Urban Meyer Spread Offense Description

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Urban MeyersUrban MeyersUtah Spread OffenseUtah Spread Offense


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P resentation BreakdownP resentation Breakdown1.1. System Ex planationSystem Ex planation

2.2. Formations and P ositionsFormations and P ositions

3.3. Keys and Reads in the P assing GameKeys and Reads in the P assing Game

4.4. Basic Running GameBasic Running Game

5.5. P ass P rotection SchemesP ass P rotection Schemes

6.6. Run P laysRun P lays

7.7. P ass P laysP ass P lays


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Ex planation of SystemEx planation of System

Th e verbiage used in t h is presentation h as been created using some actualTh e verbiage used in t h is presentation h as been created using some actualterms and position symbols used in t h e Uta h system. Ot h er terms and/or terms and position symbols used in t h e Uta h system. Ot h er terms and/or symbols are t h ose w h ich h ave been compiled by researc h of ot h er h igh symbols are t h ose w h ich h ave been compiled by researc h of ot h er h igh sc h ool programs w h o run a spread oriented offense.sc h ool programs w h o run a spread oriented offense.

Information on t h e following pages will serve as a reference to better Information on t h e following pages will serve as a reference to better understand t h e diagrams of t h is presentation.understand t h e diagrams of t h is presentation.


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F ormations

SoloSolo

TreyTrey

SoloSolo

TrioTrio

Thunder Thunder

Trigger Trigger Trick Trick

Thunder Thunder


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F ormations

Empt yEmpt y

Pro IPro I

AceAce

Twins ITwins I

Over WingOver Wing- -Slo tSlo t WingWing--slo tslo t

BunchBunch

DoublesDoubles


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= Motion= Motion

= P itch or P ass= P itch or P ass

= Key or Read on Option, P ass, or Blocking Assignment= Key or Read on Option, P ass, or Blocking Assignment

= Ball Carrier or P otential Carrier = Ball Carrier or P otential 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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P layer P ersonnelP layer P ersonnel

E J

X Z

RUtahs P layer P ersonnel SymbolsUtahs P layer P ersonnel Symbols

H Z

X Y

FP layer P ersonnel Symbols withP layer P ersonnel Symbols withRegard to the Remainder of Regard to the Remainder of P resentationP resentation


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Motion TypesMotion TypesAcrossAcross motion from one side of the formation to the other motion from one side of the formation to the other

BackBack motion back into a running back or pitch positionmotion back into a running back or pitch position

TestTest motion across until the plane of the center is broken and then backmotion across until the plane of the center is broken and then backagain to starting position, used to detect coverageagain to starting position, used to detect coverage

J etJ et motion across to full speed either directly in front of or behind QBmotion across to full speed either directly in front of or behind QBdepending on whether in shotgun or under center, will either fake or takedepending on whether in shotgun or under center, will either fake or takehandoff.handoff.

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

InIn motion in towards formation without going acrossmotion 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 theplayer 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.

(e x . Solo 9827 Z across)(e x . Solo 9827 Z across)


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Route DeterminationRoute DeterminationWhen calling routes for pass plays a number tree will be used. The number When calling routes for pass plays a number tree will be used. The number tree consists of (10) different numbers which represent a given route. Whentree consists of (10) different numbers which represent a given route. Whena pass play is called, it will be in a form of (3) to (5) numbers. All numbersa pass play is called, it will be in a form of (3) to (5) numbers. All numberswill be read from left to right and be designated to each eligible nonwill be read from left to right and be designated to each eligible non- -backbackfield receiver. If a route is desired for a back field receiver it will be tagged atfield receiver. If a route is desired for a back field receiver it will be tagged atthe end of the route sequence, which he will carryout to the side which he isthe end of the route sequence, which he will carryout to the side which he ispositioned. 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 insequence depending on his position in the formation.sequence depending on his position in the formation.

(e x . Solo 6556 F Flare) ( e x . E mpty R 92298)(e x . Solo 6556 F Flare) ( e x . E mpty R 92298)

Call routes will be used to place routes which are not included in the number Call 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. If numbers sequence and the number sequence will contain (1) less number. If two 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 thenumbers sequence. If two are to run the same route then the symbols of numbers 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.each will be called together and then the route will be named.

(e x . Solo Z shallow 579)(e x . Solo Z shallow 579)

(e x . E mpty Z shallow H Choice 868)(e x . E mpty Z shallow H Choice 868)

(e x . E mpty Z H Shallow 878)(e x . E mpty 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 P ost9 P ost6 P ost6 P ost--Corner Corner

8 Fade/Go8 Fade/Go


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Ex amples of Call RoutesEx amples of Call Routes

FadeFadeZ ipZ ipOut and UpOut and Up

StickStickChinaChinaBubbleBubbleShallowShallowCome BackCome BackWheelWheelP ivotP ivot


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Keys and Reads in the Short andKeys and Reads in the Short andIntermediate P assing GameIntermediate P assing Game

1 .1 . F ront Identification and SignificanceF ront Identification and Significance

2.2. Coverage Identification and SignificanceCoverage Identification and Significance

3.3. How to Beat W h atHow to Beat W h at


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Front Identification and Number of Front 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

ET T

E

ET

E

E T E E T E B

B B

M

B M B

B B

B

B B

B M B

B B

44--2 (5 DBs)2 (5 DBs)

55--1 (5 DBs)1 (5 DBs)

44--3 (4 DBs)3 (4 DBs)

33--2 (6 DBs)2 (6 DBs)

44--1 (6 DBs)1 (6 DBs)

33--4 (4 DBs)4 (4 DBs)

33--3 (5 DBs)3 (5 DBs)

33--3 E agle(5 DBs)3 E agle(5 DBs)

B B


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1 .1 . Less t h an 6 in bo x we run, unless 3Less t h an 6 in bo x we run, unless 3 rdrd and +5and +5

2.2. Must know w h o can come and pick t h em upMust know w h o can come and pick t h em up

3.3. Th row HotTh row Hot

4.4. Th row UncoveredTh row Uncovered

Defensive Front RulesDefensive Front Rules


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Coverage Schemes and How toCoverage Schemes and How toRecognize themRecognize them

Cover 0Cover 0 0 Deep with Man Under. Usually bringing other 6 defenders0 Deep with Man Under. Usually bringing other 6 defenders

Cover 1Cover 1 1 Deep with Man Under. Drop, bring, or spy with e x tra defender 1 Deep with Man Under. Drop, bring, or spy with e x tra defender

Cover 2Cover 2 2 Deep with Man or Z one Under. Weak zone if bring more than 42 Deep with Man or Z one Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4

Cover 3Cover 3 3 Deep with Z one Under. Weak zone if bring more than 43 Deep with Z one Under. Weak zone if bring more than 4

Cover 4Cover 4 4 Deep with Z one Under. Weak zone if bring more than 34 Deep with Z one Under. Weak zone if bring more than 3

Types of CoverageTypes of Coverage


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Cover 0Cover 0

B BS

SFC C

E T T E


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Cover 1Cover 1

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Cover 2 Man Under Cover 2 Man Under

E T T E

BS S

F F

C C


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Cover 2 Zone Under Cover 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 BS 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 0Cov 0-- Pick Routes, Slant and W h eel, Back out of Back F ieldPick Routes, Slant and W h eel, Back out of Back F ield

2.2. Cov 1Cov 1 -- Pick Routes, Slant and W h eel, Play ActionPick Routes, Slant and W h eel, Play Action

3.3. Cov 2 ManCov 2 Man - - Draw, Screen, S h allow Crossing RoutesDraw, Screen, S h allow Crossing Routes

4.4. Cov 2 ZoneCov 2 Zone - - Post into 2 Deep void, 3 verticals, UncoveredPost into 2 Deep void, 3 verticals, UncoveredReceivers wit h 7 man frontReceivers wit h 7 man front

5.5. Cov 3Cov 3 -- Curl/ F lat, 4 verticals, F lood t h e underneat h zonesCurl/ F lat, 4 verticals, F lood t h e underneat h zones

6.6. Cov 4Cov 4 Attack F lats and Hook Zones, Screen, Draw Attack F lats and Hook Zones, Screen, Draw


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The Utah Run GameThe Utah Run Game

Th e running game is one of t h e strongest points of any Spread offense.Th e running game is one of t h e strongest points of any Spread offense.Th e principal be h ind t h e Spread is to spread t h e field bot h vertically andTh e principal be h ind t h e Spread is to spread t h e field bot h vertically andh orizontally. Buy doing t h is you force t h e defense to also spread out t h eir h orizontally. Buy doing t h is you force t h e defense to also spread out t h eir personnel w h ich causes t h eir players to h ave to defend more space.personnel w h ich causes t h eir players to h ave to defend more space.Having to occupy and control added space h elps to equalize talent levels.Having to occupy and control added space h elps to equalize talent levels.Over t h e ne x t few pages I will go over t h e basic run plays in t h e Uta h Over t h e ne x t few pages I will go over t h e basic run plays in t h e Uta h offense. I will break eac h play down and s h ow blocking assignmentsoffense. I will break eac h play down and s h ow blocking assignmentsagainst basic fronts.against basic fronts.


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Basic Running PlaysBasic Running Plays

ZoneZoneZone Read (Option)Zone Read (Option)

F T

rapF

T

rap Q B T rapQ B T rapCounter Counter Counter Read (Option)Counter Read (Option)S h ovel OptionS h ovel OptionSpeed OptionSpeed Option


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Z one / Z one ReadZ one / Z one Read

E T T E

B B

Make E nd RespectMake E nd Respectthe Keep. If he doesthe Keep. If he doesnot then Keep. Cannot then Keep. Canhave option call withhave option call withpredetermined pitchpredetermined pitchman.man.


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Z one vs Other FrontsZ one vs Other Fronts

B M B

E T E

E T E

B B

E T T E

B

E T E

B BB B


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F TrapF Trap

B B

E T T E

Stick tight to downStick tight to downblocks and look for blocks and look for cut off backers.cut off backers.


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Q TrapQ Trap

Stick tight to downStick tight to downblocks and look for blocks 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 E nd RespectMake E nd Respectthe Keep. If he doesthe Keep. If he doesnot then keep. Cannot then keep. Canhave option call withhave option call withpredetermined pitchpredetermined pitchman.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 sitsrun speed option, if run speed option, if he chases shufflehe chases shuffleunder him.under him.

B B

E T T E


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Speed OptionSpeed Option

Z one hard playside,Z one hard playside,do not let downdo not let downlinemen cross your linemen cross your face.face.

B B

E T T E


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Utah P rotection SchemesUtah P rotection Schemes


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Types of P rotectionTypes of P rotection

5 Man ( E mpty F ormations B.O.B.)5 Man ( E mpty F ormations B.O.B.)6 Man (Back or T E in Blocking Sc h eme)6 Man (Back or T E in Blocking Sc h eme)

7 Man (Back and T E in Blocking Sc h eme)7 Man (Back and T E in Blocking Sc h eme)Slide (Gap Protection, Inside/Rig h t/Left)Slide (Gap Protection, Inside/Rig h t/Left)Roll (Spring or Roll Out Protection)Roll (Spring or Roll Out Protection)

Q uick (Cut or Aggressive B.O.B.)Q uick (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 P rotection

5 Man P rotection5 Man P rotection

Center Must c h eck for Center Must c h eck for Backer w h ile giving ABacker w h ile giving Agap supportgap support

Q B must make HotQ B must make HotRead off of outsideRead off of outsidepressure.pressure.


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W B

E T T E

S

#1 # 2

Z one 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 P rotection (No T E )6 Man P rotection (No T E )


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W B

E T T E

S

#1 # 2

Z one Side One Man CallZ one Side One Man Call

Center Must Help A gapCenter Must Help A gap

While Checking Will Backer While 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 P rotection (T E )6 Man P rotection (T E )


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W B

E T T E

S

7 Man Slide P rotection7 Man Slide P rotection


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W B

E T T E

S

Roll or Sprint P rotectionRoll or Sprint P rotection


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B

E T T E

Quick P rotectionQuick P rotection

Aim high thigh toAim high thigh to

get defendersget defenders

hands downhands down

Center Check for backer Center Check for backer

and help A gapand help A gap


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W B

E T T E

Boot P rotectionBoot P rotection


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RunP

laysRunP

laysFrom Various FormationFrom Various Formation


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Solo T riple Option R (Zone L Read)Solo T riple Option R (Zone L Read)

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Option Reads


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T rey T riple Option RT rey T riple Option R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Option Reads


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Ace H Back T riple Option R Ace H Back T riple Option R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

Option Reads


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T rio T riple Option RT rio T riple Option R

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C

Option Reads


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T rio T riple Option R Z BackT rio T riple Option R Z Back

E T T E

B BSS

F

CC

Option Reads


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Over WingOver Wing- -Slot H Back T ripleSlot H Back T ripleOption ROption R

E T T E

B BSC

F

CS

Option Reads


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Th under S h ovel Option Rig h tTh under S h ovel Option Rig h tF BackF Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Solo Z Rig h t Q B GutSolo Z Rig h t Q B Gut

F

E T T E

B BS S

C C


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T rigger Q B T rap RT rigger Q B T rap R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rio Blast Left Z BackT rio Blast Left Z Back

E T T E

B BSS

F

CC


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B B

T rio Power Left Z BackT rio Power Left Z Back

E T T E SS

F

CC


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B B

T rio Speed Option Rev Rig h tT rio Speed Option Rev Rig h tZ BackZ Back

E T T E SS

F

CC


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T rio Q B Counter RT rio Q B Counter R

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C


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T wins I Counter Rig h t Z AcrossT wins I Counter Rig h t Z Across

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C


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Bunc h T oss Rig h tBunc h T oss Rig h t

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C


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Bunc h Counter LeftBunc h Counter Left

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C


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Th under Speed Option Rig h tTh under Speed Option Rig h tF BackF Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Th under Speed Rev Left F BackTh under Speed Rev Left F Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T wins I Power R Q B R MotionT wins I Power R Q B R Motion

E T T E

B BS S

F

CC


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Pass

Plays

Pass

Plays

From Various FormationFrom Various Formation


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Th under Z S h allow 5665Th under Z S h allow 5665

E T T E

B BSS

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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T rey Roll Left 5554T rey Roll Left 5554

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rips X Y S h allow 95 F Curl LeftT rips X Y S h allow 95 F Curl LeftMotionMotion

E T T E

B BSS

F

CC


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T rick Y S h allow F Pivot 898T rick Y S h allow F Pivot 898

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Th under 57555Th under 57555

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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B B

T rio Split Screen F left MotionT rio Split Screen F left Motion

E T T E SS

F

CC


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T rio T igh t X S h allow 595 F Curl LeftT rio T igh t X S h allow 595 F Curl LeftMotionMotion

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Ace Zone Left 8588 Ace Zone Left 8588

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rio 9295 F ReleaseT rio 9295 F Release

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C


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E mpty Z F Pivot 979E mpty Z F Pivot 979

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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Th under F Z Pivot 798Th under F Z Pivot 798

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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Th under F Pivot 1 598Th under F Pivot 1 598

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


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T rey 8559T rey 8559

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rick 84555T rick 84555

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rick 85588T rick 85588

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rick F Bubble H C h oice 558T rick F Bubble H C h oice 558

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rick F Bubble H S h allow 578T rick F Bubble H S h allow 578

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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B B

T rio Zone L F ake 5827T rio Zone L F ake 5827

E T T E SS

F

CC


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T rio Zone L F ake Hitc h Screen RT rio Zone L F ake Hitc h Screen R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Bunc h T oss R F ake Hitc h Screen LBunc h T oss R F ake Hitc h Screen L

E T T E

B BSS

F

C C

B h Z R F k Y Hit h dB h Z R F k Y Hit h d


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Bunc h Zone R F ake Y Hitc h andBunc h Zone R F ake Y Hitc h andGo 562Go 562

E T T E

B BS

S

F

C C

T rio Zone R F ke Hitc h Screen LeftT rio Zone R F ke Hitc h Screen Left


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T rio Zone R F ake Hitc h Screen LeftT rio Zone R F ake Hitc h Screen Leftand Lateral H Backand Lateral H Back

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rio 7255 H T estT rio 7255 H T est

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rio 7255 F F lat H T estT rio 7255 F F lat H T est

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T wins I Power Pass Q B R MotionT wins I Power Pass Q B R Motion

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T rey Y S h allow 597 F CurlT rey Y S h allow 597 F Curl


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T rey Y S h allow 597 F CurlT rey Y S h allow 597 F CurlRig h t MotionRig h t Motion

C

E T T E

B BS S

F

C


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T rigger 55528T rigger 55528

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rigger Y C h oice 8588T rigger Y C h oice 8588

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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T rio Zone L F ake Bubble RT rio Zone L F ake Bubble R

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Solo Zone L F ake 8888Solo Zone L F ake 8888

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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Solo 8558Solo 8558

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C


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E mpty 95559E mpty 95559

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T rey X C h oice 888 F CurlT rey X C h oice 888 F Curl


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T rey X C h oice 888 F CurlT rey X C h oice 888 F CurlRig h t MotionRig h t Motion

E T T E

B B

S S

F

C C


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T rigger F S h allow 7598 F InT rigger F S h allow 7598 F In

E T T E

B BS S

F

C C

T rips Hitc h Screen Q B Th row BackT rips Hitc h Screen Q B Th row Back


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T rips Hitc h Screen Q B Th row BackT rips Hitc h Screen Q B Th row BackRig h t F Left MotionRig h t F Left Motion

E T T E

B B SS

F

CC


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B B

Doubles Sprint Rev Rig h t PassDoubles Sprint Rev Rig h t Pass

E T T E

SS

F

CC


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