (Toe to instep or heel is usually sufficient). His left foot should be aligned

inside the Centers right foot.inside the Centers right foot.

FBTB

C


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FB

TB

C


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STEPSTEP BALLBALL SPINSPIN The FB should become familiar with the terms: STEPThe FB should become familiar with the terms: STEP BALLBALL SPIN. This isSPIN. This is

the precise order in which he performs EVERY spin play regardless of the pointthe precise order in which he performs EVERY spin play regardless of the point

of attack or play option.of attack or play option. The FB should receive the ball below the waist (preferably at the knee) and stepThe FB should receive the ball below the waist (preferably at the knee) and step

towards the LOS with his RIGHT foot. He should perform his spin with controltowards the LOS with his RIGHT foot. He should perform his spin with controland finish by attacking the LOS (with or without the ball!)and finish by attacking the LOS (with or without the ball!)


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The FBs StepsThe FBs Steps

The FB has 3 steps to follow that all begin with the basicThe FB has 3 steps to follow that all begin with the basic

approach mentioned in the last slide. They will allowapproach mentioned in the last slide. They will allow

him to attack across the formationhim to attack across the formation

The Spit StepThe Spit Step all plays between the guardsall plays between the guards

The 6 X 6 StepThe 6 X 6 Step all plays to the Unbalanced strengthall plays to the Unbalanced strength

side of the ballside of the ball

The Crossover StepThe Crossover Step all plays to the Quick side ofall plays to the Quick side of

the ballthe ball


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The Spit StepThe Spit Step The name spit step is only a description of where he steps. At the snap of theThe name spit step is only a description of where he steps. At the snap of the

ball, he steps to a position that is at his midline or where his spit would fallball, he steps to a position that is at his midline or where his spit would fallfrom his stance in a set position.from his stance in a set position.

He can attack any points between the guards.He can attack any points between the guards.


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The 6 X 6 StepThe 6 X 6 Step At the snap of the ball the FB steps diagonally 6 x 6 to a positionAt the snap of the ball the FB steps diagonally 6 x 6 to a position

at his right or where he would begin to attack the unbalanced sideat his right or where he would begin to attack the unbalanced sideof the formation from his position.of the formation from his position.


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The Crossover StepThe Crossover Step At the snap of the ball the FB steps diagonally to a position at his left orAt the snap of the ball the FB steps diagonally to a position at his left or

where he would begin to attack the quick side of the formation from hiswhere he would begin to attack the quick side of the formation from his

position.position.


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The TBThe TB

Regardless of the play, the TB will take the same stepsRegardless of the play, the TB will take the same stepseach time. His job is to each time. His job is to replacereplace the FB as he stepsthe FB as he stepsforward. This step can be exaggerated to allow for moreforward. This step can be exaggerated to allow for morespace at the mesh point.space at the mesh point.


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TB StepsTB StepsRegardless of the backfield alignment, the footwork between the FB and TB areRegardless of the backfield alignment, the footwork between the FB and TB are

quite similar. He should replace the FB with space for the Wing to split them.quite similar. He should replace the FB with space for the Wing to split them.When players have pads on, there may be a click as pads are rubbed. This isWhen players have pads on, there may be a click as pads are rubbed. This is

common when proper spacing for the mesh is established. (A college coachcommon when proper spacing for the mesh is established. (A college coach

called it: scraping paint)called it: scraping paint)

BF

B

B

F

T

BT


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BehindBehind In Front In Front


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The WingThe Wing

The Wing can use a number of motions to reach theThe Wing can use a number of motions to reach the

mesh point. His aiming point is where the TB is linedmesh point. His aiming point is where the TB is lined

up.up.

He can use the near leg of the FB as a guide. His jobHe can use the near leg of the FB as a guide. His jobis to reach the FBis to reach the FB TB mesh with as much speed andTB mesh with as much speed and

accuracy as possible.accuracy as possible.

Here are 2 ways.Here are 2 ways. Alignment that requires no motionAlignment that requires no motion

ShortShort Slow motionSlow motion


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The first is no motion.The first is no motion.

The Wing simply aligns deeper and closer toThe Wing simply aligns deeper and closer to

the mesh point.the mesh point.

At the snap of the ball, he quickly bursts toAt the snap of the ball, he quickly bursts to

the mesh point and prepares to either TAKEthe mesh point and prepares to either TAKE

or FAKE as the play directs.or FAKE as the play directs.


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No MotionNo Motion


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The second is short or slow motion.The second is short or slow motion.

The Wing takes his normal alignment (oftenThe Wing takes his normal alignment (often1X1 from the strong end) and begins his1X1 from the strong end) and begins hismotion on a premotion on a pre--determined part of thedetermined part of thecadence.cadence.

His speed and steps are adjusted to allow forHis speed and steps are adjusted to allow forthe best mesh possible.the best mesh possible.


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SlowSlow Short MotionShort Motion


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ReachReach TakeTake FakeFake

In handling the ball, all 3 backs should follow theIn handling the ball, all 3 backs should follow the

following commands.following commands.

ReachReach Tells each back to reach to the ball as aTells each back to reach to the ball as away of adding deception.way of adding deception.

TakeTake Tells the back, who the play is called for,Tells the back, who the play is called for,

to actually take the ballto actually take the ball

FakeFake Tells all other backs to pull a fake as ifTells all other backs to pull a fake as if

they had the ball.they had the ball.


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Handling the BallHandling the Ball

The FB shouldThe FB shouldperform his STEPperform his STEP BALLBALL SPINSPIN

routine. As heroutine. As hereceives the ball, hereceives the ball, hehandles the ballhandles the ballbetween his handsbetween his handsand tucked to hisand tucked to his

midmid--section withsection withhis elbows in.his elbows in.


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REACH and FAKEREACH and FAKEEach back has to appear to be taking orEach back has to appear to be taking orfaking with the ball! Each back should reach at least to the frontfaking with the ball! Each back should reach at least to the front

stripe on the ball. Each back should cover an imaginary ball to add tostripe on the ball. Each back should cover an imaginary ball to add tothe confusionthe confusion


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TakeTakeEach back performs the reach and fake methods, butEach back performs the reach and fake methods, butthe back taking, reaches to the back stripe on the ball and takesthe back taking, reaches to the back stripe on the ball and takes

the ball from the FB. He will also cover the ball as all others fakethe ball from the FB. He will also cover the ball as all others fakein the same manner.in the same manner.


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Quick Side TrapQuick Side Trap Snap to FB who uses crossover step, spins andSnap to FB who uses crossover step, spins and

keeps off tackle. Blocking back kicks out, and backside Guardkeeps off tackle. Blocking back kicks out, and backside Guard

runs the laneruns the lane


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Strong Side TrapStrong Side Trap Snap to FB who uses 6x6 step, spins and keepsSnap to FB who uses 6x6 step, spins and keeps

off tackle. Blocking back kicks out, play side and backside Guardoff tackle. Blocking back kicks out, play side and backside Guard

run the lane.run the lane.


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Wing to Quick SideWing to Quick Side Snap to FB who uses a spit step, spinsSnap to FB who uses a spit step, spinsand fakes off the Guard. Blocking Back helps with Corner,and fakes off the Guard. Blocking Back helps with Corner,

backside Guard helps Quick End or turns up field.backside Guard helps Quick End or turns up field.

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