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THE POWER

THE POWER
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
AN OFFENSE FOR A
GAME OFTEN
DECIDED BY INCHES
By Jay Carrigan
When Irv Sigler first brought the Power-t to Olivet College in 2002,
people in the M.I.A.A. said that he could never run the offense at
the college level. They told him that college players and defenses
were too good to run such a pre-historic high school offense. Well
on November 13, 2004 people were singing a different toon. That
was the day that Olivet beat Albion College for the first time in 28
years. It wasnt just a win, but a butt kicking contest as we won the
day 58-35 and finished with 583 total yards of offense.
2004 was also the year that we solidified ourselves as the nations
top rushing football team in all of college football. We finished the
season as the #1 rushing team with an average of 417.1 yards per
game. 417.1 happens to be the third highest regular season
rushing total in NCAA history. Between 2003-2004 we led the
country in rushing with an average of 401.5 yards per game on the
ground. Thats a pretty good average for a pre-historic high school
offense!
It was a tremendous honor to serve Olivet Colleges football team
as the offensive line coach for these three seasons. Irv taught the
entire staff how to coach and how to win. So much so that three
members of the Olivet staff went on to become head football
coaches at the high school level.
Its with gratitude and respect that I dedicate this presentation of
the Olivet College Power-t to all of the offensive coaches from
2002-2004:
Irv Sigler
J ohn Kohn
Carlton Hardy
Aaron Simms
J ames Farnum
Aaron Hankird
J amey Adams
Kevin Stewart
I would especially like to thank all the wonderful young men who
played for us. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to
the program. It was my honor to be called your coach!
Olivet Football has
Olivet Football has
not
not
been
been
Synonymous with Football Success
Synonymous with Football Success
Olivet Football 1890
Olivet Football 1890
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2001
2001
29 teams with 4 wins or more
3 teams with 8 wins (school record)
Total Record: 282 W 392 L 27 T
From 1992 2001: 20 W 71 L
2000 team lost to Albion 80 7
2000 team attempted 344 passes
and finished 0 10
2001 team dressed 38 players for
the last game and Lost 41 6
THINGS CHANGED
THINGS CHANGED
WITH THE POWER
WITH THE POWER
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Olivet Football 2002
Olivet Football 2002
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2004
2004
Total Record: 17 W 12 L
Including JV games: 31 W 20 L
Broke school records for total
offense and scoring 3 years in a row
Set NCAA single game rushing
record: 670 yards vs. OWU
Had 3
rd
highest rushing total in
NCAA history
Beat Albion 58 35!
2004
2004
NCAA RUSHING LEADERS
NCAA RUSHING LEADERS
COLLEGE DIV. ATT. Yds YDS/GM
OLIVET COLLEGE III 692 4,171 417.1
SPINGFIELD III 596 3,464 384.9
PITTSBURGH ST. II 540 4,117 374.3
GA. SOUTHERN 1AA 695 4,103 374.3
MARY HARDIN BAY III 566 3,720 372.0
AUGUSTANA III 631 3,516 351.6
CARSON-NEWMAN II 584 3,798 345.3
NORTHWOOD II 551 3,748 340.7
LAKELAND III 545 3,179 317.9
SALISBURY ST. III 510 3,141 314.1
OLIVET OFFENSIVE STATISTICS OLIVET OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
2002 2002 - - 2004 2004
TOTAL POINTS SCORED: 1,049
POINTS PER GAME: 36.1
TOTAL RUSHING YARDS: 10,704
RUSHING ATTEMPTS: 1,862
AVERAGE YARDS PER ATTEMPT: 5.74
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME: 369.1
TDS RUSHING: 122
TOTAL PASSING YARDS: 2,126
ATT-COMP-TDS-INTS: 220-118-19-17
AVERAGE YARDS PER CATCH: 20.1
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME: 74.0
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS: 12,830
TOTAL PLAYS: 2,082
AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY: 6.16
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME: 442.4
AVERAGE T.O.P PER GAME: 34:14 = +8:46 PG
THINGS CHANGED AGAIN IN 2005
WHEN THE NEW COACHING STAFF
DECIDED TO GO AWAY FROM THE
POWER-T TO THE MORE
CONVENTIONAL COLLEGE OFFENSIVE
GAME IN SEARCH OF BALANCE. WITH
THE SAME PERSONNEL THE 2005
OFFENSE WAS INEFFECTIVE
THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE SEASON.
Olivet Football 2005
Olivet Football 2005
Total Record: 5 W 5 L
Lost to Albion: 19 36!
OLIVET OFFENSIVE STATISTICS OLIVET OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
2005 2005
TOTAL POINTS SCORED: 265
POINTS PER GAME: 26.5
TOTAL RUSHING YARDS: 2,601
RUSHING ATTEMPTS: 492
AVERAGE YARDS PER ATTEMPT: 5.3
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME: 260.1
TDS RUSHING: 29
TOTAL PASSING YARDS: 1,262
ATT-COMP-TDS-INTS: 181-91-13-17-4
AVERAGE YARDS PER CATCH: 13.9
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME: 126.2
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS: 3,863
TOTAL PLAYS: 673
AVERAGE YARDS PER PLAY: 5.7
AVERAGE YARDS PER GAME: 386.3
AVERAGE T.O.P PER GAME: 31:16 = +2:32 PG
Without the Power-t, Olivets offensive production was
down from the previous three seasons average. The only
statistic that showed an increase was number of pass
attempts and average passing yards per game. HOWEVER,
the Power-t only produced 17 interceptions over a three
year period and the 2005 offense committed 13. The
program appears to be slipping back into the state it was
before 2002.
THE POWER
THE POWER
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POWER
POWER
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T PHILOSOPHY
THE BASIC PHILOSOPHY OF THE
POWER-T OFFENSE IS ONE OF
SIMPLICITY AND SEQUENTIAL
LEARNING. THE TRAPPING GAME IS
STRONGLY EMPHASIZED, AND MIS-
DIRECTION AND COUNTER-ACTION
ARE BUILT INTO THE OFFENSE. THE
PASSING GAME IS ONE OF ACTION
PASSING WITH A BUILT IN RUN-PASS
OPTION ATTACK. EVEN WITH
AVERAGE PERSONNEL, THE POWER-
T WILL ALLOW A TEAM TO CONTROL
THE FOOTBALL AND GIVE THEM THE
GREATEST OPPORTUNITY FOR
VICTORY IN THE FOURTH QUARTER.
SPREADING THE WEALTH
SPREADING THE WEALTH
FB Position:
25-30 Carries
Per Game
HB Position:
32-40 Carries
Per Game
QB Position:
5-10 Carries
Per Game
Halfbacks
Fullback
Quarterback
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF
THE POWER
THE POWER
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T OFFENSE
FAKES TO THE EXTREME
NON-STOP BLOCKING FROM THE SNAP TO
THE ECHO OF THE WHISTLE.
GREAT FUNDAMENTALS. IF YOU DONT
COACH IT, YOU DONT GET IT.
FIRST LEVEL (LOS) BLOCK EVERY DEFENSE
UNDER THE SUN.
SECOND LEVEL (DOWNFIELD) PHYSICAL
BLOCKING WITH GREAT EFFORT.
USE COUNTER AND REVERSE ACTION TO
DESTROY PURSUIT.
GREAT PLAY-ACTION PASSING WITH A RUN-
PASS-OPTION.
THROW AND CATCH ON THE RUN.
BLOCK AGGRESSIVELY ON PASSING PLAYS.
COACHES MUST COACH REPETITION AND
PLAYERS MUST ACCEPT REPETITION WITH
ENTHUSIASM.
HOLE NUMBERS,
HOLE NUMBERS,
GAP LABELS &
GAP LABELS &
NUMBERING THE
NUMBERING THE
BACKS AND ENDS
BACKS AND ENDS
THE GAPS BETWEEN LINEMEN ARE ALSO THE GAPS BETWEEN LINEMEN ARE ALSO
LABLED IN THE POWER LABLED IN THE POWER- -T. THE GAPS ARE T. THE GAPS ARE
LABLED AS FOLLOWS: LABLED AS FOLLOWS:
A GAP A GAP BETWEEN CENTER & GUARDS BETWEEN CENTER & GUARDS
B GAP B GAP BETWEEN GUARD BETWEEN GUARD S & TACKLES S & TACKLES
C GAP C GAP BETWEEN TACKLES & ENDS BETWEEN TACKLES & ENDS
D GAP IS OUTSIDE OF ENDS. D GAP IS OUTSIDE OF ENDS.
DEFENSIVE LINE TECHNIQUES ARE DEFENSIVE LINE TECHNIQUES ARE
LABELED TO MAKE COMMUNICATION LABELED TO MAKE COMMUNICATION
SIMPLER FOR THE COACHES AND THE SIMPLER FOR THE COACHES AND THE
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS. OFFENSIVE PLAYERS.
THE POWER THE POWER- -T USES THE ODD AND EVEN T USES THE ODD AND EVEN
NUMBERING SYSTEM. ODD NUMBERS ON NUMBERING SYSTEM. ODD NUMBERS ON
THE LEFT AND EVEN ON THE RIGHT. 4 THE LEFT AND EVEN ON THE RIGHT. 4- -5 5
HOLES HAVE NEVER BEEN USED IN THE HOLES HAVE NEVER BEEN USED IN THE
COACH SIGLER SYSTEM COACH SIGLER SYSTEM
THE BACKS AND ENDS ARE NUMBERED THE BACKS AND ENDS ARE NUMBERED
FOR THE POWER FOR THE POWER- -T PLAY CALLING T PLAY CALLING
SYSTEM. SYSTEM.
QB: 1 QB: 1
RH: 2 RH: 2
LH: 3 LH: 3
FB: 4 FB: 4
RE: 8 RE: 8
LE: 9 LE: 9
0 2 6 8 1 3 7 9
A A B C D D C B
0 2 6 7 1 3 4 5 8 2 6 7 1 3 4 5 8
1
2 4 3
8 9
OFFENSIVE
OFFENSIVE
ALIGNMENT
ALIGNMENT
THE GUARDS WILL ALIGN THEIR EARHOLES THE GUARDS WILL ALIGN THEIR EARHOLES
EVEN WITH THE CENTER EVEN WITH THE CENTER S BELT. THE S BELT. THE
TACKLES AND ENDS WILL PLACE THEIR TACKLES AND ENDS WILL PLACE THEIR
DOWN HANDS EVEN WITH THE GAURD DOWN HANDS EVEN WITH THE GAURD S S
DOWN HANDS. DOWN HANDS.
BASIC LINE SPLITS FOR GUARDS AND BASIC LINE SPLITS FOR GUARDS AND
TACKLES WILL BE 1 FOOT. THEY MAY BE TACKLES WILL BE 1 FOOT. THEY MAY BE
REDUCED TO 0 OR INCREASED TO 3 FEET. REDUCED TO 0 OR INCREASED TO 3 FEET.
TIGHT ENDS WILL HAVE A 3 FOOT SPLIT TIGHT ENDS WILL HAVE A 3 FOOT SPLIT
BUT MAY GO TO 0 OR OUT TO 5 FEET. BUT MAY GO TO 0 OR OUT TO 5 FEET.
THE FB WILL ALIGN HIS HEELS AT 4 YARDS THE FB WILL ALIGN HIS HEELS AT 4 YARDS
FROM THE FRONT OF THE BALL. THE FROM THE FRONT OF THE BALL. THE
HALFBACKS WILL LINE UP WITH THE FB AT HALFBACKS WILL LINE UP WITH THE FB AT
AN ARM AN ARM S LENGTH FROM THE FB S LENGTH FROM THE FB S ARM S ARM S S
LENGTH. ABOUT 6 FEET APART. LENGTH. ABOUT 6 FEET APART.
FORMATIONS
FORMATIONS

0
0

FORMATION
FORMATION

100
100

FORMATION
FORMATION

200
200

FORMATION
FORMATION
THE WINGBACK THE WINGBACK S RULE IS TO LINE UP S RULE IS TO LINE UP
WHERE HE CAN BEST ACCOMPLISH HIS WHERE HE CAN BEST ACCOMPLISH HIS
BLOCKING RULE. BY CHANGING HIS BLOCKING RULE. BY CHANGING HIS
WIDTH HE MAY CHANGE THE D WIDTH HE MAY CHANGE THE D- -END END
ALIGNMENT AND OPEN A NATURAL HOLE. ALIGNMENT AND OPEN A NATURAL HOLE.

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300

FORMATION
FORMATION
THE WINGBACK THE WINGBACK S RULE IS TO LINE UP S RULE IS TO LINE UP
WHERE HE CAN BEST ACCOMPLISH HIS WHERE HE CAN BEST ACCOMPLISH HIS
BLOCKING RULE. BY CHANGING HIS BLOCKING RULE. BY CHANGING HIS
WIDTH HE MAY CHANGE THE D WIDTH HE MAY CHANGE THE D- -END END
ALIGNMENT AND OPEN A NATURAL HOLE. ALIGNMENT AND OPEN A NATURAL HOLE.

400
400

FORMATION
FORMATION
THE LH SLIDES OVER TO RW TO THE LH SLIDES OVER TO RW TO
GIVE US THE 400 POWER SET. GIVE US THE 400 POWER SET.

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500

FORMATION
FORMATION
THE RH SLIDES OVER TO LW TO THE RH SLIDES OVER TO LW TO
GIVE US THE 500 POWER SET. GIVE US THE 500 POWER SET.
BASE BLOCKING
BASE BLOCKING
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OP BLOCKING
The Base Blocking Rules for the Power-t:
Center 0 (man on man away)
Guards 1 (1
st
man outside the Center)
Tackles 2 (2
nd
man outside the Center)
Ends 3 (3
rd
man outside the Center)
HBs 4 (4
th
man outside the Center)
The CO-OP Blocking Rules for the Power-t:
0-1 Stack: Center & Guard CO-OP Block.
1-2 Stack: Guard & Tackle CO-OP Block.
2-3 Stack: Tackle & End CO-OP Block.
3-4 Stack: End & HB CO-OP Block.
What is CO-OP Blocking? A CO-OP Block
is executed by two adjacent offensive
players blocking a down defender and a
linebacker stacked over him. The two
offensive players will step with adjacent feet
at the crotch of the down defender. As they
make contact with the defender, the
offensive player on the inside (post man)
will keep his eyes inside in case the stacked
linebacker wants to come inside or the
down defender pinches inside. If the
outside offensive player (lead man) feels
the down defender pinch down inside, he
can move to the next level and block the
linebacker.
BASE #
BASE #

s FOR A 52 D
s FOR A 52 D

0
1
2 3
1
2 3
This 52 Okie is a balanced defense. We
have no stacks. The NG is 0, LBs 1,
DTs are #2, and DEs #3.
BASE #
BASE #

s FOR A 53 D
s FOR A 53 D

0
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
This 53 is a balanced defense. We have
a 0-1 stack between the NG & MLB. The
DTs are #2, OLBs #3, and DEs #4.
Defenders can play games in those
stacks so its important that CO-OP rules
are employed.
BASE #
BASE #

s FOR A 72 D
s FOR A 72 D

This 72 is a balanced defense. The NG is


0. We have a 1-2 stack with the Gs and
MLBs. The DTs #3 and DEs #4. The
Eagle front will require some down
blocking to be used.
0 1
2
3 4 1
2
3 4
BASE #
BASE #

s FOR A 44 D
s FOR A 44 D

The 44 Stack begins to get tricky unless


your kids count out defenders and identify
Stacked defenders. These stacks require
good communication and CO-OP blocks
from the offensive linemen. #1,2,3,4 on
the right are not the same on the left.
This is a common occurrence for the
offense.
1
2 1
2 3
4 3
4
BASE #
BASE #

s FOR A 62 D
s FOR A 62 D

The 62 Stack is also tricky unless your


kids count out and identify Stacked
defenders. These stacks require good
communication and CO-OP blocks from
the offensive linemen.
1
2
2
1
3 4 3 4
BASE #
BASE #

s FOR A 65 D
s FOR A 65 D

1 2
3
4
0
1 3
3
4
Generally the 65 is a defense that you
will see in short yardage and on the goal
line. Teams like to stunt to gap 8 out of
this set when backed up. Its often
advantageous to use a down blocking
scheme when this occurs, but you can
still get the job done with base.
THE POWER
THE POWER
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FB INSIDE GAME
FB INSIDE GAME
AN OFFENSE FOR A
GAME OFTEN
DECIDED BY INCHES
BACKFIELD
BACKFIELD
ACTIONS
ACTIONS
BUCK ACTION
BUCK ACTION
STAR ACTION
STAR ACTION
OPPOSITE ACTION
OPPOSITE ACTION
AWAY ACTION
AWAY ACTION
EXPLODE ACTION
EXPLODE ACTION
PUMP ACTION
PUMP ACTION
JET ACTION
JET ACTION
THE FULLBACK TRAPPING GAME IS THE HUB OF THE POWER-T
OFFENSE. THE FULLBACK WILL ACOUNT FOR 35 40% OF THE
OVERALL ATTEMPTS IN A GAME.
MULTIPLE FORMATIONS, MOTIONS AND BACKFIELD ACTIONS
MAY BE USED WITH THE INSIDE FB RUNNING GAME IN THE
POWER-T OFFENSE.
MULTIPLE BLOCKING SCHEMES CAN BE USED IN THE
FULLBACK RUNNING GAME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENTS, STUNTS, AND PERSONEL.
TRAPPING
TRAPPING
CONCEPTS
CONCEPTS
TRAP VS. ODD FRONTS
TRAP VS. ODD FRONTS
FSE: BLOCK AGGRESSIVELY IN THE FUNNEL.
FST: WILL BUILD A WALL SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH THE FSG AS HE
LOOKS FOR THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE. HE MUST NOT CHASE OUTSIDE!
BSG: PULL ON A 45* PATH AND TRAP THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE CENTER.
BST: VERSUS AN ODD FRONT ARC HARD TO THE NEAR HIP OF THE MAN THE
CENTER BLOCKS AND SEAL THE BACKSIDE A-GAP.
BSE: WHEN TACKLE ARCS BLOCK AGRESSIVELY IN THE FUNNEL.
FB: STEP STRAGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT. DO NOT BEND BACKSIDE
RUN IN THE FUNNEL AND KEEP THE BALL LAYERED.
BUILD A WALL LOOKING FOR 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE PULL ON A 45* AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT
STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT
ARC AND SEAL VS. ODD
AGGRESSIVE & RELENTLESS DOWNFIELD BLOCKS
TRAP VS. GUARDS
TRAP VS. GUARDS
COVERED FRONTS
COVERED FRONTS
AGGRESSIVE & RELENTLESS DOWNFIELD BLOCKS
STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT
PULL ON A 45* AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT
ARC AND SEAL VS. ODD
CENTER & FSG MUST SINGLE DOWN BLOCK
FST 1
ST
LB INSIDE
FSE: BLOCK AGGRESSIVELY IN THE FUNNEL.
FST: WILL BUILD A WALL SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH THE FSG AS HE
LOOKS FOR THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE. HE MUST NOT CHASE OUTSIDE!
FSG: MUST SINGLE DOWN BLOCK ON THE NOSE.
CEN: MUST SINGLE DOWN BLOCK ON THE MAN OVER THE PULLING GUARD.
THE CENTER MUST ALWAYS BLOCK BACK ON A 3 TECHNIQUE.
BSG: PULL ON A 45* PATH AND TRAP THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE CENTER.
BST: VERSUS AN ODD FRONT ARC HARD TO THE NEAR HIP OF THE MAN THE
CENTER BLOCKS AND SEAL THE BACKSIDE A-GAP.
BSE: WHEN TACKLE ARCS BLOCK AGRESSIVELY IN THE FUNNEL.
FB: STEP STRAGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT. DO NOT BEND BACKSIDE
RUN IN THE FUNNEL AND KEEP THE BALL LAYERED.
TRAP VS. EVEN FRONTS
TRAP VS. EVEN FRONTS
AGGRESSIVE & RELENTLESS DOWNFIELD BLOCKS
BST: TRUCK BLOCK
PULL ON A 45* AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT
STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT
FSG: LOOKS FOR 1
ST
LB INSIDE
FST : 1
ST
LB INSIDE
BSE: ARC AND SEAL
FSE: BLOCK AGGRESSIVELY IN THE FUNNEL.
FST: LOOKS FOR THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE. HE MUST NOT CHASE OUTSIDE!
FSG: LOOK FOR 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
CEN: MUST SINGLE DOWN BLOCK ON THE MAN OVER THE PULLING GUARD.
THE CENTER MUST ALWAYS BLOCK BACK ON A 3 TECHNIQUE.
BSG: PULL ON A 45* PATH AND TRAP THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE CENTER.
BST: VERSUS AN EVEN FRONT: TRUCK BLOCK AROUND THE CENTER LOOKING
FOR THE 1
ST
LB IN HOLE. BE PREPARED FOR A RUN-THROUGH.
BSE: WHEN TACKLE TRUCKS: ARC AND SEAL THE BACKSIDE A-B GAP.
FB: STEP STRAGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT. DO NOT BEND BACKSIDE
RUN IN THE FUNNEL AND KEEP THE BALL LAYERED.
TRAP VS. EVEN FRONTS
TRAP VS. EVEN FRONTS
G
G

s INFLUENCE
s INFLUENCE
AGGRESSIVE & RELENTLESS DOWNFIELD BLOCKS
FST : 1
ST
LB INSIDE
FSG: IFLUENCE PULL
STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT
BST: TRUCK BLOCK
BSE: ARC AND SEAL
PULL ON A 45* AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT
FSE: BLOCK AGGRESSIVELY IN THE FUNNEL.
FST: LOOKS FOR THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE. HE MUST NOT CHASE OUTSIDE!
FSG: VS. 2 TECHNIQUE: INFLUENCE PULL PLAYSIDE.
CEN: MUST SINGLE DOWN BLOCK ON THE MAN OVER THE PULLING GUARD.
THE CENTER MUST ALWAYS BLOCK BACK ON A 3 TECHNIQUE.
BSG: PULL ON A 45* PATH AND TRAP THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE CENTER.
BST: VERSUS AN EVEN FRONT: TRUCK BLOCK AROUND THE CENTER LOOKING
FOR THE 1
ST
LB IN HOLE. BE PREPARED FOR A RUN-THROUGH.
BSE: WHEN TACKLE TRUCKS: ARC AND SEAL THE BACKSIDE A-B GAP.
FB: STEP STRAGHT AHEAD WITH PLAYSIDE FOOT. DO NOT BEND BACKSIDE
RUN IN THE FUNNEL AND KEEP THE BALL LAYERED.
40 TRAP VS.
40 TRAP VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
40 TRAP VS. 52 D
40 TRAP VS. 52 D

FSE: FUNNEL TEXAS.


FST: 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE TEXAS.
FSG: DOWN ON NOSE 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE INFLUENCE.
CEN: ON or AWAY
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST CENTER.
BST: ARC or TRUCK.
BSE: ARC or FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. RUN IN THE FUNNEL.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 TRAP VS. 53 D
40 TRAP VS. 53 D

FSE: FUNNEL.
FST: 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE.
FSG: DOWN ON NOSE 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE INFLUENCE.
CEN: ON or AWAY
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST CENTER.
BST: ARC or TRUCK.
BSE: ARC or FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. RUN IN THE FUNNEL.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 TRAP VS. 72 D
40 TRAP VS. 72 D

FSE: FUNNEL.
FST: 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE.
FSG: DOWN ON NOSE 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE INFLUENCE.
CEN: ON or AWAY
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST CENTER.
BST: ARC or TRUCK.
BSE: ARC or FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. RUN IN THE FUNNEL.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 TRAP VS. 44 D
40 TRAP VS. 44 D

FSE: FUNNEL.
FST: 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE.
FSG: DOWN ON NOSE 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE INFLUENCE.
CEN: ON or AWAY
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST CENTER.
BST: ARC or TRUCK.
BSE: ARC or FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. RUN IN THE FUNNEL.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 TRAP VS. 62 D
40 TRAP VS. 62 D

FSE: FUNNEL.
FST: 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE.
FSG: DOWN ON NOSE 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE INFLUENCE.
CEN: ON or AWAY
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST CENTER.
BST: ARC or TRUCK.
BSE: ARC or FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. RUN IN THE FUNNEL.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 TRAP VS. 65 D
40 TRAP VS. 65 D

FSE: FUNNEL.
FST: 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE.
FSG: DOWN ON NOSE 1
ST
BACKER INSIDE INFLUENCE.
CEN: ON or AWAY
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST CENTER.
BST: ARC or TRUCK.
BSE: ARC or FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. RUN IN THE FUNNEL.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 BASE VS.
40 BASE VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
40 BASE VS. 52 D
40 BASE VS. 52 D

FSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.


FST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
FSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
CEN: ON DOWN VS. 2 TECHNIQUE MAKE NORMAL CALL VS. 22 ALIGNMENT.
BSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. READ CENTERS BLOCK.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 BASE VS. 53 D
40 BASE VS. 53 D

FSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.


FST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
FSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
CEN: ON DOWN VS. 2 TECHNIQUE MAKE NORMAL CALL VS. 22 ALIGNMENT.
BSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. READ CENTERS BLOCK.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 BASE VS. 72 D
40 BASE VS. 72 D

FSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.


FST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
FSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
CEN: ON DOWN VS. 2 TECHNIQUE MAKE NORMAL CALL VS. 22 ALIGNMENT.
BSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. READ CENTERS BLOCK.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 BASE VS. 44 D
40 BASE VS. 44 D

FSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.


FST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
FSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
CEN: ON DOWN VS. 2 TECHNIQUE MAKE NORMAL CALL VS. 22 ALIGNMENT.
BSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. READ CENTERS BLOCK.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 BASE VS. 62 D
40 BASE VS. 62 D

FSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.


FST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
FSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
CEN: ON DOWN VS. 2 TECHNIQUE MAKE NORMAL CALL VS. 22 ALIGNMENT.
BSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. READ CENTERS BLOCK.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
40 BASE VS. 65 D
40 BASE VS. 65 D

FSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.


FST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
FSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
CEN: ON DOWN VS. 2 TECHNIQUE MAKE NORMAL CALL VS. 22 ALIGNMENT.
BSG: BASE - GUT ON 2 CALL DOWN ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BST: BASE - ARC ON 2 CALL TRUCK ON 3 & 4 CALL.
BSE: FUNNEL ON 2 CALL ARC ON 3 & 4 CALL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND RECEIVE BALL. READ CENTERS BLOCK.
FSH: RUN THROUGH C-GAP AND BLOCK D-END TO 2
ND
& 3
RD
LEVEL.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OFF-TACKLE OUTSIDE OF D-END.
42 TRAP VS.
42 TRAP VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
42 TRAP VS. 52 D
42 TRAP VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 TRAP VS. 53 D
42 TRAP VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 TRAP VS. 72 D
42 TRAP VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 TRAP VS. 44 D
42 TRAP VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 TRAP VS. 62 D
42 TRAP VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 TRAP VS. 65 D
42 TRAP VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 ICE VS.
42 ICE VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
42 ICE VS. 52 D
42 ICE VS. 52 D

FSE: GAP ON OUT.


FST: GAP ON OUT.
FSG: GAP ON DOWN.
CEN: REACH ON BACKER.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 ICE VS. 53 D
42 ICE VS. 53 D

FSE: GAP ON OUT.


FST: GAP ON OUT.
FSG: GAP ON DOWN.
CEN: REACH ON BACKER.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 ICE VS. 72 D
42 ICE VS. 72 D

FSE: GAP ON OUT.


FST: GAP ON OUT.
FSG: GAP ON DOWN.
CEN: REACH ON BACKER.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 ICE VS. 44 D
42 ICE VS. 44 D

FSE: GAP ON OUT.


FST: GAP ON OUT.
FSG: GAP ON DOWN.
CEN: REACH ON BACKER.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 ICE VS. 62 D
42 ICE VS. 62 D

FSE: GAP ON OUT.


FST: GAP ON OUT.
FSG: GAP ON DOWN.
CEN: REACH ON BACKER.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 ICE VS. 65 D
42 ICE VS. 65 D

FSE: GAP ON OUT.


FST: GAP ON OUT.
FSG: GAP ON DOWN.
CEN: REACH ON BACKER.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRST PAST THE FSE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 SWITCH VS.
42 SWITCH VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
42 SWITCH VS. 53 D
42 SWITCH VS. 53 D

FSE: ON OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
42 SWITCH VS. 44 D
42 SWITCH VS. 44 D

FSE: ON OUT.
FST: GAP DOWN BACKER.
FSG: ON DOWN BACKER.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
BST: ARC OR TRUCK.
BSE: ARC OR FUNNEL.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL TO FB. FAKE TO BSH AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD RECEIVE HAND-OFF. RUN OFF FSTS BUTT.
FSH: 1
ST
BACKER FROM CENTER OUT.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE SWEEP OUTSIDE THE D-END.
THE POWER
THE POWER
-
-
T
T
OFF
OFF
-
-
TACKLE GAME
TACKLE GAME
AN OFFENSE FOR A
GAME OFTEN
DECIDED BY INCHES
BASE BLOCKING
BASE BLOCKING
CONCEPTS
CONCEPTS
BASE VS. ODD FRONTS
BASE VS. ODD FRONTS
THE CENTER BEGINS COUNTING DEFENDERS AT THE LOS. HE WILL POINT AND
IDENTIFY 0 & 1 FOR THE GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOS. THE GUARDS WILL
POINT TO AND IDENTIFY 1 & 2 FOR THE TACKLES. THE TACKLES WILL POINT AT
AND IDENTIFY 2 & 3 FOR THE ENDS. THE ENDS WILL POINT AT AND IDENTIFY 3 &4
OR THE WHIP DEFENDER. THE WHIP IS THE DEFENDER WHO IS GENERALLY THE
DEFENSIVE END, BUT MAY BE STACKED ON THE DEFENSIVE TACKLE. HE MAY BE
4 YARDS OFF OR UP ON THE LOS. A 44 OLB IS GENERALLY A WHIP.
WE WANT OUR CENTER TO REACH A 1 TECHNIQUE IF HE CAN, BE IF HE CANT, HE
MUST IDENTIFY THE 1 TECHNIQUE AS THE 1 (1
ST
DEFENDER PAST CENTER).
WE WANT TO BLOCK BIG ON BIG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AT THE POA. IF A LB IS
OFF AND SOFT WE WANT TO REACH HARD PLAY SIDE WITH EYES ON BACKER. A
HARD ON MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND BLOCK IMMEDIATELY.
HBS WILL PERFROM A J-BLOCK.
THEY WILL STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD
WITH THEIR INSIDE FOOT, OUTSIDE FOOT
AND THEN PUSH OFF INSIDE FOOT.
THEY WANT TO PLACE THEIR OUTSIDE
SHOULDER SURFACE ON THE INSIDE
ARMPIT OF THE DEFENDER THEYRE
BLOCKING AND MAINTAIN FOR 10 STEPS.
WERE LOOKING FOR MOVEMENT
FROM OUR DOUBLE TEAMS AT
THE POA. THE J-BLOCK DOESNT
HAVE TO BE BONECRUSHING IF
WE GET MOVEMENT HERE.
OFF & SOFT LB
1 0 2 3
1
2 3
HARD ON LB
WERE LOOKING FOR MOVEMENT
FROM OUR DOUBLE TEAMS AT
THE POA. THE J-BLOCK DOESNT
HAVE TO BE BONECRUSHING IF
WE GET MOVEMENT HERE.
BASE VS. GUARDS
BASE VS. GUARDS
COVERED FRONTS
COVERED FRONTS
THE CENTER BEGINS COUNTING DEFENDERS AT THE LOS. HE WILL POINT AND
IDENTIFY 0 & 1 FOR THE GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOS. THE GUARDS WILL
POINT TO AND IDENTIFY 1 & 2 FOR THE TACKLES. THE TACKLES WILL POINT AT AND
IDENTIFY 2 & 3 FOR THE ENDS. THE ENDS WILL POINT AT AND IDENTIFY 3 &4 OR THE
WHIP DEFENDER. THE WHIP IS THE DEFENDER WHO IS GENERALLY THE DEFENSIVE
END, BUT MAY BE STACKED ON THE DEFENSIVE TACKLE. HE MAY BE 4 YARDS OFF OR
UP ON THE LOS. A 44 OLB IS GENERALLY A WHIP.
WE WANT OUR CENTER TO REACH A 1 TECHNIQUE IF HE CAN, BE IF HE CANT, HE MUST
IDENTIFY THE 1 TECHNIQUE AS THE 1 (1
ST
DEFENDER PAST CENTER).
WE WANT TO BLOCK BIG ON BIG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AT THE POA. IF A LB IS OFF
AND SOFT WE WANT TO REACH HARD PLAY SIDE WITH EYES ON BACKER. A HARD ON
MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND BLOCK IMMEDIATELY.
0 1
2
3 1
2
3
HARD ON LB OFF & SOFT LB
OFF & SOFT LB MEANS
WE BLOCK BIG ON BIG
AT THE POA WITH INSIDE
EYES ON THE LB.
THE HARD ON LB MEANS
WE MUST ABANDON OUR
DOUBLE TEAM AT THE POA
AND CALL SINGLE TO
LET THE TE KNOW HES HAS
NO HELP AND SHOULD DOWN
BLOCK THE DT.
HBS WILL PERFROM A J-BLOCK.
THEY WILL STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD
WITH THEIR INSIDE FOOT, OUTSIDE FOOT
AND THEN PUSH OFF INSIDE FOOT.
THEY WANT TO PLACE THEIR OUTSIDE
SHOULDER SURFACE ON THE INSIDE
ARMPIT OF THE DEFENDER THEYRE
BLOCKING AND MAINTAIN FOR 10 STEPS.
THE TE SHOULD USE A DOWN
BLOCKING TECHNIQUE WHEN
HE HERES THE SINGLE CALL
FROM THE TACKLE.
WERE LOOKING FOR MOVEMENT
FROM OUR DOUBLE TEAMS AT
THE POA. THE J-BLOCK DOESNT
HAVE TO BE BONECRUSHING IF
WE GET MOVEMENT HERE.
BASE VS. STACKED FRONT
BASE VS. STACKED FRONT
1
1
2
4
3
2
3
4
1 2 STACK & 3 4 STACK 3 4 STACK & 1 2 STACK
THE 3 -4 STACK REQUIRES A
CO-OP BLOCK BETWEEN THE
TE AND HB. THE TE HAS THE
DEFENDER THAT GOES INSIDE
AND THE HB HAS THE ONE WHO
GOES OUTSIDE.
THE 3 -4 STACK REQUIRES A
CO-OP BLOCK BETWEEN THE
TE AND HB. THE TE MUST
IDENTIFY THE WHIP FOR THE
HB IN THIS SITUATION. THE
WHIP IS THE DEFENSIVE END
AND THE 6 TECHNIQUE IS A
WIDE TACKLE.
OLB IS THE WHIP
HBS WILL PERFROM A J-BLOCK.
THEY WILL STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD
WITH THEIR INSIDE FOOT, OUTSIDE FOOT
AND THEN PUSH OFF INSIDE FOOT.
THEY WANT TO PLACE THEIR OUTSIDE
SHOULDER SURFACE ON THE INSIDE
ARMPIT OF THE DEFENDER THEYRE
BLOCKING AND MAINTAIN FOR 10 STEPS.
THE CENTER BEGINS COUNTING DEFENDERS AT THE LOS. HE WILL POINT AND IDENTIFY
0 & 1 FOR THE GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOS. THE GUARDS WILL POINT TO AND
IDENTIFY 1 & 2 FOR THE TACKLES. THE TACKLES WILL POINT AT AND IDENTIFY 2 & 3 FOR
THE ENDS. THE ENDS WILL POINT AT AND IDENTIFY 3 &4 OR THE WHIP DEFENDER.
THE WHIP IS THE DEFENDER WHO IS GENERALLY THE DEFENSIVE END, BUT MAY BE
STACKED ON THE DEFENSIVE TACKLE. HE MAY BE 4 YARDS OFF OR UP ON THE LOS. A
44 OLB IS GENERALLY A WHIP.
WE WANT OUR CENTER TO REACH A 1 TECHNIQUE IF HE CAN, BE IF HE CANT, HE MUST
IDENTIFY THE 1 TECHNIQUE AS THE 1 (1
ST
DEFENDER PAST CENTER). HE WILL GO BACK
SIDE AGAINST ALL EVEN FRONTS.
WE WANT TO BLOCK BIG ON BIG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AT THE POA. IF A LB IS OFF
AND SOFT WE WANT TO REACH HARD PLAY SIDE WITH EYES ON BACKER. A HARD ON
MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND BLOCK IMMEDIATELY.
BASE VS. STACKED FRONT
BASE VS. STACKED FRONT
4
1 1
2 2 3 3 4
1 2 STACK 1 2 STACK
WHIP HARD ON LB
THE CENTER BEGINS COUNTING DEFENDERS AT THE LOS. HE WILL POINT AND
IDENTIFY 0 & 1 FOR THE GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOS. THE GUARDS WILL
POINT TO AND IDENTIFY 1 & 2 FOR THE TACKLES. THE TACKLES WILL POINT AT AND
IDENTIFY 2 & 3 FOR THE ENDS. THE ENDS WILL POINT AT AND IDENTIFY 3 &4 OR THE
WHIP DEFENDER. THE WHIP IS THE DEFENDER WHO IS GENERALLY THE DEFENSIVE
END, BUT MAY BE STACKED ON THE DEFENSIVE TACKLE. HE MAY BE 4 YARDS OFF OR
UP ON THE LOS. A 44 OLB IS GENERALLY A WHIP.
WE WANT OUR CENTER TO REACH A 1 TECHNIQUE IF HE CAN, BE IF HE CANT, HE MUST
IDENTIFY THE 1 TECHNIQUE AS THE 1 (1
ST
DEFENDER PAST CENTER). HE WILL GO
BACK SIDE AGAINST ALL EVEN FRONTS.
WE WANT TO BLOCK BIG ON BIG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AT THE POA. IF A LB IS OFF
AND SOFT WE WANT TO REACH HARD PLAY SIDE WITH EYES ON BACKER. A HARD ON
MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND BLOCK IMMEDIATELY.
HBS WILL PERFROM A J-BLOCK.
THEY WILL STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD
WITH THEIR INSIDE FOOT, OUTSIDE FOOT
AND THEN PUSH OFF INSIDE FOOT.
THEY WANT TO PLACE THEIR OUTSIDE
SHOULDER SURFACE ON THE INSIDE
ARMPIT OF THE DEFENDER THEYRE
BLOCKING AND MAINTAIN FOR 10 STEPS.
BY THE TES RULE, THE 6
TECHNIQUE IS THE 1
ST
MAN
INSIDE THE DEFENSIVE END.
THAT MAKES THE NEXT MAN
OUT THE DEFENSIVE END OR
THE WHIP AND THE MAN THE
HB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR.
BY THE TES RULE, THE 6
TECHNIQUE IS THE 1
ST
MAN
INSIDE THE DEFENSIVE END.
THAT MAKES THE NEXT MAN
OUT THE DEFENSIVE END OR
THE WHIP AND THE MAN THE
HB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR.
36
36

27 POWER VS.
27 POWER VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
36 POWER VS. 52 D
36 POWER VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 POWER VS. 53 D
36 POWER VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 POWER VS. 72 D
36 POWER VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 POWER VS. 44 D
36 POWER VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 POWER VS. 62 D
36 POWER VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 POWER VS. 65 D
36 POWER VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SWITCH VS.
36 SWITCH VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
36 SWITCH VS. 53 D
36 SWITCH VS. 53 D

FSE: BLOCK THE DEFENSIVE END.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: BLOCK THE FIRST MAN INSIDE THE DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SWITCH VS. 44 D
36 SWITCH VS. 44 D

FSE: BLOCK THE DEFENSIVE END.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: BLOCK THE FIRST MAN INSIDE THE DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SWITCH VS. 65 D
36 SWITCH VS. 65 D

FSE: BLOCK THE DEFENSIVE END.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: BLOCK THE FIRST MAN INSIDE THE DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36
36

27 TRAP VS.
27 TRAP VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
236 TRAP VS. 52 D
236 TRAP VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE THE D-END AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 TRAP VS. 53 D
236 TRAP VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE THE D-END AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 TRAP VS. 72 D
236 TRAP VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE THE D-END AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 TRAP VS. 44 D
236 TRAP VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE THE D-END AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 TRAP VS. 62 D
236 TRAP VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE THE D-END AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 TRAP VS. 65 D
236 TRAP VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE THE D-END AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
LB INSIDE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36
36

27 DOWN VS.
27 DOWN VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
236 DOWN VS. 52 D
236 DOWN VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE D-END AND BLOCK THE FORCE TO THE SAFETY.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 DOWN VS. 53 D
236 DOWN VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE D-END AND BLOCK THE FORCE TO THE SAFETY.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 DOWN VS. 72 D
236 DOWN VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE D-END AND BLOCK THE FORCE TO THE SAFETY.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 DOWN VS. 44 D
236 DOWN VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE D-END AND BLOCK THE FORCE TO THE SAFETY.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 DOWN VS. 62 D
236 DOWN VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE D-END AND BLOCK THE FORCE TO THE SAFETY.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
236 DOWN VS. 65 D
236 DOWN VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: INFLUENCE D-END AND BLOCK THE FORCE TO THE SAFETY.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36
36

27 SOLID VS.
27 SOLID VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
36 SOLID VS. 52 D
36 SOLID VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: REACH.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: LEAD INTO THE C-GAP AND BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SOLID VS. 53 D
36 SOLID VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: REACH.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: LEAD INTO THE C-GAP AND BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SOLID VS. 72 D
36 SOLID VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: REACH.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: LEAD INTO THE C-GAP AND BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SOLID VS. 44 D
36 SOLID VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: REACH.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: LEAD INTO THE C-GAP AND BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SOLID VS. 62 D
36 SOLID VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: REACH.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: LEAD INTO THE C-GAP AND BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36 SOLID VS. 65 D
36 SOLID VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: REACH.
BSG: REACH.
BST: REACH.
BSE: FUNNEL
QB: REVERSE OUT. GIVE BALL TO BSH AND FAKE KEEP OUT.
FB: LEAD INTO THE C-GAP AND BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET RECEIVE BALL AND RUN OVER THE FSTS BUTT.
36
36

27 KEEP IN VS.
27 KEEP IN VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
36 KEEP IN VS. 52 D
36 KEEP IN VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. QUICK HAND FAKE BSH THEN FOLLOW INTO OFF-
TACKLE HOLE.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO OFF-TACKLE HOLE AND BLOCK.
36 KEEP IN VS. 53 D
36 KEEP IN VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. QUICK HAND FAKE BSH THEN FOLLOW INTO OFF-
TACKLE HOLE.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO OFF-TACKLE HOLE AND BLOCK.
36 KEEP IN VS. 72 D
36 KEEP IN VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. QUICK HAND FAKE BSH THEN FOLLOW INTO OFF-
TACKLE HOLE.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO OFF-TACKLE HOLE AND BLOCK.
36 KEEP IN VS. 44 D
36 KEEP IN VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. QUICK HAND FAKE BSH THEN FOLLOW INTO OFF-
TACKLE HOLE.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO OFF-TACKLE HOLE AND BLOCK.
36 KEEP IN VS. 62 D
36 KEEP IN VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. QUICK HAND FAKE BSH THEN FOLLOW INTO OFF-
TACKLE HOLE.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO OFF-TACKLE HOLE AND BLOCK.
36 KEEP IN VS. 65 D
36 KEEP IN VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
BST: TRUCK.
BSE: ARC.
QB: REVERSE OUT. QUICK HAND FAKE BSH THEN FOLLOW INTO OFF-
TACKLE HOLE.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: J-BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE THE FSES BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO OFF-TACKLE HOLE AND BLOCK.
36
36

27 KEEP OUT VS.


27 KEEP OUT VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
36 KEEP OUT VS. 52 D
36 KEEP OUT VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE PRIMARY DEFENSIVE FORCE.
BST: TAILGATE.
BSE: TAILGATE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND FOLLOW BSG.
FB: FILL FOR THE PULLING BSG. MUST GET HEELS TO THE L.O.S.
FSH: HOOK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 KEEP OUT VS. 53 D
36 KEEP OUT VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE PRIMARY DEFENSIVE FORCE.
BST: TAILGATE.
BSE: TAILGATE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND FOLLOW BSG.
FB: FILL FOR THE PULLING BSG. MUST GET HEELS TO THE L.O.S.
FSH: HOOK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 KEEP OUT VS. 72 D
36 KEEP OUT VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE PRIMARY DEFENSIVE FORCE.
BST: TAILGATE.
BSE: TAILGATE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND FOLLOW BSG.
FB: FILL FOR THE PULLING BSG. MUST GET HEELS TO THE L.O.S.
FSH: HOOK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 KEEP OUT VS. 44 D
36 KEEP OUT VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE PRIMARY DEFENSIVE FORCE.
BST: TAILGATE.
BSE: TAILGATE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND FOLLOW BSG.
FB: FILL FOR THE PULLING BSG. MUST GET HEELS TO THE L.O.S.
FSH: HOOK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 KEEP OUT VS. 62 D
36 KEEP OUT VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE PRIMARY DEFENSIVE FORCE.
BST: TAILGATE.
BSE: TAILGATE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND FOLLOW BSG.
FB: FILL FOR THE PULLING BSG. MUST GET HEELS TO THE L.O.S.
FSH: HOOK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 KEEP OUT VS. 65 D
36 KEEP OUT VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: 3-STEP PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE PRIMARY DEFENSIVE FORCE.
BST: TAILGATE.
BSE: TAILGATE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND FOLLOW BSG.
FB: FILL FOR THE PULLING BSG. MUST GET HEELS TO THE L.O.S.
FSH: HOOK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET FAKE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
THE POWER
THE POWER
-
-
T
T
COUNTER GAME
COUNTER GAME
AN OFFENSE FOR A
GAME OFTEN
DECIDED BY INCHES
36
36

27 COUNTER VS.
27 COUNTER VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
27 COUNTER VS. 52 D
27 COUNTER VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER VS. 53 D
27 COUNTER VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER VS. 72 D
27 COUNTER VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER VS. 44 D
27 COUNTER VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER VS. 62 D
27 COUNTER VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER VS. 65 D
27 COUNTER VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
26
26

37 CUT BACK VS.


37 CUT BACK VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
37 CUTBACK VS. 52 D
37 CUTBACK VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER PLANT RECEIVE BALL AND CUT BACK BEHIND PULLING
BSE. DO NOT BE IN A HUGE HURRY.
BSH: J-BLOCK THE D-END AND PREVENT HIM FROM CHASING THE BSE.
37 CUTBACK VS. 53 D
37 CUTBACK VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER PLANT RECEIVE BALL AND CUT BACK BEHIND PULLING
BSE. DO NOT BE IN A HUGE HURRY.
BSH: J-BLOCK THE D-END AND PREVENT HIM FROM CHASING THE BSE.
37 CUTBACK VS. 72 D
37 CUTBACK VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER PLANT RECEIVE BALL AND CUT BACK BEHIND PULLING
BSE. DO NOT BE IN A HUGE HURRY.
BSH: J-BLOCK THE D-END AND PREVENT HIM FROM CHASING THE BSE.
37 CUTBACK VS. 44 D
37 CUTBACK VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER PLANT RECEIVE BALL AND CUT BACK BEHIND PULLING
BSE. DO NOT BE IN A HUGE HURRY.
BSH: J-BLOCK THE D-END AND PREVENT HIM FROM CHASING THE BSE.
37 CUTBACK VS. 62 D
37 CUTBACK VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER PLANT RECEIVE BALL AND CUT BACK BEHIND PULLING
BSE. DO NOT BE IN A HUGE HURRY.
BSH: J-BLOCK THE D-END AND PREVENT HIM FROM CHASING THE BSE.
37 CUTBACK VS. 65 D
37 CUTBACK VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: PULL AND TRAP 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT OUTSIDE FSES BLOCK.
BST: ARC.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO BACKSIDE B-GAP.
FSH: CROSS-OVER PLANT RECEIVE BALL AND CUT BACK BEHIND PULLING
BSE. DO NOT BE IN A HUGE HURRY.
BSH: J-BLOCK THE D-END AND PREVENT HIM FROM CHASING THE BSE.
36
36

27 COUNTER SOLID
27 COUNTER SOLID
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 52 D
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 52 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: BASE #1.
BST: BASE #2.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE THEN J-BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 53 D
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 53 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: BASE #1.
BST: BASE #2.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE THEN J-BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 72 D
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 72 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: BASE #1.
BST: BASE #2.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE THEN J-BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 44 D
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 44 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: BASE #1.
BST: BASE #2.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE THEN J-BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 62 D
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 62 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: BASE #1.
BST: BASE #2.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE THEN J-BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 65 D
27 COUNTER SOLID VS. 65 D

FSE: 1
ST
MAN INSIDE DEFENSIVE END. APPLY STACK RULES.
FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON OR AWAY.
BSG: BASE #1.
BST: BASE #2.
BSE: BUCKET PULL SEAL.
QB: REVERSE OUT. HAND FAKE FSH. GIVE OUTSIDE HAND OFF TO BSH. THE
BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE THEN J-BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
FSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER THE BACK SIDE D-END.
BSH: DROP STEP POCKET AND FOLLOW THE BSE INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
THE POWER
THE POWER
-
-
T
T
SWEEP GAME
SWEEP GAME
AN OFFENSE FOR A
GAME OFTEN
DECIDED BY INCHES
38
38

29 BUCK SWEEP
29 BUCK SWEEP
VS
VS
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 52 D
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 52 D

FSE: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1


ST
MAN INSIDE.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARDS.
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 53 D
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 53 D

FSE: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1


ST
MAN INSIDE.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARDS.
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 72 D
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 72 D

FSE: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1


ST
MAN INSIDE.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARDS.
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 44 D
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 44 D

FSE: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1


ST
MAN INSIDE.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARDS.
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 62 D
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 62 D

FSE: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1


ST
MAN INSIDE.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARDS.
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 65 D
238 BUCK SWEEP VS. 65 D

FSE: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1


ST
MAN INSIDE.
FST: BLOCK DOWN ON THE 1
ST
MAN INSIDE.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS DOWN BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARDS.
38
38
-
-
29 POWER SWEEP
29 POWER SWEEP
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 52 D
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 52 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: LEAD PLAY SIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
FSH: BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD.
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 53 D
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 53 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: LEAD PLAY SIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
FSH: BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD.
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 72 D
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 72 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: LEAD PLAY SIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
FSH: BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD.
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 44 D
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 44 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: LEAD PLAY SIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
FSH: BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD.
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 62 D
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 62 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: LEAD PLAY SIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
FSH: BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD.
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 65 D
38 POWER SWEEP VS. 65 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: LEAD PLAY SIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
FSH: BLOCK THE D-END NO MATTER WHERE HE IS.
BSH: OPEN STEP PLAYSIDE RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD.
48
48
-
-
49 POWER SWEEP
49 POWER SWEEP
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 52 D
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 52 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: OPEN PLAY SIDE. REACH BALL TO FB AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: OPEN STEP RECEIVE BALL AND FOLLOW THE PULLING GUARD.
FSH: LEAD PLAYSIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE WBS BLOCK.
BSH: LINE UP IN A STRONG WING AND BLOCK THE D-END.
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 53 D
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 53 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: OPEN PLAY SIDE. REACH BALL TO FB AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: OPEN STEP RECEIVE BALL AND FOLLOW THE PULLING GUARD.
FSH: LEAD PLAYSIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE WBS BLOCK.
BSH: LINE UP IN A STRONG WING AND BLOCK THE D-END.
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 72 D
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 72 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: OPEN PLAY SIDE. REACH BALL TO FB AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: OPEN STEP RECEIVE BALL AND FOLLOW THE PULLING GUARD.
FSH: LEAD PLAYSIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE WBS BLOCK.
BSH: LINE UP IN A STRONG WING AND BLOCK THE D-END.
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 44 D
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 44 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: OPEN PLAY SIDE. REACH BALL TO FB AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: OPEN STEP RECEIVE BALL AND FOLLOW THE PULLING GUARD.
FSH: LEAD PLAYSIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE WBS BLOCK.
BSH: LINE UP IN A STRONG WING AND BLOCK THE D-END.
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 62 D
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 62 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: OPEN PLAY SIDE. REACH BALL TO FB AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: OPEN STEP RECEIVE BALL AND FOLLOW THE PULLING GUARD.
FSH: LEAD PLAYSIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE WBS BLOCK.
BSH: LINE UP IN A STRONG WING AND BLOCK THE D-END.
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 65 D
448 POWER SWEEP VS. 65 D

FSE: BASE #3. APPLY STACK RULES.


FST: BASE #2. APPLY STACK RULES.
FSG: BASE #1. APPLY STACK RULES.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: OPEN PLAY SIDE. REACH BALL TO FB AND BOOT AWAY.
FB: OPEN STEP RECEIVE BALL AND FOLLOW THE PULLING GUARD.
FSH: LEAD PLAYSIDE AND BLOCK THE 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE WBS BLOCK.
BSH: LINE UP IN A STRONG WING AND BLOCK THE D-END.
38
38

29 JET SWEEP
29 JET SWEEP
VS
VS
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
138 JET SWEEP VS. 52 D
138 JET SWEEP VS. 52 D

FSE: BLOCK #1 MAN ON OR OUTSIDE OF YOU. MAY SWITCH WITH FSH.


FST: REACH TO LB.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: GUT AROUND CENTER AND LOOK FOR 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE #2 OR SWITCH WITH FSE.
BSH: RUN JET MOTION RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD. RUN HASH NUMBERS SIDELINE.
138 JET SWEEP VS. 53 D
138 JET SWEEP VS. 53 D

FSE: BLOCK #1 MAN ON OR OUTSIDE OF YOU. MAY SWITCH WITH FSH.


FST: REACH TO LB.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: GUT AROUND CENTER AND LOOK FOR 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE #2 OR SWITCH WITH FSE.
BSH: RUN JET MOTION RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD. RUN HASH NUMBERS SIDELINE.
138 JET SWEEP VS. 72 D
138 JET SWEEP VS. 72 D

FSE: BLOCK #1 MAN ON OR OUTSIDE OF YOU. MAY SWITCH WITH FSH.


FST: REACH TO LB.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: GUT AROUND CENTER AND LOOK FOR 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE #2 OR SWITCH WITH FSE.
BSH: RUN JET MOTION RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD. RUN HASH NUMBERS SIDELINE.
138 JET SWEEP VS. 44 D
138 JET SWEEP VS. 44 D

FSE: BLOCK #1 MAN ON OR OUTSIDE OF YOU. MAY SWITCH WITH FSH.


FST: REACH TO LB.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: GUT AROUND CENTER AND LOOK FOR 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE #2 OR SWITCH WITH FSE.
BSH: RUN JET MOTION RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD. RUN HASH NUMBERS SIDELINE.
138 JET SWEEP VS. 62 D
138 JET SWEEP VS. 62 D

FSE: BLOCK #1 MAN ON OR OUTSIDE OF YOU. MAY SWITCH WITH FSH.


FST: REACH TO LB.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: GUT AROUND CENTER AND LOOK FOR 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE #2 OR SWITCH WITH FSE.
BSH: RUN JET MOTION RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD. RUN HASH NUMBERS SIDELINE.
138 JET SWEEP VS. 65 D
138 JET SWEEP VS. 65 D

FSE: BLOCK #1 MAN ON OR OUTSIDE OF YOU. MAY SWITCH WITH FSH.


FST: REACH TO LB.
FSG: LEAD PULL BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST FSHS BLOCK.
CEN: ON REACH.
BSG: GUT AROUND CENTER AND LOOK FOR 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT.
BST: TRAIN.
BSE: TRAIN.
QB: REVERSE OUT AND GIVE BALL BSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD MAKE PROXIMITY FAKE INTO FRONT SIDE B-GAP.
FSH: LINE UP IN A WING AND BLOCK THE #2 OR SWITCH WITH FSE.
BSH: RUN JET MOTION RECEIVE HAND OFF AND FOLLOW THE PULLING
GUARD. RUN HASH NUMBERS SIDELINE.
THE POWER
THE POWER
-
-
T
T
PASSING GAME
PASSING GAME
AN OFFENSE FOR A
GAME OFTEN
DECIDED BY INCHES
40
40
-
-
41 MICHIGAN VS.
41 MICHIGAN VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
240 MICHIGAN VS. 52 D
240 MICHIGAN VS. 52 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
240 MICHIGAN VS. 53 D
240 MICHIGAN VS. 53 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
240 MICHIGAN VS. 72 D
240 MICHIGAN VS. 72 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
240 MICHIGAN VS. 44 D
240 MICHIGAN VS. 44 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
240 MICHIGAN VS. 62 D
240 MICHIGAN VS. 62 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
240 MICHIGAN VS. 65 D
240 MICHIGAN VS. 65 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
40
40
-
-
41 CROSS VS.
41 CROSS VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
40 CROSS VS. 52 D
40 CROSS VS. 52 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN 5 YARD CROSSING ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN FLY PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
40 CROSS VS. 53 D
40 CROSS VS. 53 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
40 CROSS VS. 72 D
40 CROSS VS. 72 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
40 CROSS VS. 44 D
40 CROSS VS. 44 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
40 CROSS VS. 62 D
40 CROSS VS. 62 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
40 CROSS VS. 65 D
40 CROSS VS. 65 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: PULL BACK SIDE AND SET BETWEEN THE QB AND D-END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN AN 8 YARD FLAG PATTERN.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH DROP BACK BEHIND FST AND READ
PROGRESSION.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD POST PATTERN.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS. THEN BLOCK 1
ST
UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FST.
36
36

27 PASS VS.
27 PASS VS.
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
MULTIPLE DEFENSES
36 PASS VS. 52 D
36 PASS VS. 52 D

FSE: RUN BOUNCE ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 PASS VS. 53 D
36 PASS VS. 53 D

FSE: RUN BOUNCE ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 PASS VS. 72 D
36 PASS VS. 72 D

FSE: RUN BOUNCE ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 PASS VS. 44 D
36 PASS VS. 44 D

FSE: RUN BOUNCE ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 PASS VS. 62 D
36 PASS VS. 62 D

FSE: RUN BOUNCE ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36 PASS VS. 65 D
36 PASS VS. 65 D

FSE: RUN BOUNCE ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
36
36

27 LONG PASS
27 LONG PASS
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
236 LONG PASS VS. 52 D
236 LONG PASS VS. 52 D

FSE: RUN SEAM ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
236 LONG PASS VS. 53 D
236 LONG PASS VS. 53 D

FSE: RUN SEAM ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
FSE: RUN SEAM ROUTE.
FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
236 LONG PASS VS. 72 D
236 LONG PASS VS. 72 D

236 LONG PASS VS. 44 D


236 LONG PASS VS. 44 D

FSE: RUN SEAM ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
236 LONG PASS VS. 62 D
236 LONG PASS VS. 62 D

FSE: RUN SEAM ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
236 LONG PASS VS. 65 D
236 LONG PASS VS. 65 D

FSE: RUN SEAM ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE D-END.
BST: TAILGATE ON #2 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
BSE: TAILGATE ON #1 FROM THE OUTSIDE.
QB: REVERSE OUT RIDE BALL TO BSH PULL BALL AND ATTACK THE
FLANK READING HI LOW RUN.
FB: STEP STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN FILL FOR THE BACK SIDE GUARD.
FSH: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
BSH: CROSS-OVER POCKET AND FAKE OVER QBS HANDS AND FAKE INTO
THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
18
18

19 BOOT PASS
19 BOOT PASS
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
VS. MULTIPLE DEFENSES
218 BOOT VS. 52 D
218 BOOT VS. 52 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE BACK SIDE END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN HOLE ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT HAND FAKE FSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY. THREATEN
FLANK AND READ FLAG WAGGLE HOLE.
FB: RUN WAGGLE ROUTE INTO THE FRONT SIDE FLAT.
FSH: FAKE OFF-TACKLE BACK SIDE AND BLOCK DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: RUN DEEP POST ROUTE.
218 BOOT VS. 53 D
218 BOOT VS. 53 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE BACK SIDE END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #2.
BSE: RUN HOLE ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT HAND FAKE FSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY. THREATEN
FLANK AND READ FLAG WAGGLE HOLE.
FB: RUN WAGGLE ROUTE INTO THE FRONT SIDE FLAT.
FSH: FAKE OFF-TACKLE BACK SIDE AND BLOCK DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: RUN DEEP POST ROUTE.
218 BOOT VS. 72 D
218 BOOT VS. 72 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE BACK SIDE END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BLOCK MOST DANGEROUS BETWEEN YOU AND CENTER.
BSE: RUN HOLE ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT HAND FAKE FSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY. THREATEN
FLANK AND READ FLAG WAGGLE HOLE.
FB: RUN WAGGLE ROUTE INTO THE FRONT SIDE FLAT.
FSH: FAKE OFF-TACKLE BACK SIDE AND BLOCK DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: RUN DEEP POST ROUTE.
218 BOOT VS. 44 D
218 BOOT VS. 44 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE BACK SIDE END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BLOCK MOST DANGEROUS BETWEEN YOU AND CENTER.
BSE: RUN HOLE ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT HAND FAKE FSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY. THREATEN
FLANK AND READ FLAG WAGGLE HOLE.
FB: RUN WAGGLE ROUTE INTO THE FRONT SIDE FLAT.
FSH: FAKE OFF-TACKLE BACK SIDE AND BLOCK DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: RUN DEEP POST ROUTE.
FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.
FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE BACK SIDE END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BLOCK MOST DANGEROUS BETWEEN YOU AND CENTER.
BSE: RUN HOLE ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT HAND FAKE FSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY. THREATEN
FLANK AND READ FLAG WAGGLE HOLE.
FB: RUN WAGGLE ROUTE INTO THE FRONT SIDE FLAT.
FSH: FAKE OFF-TACKLE BACK SIDE AND BLOCK DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: RUN DEEP POST ROUTE.
218 BOOT VS. 62 D
218 BOOT VS. 62 D

218 BOOT VS. 65 D


218 BOOT VS. 65 D

FSE: RUN 8 YARD FLAG ROUTE.


FST: AGGRESSIVE BASE #2.
FSG: AGGRESSIVELY BASE #1.
CEN: ON AWAY.
BSG: LEAD PULL BUBBLE AND HOOK THE BACK SIDE END.
BST: AGGRESSIVELY BLOCK MOST DANGEROUS BETWEEN YOU AND CENTER.
BSE: RUN HOLE ROUTE.
QB: REVERSE OUT HAND FAKE FSH AND THEN BOOT AWAY. THREATEN
FLANK AND READ FLAG WAGGLE HOLE.
FB: RUN WAGGLE ROUTE INTO THE FRONT SIDE FLAT.
FSH: FAKE OFF-TACKLE BACK SIDE AND BLOCK DEFENSIVE END.
BSH: RUN DEEP POST ROUTE.
OLIVET COLLEGE
OLIVET COLLEGE
LINE BLOCKING
LINE BLOCKING
DRILLS
DRILLS
J. Carrigan J. Carrigan
2004 NCAA RUSHING
2004 NCAA RUSHING
CHAMPIONS
CHAMPIONS
417.1 YARDS PER
417.1 YARDS PER
GAME
GAME
SHOULDER
SHOULDER
BLOCKING
BLOCKING
THE SHOULDER BLOCK IS THE PRIMARY BLOCK IN THE OLIVET COLLEGE
POWER WING-T. IT IS THE BEST WAY FOR PLAYERS TO USE THEIR
POWER AND BLOCK WITH A LOW PROFILE. MANY OF OUR PHILOSOPHIES
FLY IN THE FACE OF THE MODERN ZONE BLOCKING TECHNIQUES, BUT IT
IS THESE PHILOSOPHIES THAT HAVE HELPED US PLAY AT A
CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL.
WE USE A MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYS, FORMATIONS, AND INTER-
RELATED BLOCKING SCHEMES. EACH SCHEME IS CHOSEN FOR THE
PURPOSE OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT OR
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BASE PLAY. IN MOST ALL OF OUR BLOCKING
SCHEMES THE SHOULDER IS THE PRIMARY SURFACE USED TO BLOCK
WITH.
FORMULA FOR
FORMULA FOR
SUCCESSFUL
SUCCESSFUL
COACHING
COACHING
TEACH THE FUNDAMENTALS DAILY!
HAVE A SMALL NUMBER OF PLAYS AND SCHEMES AND REP,PEP,REP!
YOU MUST TEACH YOUR PLAYERS WHAT IT MEANS TO GIVE GREAT
EFFORT!
YOU MUST CRITIQUE YOUR PLAYERS EFFORT DAILY.
PLAYERS MUST BE FANATICAL ABOUT BLOCKING FROM THE SNAP TO
THE ECHO OF THE WHISTLE!
COACHES MUST WATCH ONE PLAYER, EVERY REP, EVERY PLAY, AND
TELL THEM THEY EITHER DID IT PERFECTLY OR THEY NEED TO DO THIS
OR THAT TO MAKE IT PERFECT.
THERE ARE NO MAGIC PILLS. NOTHING CAN REPLACE SOUND
FUNDAMENTAL COACHING. NOTHING CAN REPLACE HARD WORK AND
GREAT EFFORT!
THE 7 COMMANDMENTS OF
THE 7 COMMANDMENTS OF
OLIVET OFFENSIVE
OLIVET OFFENSIVE
LINEMEN
LINEMEN
1. NON-STOP BLOCKING FROM THE SNAP TO THE ECHO OF THE
WHISTLE.
2. GREAT FUNDAMENTALS!
3. FIRST LEVEL (LOS) MUST UNDERSTAND YOUR RULES AND BE ABLE TO
APPLY THOSE RULES VERSUS EVERY FRONT UNDER THE SUN.
4. SECOND LEVEL (DOWN FIELD) PHYSICAL BLOCKING WITH GREAT
EFFORT.
5. BLOCK AGGRESSIVELY ON PASS PLAYS.
6. ACCEPT REPETITION WITH ENTHUSIASM. YOU MUST LEARN EVERY
DAY!
7. EXPECT GREAT THINGS TO HAPPEN WHEN YOU WORK HARD!
BAG DRILLS
BAG DRILLS
SHOULDER SKILL DRILL SHOULDER SKILL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE SURFACE OF A SHOULDER BLOCK.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT FIT OF THE BLOCKING
SURFACE ON THE BAG.
C. TO GIVE THE BLOCKER THE FEEL OF HOW HIS HIPS ROLL INTO THE
BLOCK.
D. TO TEACH THE PROPER SIX-POINT STANCE.
2. THE SIX-POINT STANCE:
A. KNEEL DOWN ON THE GROUND, SO THAT, YOUR HANDS, KNEES,
AND TOES ARE ALL TOUCHING THE GROUND.
B. YOUR HEAD IS UP, AND YOUR BACK IS FLAT WITH A SLIGHT ARC IN
THE SMALL OF THE BACK.
C. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ARMS ARE EXTEND
STRAIGHT DOWN FROM YOUR SHOULDERS (PALMS ON THE GROUND)
AND YOUR KNEES EXTEND STRAIGHT DOWN FROM YOU HIPS LIKE THE
LEGS OF A TABLE.
- IF YOUR KNEES ARE ALIGNED AHEAD OF YOUR HIPS YOUR HIPS
CANNOT ROTATE THROUGH WHEN YOU FIT INTO THE BAG.
- IF YOUR KNEES ARE BEHIND YOUR HIPS YOUR BODY GETS OVER
EXTENDED WHEN YOU FIT INTO THE BAG AND YOU MAY HAVE TROUBLE
REACHING THE BAG.
D. YOUR KNEES SHOULD BE ABOUT SIX INCHES APART. FORM AN I
NOT A V WITH YOUR KNEES AS THEY TOUCH THE GROUND.
E. YOUR TOES ARE FLAT AND POINTED BACK, SO THAT, YOUR KNEES
STAY ON THE GROUND AND YOUR HIPS ROLE MORE EASILY. THIS
TAKES THE LEGS OUT OF THE DRILL AND ALLOWS YOU TO ISOLATE ON
BRINGING YOUR HIPS THROUGH MORE EASILY.
3. ALIGNMENT:
A. ALIGN HEAD UP ON THE BAG.
B. YOUR FACE MASK OR NOSE IS TOUCHING THE MIDDLE OF THE
BAG.
4. COACHING POINTS FOR THE SURFACE:
A. MAKING THE SURFACE
- HAVE YOUR PLAYERS MAKE A FIST. PLACE THE TOP OF THE FIST
SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE NIPPLE WITH THE PALM SIDE FACING THE BODY.
THE TOP OF THE FIST IS TOUCHING THE BODY AND THE BOTTOM PART IS
POINTED TOWARD THE GROUND, SO IT NORMALLY HAS A SLIGHT
SEPERATION FROM THE CHEST.
- WE WANT THE SURFACE TO BE AS BIG AS POSSIBLE SO MAKE SURE
THAT THEIR ELBOWS ARE POINTING STRAIGHT OUT FROM THE BODY. IF
THE PLAYER POINTS HIS ELBOW DOWN, UP, BACK, OR FORWARD HE WILL
REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE SURFACE.
B. THE BLOCKING SURFACE INCLUDES
- THE NAP OF THE NECK.
- THE FRONT OF THE SHOULDER AND TOP OF THE CHEST.
- THE TOP OF THE ARM.
- THE FOREARM AND FIST.
5. FITTING YOUR PLAYERS INTO THE BAG:
A. BEGIN THE DRILL WITH EACH PLAYER IN A SIX-POINT STANCE. THEIR
FACE MASKS ARE TOUCHING THE MIDDLE OF THE BAG.
B. HAVE THEM MAKE A SURFACE WITH ONE SHOULDER WHILE THE
OTHER HAND IS PALM DOWN ON THE GROUND.
C. ON COMMAND HAVE YOUR PLAYER SLIDE AND MOLD HIS FACE AND
CHEEK AROUND THE BAG. THE ENTIRE TIME HE SLIDES AROUND THE BAG
HIS HEAD IS FACING IS FACING NORTH AND SOUTH; AND HIS SHOULDERS
A PARALLEL TO THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE (BAG) AND GROUND.
- THIS IS CALLED MELTING OR MOLDING AROUND THE BAG BECAUSE
YOUR PLAYERS SLIDE INTO THE FIT POSITION. YOUR PLAYERS NEVER
LOSE CONTACT WITH THE BAG.
- AS YOUR PLAYERS SLIDE INTO THE FIT POSITION MORE AND MORE
OF THEIR SURFACE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BAG UNTIL THE ENTIRE
SURFACE IS ON THE BAG.
6. WHEN YOU ARE IN THE FIT POSITION:
A. THE ENTIRE SURFACE IS ON THE BAG.
B. THEIR HIPS ARE TOUCHING THE GROUND.
C. THEIR OFF ARM IS LOCKED AND EXTENDED WITH THE PALM OF THE
HAND INTO THE GROUND. THIS ALLOWS YOUR SHOULDERS TO REMAIN
PARALLEL TO THE BAG.
D. YOUR HEAD IS UP WITH A TIGHT NECK SQUEEZE ON THE BAG.
COACH YOUR PLAYERS TO SQUEEZE THE BAG WITH THEIR HEAD, NAPE OF
THE NECK AND THEIR FOREARM ONCE THEY GET INTO THE FIT POSITION.
6. DRILL COMMAND AND PROCEDURE:
A. RIGHT SHOULDER SURFACE ON CADENCE.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PLAYERS WILL FIT IN WITH THEIR
RIGHT SHOULDER. THE COACH THEN CHECKS THAT EVERYONE HAS FIT
INTO THE BAG CORRECTLY.
C. THIS IS A NON-CONTACT DRILL.
D. AN ALTERNATE PROCEDURE
- THE FIRST DAY OR TWO OR WHENEVER THE COACH FEELS THE
PLAYERS ARENT EXECUTING A PROPER SURFACE YOU CAN GO BACK TO
THE BASICS AND BIRD DOG THE DRILL IN TWO STEPS. THE COMMAND
AND PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS:
- RIGHT SHOULDER SURFACE, BIRD DOG CADENCE.
- ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PLAYERS J UST MAKE THEIR
SURFACE. THIS ALLOWS THE COACH TO CHECK EVERYONES SURFACE.
- ON THE COACHES SECOND CADENCE THE PLAYERS WILL EXECUTE
A PERFECT FIT ON THE BAG.
STRIKE A BLOW DRILL STRIKE A BLOW DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER TECHNIQUES NECESSARY TO
DELIVER A PERFECT SHOULDER FOREARM BLOW.
B. TO DRILL THE CONTACT PHASE OF PERFORMING A SHOULDER
FOREARM BLOCK.
C. TO DEVELOP MORE POWER IN THE EXECUTION OF A SHOULDER
FOREARM BLOW.
2. PERFORM FROM A SIX-POINT STNCE:
A. THIS DRILL IS THE MAIN REASON WHY YOU POINT YOUR TOES BACK
WHEN IN THE SIX-POINT STANCE.
B. THIS KEEPS THE PLAYERS FROM PUSHING OFF THEIR TOES. WHEN
THE PLAYER PUSHES OFF HIS TOES HIS KNEES HAVE A TENDENCY TO
COME OFF THE GROUND MAKING IT HARDER FOR YOUR PLAYERS TO
ROLE THEIR HIPS THROUGH THE BLOCK.
3. ALIGNMENT IS THE SAME AS THE SURFACE DRILL.
4. COMMAND AND PROCEDURE:
A. STRIKE A BLOW RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PLAYERS WILL COACK THEIR
ARMS BACK AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BEHIND THEM, THEN EXECUTE A
PERFECT SHOULDER FOREARM BLOW.
5. COACHING POINTS:
A. WHEN COACHING THE PLAYERS TO COACK THEIR ARMS BACK TELL
THEM TO BRING IT STRAIGHT BACK ALONG SIDE THEIR BODIES AS FAR
BACK AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT FORCING THEIR HEAD AND SHOULDERS
DOWNWARD.
B. YOU ARE COACHING THEM TO BRING THEIR ARM BACK SO THEY
CAN CREATE AS MUCH PRE-STRETCH AS POSSIBLE. THIS WILL ALLOW
YOUR PLAYERS TO GENERATE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF POWER INTO
THE BAG (OR MAN).
C. AS HIS ARM COMES FORWARD YOUR PLAYER SHOULD MAKE
CONTACT ON THE BAG WITH AN UPWARD MOVEMENT AND THE ENTIRE
SURFACE SHOULD BE ON THE BAG ON IMPACT.
- COACH YOUR PLAYERS TO MAKE CONTACT OR HIT ON THE RISE.
- THIS BLOW IS MUCH LIKE A BOXERS UPPER CUT PUNCH.
- YOUR PLAYERS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THE CENTER OF THEIR
POWER IS LOCATED ON AN IMAGINARY LINE THAT GOES FROM THE
MIDDLE OF THEIR FOREHEAD DOWN THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THEIR
TORSO. POWER MOVEMENTS THAT ARE PARALLEL AND IN LINE WITH
YOUR POWER LINE WILL REDUCE YOUR POWER POTENTIAL AND LESSON
YOUR IMPACT ON THE BAG OR A DEFENDER.
- YOUR PLAYERS HEAD WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE AS CONTACT IS
BEING MADE TO ALLOW THE ENTIRE BLOCKING SURFACE THROUGH THE
BAG (DEFENDER).
- THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DRILL YOUR PLAYERS HEADS SHOULD
BE UP, PERFECTLY VERTICLE TO THE GROUND AND HIS EYES ARE TO THE
SKY.
- AS CONTACT IS BEING MADE HIS HIPS ROLL FORWARD AND HIS
CROTCH WILL BE ON THE GROUND.
- WHEN MOVEMENT HAS STOPPED YOUR PLAYER SHOULD BE IN A
PERFECT FIT ON THE BAG. IF HE HITS THE BAG HARD ENOUGH TO KNOCK
THE BAG BACK OFF THE LINE HIS CHEST MAY END UP ON THE GROUND.
- THE OFF ARM IS LOCKED INTO THE GROUND THE SAME AS THE
SURFACE DRILL.
STEP & HIT DRILL STEP & HIT DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER APPROACH PHASE OF
PERFORMING A SHOULDER BLOCK.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE SAME FOOT, SAME SHOULDER CONCEPT.
2. ALIGNMENT:
A. HAVE YOUR PLAYERS ALIGN HEAD UP ON THE BAG, THEN HAVE
THEM REACH OUT UNTIL THEY ARE EXTENDED ARMS DISTANCE FROM
THE BAG.
B. YOUR PLAYERS SHOULD REACH OUT AND EXTEND THEIR ARM FOR
THE PROPER SEPERATION FROM THE BAG AFTER PROPER KNEE BEND IS
OBTAINED. IF YOUR PLAYER REACHES OUT WHILE HE IS STANDING HE
WILL END UP TOO CLOSE TO THE BAG.
3. DRILL COMMAND AND PROCEDURE:
A. STEP AND HIT RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. ON CADENCE THE PLAYER WILL STEP WITH HIS OPPOSITE FOOT
FIRST, IN THIS INSTANCE IT IS HIS LEFT FOOT. THEN HE WILL TAKE A
SECOND STEP WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT AS HE STRIKES THE BAG.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONTACT BRING HIS THIRD STEP SO HE CAN
SQUARE HIS FEET UP.
C. FOLLOWING THE THIRD STEP THE BLOCKER SHOULD FINISH THE
DRILL WITH A PERFECT FIT ON THE BAG.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. YOUR PLAYER SHOULD STRIKE THE BAG WITH HIS ENTIRE
SURFACE.
B. YOUR PLAYER SHOULD EXPLODE INTO THE BAG HARD ENOUGH TO
KNOCK IT OFF THE LINE.
C. WHEN YOUR PLAYER FINISHES THE DRILL HE SHOULD BE IN A
PERFECT FIT INTO THE BAG, WITH THE BAG BETWEEN HIS FEET AND HIS
BUTT OVER HIS HEELS.
P.L.P. = PECKER LEVEL PERFECT DRILL P.L.P. = PECKER LEVEL PERFECT DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH OFFENSIVE LINEMAN TO FIRE OFF THE BALL WITH A LOW
PROFILE AT THE BRAKE OF A DEFENDERS BODY. EMPHASIZE TO YOUR
PLAYERS THAT THE LOW MAN WINS IN THE TRENCHES!
2. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. BAGS SHOULD BE LAYED LENGTH WISE WITH THE BUTT END IN
FRONT OF THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN. THIS GIVES THE LINEMAN A SMALL,
SHORT SURFACE TO BLOCK.
B. RIGHT SHOULDER PLP ON CADENCE.
C. ON CADENCE THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN WILL EXECUTE A PERFECT
SHOULDER BLOCK AT A LOW TRAJ ECTORY ON THE BUTT END OF THE BAG
AND WILL CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE BAG UNTIL THE WHISTLE BLOWS.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. YOUR PLAYERS SHOULD STRIKE THE BAG WITH THEIR ENTIRE
SURFACE.
B. YOUR PLAYERS SHOULD EXPLODE INTO THE BAG LOW AND HARD
ENOUGH TO KNOCK IT OFF THE LINE. AFTER CONTACT HE SHOULD KEEP
HIS FEET CHOPPING UNTIL THE WHISTLE IS BLOWN.
C. THE LINE THAT COMES OF THE BALL THE LOWEST AND FASTEST
WITH A GREAT BLOCKING PROFILE WILL MOVE THE CHAINS!
DRIVE BLOCK DRILL DRIVE BLOCK DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO INSTRUCT PLAYERS THAT THIS IS OUR PRIMARY BLOCKING
TECHNIQUE. PLAYERS SHOULD BE INSTRUCTED THAT THE BASE
FUNDAMENTALS THAT ARE TAUGHT TO PERFORM A DRIVE BLOCKARE
THE SAME FUNDAMENTALS USED IN ALL BLOCKS.
2. DRILL ORGANIZATION, COMMAND AND PROCEDURE:
A. DRIVE BLOCK RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. HAVE YOUR PLAYERS ALIGN DIRECTLY OVER THE BAG AT AN ARMS
DISTANCE.
C. POWER STEP WITH YOUR LEFT FOOT, AND STRIKE A BLOW WITH
YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER. AS YOU MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BAG
ACCELERATE YOUR FEET AND DRIVE THE BAG OFF THE LINE 5 YARDS TO
THE NEXT LINE. ONCE YOUVE DRIVEN THE BAG 5 YARDS WORK YOUR
TAIL AROUND AND DRIVE IT TILL THE WHISTLE BLOWS. WHEN THE
WHISTLE BLOWS FIT INTO THE BAG AND WAIT FOR THE COACH TO
RELEASE YOU.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. EMPHASIZE TO YOUR PLAYERS THAT THEY MUST COCK THEIR ARMS
BACK BEFORE THEY STRIKE THE BAG WITH A PERFECT SHOULDER
FOREARM BLOW.
B. EMPHASIZE THAT YOUR PLAYERS ACCELERATE THEIR FEET ON
CONTACT.
C. AS YOUR PLAYERS DRIVE THE BAG:
HAVE THEM KEEP THE MAN THEYRE BLOCKING BETWEEN THEIR LEGS.
THEY SHOULD KEEP THEIR BUTT OVER THEIR HEELS AND NOT OVER-EXTEND.
COACH THEM TO POINT THEIR TOES SLIGHTLY OUTWARD LIKE THEYRE
PERFORMING A SQAUT.
THEY SHOULD PUSH OFF THEIR INSTEPS, SO THAT THEIR WHOLE FOOT IS ON THE
GROUND AS THEY DRIVE THE BAG.
FIRE OUT AND HIT DRILL FIRE OUT AND HIT DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH YOUR PLAYERS HOW TO STRIKE A PERFECT SHOULDER
BLOW IN A RUN AND HIT SITUATION.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER WAY TO CONTACT IN A RUN AND
HIT SITUATION.
2. ALIGNMENT:
A. ALIGN HEAD UP FIVE YARDS OFF THE BAG.
3. DRILL COMMAND AND PROCEDURE:
A. RUN AND HIT RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. ON THE CADENCE THE PLAYER WILL TAKE OFF LOW AND HARD FOR
THE BAG AND EXECUTE A PERFECT RIGHT SHOULDER BLOCK ON THE
BAG.
C. AS THE PLAYER MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BAG HE
SIMULTANEOUSLY DRIVES THE BAG 5 YARDS DOWN THE FIELD, SWINGS
HIS TAIL AND FINISHES BY DRIVING UNTIL THE WHISTLE BLOWS.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. AS THE PLAYER MAKES CONTACT BE SURE THEY HIT THE BAG AT
FULL SPEED RUN BLOCKING THE BAG OFF THE LINE.
B. YOUR PLAYERS SHOULD HAVE THEIR ENTIRE SURFACE ON THE
BAG, HEADS UP, AND SHOULD BE SQUEEZING THE BAG WITH A TIGHT
NECK SQUEEZE.
C. ACCENTUATE THAT THE BLOCKER ACCELERATE THEIR FEET ON
CONTACT.
D. THEIR FEET WILL BE CLOSE TOGETHER ON CONTACT, BUT WORK
TO GET A WIDER BASE OR THEY WILL LOSE BALANCE.
E. KEEP THE BAG BETWEEN THEIR LEGS.
F. KEEP THEIR BUTT OVER THEIR HEELS AND DRIVE WITH POWER.
G. THE PLAYER THAT CAN BEGIN TO MOVE HIS FEET THE FASTEST
WITH POWER WILL USUALLY WIN THE BATTLE.
DOWN BLOCK DRILL DOWN BLOCK DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE TYPE OF BLOCK USED BY AN OFFENSIVE
LINEMAN THAT MUST PREVENT A DEFENDER TO HIS INSIDE FROM
CROSSING THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE AND PENETRATING INTO THE
OFFENSIVE BACKFIELD.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL LINEMAN THE PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR
BLOCKING A DEFENDER TO THEIR INSIDE GAP, OR OVER THE ADJ ACENT
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN TO THEIR INSIDE.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE CONCEPT OF PUTTING THEIR HEAD
BETWEEN THE DEFENDER AND THE BACKFIELD AND PREVENTING
PENETRATION.
2. DRILL ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. DOWN BLOCK RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. PLACE THE BAG ON THE LINE IN WHAT WOULD BE THE ADJ ACENT
INSIDE GAPE OR OFFENSIVE LINEMAN.
C. YOUR BLOCKER SHOULD ALIGN WITH HIS HAND ON THE LINE AT AN
ARMS LENGTH OF THE BAG.
D. ON THE CADENCE THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN WILL TAKE A FLAT STEP
WITH HIS NEAR FOOT TO THE FAR FOOT OF THE DEFENDER EXECUTING A
PERFECT SHOULDER BLOCK.
E. THEY WILL ACCELERATE THEIR FEET ON CONTACT AND DRIVE THE
BAG DOWN THE LINE UNTIL THE WHISTLE BLOWS.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. YOUR PLAYERS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THIS TECHNIQUE IS USED
TO STOP PENETRATION. THEY CANNOT ALLOW THE DEFENDER TO
PENETRATE INTO THE BACKFIELD.
B. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR PLAYERS UNDERSTAND THAT THE
DEFENDER WILL BE A MOVING TARGET. THEY MUST ANTICIPATE
CONTACT AND BLOCK THE DEFENDER WHERE HES GOING TO BE AND
NOT WHERE HE IS.
REACH BLOCK DRILL REACH BLOCK DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE BASE FUNDAMENTALS OF A REACH
BLOCK.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE TYPE OF BLOCK USED WHEN
EXECUTING A REACH TO BACKER.
2. ALIGNMENT:
A. PLACE THE BAGS IN AN OUTSIDE TECHNIQUE OR GAP
ALIGNMENT.
B. THE BAG SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE LINE AND YOUR
BLOCKER SHOULD BE AN ARMS LENGTH FROM THE LINE AHEAD OF
HIM.
3. DRILL COMMAND AND PROCEDURE:
A. ON COMMAND YOUR PLAYERS SHOULD EXECUTE A REACH
STEP AT THE DEFENDER AND PUNCH THE FAR SHOULDER TO SLOW
DOWN THE DEFENDERS MOMENTUM AND GAIN CONTROL OF THE
DEFENDER.
B. THE SECOND STEP IS A CROSS-OVER STEP AS THEY WORK
THEIR FEET TOWARD THE DEFENDER WORKING TO GAIN AN OUTSIDE
LEVERAGE.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. EMPHASIZE THAT YOUR PLAYERS KEEP THEIR SHOULDERS
SQUARE TO THE DEFENDER AT ALL TIMES.
B. ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO EXECUTE THIS BLOCK WITHOUT TAKING
SHORT CHOPPY STEPS AND KEEPING THE BODY UNDER CONTROL.
DIP AND RIP DRILL DIP AND RIP DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL YOUR PLAYERS TO BE ABLE TO RELEASE
INSIDE A DEFENSIVE LINEMAN EFFECTIVELY ENOUGH TO BLOCK A
LINEBACKER BEFORE HE CAN ESCAPE TO THE PLAY.
2. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. DIP AND RIP LEFT ON CADENCE.
B. ON THE CADENCE YOUR LINEMAN WILL TAKE AS LONG AND AS FLAT
OF A STEP WITH THEIR LEFT FOOT AS THEY CAN HANDLE.
C. AS THEY TAKE THEIR SECOND STEP THEY WILL RIP THEIR RIGHT
ARM PAST THE DEFENDER AND CLIMB TO LINEBACKER LEVEL AS FAST AS
THEY CAN.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. EMPHASIZE TO YOUR PLAYERS THAT THE OBJ ECT OF THIS
TECHNIQUE IS TO GET AWAY FROM THE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN AND UP
FIELD SO QUICK THAT THE DEFENDER CANNOT LAY A HAND ON THEM.
B. WHEN YOUR PLAYERS RIP, MAKE SURE THEY RIP THEIR ARM AND
HAND TO THE SKY. THIS GIVES THEM MORE POWER THROUGH THE RIP
AND IT ALSO TURNS THEIR BODY, SO THAT, ONLY THE TIP OF THEIR
SHOULDER IS FACING THE DEFENDER. WHEN THEIR BODY TURNS IT
REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF SURFACE THE DEFENDER HAS TO J AM THE
BLOCKER AND PREVENT HIM FROM GETTING AROUND AND UP FIELD.
DOUBLE TEAM DRILL DOUBLE TEAM DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE BASE FUNDAMENTALS AND TEAM WORK
NECESSARY TO EXECUTE A DOUBLE TEAM BLOCK.
2. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. DOUBLE TEAM ON CADENCE.
B. THE INSIDE BLOCKER ALIGNS HEAD UP OR SHADED AT AN ARMS
LENGTH FROM THE BAG. THE OUTSIDE BLOCKER ALIGNS WITH A NORMAL
LINE SPLIT.
C. ON CADENCE THE BLOCKERS WILL STEP WITH ADJ ACENT FEET AT
THE CROTCH OF THE DOWN DEFENDER AND EXECUTE A PERFECT
DOUBLE TEAM. THE TANDOM WILL DRIVE THE BAG OFF THE LINE UNTIL
THEY HEAR THE WHISTLE BLOW.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. EMPHASIZE TO YOUR PLAYERS THAT THEY NEED TO STEP WITH
ADJ ACENT FEET AND BE HIP TO HIP AND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER. THEY
ARE TO DRIVE THE DEFENDER BACK OFF THE LINE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
OF DEFENSE UNTIL THE WHISTLE BLOWS. THEY MUST KEEP THEIR
SHOULDERS SQUARE SO THE DEFENDER ISNT ABLE TO SPLIT BETWEEN
THEM. THIS ALSO PUTS THEM IN A BETTER POSITION TO REACT TO
ANOTHER DEFENDER COMING TO THEM.
CO CO- -OP DRILL OP DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE TIMING AND COOPERATION THAT IS
NECESSARY TO BLOCK THE VARIOUS GAP EXCHANGE STUNTS USED BY
STACK DEFENSIVE SCHEMES.
B. TO DRILL THE CO-OP BLOCK IN ORDER TO GIVE THE LINEMAN A
MORE REALISTIC FEEL OF HOW THEY MUST WORK TOGETHER.
2. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. YOU NEED TWO BLOCKERS AND TWO DEFENDERS.
B. PLACE THE FIRST DEFENDER HEAD UP OR SHADED ON THE INSIDE
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN. PLACE THE SECOND DEFENDER STACKED ON THE
FIRST.
C. THE COACH SIGNALS THE DEFENDERS AS TO WHAT TYPE OF GAP
EXCHANGE TO PERFORM. THE DEFENDERS MUST ATTACK THE GAP
ASSIGNED.
D. ON THE CADENCE THE OFFENSIVE LINEMEN WILL STEP WITH
ADJ ACENT FEET AT THE CROTCH OF THE DOWN DEFENDER.
E. THEIR EYES IMMEDIATELY FOCCUS ON THE STUNT BEING
PERFORMED BY THE DEFENDERS.
F. EACH OFFENSIVE LINEMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY OF
HIS INSIDE GAP.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. YOU MUST COACH THE LINEMEN TO STEP AT THE CROTCH OF THE
DEFENDER J UST AS THEY WOULD IN A DOUBLE TEAM SITUATION.
B. THEY MUST HAVE THEIR HEAD AND EYES UP WITH SHOULDERS
SQUARE OR THEY WILL HAVE TROUBLE ADJ USTING TO THE LINEBACKERS
STUNT.
SLED DRILLS
SLED DRILLS
SNAP COUNT ADVANCE DRILL SNAP COUNT ADVANCE DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL YOUR PLAYERS TO GET OFF THE BALL AS
QUICK AS POSSIBLE.
B. TO ADJ UST A LINEMANS TAKE-OFF POINT IN THE SNAP COUNT
WHERE THEY MAY FIRE OUT THE QUICKEST AND MOST EFFECTIVELY
C. TO CREATE AN OFFENSIVE LINE THAT FIRES OFF IN UNISON LIKE A
MACHINE.
2. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. FIRE OUT RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. ALIGN A LINEMAN FOR EACH POSITION ON A SLED.
C. HAVE AS MANY COACHES AS POSSIBLE WATCH HE BUTTS OF THE
LINEMEN AS THEY FIRE OUT ON THE CADENCE. EACH COACH WILL
WATCH ONE PLAYER AT A TIME AND THEN ADJ UST THAT LINEMANS TAKE-
OFF TO THE SNAP COUNT.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. WATCH THE BUTT OF THE PLAYER AS THEY FIRE OUT. THEN
ADJ UST THE PLAYERS TAKE-OFF POINT ON THE CADENCE.
B. IF THE CADENCE IS HUT-ONEAND THE PLAYER IS NOT GETTING
OFF QUICK ENOUGH YOU MAY NEED TO ADJ UST HIS TAKE-OFF TO THE
WHAOF ONE OR EVEN THE TOF HUT IF THEYRE REALLY SLOW. THIS
WILL GET THEM OFF THE BALL QUICKER AND IN UNISON WITH THEIR
TEAMMATES.
C. EACH PLAYER WILL USE THIS AS HIS PERSONAL CADENCE TO TAKE
OFF.
7 7- -SECOND DRILL SECOND DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL YOUR PLAYERS TO GET OFF THE BALL IN
UNISON.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL LINEMEN TO GET OFF THE BALL WITH A GREAT
LOW PROFILE.
C. TO TEACH SNAP COUNT DISCIPLINE TO YOUR PLAYERS BY USING A
VARIED SNAP COUNT.
D. TO TEACH, DRILL, AND CONDITION YOUR PLAYERS TO COME OFF
THE BALL AND BLOCK FROM THE SNAP TO THE ECHO OF THE WHISTLE.
2. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE:
A. FIRE OUT RIGHT SHOULDER ON CADENCE.
B. ALIGN A LINEMAN FOR EACH POSITION ON A SLED.
C. IF POSSIBLE, USE TWO OR THREE COACHES FOR THIS DRILL. HAVE
ONE COACH WITH A STOP WATCH. HAVE ONE OR TWO COACHES
WATCHING SHOULDER AND HAND PLACEMENT. HAVE ANOTHER
WATCHING FOR HIGH HATS.
3. COACHING POINTS:
A. THE AVERAGE FOOTBALL PLAY LASTS FOR SIX SECONDS. WE WANT
OUR PLAYERS TO BE SEVEN SECOND PLAYERS. WE MUST CONDITION
THEM TO BLOCK FROM THE SNAP TO THE ECHO OF THE WHISTLE.
B. THIS IS A RAPID FIRE DRILL. WE WANT A LINE RIGHT BEHIND THE
LINE ON THE SLED. WE WANT SEVEN SECONDS OF EXPLOSION AND THEN
GET ANOTHER LINE ON. DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER, WED LIKE TO GET
EACH PLAYER 10-15 REPETITIONS ON THIS SLED DRILL.
PULLING DRILLS
PULLING DRILLS
INSIDE TRAP PULL DRILL INSIDE TRAP PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY TO CREAT A
TIGHT 45* TRAPPING PATH.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT INSIDE OUT PATH NECESSARY
TO EXECUTE A PERFECT TRAP BLOCK.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER SIDE OF THE DEFENDER TO PUT
YOUR HEAD AND BODY PLACEMENT WHEN EXECUTING A TRAP BLOCK.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. INSIDE TRAP PULL LEFT ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALL BAGS SHOULD BE ALIGNED IN A 5x5 YARD ALIGNMENT.
- IF COACHING TO PULL LEFT AND TRAP WITH THE LEFT SHOULDER
HAVE THE PLAYERS ALIGN 4 YARDS TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAG.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PLAYER WILL TAKE A 45* TRAP
STEP TO THE LEFT ESTABLISHING AN INSIDE OUT PATH, CONTACT THE
BAG WITH HIS LEFT SHOULDER, AND DRIVE THE BAG DOWN THE LINE
UNTIL THE WHISTLE BLOWS.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. COACH THE PULLING LINEMEN TO STEP ON A 45* ANNGLE. THERE IS
NO DROP STEP OR LEAD STEP IN THE TRAP PULL. THE PULLER SHOULD
BE GAINING GROUND ON HIS FIRST STEP.
B. AS THE PULLER MAKES INSIDE OUT SHOULDER CONTACT WITH THE
BAG (DEFENDER) HE SHOULD HIT AND CLIMB. THIS WILL KEEP THE
DEFENDER FROM REACHING OVER THE BLOCKER TO THE BALL CARRIER.
INSIDE TRAP PULL READ DRILL INSIDE TRAP PULL READ DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY TO CREATE A
TIGHT 45* TRAPPING PATH.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT INSIDE OUT PATH NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE A PERFECT TRAP BLOCK.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL TRAPPING GUARDS TO READ THE AREA THEYRE
TRAPPING AND TO TRAP THE MOST DANGEROUS DEFENDER.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. INSIDE TRAP PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALL BAGS SHOULD BE ALIGNED IN A 5x5 YARD ALIGNMENT.
- IF COACHING TO PULL LEFT AND TRAP WITH THE LEFT SHOULDER HAVE
THE PLAYERS ALIGN 4 YARDS TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAG.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. THE COACH WILL ASSIGN TASKS FOR THE TWO DEFENDERS.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PLAYER WILL TAKE A 45* TRAP STEP TO
THE LEFT ESTABLISHING AN INSIDE OUT PATH, AND READ THE DEFENDER WHO
SLANTS INTO HIS PATH.
C. IF DOWN DEFENDER SITS, CHARGES UPFIELD, OR SLANTS AWAY THE
TRAPPING GUARD WILL MOVE TO THE 2
ND
LEVEL AND LOOK FOR LB.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. VS. A D-LINEMAN AND LB STACK SITUATION THE PULLER SHOULD
ANTICIPATE THE WORST CASE SENARIO AND EXPECT SOME SORT OF LB STUNT
INTO THE GAP.
B. WHEN IN DOUBT TRAP THE DOWN DEFENDER AT THE LINE OF
SCRIMMAGE!
GUT PULL DRILL GUT PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY TO PERFORM
A TIGHT GUT BLOCK.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT PATH TO A SCRAPING
LINEBACKER.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER SIDE OF THE DEFENDER FOR
HEAD AND BODY PLACEMENT WHEN EXECUTING A GUT BLOCK.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. GUT PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN A BAG OVER THE CENTER OR PULLING GUARD TO SIMULATE
AN ODD OR EVEN FRONT.
- ALIGN A LB OVER THE PULLING GUARD. LB WILL SHUFFLE WITH THE
GUARDS PULL TO REPRESENT A SCRAPING LB.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PLAYER WILL TAKE A LEAD STEP
AND GUT AROUND THE CENTERS BLOCK ESTABLISHING CONTACT WITH
THE SCRAPING LB. THE PULLING GUARD SHOULD STRIKE A BLOW WITH
BOTH HANDS WHILE PLACING HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE DEFENDER AND
BALL CARRIER. THE PULLING GUARD MUST SUSTAIN THIS BLOCK UNTIL
THE WHISTLE BLOWS.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. COACH THE PULLING LINEMAN TO MAKE A PRE-SNAP READ OF THE
AREA HES PULLING TO.
B. AS THE PULLER GUTS AROUND THE CENTER HE MUST REALIZE THAT
HES PULLING WHERE THE LB IS MOVING AND NOT WHERE HE WAS
BEFORE THE SNAP. THE PULLING GUARD MUST ALSO BE READY FOR A
LINEBACKER TO RUN THROUGH WHEN THE CENTER MAKES HIS DOWN
BLOCK.
WIDE TRAP PULL READ DRILL WIDE TRAP PULL READ DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL PULLING GUARDS THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY
FOR THE WIDE TRAPPING PATH.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT INSIDE OUT PATH NECESSARY TO
EXECUTE A PERFECT WIDE TRAP BLOCK.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL TRAPPING GUARDS TO READ THE AREA THEYRE
TRAPPING AND TO TRAP THE MOST DANGEROUS DEFENDER PAST THE FST.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. WIDE TRAP PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN A DUMMY OVER THE FST & FSG TO SIMULATE A DOUBLE TEAM AT
THE POINT OF ATTACK.
- ALIGN A DUMMY OR LB OUTSIDE THE FST. THE LB CAN SHUFFLE UP ON
THE COACHES CADENCE.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. THE COACH WILL ASSIGN TASKS FOR LINEBACKERS.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PULLING GUARD WILL TAKE A SHORT
LEAD STEP AND ESTABLISH AN INSIDE OUT PATH AS HE READS THE FIRST
DEFENDER PAST THE FSTS DOWN BLOCK.
C. IF DOWN DEFENDER SITS, CHARGES UPFIELD, OR SLANTS AWAY THE
TRAPPING GUARD WILL MOVE TO THE 2
ND
LEVEL AND LOOK FOR LB.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. VS. A DEFENSIVE LINEMAN AND LB STACK SITUATION THE PULLER
SHOULD ANTICIPATE THE WORST CASE SENARIO AND EXPECT SOME SORT OF
LB STUNT INTO THE GAP.
B. WHEN IN DOUBT TRAP THE DOWN DEFENDER AT THE LINE OF
SCRIMMAGE!
ARC PULL DRILL ARC PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL BACKSIDE TACKLES AND ENDS THE PROPER
STEPS NECESSARY TO PERFORM AN ARC BLOCK.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT PATH TO SEAL THE BACKSIDE A
& B GAPS.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER TECHNIQUES TO STOP
DEFENSIVE PENETRATION.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. ARC PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN A BAG OVER THE CENTER OR PULLING GUARD TO REPRESENT
AN ODD OR EVEN FRONT.
- ALIGN A LB OVER THE PULLING GUARD. LB WILL SHUFFLE WITH THE
GUARDS PULL TO SIMULATE A SCRAPING LB OR RUN THROUGH WHEN THE
GUARD PULLS.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE BACKSIDE TACKLE WILL MAKE AN
ARC OR TRUCK CALL TO THE END.
B. IF THE TACKLE ARCSTHE END WILL BLOCK THE FUNNEL. IF THE
TACKLE TRUCKSTHE END WILL ARC.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. COACH THE ARCING LINEMAN TO REACH TO THE PLAYSIDE HIP OF
THE MOST DANGEROUS DEFENDER BETWEEN HIM AND THE CENTER.
B. THE ARCING LINEMAN MUST HAVE HEAD AND EYES UP ANTICIPATING
A LINEBACKER TO RUN THROUGH WHEN THE GUARD PULLS.
3 3- -STEP PULL DRILL STEP PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY TO PERFORM A 3-
STEP PULL OFF-TACKLE.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER FIRST LEAD STEP TO GAIN WIDTH AND
THE SECOND AND THIRD STEPS AS HE PUSHES UP INTO THE OFF-TACKLE
HOLE.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PULLING GUARD TO LOOK INSIDE OUT FOR THE
FIRST UGLY SHIRT IN THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. 3-STEP PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN MULTIPLE HALF-LINE FRONTS OVER THE FRONTSIDE END TACKLE
GUARD TO SIMULATE DIFFERENT LOOKS FOR THE PULLING GUARD.
- ALIGN A LINEBACKER OR DEFENSIVE BACK IN THE OFF-TACKLE AREA TO
FORCE THE GUARDS REACTION.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. THE COACH WILL ASSIGN TASKS FOR LINEBACKERS AND DEFENSIVE
BACKS.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PULLING GUARD WILL TAKE A SHORT
LEAD STEP AND ON HIS SECOND AND THIRD STEP BEGIN TO PUSH UP INTO THE
OFF-TACKLE HOLE.
C. AS THE PULLING GUARD ENTERS THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE HE MUST SCAN
FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE FOR THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT TO MAKE CONTACT
WITH. ONCE HE MAKES CONTACT HE MUST SUSTAIN IT UNTIL THE WHISTLE.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. A GOOD LEAD STEP IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE THE GUARD IS IN FRONT
OF THE BALL CARRIER.
B. THE GUARD MUST HAVE EYES OPEN AND HEAD ON A SWIVEL AS HE
ENTERS THE OFF-TACKLE HOLE. BE READY FOR CONTACT!
TRUCK PULL DRILL TRUCK PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL BACKSIDE TACKLES THE PROPER STEPS
NECESSARY TO PERFORM A TIGHT TRUCK BLOCK.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT PATH TO A SCRAPING
LINEBACKER.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER SIDE OF THE DEFENDER TO PUT
YOUR HEAD AND BODY PLACEMENT WHEN EXECUTING A TRUCK BLOCK.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. TRUCK PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN A BAG OVER THE CENTER OR PULLING GUARD TO REPRESENT
AN ODD OR EVEN FRONT.
- ALIGN A LB OVER THE PULLING GUARD. LB WILL SHUFFLE WITH THE
GUARDS PULL TO SIMULATE A SCRAPING LB.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE BACKSIDE TACKLE WILL TAKE A
LEAD STEP AND GUT AROUND THE CENTERS BLOCK ESTABLISHING
CONTACT WITH THE SCRAPING LB. THE PULLING TACKLE SHOULD STRIKE
A BLOW WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE PLACING HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE
DEFENDER AND BALL CARRIER. PULLING TACKLE MUST SUSTAIN THIS
BLOCK UNTIL THE WHISTLE BLOWS.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. COACH THE PULLING TACKLE TO PULL TIGHT AROUND THE
CENTERS BLOCK AS HE LOOKS FOR THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT.
B. AS THE PULLER GUTS AROUND THE CENTERS BLOCK HE MUST
FOCUS HIS EYES ON THE ATTACK AREA. THE PULLING TACKLE MUST
ALSO BE READY FOR A LINEBACKER TO RUN THROUGH WHEN THE
CENTER MAKES HIS DOWN BLOCK AND THE GUARD PULLS.
3 3- -STEP BUBBLE PULL DRILL STEP BUBBLE PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY TO PERFORM A 3-
STEP BUBBLE PULL FOR THE QB KEEP OUT.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER FIRST LEAD STEP, SECOND AND THIRD
STEPS, FOLLOWED BY A THREE STEP BUBBLE TO GAIN DEPTH AND GET
AROUND THE EDGE.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PULLING GUARD TO BLOCK THE PRIMARY
FORCE ON THE QB KEEP OUT PLAY.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. 3-STEP BUBBLE PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN MULTIPLE HALF-LINE FRONTS OVER THE FRONTSIDE END TACKLE
GUARD TO SIMULATE DIFFERENT LOOKS FOR THE PULLING GUARD.
- ALIGN A LINEBACKER OR DEFENSIVE BACK OUTSIDE AS A FORCE
DEFENDER.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. THE COACH WILL ASSIGN TASKS FOR LINEBACKERS AND DEFENSIVE
BACKS TO EITHER FORCE THE PLAY OR HANG LOOSE.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PULLING GUARD WILL TAKE A SHORT
LEAD STEP, SENCOND, THIRD AND THEN BEGIN A THREE STEP BUBBLE TO GAIN
DEPTH.
C. AS THE PULLING GUARD GETS AROUND THE EDGE HE MUST BE ALERT
FOR A FORCING DEFENDER.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. THE GUARD IS COACHED TO KICK OUT ON A FORCE OR HOOK A HANGER.
HE MUST ANTICIPATE AN IMMEDIATE FORCE FROM THE EDGE.
COUNTER PULL DRILL COUNTER PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL BACKSIDE GUARDS AND ENDS THE PROPER STEPS
NECESSARY TO PERFORM REVERSE PULLS.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL GUARDS ON THE STEPS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A
LONG TRAP ON THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES BLOCK.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL TIGHT ENDS ON THE STEPS REQUIRED TO REVERSE
PULL OFF-TACKLE.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. REVERSE PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN MULTIPLE HALF-LINE FRONTS OVER THE FRONTSIDE END TACKLE
GUARD TO SIMULATE DIFFERENT LOOKS FOR THE PULLING GUARD.
- ALIGN A LINEBACKER OR DEFENSIVE BACK IN THE OFF-TACKLE AREA TO
FORCE THE PULLING ENDS REACTION.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. THE COACH WILL ASSIGN TASKS FOR LINEBACKERS AND DEFENSIVE
BACKS.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE PULLING GUARD WILL TAKE A SHORT
LEAD STEP AND ON HIS SECOND AND THIRD STEP BEGIN TO PUSH UP FIELD TO
TRAP THE FIRST UGLY SHIRT PAST THE FSES DOWN BLOCK.
C. THE PULLING END MUST TAKE A BUCKET STEP WITH HIS PLAYSIDE FOOT
TO GAIN DEPTH. AS HE CONTINUES TO THE PLAYSIDE HE WILL READ THE
GUARDS TRAP OR LOG BLOCK BLOCK AND BLOCK THE NEXT UGLY SHIRT TO
SHOW.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. THE GUARD SHOULD NOT BE IN A BIG HURRY, BUT UNDER CONTROL.
B. THE END SHOULD BE RUNNING DOWN HILL AS HES READING AND
REACTING TO THE GUARDS BLOCK. HE WILL EITHER GO INSIDE A TRAP OR
AROUND A GUARDS LOG BLOCK.
BUCK SWEEP PULL DRILL BUCK SWEEP PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE
BUCK SWEEP.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER STEPS FOR FRONT AND BACKSIDE
GUARDS ON THE BUCK SWEEP.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE FRONTSIDE GUARDS BLOCK ON THE FORCE
AND THE BACKSIDE GUARD TO READ AND BLOCK THE ALLEY PLAYER.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. BUCK SWEEP LEFT ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN MULTIPLE HALF-LINE FRONTS OVER THE FRONTSIDE WING - END
TACKLE GUARD TO SIMULATE DIFFERENT LOOKS FOR THE PULLING GUARDS.
- ALIGN A LINEBACKER OR DEFENSIVE BACK OUTSIDE AS FORCE AND
ALLEY DEFENDERS.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. THE COACH WILL ASSIGN TASKS FOR LINEBACKERS AND DEFENSIVE
BACKS TO EITHER FORCE THE PLAY OR HANG LOOSE.
B. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE FRONTSIDE GUARD WILL TAKE A SHORT
LEAD STEP, GETING AROUND THE WBS BLOCK WHILE LOOKING FOR THE
FORCE DEFENDER.
C. THE BACKSIDE GUARD WILL LEAD STEP, SECOND STEP AND THEN GET A
LITTLE DEPTH ON HIS THIRD STEP (18) AS HE READS THE FRONT SIDE GUARDS
BLOCK AND LOOKS FOR THE ALLEY PLAYER.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. THE FRONT SIDE GUARD IS COACHED TO KICK OUT ON A FORCE OR
HOOK A HANGER. AND THE BACKSIDE GUARD WIL BLOCK THE FIRST UGLY
SHIRT IN THE ALLEY.
TRAIN PULL DRILL TRAIN PULL DRILL
1. OBJECTIVES:
A. TO TEACH AND DRILL BACKSIDE TACKLES AND ENDS THE PROPER
STEPS NECESSARY TO PERFORM TRAIN BLOCKS FOR ALL SWEEP PLAYS.
B. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PERFECT PATH TO SCRAPING
LINEBACKERS OR DEFENSIVE BACKS.
C. TO TEACH AND DRILL THE PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR CUTTING OFF
DEFENSIVE PENETRATION ON SWEEP PLAYS.
2. ORGANIZATION:
A. TRAIN PULL ON CADENCE
B. ORGANIZATION
- ALIGN A BAG OVER THE CENTER OR PULLING GUARD TO REPRESENT
AN ODD OR EVEN FRONT.
- ALIGN A LB OVER THE PULLING GUARD. LB WILL SHUFFLE WITH THE
GUARDS PULL TO SIMULATE A SCRAPING LB OR RUN THROUGH GAPS TO
SIMULATE DEFENSIVE PENETRATION.
3. PROCEDURE:
A. ON THE COACHES CADENCE THE BACKSIDE TACKLE AND END WILL
TAKE A LEAD STEP AND PULL PLAYSIDE AS THEY SCAN THE LINE FOR ANY
DEFENSIVE PENETRATION.
B. THE PULLING LINEMEN WILL GET VERTICLE AND LEAD FOR THE BALL
CARRIER ONCE THEY FIND A GAP TO RUN THROUGH.
4. COACHING POINTS:
A. WE EXPECT OUR BACKSIDE TACKLE TO GET AS FAR AS THE
FRONTSIDE B-GAP ON ALL SWEEPS BEFORE GETTING VERTICLE AND
ATTACKING LINEBACKERS OR DEFENSIVE BACKS. THE PULLING TACKLE
WILL NOT RUN BY ANY PENETRATING DEFENDER.
B. THE BACKSIDE END IS TAUGHT TO PEEL ANY DEFENDER OFF THE
PULLING GUARDS AND TACKLES AS HE MAKES HIS PULL ALONG THE LINE
OF SCRIMMAGE. HE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY PENETRATING DEFENDER TO
CROSS HIS FACE. THE PULLING END DOES NOT USUALLY MAKE IT TO THE
FRONTSIDE ON SWEEP PLAYS.
WHAT I
WHAT I

VE LEARNED
VE LEARNED
CHALLENGE YOUR PLAYERS. SHOW THEM WHAT THEY
ARE GOING TO SEE IN A GAME. PRESENT THEM WITH
DIFFICULTIES. ITS A CHALLENGE BEING A LINEMAN IN
THIS OFFENSE. KEEP THE PRESSURE ON!
ON THAT SAME NOTE: HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL.
BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE. LET THEM BE AGGRESSIVE.
BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR PLAYERS.
DONT J UST TELL YOUR PLAYERS WHAT OR HOW. YOU
WILL HAVE TO SHOW THEM WHAT OR HOW. GET
PHYSICAL AND GET INVOLVED.
DONT USE ANY DRILLS OR EXERCISES THAT DONT
DIRECTLY PERTAIN TO FOOTBALL. IF THEY ARENT
GOING TO BE DOING IT ON THE FIELD, DONT WASTE
PRACTICE TIME. LOG ROLLS, LATTERS, BULL IN THE
RING, ECT. THESE ARE NOT GOOD FOOTBALL DRILLS
FOR SUCCESSFUL LINE PLAY.
THE GREATEST THING IRV SIGLER EVER TAUGHT ME
WAS TO WATCH ONE PLAYER EVERY REP EVERY
PLAY AND TELL THEM THEY EITHER DID IT PERFECT OR
SHOW THEM WHAT THEY NEED TO DO TO MAKE IT
PERFECT. PRETTY GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!

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