Urban Meyer Offense

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Urban MeyersUrban MeyersUtah Spread OffenseUtah Spread Offense


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Please ReadPlease Read

Each play in this presentation was taken from actual game footageEach play in this presentation was taken from actual game footage

from the 2003 and 2004 seasons and recreated as diagramedfrom the 2003 and 2004 seasons and recreated as diagramed

images. Each play is merely my interpretation of the actual play andimages. Each play is merely my interpretation of the actual play andtherefore the actual images contained in this presentation are nottherefore the actual images contained in this presentation are not

stated to be actual plays from the Utah System. These plays arestated to be actual plays from the Utah System. These plays are

consistent with plays ran from the tapes and all blockingconsistent with plays ran from the tapes and all blocking

assignments and pass routes are accurate. The images contained inassignments and pass routes are accurate. The images contained in

this presentation have been submitted to the U.S. Copyright Officethis presentation have been submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office

as copyrighted visual arts documents. Any attempt to duplicateas copyrighted visual arts documents. Any attempt to duplicate

these images will be in direct violation of U.S. Copyright protectionthese images will be in direct violation of U.S. Copyright protection

laws. laws.


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Presentation BreakdownPresentation Breakdown

1.1. System ExplanationSystem Explanation

3.3. Formations and PositionsFormations and Positions

5.5. Keys and Reads in the Passing GameKeys and Reads in the Passing Game

7.7. Basic Running GameBasic Running Game

9.9. Pass Protection SchemesPass Protection Schemes

11.11. Run PlaysRun Plays

13.13. Pass PlaysPass Plays


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Explanation of SystemExplanation of System

The verbiage used in this presentation has been created using some actualThe verbiage used in this presentation has been created using some actual

terms and position symbols used in the Utah system. Other terms and/orterms and position symbols used in the Utah system. Other terms and/or

symbols are those which have been compiled by research of other highsymbols are those which have been compiled by research of other high

school programs who run a spread oriented offense.school programs who run a spread oriented offense.

Information on the following pages will serve as a reference to betterInformation on the following pages will serve as a reference to better

understand the diagrams of this presentation.understand the diagrams of this presentation.


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Formations

SoloSolo

TreyTrey

SoloSolo

TrioTrio

ThunderThunder

TriggerTriggerTrickTrick

ThunderThunder


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Formations

EmptyEmpty

Pro IPro I

AceAce

Twins ITwins I

Over Wing-SlotOver Wing-Slot Wing-slotWing-slot

BunchBunch

DoublesDoubles


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= Motion= Motion

= Pitch or Pass= Pitch or Pass

= Key or Read on Option, Pass, or Blocking Assignment= Key or Read on Option, Pass, or Blocking Assignment

= Ball Carrier or Potential Carrier= Ball Carrier or Potential Carrier

= Drop Step for Option Relationship= Drop Step for Option Relationship

= Set up to Throw after Fake or Boot= Set up to Throw after Fake or Boot


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Player PersonnelPlayer Personnel

E J

X Z

RUtahs Player Personnel SymbolsUtahs Player Personnel Symbols

H Z

X Y

FPlayer Personnel Symbols withPlayer Personnel Symbols with

Regard to the Remainder ofRegard to the Remainder of

PresentationPresentation


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Motion TypesMotion Types

Across motion from one side of the formation to the otherAcross motion from one side of the formation to the other

Back motion back into a running back or pitch positionBack motion back into a running back or pitch position

Test motion across until the plane of the center is broken and then back againTest motion across until the plane of the center is broken and then back again

to starting position, used to detect coverageto starting position, used to detect coverage

Jet motion across to full speed either directly in front of or behind QBJet motion across to full speed either directly in front of or behind QB

depending on whether in shotgun or under center, will either fake or takedepending on whether in shotgun or under center, will either fake or take

handoff.handoff.

Right/Left motion for back to leave back field either right or leftRight/Left motion for back to leave back field either right or left

In motion in towards formation without going acrossIn motion in towards formation without going across

Motion will be tagged at the end of the play preceded by the personnel symbol of theMotion will be tagged at the end of the play preceded by the personnel symbol of the

player who will be going into motion. The player will maintain his route after motion.player who will be going into motion. The player will maintain his route after motion.

(ex. Solo 9827 Z across)(ex. Solo 9827 Z across)


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Route DeterminationRoute DeterminationWhen calling routes for pass plays a number tree will be used. The numberWhen calling routes for pass plays a number tree will be used. The number

tree consists of (10) different numbers which represent a given route. When atree consists of (10) different numbers which represent a given route. When a

pass play is called, it will be in a form of (3) to (5) numbers. All numbers willpass play is called, it will be in a form of (3) to (5) numbers. All numbers will

be read from left to right and be designated to each eligible non-back fieldbe read from left to right and be designated to each eligible non-back field

receiver. If a route is desired for a back field receiver it will be tagged at thereceiver. If a route is desired for a back field receiver it will be tagged at the

end of the route sequence, which he will carryout to the side which he isend of the route sequence, which he will carryout to the side which he is

positioned. If back is not in the back field then he will receive a number inpositioned. If back is not in the back field then he will receive a number in

sequence depending on his position in the formation.sequence depending on his position in the formation.

(ex. Solo 6556 F Flare) ( ex. Empty R 92298)(ex. Solo 6556 F Flare) ( ex. Empty R 92298)

Call routes will be used to place routes which are not included in the numberCall routes will be used to place routes which are not included in the number

tree into a pass pattern. These routes will be tagged at the beginning of thetree into a pass pattern. These routes will be tagged at the beginning of the

numbers sequence and the number sequence will contain (1) less number. Ifnumbers sequence and the number sequence will contain (1) less number. Iftwo receivers are to run call routes then both tags will be called before thetwo receivers are to run call routes then both tags will be called before the

numbers sequence. If two are to run the same route then the symbols of eachnumbers sequence. If two are to run the same route then the symbols of each

will be called together and then the route will be named.will be called together and then the route will be named.

(ex. Solo Z shallow 579)(ex. Solo Z shallow 579)

(ex. Empty Z shallow H Choice 868)(ex. Empty Z shallow H Choice 868)

(ex. Empty Z H Shallow 878)(ex. Empty Z H Shallow 878)


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0 Oblique0 Oblique

2 Speed Out2 Speed Out

1 Slant1 Slant

3 Hitch3 Hitch

4 Deep Out4 Deep Out

5 Curl5 Curl

7 Dig7 Dig

9 Post9 Post6 Post-Corner6 Post-Corner

8 Fade/Go8 Fade/Go


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Examples of Call RoutesExamples of Call Routes

FadeFade

ZipZip

Out and UpOut and Up

StickStick ChinaChina

BubbleBubble

ShallowShallow

Come BackCome Back

WheelWheel

PivotPivot


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Keys and Reads in the Short andKeys and Reads in the Short and

Intermediate Passing GameIntermediate Passing Game

2.2. Front Identification and SignificanceFront Identification and Significance

4.4. Coverage Identification and SignificanceCoverage Identification and Significance

6.6. How to Beat WhatHow to Beat What


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Front Identification and Number ofFront Identification and Number of

Defensive Backs in DefenseDefensive Backs in Defense

E T T E E T T E

E T N T E E T E

E T T E E T E

E T E E T E B

B B

M

B M B

B B

B

B B

B M B

B B

4-2 (5 DBs)4-2 (5 DBs)

5-1 (5 DBs)5-1 (5 DBs)

4-3 (4 DBs)4-3 (4 DBs)

3-2 (6 DBs)3-2 (6 DBs)

4-1 (6 DBs)4-1 (6 DBs)

3-4 (4 DBs)3-4 (4 DBs)

3-3 (5 DBs)3-3 (5 DBs)

3-3 Eagle(5 DBs3-3 Eagle(5 DBs

B B


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Less than 6 in box we run, unless 3Less than 6 in box we run, unless 3rdrd and +5and +5

Must know who can come and pick them upMust know who can come and pick them up

Throw HotThrow Hot

Throw UncoveredThrow Uncovered

Defensive Front RulesDefensive Front Rules


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Coverage Schemes and How toCoverage Schemes and How to

Recognize themRecognize them

Cover 0 0 Deep with Man Under. Usually bringing other 6 defendersCover 0 0 Deep with Man Under. Usually bringing other 6 defenders

Cover 1 1 Deep with Man Under. Drop, bring, or spy with extra defenderCover 1 1 Deep with Man Under. Drop, bring, or spy with extra defender

Cover 2 2 Deep with Man or Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4Cover 2 2 Deep with Man or Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4

Cover 3 3 Deep with Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4Cover 3 3 Deep with Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4

Cover 4 4 Deep with Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 3Cover 4 4 Deep with Zone Under. Weak zone if bring more than 3

Types of CoverageTypes of Coverage


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Cover 0Cover 0

B B

S

SF

C C

E T T E


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Cover 1Cover 1

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C


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Cover 2 Man UnderCover 2 Man Under

E T T E

B

S S

F F

C C


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Cover 2 Zone UnderCover 2 Zone Under

E T T E

S S

F F

C CB


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Cover 3Cover 3

E T T E

B B

S S

FC C


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Cover 4Cover 4

E T T E

S S

C C

F F

B


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How to Take Advantage of Different CoveragesHow to Take Advantage of Different Coverages

1.1. Cov 0- Pick Routes, Slant and Wheel, Back out of Back FieldCov 0- Pick Routes, Slant and Wheel, Back out of Back Field

3.3. Cov 1- Pick Routes, Slant and Wheel, Play ActionCov 1- Pick Routes, Slant and Wheel, Play Action

5.5. Cov 2 Man - Draw, Screen, Shallow Crossing RoutesCov 2 Man - Draw, Screen, Shallow Crossing Routes

7.7. Cov 2 Zone - Post into 2 Deep void, 3 verticals, UncoveredCov 2 Zone - Post into 2 Deep void, 3 verticals, Uncovered

Receivers with 7 man frontReceivers with 7 man front

9.9. Cov 3 - Curl/Flat, 4 verticals, Flood the underneath zonesCov 3 - Curl/Flat, 4 verticals, Flood the underneath zones

11.11. Cov 4 Attack Flats and Hook Zones, Screen, DrawCov 4 Attack Flats and Hook Zones, Screen, Draw


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The Utah Run GameThe Utah Run Game

The running game is one of the strongest points of any Spread offense.The running game is one of the strongest points of any Spread offense.

The principal behind the Spread is to spread the field both vertically andThe principal behind the Spread is to spread the field both vertically and

horizontally. Buy doing this you force the defense to also spread out theirhorizontally. Buy doing this you force the defense to also spread out their

personnel which causes their players to have to defend more space.personnel which causes their players to have to defend more space.

Having to occupy and control added space helps to equalize talent levels.Having to occupy and control added space helps to equalize talent levels.

Over the next few pages I will go over the basic run plays in the UtahOver the next few pages I will go over the basic run plays in the Utahoffense. I will break each play down and show blocking assignmentsoffense. I will break each play down and show blocking assignments

against basic fronts.against basic fronts.


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Basic Running PlaysBasic Running Plays

ZoneZone

Zone Read (Option)Zone Read (Option)

F TrapF Trap

QB TrapQB Trap

CounterCounter

Counter Read (Option)Counter Read (Option)

Shovel OptionShovel Option

Speed OptionSpeed Option


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Zone / Zone ReadZone / Zone Read

E T T E

B B

Make End RespectMake End Respect

the Keep. If he doesthe Keep. If he does

not then Keep. Cannot then Keep. Can

have option call withhave option call with

predetermined pitchpredetermined pitch

man.man.


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Zone vs Other FrontsZone vs Other Fronts

B M

B

E T E

E T E

B B

E T T E

B

E T E

B B

B

B


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F TrapF Trap

B B

E T T E

Stick tight to downStick tight to down

blocks and look forblocks and look for

cut off backers.cut off backers.


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Q TrapQ Trap

Stick tight to downStick tight to down

blocks and look forblocks and look for

cut off backers.cut off backers.

B B

E T T E


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Trap vs Other FrontsTrap vs Other Fronts

B M B

E T E E T T E

B


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Counter / Counter ReadCounter / Counter Read

B B

E T T E

Make End RespectMake End Respect

the Keep. If he doesthe Keep. If he does

not then keep. Cannot then keep. Can

have option call withhave option call with

predetermined pitchpredetermined pitch

man.man.


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Counter vs Other FrontsCounter vs Other Fronts

B M B

E T E E T T E

B


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Shovel (Crazy) OptionShovel (Crazy) Option

Read end, if he sitsRead end, if he sits

run speed option, ifrun speed option, if

he chases shufflehe chases shuffle

under him.under him.

B B

E T T E


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Speed OptionSpeed Option

Zone hard playside,Zone hard playside,

do not let downdo not let down

linemen cross yourlinemen cross your

face.face.

B B

E T T E


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Utah Protection SchemesUtah Protection Schemes


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Types of ProtectionTypes of Protection

5 Man (Empty Formations B.O.B.)5 Man (Empty Formations B.O.B.)

6 Man (Back or TE in Blocking Scheme)6 Man (Back or TE in Blocking Scheme)

7 Man (Back and TE in Blocking Scheme)7 Man (Back and TE in Blocking Scheme) Slide (Gap Protection, Inside/Right/Left)Slide (Gap Protection, Inside/Right/Left)

Roll (Spring or Roll Out Protection)Roll (Spring or Roll Out Protection)

Quick (Cut or Aggressive B.O.B.)Quick (Cut or Aggressive B.O.B.) Boot (Play Action ProtectionBoot (Play Action Protection


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B

E T T E

Big On Big Cup Protection

5 Man Protection5 Man Protection

Center Must check forCenter Must check for

Backer while giving ABacker while giving A

gap supportgap support

QB must make HotQB must make Hot

Read off of outsideRead off of outside

pressure.pressure.


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W B

E T T E

S#1

#2

Zone Side One Man Call

Center Must Help A gap

While Checking Will Backer

Big On Big

Inside to Out and

Check #1 to #2

6 Man Protection (No TE)6 Man Protection (No TE)


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W B

E T T E

S#1

#2

Zone Side One Man CallZone Side One Man Call

Center Must Help A gapCenter Must Help A gap

While Checking Will BackerWhile Checking Will Backer

Big On Big

Uncovered Linemen mustUncovered Linemen must

help Inside to Out andhelp Inside to Out and

Check #1 to #2Check #1 to #2

6 Man Protection (TE)6 Man Protection (TE)


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W B

E T T E

S

7 Man Slide Protection7 Man Slide Protection


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W B

E T T E

S

Roll or Sprint ProtectionRoll or Sprint Protection


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B

E T T E

Quick ProtectionQuick Protection

Aim high thigh toAim high thigh to

get defendersget defenders

hands downhands down

Center Check for backerCenter Check for backer

and help A gapand help A gap


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W B

E T T E

Boot ProtectionBoot Protection


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Run PlaysRun PlaysFrom Various FormationFrom Various Formation


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Solo Triple Option R (Zone L Read)Solo Triple Option R (Zone L Read)

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Option Reads


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Trey Triple Option RTrey Triple Option R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Option Reads


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Ace H Back Triple Option RAce H Back Triple Option R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Option Reads


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Trio Triple Option RTrio Triple Option R

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C

Option Reads


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Trio Triple Option R Z BackTrio Triple Option R Z Back

E T T E

B BS

S

F

CC

Option Reads

O Wi Sl H B k T i lO Wi Sl t H B k T i l


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Over Wing-Slot H Back TripleOver Wing-Slot H Back Triple

Option ROption R

E T T E

B BSC

F

C

S

Option Reads

Th d Sh l O ti Ri htTh d Sh l O ti Ri ht


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Thunder Shovel Option RightThunder Shovel Option Right

F BackF Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Solo Z Right QB GutSolo Z Right QB Gut

F

E T T E

B BS S

C C


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Trigger QB Trap RTrigger QB Trap R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Trio Blast Left Z BackTrio Blast Left Z Back

E T T E

B BSS

F

CC


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B B

Trio Power Left Z BackTrio Power Left Z Back

E T T ES

S

F

CC

T i S d O ti R Ri htT i S d O ti R Ri ht


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B B

Trio Speed Option Rev RightTrio Speed Option Rev Right

Z BackZ Back

E T T ESS

F

CC


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Trio QB Counter RTrio QB Counter R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Twins I Counter Right Z AcrossTwins I Counter Right Z Across

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Bunch Toss RightBunch Toss Right

E T T E

B BSS

F

CC


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Bunch Counter LeftBunch Counter Left

E T T E

B BSS

F

CC

Th nder Speed Option RightThunder Speed Option Right


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Thunder Speed Option RightThunder Speed Option Right

F BackF Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Twins I Power R QB R MotionTwins I Power R QB R Motion

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Thunder Z Shallow 9798Thunder Z Shallow 9798

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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Thunder Z Shallow 5665Thunder Z Shallow 5665

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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Solo 7565 F ReleaseSolo 7565 F Release

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Trey Roll Left 5554Trey Roll Left 5554

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

Trips X Y Shallow 95 F Curl LeftTrips X Y Shallow 95 F Curl Left


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Trips X Y Shallow 95 F Curl LeftTrips X Y Shallow 95 F Curl Left

MotionMotion

E T T E

B BS S

F

CC


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Trick Y Shallow F Pivot 898Trick Y Shallow F Pivot 898

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Thunder 57555Thunder 57555

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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B B

Trio Split Screen F left MotionTrio Split Screen F left Motion

E T T ESS

F

CC

Trio Tight X Shallow 595 F Curl LeftTrio Tight X Shallow 595 F Curl Left


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Trio Tight X Shallow 595 F Curl LeftTrio Tight X Shallow 595 F Curl Left

MotionMotion

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Ace Zone Left 8588Ace Zone Left 8588

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Trio 9295 F ReleaseTrio 9295 F Release

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Empty Z F Pivot 979Empty Z F Pivot 979

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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Thunder F Z Pivot 798Thunder F Z Pivot 798

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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Thunder F Pivot 1598Thunder F Pivot 1598

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Solo 7565Solo 7565

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T 8 9


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Trey 8559Trey 8559

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T i k 84555


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Trick 84555Trick 84555

E T T E

B BS S

F

CC

T i k 85588


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Trick 85588Trick 85588

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

T i k F B bbl H Ch i 8T i k F B bbl H Ch i 558


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Trick F Bubble H Choice 558Trick F Bubble H Choice 558

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

T i k F B bbl H Sh ll 578T i k F B bbl H Sh ll 578


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Trick F Bubble H Shallow 578Trick F Bubble H Shallow 578

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

T i Z L F k 5827T i Z L F k 5827


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B B

Trio Zone L Fake 5827Trio Zone L Fake 5827

E T T ESS

F

CC

T i Z L F k Hit h S RT i Z L F k Hit h S R


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Trio Zone L Fake Hitch Screen RTrio Zone L Fake Hitch Screen R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

B h T R F k Hit h S LB h T R F k Hit h S L


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Bunch Toss R Fake Hitch Screen LBunch Toss R Fake Hitch Screen L

E T T E

B BS

S

F

CC

Bunch Zone R Fake Y Hitch andBunch Zone R Fake Y Hitch and


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Bunch Zone R Fake Y Hitch andBunch Zone R Fake Y Hitch and

Go 562Go 562

E T T E

B B

S S

F

CC

Trio Zone R Fake Hitch Screen LeftTrio Zone R Fake Hitch Screen Left


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Trio Zone R Fake Hitch Screen Lefto o e a e tc Sc ee e t

and Lateral H Backand Lateral H Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T i 7255 H T tT i 7255 H T t


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Trio 7255 H TestTrio 7255 H Test

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T i 7255 F Fl t H T tT i 7255 F Fl t H T t


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Trio 7255 F Flat H TestTrio 7255 F Flat H Test

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T i I P P QB R M tiT i I P P QB R M ti


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Twins I Power Pass QB R MotionTwins I Power Pass QB R Motion

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Trey Y Shallow 597 F CurlTrey Y Shallow 597 F Curl


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yy

Right MotionRight Motion

C

E T T E

B BS S

F

C

T i 55528Trigger 55528


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Trigger 55528Trigger 55528

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Trigger Y Choice 8588Trigger Y Choice 8588


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Trigger Y Choice 8588Trigger Y Choice 8588

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

Trio Zone L Fake Bubble RTrio Zone L Fake Bubble R


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Trio Zone L Fake Bubble RTrio Zone L Fake Bubble R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Solo Zone L Fake 8888Solo Zone L Fake 8888


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Solo Zone L Fake 8888Solo Zone L Fake 8888

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

Solo 8558Solo 8558


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Solo 8558Solo 8558

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Empty 95559Empty 95559


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Empty 95559Empty 95559

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Trey X Choice 888 F CurlTrey X Choice 888 F Curl


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yy

Right MotionRight Motion

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

Trigger 24598 F InTrigger 24598 F In


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Trigger 24598 F InTrigger 24598 F In

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Trigger F Shallow 7598 F InTrigger F Shallow 7598 F In


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Trigger F Shallow 7598 F InTrigger F Shallow 7598 F In

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C

Trips Hitch Screen QB Throw BackTrips Hitch Screen QB Throw Back


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p

Right F Left MotionRight F Left Motion

E T T E

B B S

S

F

CC

Doubles Sprint Rev Right PassDoubles Sprint Rev Right Pass


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B B

Doubles Sprint Rev Right PassDoubles Sprint Rev Right Pass

E T T E

SS

F

CC

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