Wishbone Offense by Carl Dennis

8/7/2019 Wishbone Offense by Carl Dennis

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RULE BLOCKING

Because of the many different defensive looks and stunts now used at the youth level

one of the major obstacles is teaching the 1st year kid whom to block

Most offensive plays have two different identifying calls. The Mastercalls (Dive,

Power, Sweep, etc.) made in the huddle, and the Blockingcalls (Switch, TaG,

Double, etc.) which the linemen make at the LOS.

We start out by creating lanes with imaginary lines drawn vertically out in front of the

linemen and past the linebackers.

We then give them Rules to use to assist them in identifying whom to block whether

aligned on the playside (The side of Center the ball is going.), or the backside (The

side of Center away from the play.)

Here are the LANES:

CENTER: His lane is defined by lines beginning on the outside of each foot.

GUARDS: Their lanes are defined by lines beginning on the outside of the Centers near foot

to the outside of their away foot.

TACKLES: Their lanes are defined by lines beginning on the outside of the Guards near foot

to the outside of their away foot.

TIGHTENDS: Their lanes are defined by lines beginning on the outside of the Tackles near

foot to the outside of their away foot.

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BLOCKING RULES & CALLS

Our offensive scheme has two basic

play calls. The first is the Master

call sent to the Quarterback by theCoach, and designates the type of

play called ( Dive, Power, Sweep,

etc.).

The second play call is the

Blocking scheme used by the

offensive lineman on the line of

scrimmage at the point of attack

(Tag, Eat, Switch, etc.).

After the linemen receive the Mastercall and break the huddle they walk

to the line of scrimmage. This gives

them the opportunity to get a look at

the the defensive alignment and

quickly communicate with each other

the blocking scheme they might have

to employ at the point of attack.

As an example, say the Master play is

a DIVE. The base blocking for theDive play is Solid (man) blocking.

However, as they walk to the LOS

the two offensive linemen at the POA

see that a defender has aligned in a

position that calls for them to change

the blocking scheme to a Switch

call .

After the play side offensive linemen

align on the Center and get into theirReady positions, the play side

Tackle at the POA makes the

blocking Switch call. The Tackle

on the other side of the Center makes

false call so the defense cant key on

where the play is going.

The Tackles must make the calls loud

enough so the running backs can hear

them and make the necessaryadjustments.

Example calls:

Switch

Guard & Tackle

switch assignments

Tag

Tackle & Guard

cross-block

Eat

End & Tackle

cross-block


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PASS BLOCKING - MAN

TE & SE: Run your assigned patterns.

GUARDS: Set up quickly on the LOS andblock the man your lane. He is yours all theway. If uncovered stay in your area andWatch out for a blitzing LB. If no one

comes, help from the inside out.Remember: The shortest distance to the QBis through the Guard-Center (A) gap. So,protect it first, just like a run play.

TACKLES: Same as the Guards. Keep aneye on the LBs in your area and be alert for ablitz.

CTR: Set up quickly and block the man onyou. If uncovered and no one comes intoyour area stay home and help protect the A-gaps.

FB: Sprint to weakside and block the 1st

rusher that shows outside the WT. Expecthelp from the HB if he is not in a pattern.

WSHB: Sprint to weakside and help FBblock the 1st rusher outside the WT. Aim athis outside jersey number and try to hookhim to the inside. If two rushers show the FBtakes the 1st one and you have the 2nd.

SSHB: Take one play action step toward theFBs near foot then turn back to thestrongside with your butt pointed at the QBslaunch point. Your primary job is to blockthe fastest most dangerous rusher to show

from the Center out (usually the DE). Beprepared to help block anywhere on theweakside.

QB: All of our drop back passes are threestep drops. When you receive the snap fromCenter you immediately bring the ball up toyour numbers and sprint to the area directlybehind the weak side Guard-Tackle gap.That is your launch point for throwing theball. If no receiver is open, RUN outside theFB and WSHBs blocks on the outsiderusher.

Coaching Points: The pass protectionresponsibilities are identified by odd andeven numbers. Odd is pass blocking to theleft of Center, and Even is to the right.

Rule of Thumb The Fullback alwaysblocks to the Splitend side unless assigned toa specific pattern.

To keep them from getting too high on theirblocks, make them keep their eyes on thebottom of the defenders face mask.

50/60 Blocking

70/80 Blocking

90 Blocking


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MOTION RULES

On occasion a play will require a runningback to be in motion to help us gain an

advantage over the defense.

The running back to be sent in motion, and

the motion direction, will be included in the

play call.

The motion direction is identified by the

following:

LIZ is motion to the LEFT at

speed.

RIP is motion to the RIGHT at

speed.

LAZER is motion to the LEFT at

full speed.

ROCKET is motion to the RIGHT

at full speed.

The running backs to be sent in motion will

be identified by their number (2, 3, or 4) andproceed the motion direction. For example:

20 LIZ or 40 RIP

COACHING POINTS:

The snap count on all plays using motion

should be either on 3 or 4 to allow the

running back enough time to get to his launch

point.

Although any of the running backs could besent in motion, the majority of our plays

requiring motion will employ only the 2 and

4 backs.

Example Plays Call w/Motion:

SLOT RIGHT/LEFT40 LIZ/20 RIP27/28 TOSS

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MOTION RULES

On the majority of our playsthe only offensive player togo in motion is the number4 running back..

Regardless of his alignmentwithin the formation calledthe direction of motion isdesignated by the followingcalls:

LIZ is motion to theLEFT at speed.

RIP is motion to theRIGHT at speed.

LAZER is motion tothe LEFT at full speed.

ROCKET is motion tothe RIGHT at full speed.

If any of the other runningbacks are to be sent inmotion their number (2 or3) will be designated first.For example:

20 RIP or 30 LAZER

Example Plays Call w/Motion:

WING RIGHTLIZ28 TOSS

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RUNNING PLAY(S) COUNTER TRAP

SE: Stalk block the defender on you.

PST: Drive block the defender on you.Expect help from TE. We want him atleast 3 yards off the LOS. If uncovered,

double with PSG at the defender on him. PSG: Drive block the defender on you.

Expect help from the PSG. If uncovered,chip the man on the CNTRon your wasto the ILB.

CTR: Block defender in your shoulder-to-shoulder area. If uncovered, block thebackside linebacker through the play sideA-gap. You MUST protect the backsideA-Gap 1st.

BSG: Pull and lead through the hole.You have the OLB or the 1st LB to showfrom the inside. Have aggressive eyesand find him on your 1st step.

BST: Cheat on your split from BSG andseal block the A-B gap area. If no onecomes get down field and block the ballcarriers running lane.

TE: Block the 1st defender to the insideon or off the LOS. If a man is on the PSTdouble team him. If not, read up to the1st inside LB. Avoid contact with anyoneon you.

FB: Because you are so close to the QByou need to cheat about 6 inches to thebackside so you can get out of his way.On the snap take one step to backside &when the QB clears go down the LOS toplayside and block the 1st defenderoutside the TE, usually the DE. Yourtarget is his nearest jersey number.

PSHB: Cross right in front of the BSHB& hit the 1st defender outside the BST.Be quick so you dont run into anyone.

BSHB: Ball Carrier. Take one counter

step to backside to allow the PSHB toclear, then cut back to playside. Takeball from and cut INSIDE the FBs block.

QB: Open to playside, give ball toBSHB then run a great roll out pass faketo the backside.

Coaching Points:

1. Can go unbalanced by putting SEon TE side & have him stalkblock the CB. BST & CNTRmust seal the backside A-Gap.

2. Sets up a great play action deeppass to SE on a Fade pattern off astalk block. TE runs a Delaypattern to the Flat area. QB mustdo a great job hiding the ball.

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RUNNING PLAY(S) DIVE

SE: Stalk block the defender on

you.

PST: Wide splits & block your

lane.

PSG: Same as PST.

CTR: Block your lane. If

uncovered, block the backside

linebacker through the play side

A-gap.

BSG: Block your lane.

BST: Block your lane, but try to

get downfield and block the ballcarriers running lane.

TE: Same as the PST.

FB: Ball Carrier. Hit the hole

fast and get four tough yards.

PSHB: Run an arc route past the

TE position.

BSHB: Same as PSHB.

QB: Open to playside, give ballto FB then drop back and do a

fake pass.

Coaching Points:

1. If the defensive OLBs, or

the defenders responsible

for pass defense in the flat

area, dont go with the

faking HBs consider playaction off Dive and

throwing to HBs.

2. Can also throw fade pattern

to SE.

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RUNNING PLAY(S) Fullback TRAP


PST: Double team man on PSG or block

1st inside LB. Avoid man on you by

going inside or outside him. DONT

TOUCH HIM!

PSG: Double team w/PST man on you.

If uncovered, double man on CNTR.

CTR: Double team w/PSG man on you.

If uncovered, block the backside

linebacker through the backside A-gap.

BSG: You are pulling to play side. Your

target is the PSCB, but block anyone that

tries to cross you face to make a tackle.

BST: Shorten the split between you and

BSG. Cut block any defender on BSG.If he is uncovered, get downfield and

block running lane.

TE: Block your lane. If uncovered,

block 1st inside LB.

FB: Ball Carrier. Cheat about 6 inches

toward the backside. On the snap STAY

LOW, take the ball, wait for BSG to

cross your face then run to daylight on

play side.

PSHB: Run a good fake outside the BSTposition. IfBSHB: Run right at the

BSDEs inside number and block him if

he crashes. If comes up field run a

scheme pass pattern to the flat area.

QB: Open to 6 Oclock, give ball to

sitting FB, fake handoff to BSHB, then

make a good boot fake past the PSDE.

Coaching Points:

Double team must get the defender at

least three yards off the LOS.

FB has to stay low for the handoff.

BST must seal & cannot allow any

defender into the backfield. Shoeshine

anyone on the BSG.

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RUNNING PLAY(S) GEE


PST: Block 1st defender to the inside

on/off the LOS. Do not let anyone cross

your face into the backfield.

PSG: Pull to play side and block the 1st

defender that shows outside the TE

toward the sidelines. If no one shows,

turn up field and block the closest

defender to you from the inside out. Get

your helmet in the hole.

CTR: Block your lane. If uncovered,

block the backside linebacker through the

play side A-gap.


BST: Block your lane, but try to getdownfield and block the ball carriers

running lane.

TE: Same as the PST.

FB: Ball Carrier. Open toward play side

and cut inside PSGs block.

PSHB: Run an Arc route to playside and

stalk block the defender responsible for

outside contain (usually the CB).

BSHB: Run a great fake option route to

playside. QB: Open to playside, give ball to FB

and continue outside the TEs position

with a good belly fake.

Coaching Points:

1. TE and PSTs 1st step aiming

point is the ball. They cant allow

anyone into cross their face and

get into backfield. If no one is on

the LOS to their immediate inside,they read-up to the 1st LB to the

inside.

2. PSGs aiming point is the closest

number on the defenders jersey.

3. If the HBs and the QB run great

fakes they should draw the OLB

and CB upfield which will give

the FB a great running lane.

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RUNNING PLAY(S) LEAD


PST: Double team man head up on PSG.

If he is uncovered block your lane.

PSG: Double team w/PST man on you.If uncovered, double man on CNTR.

CTR: Double team w/PSG man on you.

If uncovered, block the backside

linebacker through the backside A-gap.


BST: Block your lane, but try to get

downfield and block the ball carriers

running lane.

TE: Block man on you or 1st man you

your outside away from the play.

FB: Lead through the play side B-gap

and block the first defender to show from

the inside. Usually the inside LB.

PSHB: Lead through the play side C-gap

and block the 1st defender to show from

the outside. Usually the outside LB or

Cornerback.

BSHB: Ball Carrier. Use a crossover

step with the away foot. On your 2nd

step turn into the hole and read your

blocker. Run to daylight. QB: Reverse pivot and handoff to

BSHB, then make a good boot fake past

the PSDE.

Coaching Points:

Double team must get the defender at

least three yards off the LOS.

FB scrapes the double team and seals the

inside.

BSG cannot allow any defender into the

backfield.

TE is the Key block. PSHB helps TE if

defenders jersey number shows in C-

gap.

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Eagle

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RUNNING PLAY(S) POWER


PST: Double team the defender on you

with the TE. If uncovered, double team

with PSG the man on him.

PSG: Double team the defender on you

with the PST. If uncovered, double team

with the CNTR the man on him.

CTR: Block defender in your shoulder-

to-shoulder area. If uncovered, block the

backside linebacker. Expect help from

PSG

BSG: Pull to play side and lead through

C-gap. Scrape the double team block and

get the closest defender from the inside

out, usually the MLB. BST: Cheat on your split from BSG and

seal block the A-B gap area.

TE: Double team with PST any defender

on him. If he is uncovered, block the 1st

inside LB.

FB: Kick out on the 1st defender to show

outside the TE. If no one shows turn

upfield and block the closest most

dangerous defender to the hold.

PSHB:

If the SE is on the play side help

FB block the defender responsible for

outside contain. If SE is on the backside,

scrape the DEs outside shoulder and

block the CB.

BSHB: Ball Carrier. Open with play

side foot and on 3rd step turn up into hole

and follow the BSG. Read his block and

run to daylight.

QB: Open to back side at 6 Oclock.

Give ball to BSHB and do a great belly

fake outside the BST.

Coaching Points:

1. Can go unbalanced by putting SE

on TE side & have him stalk

block the CB, or run a Scheme

route away from the play.

2. Ball carrier should not be in to big

a hurry to get into the hole. He

should stay at least an arms reach

plus 12 inches from BSGs back

to read his block. HisMU

ST stayinside the FBs block on the DE.

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Eagle

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RUNNING PLAY(S) X Reverse

SE: Take a quick jab step at the man onyou with the outside foot, then turn andrun toward play side. Your aiming pointis 1 yard behind the nearest HBs original

position. He is coming at you, so rununder him, take the toss from the QB andrun fast.

PST: Take two quick steps to the insideas though you were going downfield toblock, then turn back outside, run aroundthe TEs original position and block the1st different color jersey.RememberDONT CLIP! If you cantblock a front jersey number, let him goand block someone else.

PSG: Block anyone in your lane for one

count, then release and block the outsidedefender on play side. Usually the CB.

CTR: Block defender in your shoulder-to-shoulder area. If uncovered, block thebackside linebacker.

BSG: Block your lane. However, ifuncovered get downfield and into theball carriers running lane. Block anyonethat tries to cross your face to make atackle.

BST: Same as BSG.

TE: Release to the inside as for the firstfew steps then turn up field and stalkblock the deep defender. Usually the FS.

FB: Run a good Belly fake off theBSGs butt then be a great blocker.

BSHB: Run to backside and hit the 1st

defender that shows outside the BST.

PSHB: Run a great Option fake tobackside behind the BSHBs originalposition.

QB: Flash fake at the FB, take two stepsand (soft) toss the ball to the SE. Protect

yourself.

Coaching Points:

Timing is everything on this play. Adjustthe SEs split from the BST until he is inthe right position to get the toss.

The SE watches the QBs hands for thetoss. If he doesnthe will fumble theball.

This is a great Red Zone play when a

fumble would still give you good fieldposition.

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Eagle

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RUNNING PLAY(S) SWEEP

SE: Stalk block the defender on you. Be

prepared to play the strong (TE) side and

crack down on OLB/SS.

PST & PSG: You two are responsible

for the A-B gap DT and/or the play side

outside contain defender. Communicate!

When in doubt, stay home and block your

lane.



backside linebacker through the play side

A-gap.

BSG: You are responsible for the A-B

gap DT. If uncovered pull around CNTR

and block the BSLB. BST: Cheat on your split from BSG and

seal block the A-B gap area. If no one

comes get down field and block the ball

carriers running lane.

TE: Square block any defender head up

on you & turn him inside. If uncovered,

get the 1st defender to your outside. FB:

You have the play side ILB. He is yours

all the way, so get your eyes on him and

go where you need to go to get him.

PSHB: Clip the outside contain man(usually the DE) while enroute to block

the outside deep defender (usually the

CB).

BSHB: Ball Carrier. Read TEs block

and cut off it.

QB: Reverse pivot, toss ball to BSHB

and either lead and help block or run a

great roll out fake to the backside.

Coaching Points:

1. Can go unbalanced by putting SEon TE side & have him stalk

block the CB or block down on

the OLB or SS. DONT CLIP!!!

Also, the BST is an eligible

receiver so dont forget a QB

Boot pass.

2. Best ran against a team that plays

their defensive Ends head up or to

the inside.

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RUNNING PLAY(S) SWEEP/TOSS (Weak)

SE: Stalk block the defender on you. Be

prepared to Switch block with the PSHB

& crack down the defensive contain man

(OLB/DE).

PST & PSG: You two are responsible

for the A-B gap DT and/or the play side

contain man, usually the DE.

Communicate!



backside linebacker through the play side

A-gap.

BSG: Same as the strong side Sweep.

You are responsible for the A-B gap DT

or BSLB.If necessary (& uncovered)pull around CNTR to the BSLB.

BST: Cheat on your split from BSG and

seal block the A-B gap area. If no one

comes get down field and block the ball

carriers running lane.

TE: Release inside. Chip any defender

on you and get downfield and block the

ball carriers run lane. Block anyone that

tries to cross your face to make a tackle.

FB: You have the play side ILB. He is

yours all the way, so get your eyes onhim and go where you need to go to get

him.

PSHB: You have the far contain man

(usually the DE or OLB). Be prepared to

help the PST/PSG or Switch block with

the SE.

BSHB: Ball Carrier. Read PST/PGSs

block and cut off it.

QB: Reverse pivot, toss ball to BSHB

and either lead and help block or run agreat roll out fake to the backside.

Coaching Points:

1. SE can stalk block the CB or

block down on the OLB or SS.

DONT CLIP!!! .

2. Best ran against a team that plays

their defensive Ends head up,

inside, or crashing.

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DEFINITIONS

MAN BLOCKING: Specific area blocking assignment the linemen in the Run

attack.

DOUBLE-TEAM BLOCK:

When two players on offense are assigned to blockone defender.

CHIP BLOCK: When a player on offense makes a high partial shoulder block

on one defender to help a teammate before going to block another defender.

SWITCH BLOCK: An exchange in blocking assignments between to linemen

on offense. This call is normally made when a lineman that cant reach a

defender that is too far outside/inside to block.

TAG: A cross-block with the Tackle And Guard on offense.

EAT: A cross-block with theE

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ackle on offense.

KICK-OUT BLOCK: When a player on offense blocks the first defender on his

outside shoulderaway from the play.

DOWN BLOCK: When a player on offense blocks the first defender on his

inside down toward the Center.

READ-UP BLOCK: When a lineman is DOWN blocking and no defender is

on the LOS to his inside, he reads up and blocks the first inside LB.

SEAL BLOCK: When an offensive lineman occupies space vacated by another

offensive lineman to prevent a defender from crossing the line of scrimmage.

CUT (Shoe Shine) BLOCK: When a lineman on offense blocks down toward

the Center and forces a defender to trip over him.

REACH BLOCK: When a lineman on offense blocks a lineman on defense that

is positioned on his inside or outside shoulder.

FIRE BLOCK: A pass blocking technique used by the linemen on offense

where they cross the line of scrimmage and low block at the defenders knees.

STALK BLOCK: A blocking technique used by a wide receiver on a deep

defender during a running play.

SCHEME PATTERN: A fake pass pattern executed by a wide receiver to take adefender away from a ball carrier.

COMBO BLOCK: When two linemen work together to block a defensive

lineman and a linebacker in tandem alignment.

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