1970s Pittsburgh Veer Offense

70s Pittsburgh
Split Back Veer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A.
PHILOSOPHY
B. GAME OBJECTIVES AND AWARDS

C. TERMINOLOGY
D. FORMATIONS, HOLE NUMBERING,
SPLITS, ALIGNMENT,
DEPTH
E.
PLAY SERIES
F.
HUDDLE, PLAY CALLING, SEQUENCE AT LINE, CHANGING PLAY AT

LINE
II.
THE RUNNING GAME AND ASSIGNMENTS:
III.
THE PASSING GAME AND ASSIGNMENTS:
IV.
REQ OFFENSE:
V.
COMPOSITE ASSIGNMENT SHEETS:
VI.
EXTRA POINT AND FIELD GOAL:

A. ASSIGNMENT, PROTECTION, FIRE AND COVER
PHILOSOPHY
The basic philosophy of our offense is to maintain a sound, relatively

simple,
yet diversified structure that will allow us to run inside and outside
and to maintain the threat of the pass at all times. We believe that we
can execute our basic offense at any position on the field reguardless
of the score or remaining time. It is mandatory that we eliminate
penalties, reduce turnovers, and complete a high percentage of our passes.
In establishing our offensive sequece, we must attack with the inside

counters, traps, and outside veer plays in order to find out what com
mitment the defense will make to stop these plays. Once this is established
we will proceed to outside option and misdirection plays as indicated by
the defensive strategy. The play pass will be used at all times to keep
the secondary off the run support.. Our sprint and dropback game will
be used as high percentage weapons to prevent the defenses from loading
up on the run. We will also utilize these passes to take advantage of
individual weaknesses or unsound secondary adjustments.
GENERAL TERMINOLOGY
1.
L.O.S.
Line of scrimmage
2.
P.O.A.
Point Of Attack
3. C.P.
Coaching Point
LI.
Strong side
Denotes Two Receiver Side
5.
Quick Side
Denotes One Receiver Side
6. X
Split End
7.
Flanker Back
8.
Tight End
9.
10.
Running Back Back To Quick

Side
Full Back Back To Strong Side
11.
SAM
Strong Side Linebacker
12.
MIKE
Middle Linebacker ( weakside lb on 50 def.)
13.
WILLIE
Weak Side Linebacker
14. F.S.
Free Safety
15. S,S,
Strong Safety
16.
Cornerback
17.
L.B.
Linebacker
18.
SKY
Safety Support
19.
CLOUD
Corner Support
20.
AIMING POiNT
Lineman Will Block.
Reference Point To Which A

Reference point To Which A Back Will Run.
21. ONSIDE
Side To Play Called
22.
OFFSIDE
Side Away From Play Called
23.
OVBR
Term Used To Put Flanker (Z
To Split
End
Side.
24.
SWAP
Term Used To Put Y To Weakside And X To

Strong Side.
SPLITS AND ALIGNMENT,. BASE FORMATION
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A and B backs line up
L[
yards from bafl with feet drectIy behind guards
PLAY SERIES NUMBERS
NOTE: The first number called will be the series.

The second number called will be where the ball will hit
Teens:
Quick hitter to B back (1112)

Fake to B, option to A on corner
(17-18)
20s:
Counter and counter option series

Counter (2122)
Counter option (27-28)
30s:
Veer or Read Series

(33,34)
Inside Veer
(36)
Outside Veer
40s:
3600 Trap and

Option Traps
(41
42)
Option (4748)
50s:
Lead Plays
Blast (51,52)
(5556)
Sprint Draw
(5758)
Sweep
60s:
Drop Back Pass and Drop Back Draw

Draw 61 62
Pa 63, 64; 65, (5 tp) (Break brAdjust)
( 5 step) (Routes for certain defenses)
66, 67, 68
Hot, Read, Gut, Cross..Late, Delay (5 step)
70s:
Sprint Pass to weak side and draw

Patterns
90s:
Green:
..
73:, 74,75776
(3 step)
Drop BAck Pass
Patterns, 93, 94, 95,96
Play Action pass
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Z will go to a position half the distance between the quick tackle and X off the
The formation call will be right over or left over.
L.O.S.
We will be in right or left when we have two tight ends in our goalline
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and short yardage offense. The strongside will go the right or
call and
the quickside will go away from the call.
HOLE NUMBER
RIGHT FORMATION
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LEFT
2
QG
1.
2.
Even hores go with strong side

Odd holes go with quick side.
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Right 200
We will run right and left with 2 Tights.
Left 200
e-will also run 200 with over formation.
HUDDLE ALiGNMENT
1. Center sets huddle 8 yards behind ball.
2.. Others line up according to diagram at bottom of page.
3.
When QB receives play sideline he will step up and Into huddle and
call UteamH. All linemen will align with hands on knees while backline
will remain standing.
HUDDLE
ST
SC
OG
QB
ball
QT
PLAY CALL SEQUENCE AND HUDDLE BREAK

1. Once QB enters huddle he must assume total command of team.
2. QB will alert players of situations or special instructions.
Play calling will be done in the following sequence:
a. Formation
ex. right
b. Play
ex. 27
c. Snap count
ex. 2
If
QB
wants
the
offensive line to go to a take off stance he will call the
*
word ready.
Examples short yardage and goalline.
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4.
After the first full sequence of play call, X,Z, and center wilt break huddle
and go to the respective alignments and assume a good stance.
S. QO will repeat play and snap count, give the ready break command; the
remainder of huddle will clap their hands and hustle to line of scrimmage.
6.
If the play is going to be a pass the QB will say Pass before he calls the
play.
EX. Pass 65.
AT THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE
1.
Everyone assumes his normal stance.
Offensive linemen will be in a
preshift position.
SNAP.COUNT
--
NON-RHYTHMIC
1. Down
Number, Number, Set
(1) NUT (2) HUT (3) HUT
AUDIBLE SYSTEM
1.
Change play by calling nine, then number of play desired.

Make calls always to both sides.
Dummy calls used should be numbers
of other corresponding plays in our offense.

WHEN WE NINE CALL, SNAP COUNT ALWAYS GOES ON ONE.
RED OFFENSE
in our Beat-the-Clock or red offense, we must display poise and overcome the
cxci tment and urgency of the situation to prevent mistakes. Time should not be
a factor if we have the football and the opportunity to win a close football game if
we execute redt offense.
1.
In red offense the quarterback has the responsibility of calling a huddle

anytime the clock is stopped.
2.
(A) In red offense the quarterback alerts the team that the next play will
be called at the line of scrimmage by calling red when the clock is stopped.
3.
In red Offense:
(A)
The formation is always right.
(B)
The snap count is always on 1st sound, therefore the QB must call play
before he steps under Center.
4.
Ball carriers get out of bounds each down.
5.
Out of bounds pass to stop the clock.
6.
Do not get tackled in bounds.
(A)
Red called.
(B)
Throw to receivers if open, otherwise overthrow.
(C)
Do not call on 4th down.
Final Play Pass (Pass 60 Alley Oop)

(A)
Must get it off.
(B)
Throw high and deep.
(C)
1st receiver jumps for ball.

2nd receiver goes beyond for tip.
3rd receiver stays short for batted ball.
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C: Block 0; Backside LB!
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CALLS TO BE ALERT FOR:

CHARLIE CALL
Angle drive backside
QG: Inside Gap; Over!
FOLD CALL on FOLD CALL Angle Drive
backside on It-I Tech!
around
QT: Inside Gap; Over!
FOLD CALL
YOUR CALL
vs a 4-EYE
a
FOLD
CALL
to
guard
and step
make
Will
be a game
around for the LB! This
plan blocking scheme.
SG:
OG: Inside Gap; Over!

CHARLIE CALL Vs a I Tech
make a CHARLiE CALL and step
-
for middle to backside LB!

QT: Inside Gap; Over! Fold
if
DT is in 4-I.
Inside Gap; Over!

CHARLIE CALL
Vs a I Technique
Eye
backside make CHARLIE CALL and step
around for middle to backside LB!
-
ST:
Block 0; Backside LB!

CHARLIE CALL- Angie drive backside
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Inside Gap; Over!
Fold if DT is in 4-I
SG:Lnside Gap; Overt

cALLs TO BE ALERT FOR:
!OLD CALL
-
ST: Inside Gap; Over!

FOLD CALL YOUR CALL- Vs A $
-
X:
make a FOLD CALLt ard and step

around for the LB! This will be a
game-plan
blocking scheme!
Push Deep Up and Late
Y:
Veer RElease, Block Secondary Run
X:
Block Scondary Run Support
Y:
Inside RElease Block P.O.A.
Z:
Push Deep up and Late
Z:
Push Corner Deep
A:
Slide Step with Inside Foot, Hit

Directly into Center/Guard Gap.
Run to Daylight.
A:
Step Up with Outside Foot, Pivot

and Sprin to Pitch Position
B:
Step Up with Outside Foot, Pivot and

Sprin to Pitch Postion.
Support
:B
Step with Inside Foot, Hit Directly

into Center/Guard Gap
Run to Daylight
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OG: Inside Gap; Over
a 50 Defense may pull for the LB!
STACK CALL
on a STACK CALL
your
head
thru the crotch and up
drive
the field of th 4 ly Technique.
CANNOT ALLOW PENETRATION!
This is a game plan blocking scheme!
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QT: inside Gap; Over; Peel!

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Block 0; Backside
LB! t:
Inside Gap;
Over
QT: Inside Cap; Over
SC:
Inside Gap; Over

*Note
Vs a 50
Defense may pull for the LB!
STACK CALL
on a STACK CALL
drive your headjhru the crotch ad up
the field of the 4-Eye.
CANNOT ALLOW PENETRATION! This
is a gameplan blocking scheme!
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4-Eye or a fast flowing LB y6u may ma

a STACK CALL and Double team with
guard.
This is a game plan blkg.
sEheme.
SC:
inside Gap; Over
ST:
lnsideGap; Over
X:
Block Secondary Run Support
Y:
Inside Release Block P.O.A.
Z:
Push Deep Up and late
A:
Slide Step with Inside Foot.

hit Directly into Center/Guard
Gap making a Good Fake.
block Safety.
B:
Step with Outside Foot, Pivot and

sprint to pitch position.
e.
ST:
inside Cap; Over; Peel!

STACK CALL
YOUR CALL
Vs a 4-I
or a fast flowing LB you may make a
STACK CALL YOUR CALL Vs a
4-i
or a fast flowing LB you may make a
STACK CALL AND bouble team with
guard. This is a-game plan
blkgscheme.
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X:
Push Deep up and late

Veer Release, Stock Secondary Run
Support.
Z:
Push Corner Deep Up and late
A:
Step with Outside Foot, Pivot and

Sprint to Pitch Position.
B:
Slide Step with Inside Foot. Hit Directly

into Center/Guard Gap, making a Good
Fake. Block Safety.
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IC:
Seal thru Playside Gap!
C:
Inside Gap; Over! CALLS TO BE ALERT

FOR:
If tackle gives an
INSIDE CALL
INS IDE CALL you have the option to
pull for the L!
QG: Seal thru pLayside Cap!
IT:
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QT:
Seal thru playside Cap!
SG:

FOR:
INSIDE CALL
If tackle gives
an
INSIDE CALL you have the option to pull
br the LB!
Inside Gap; 1st LB your side!
The release you take to get to the LB
depends on the alignment of the
Defense!
Inside Gap; 1st LB your side! The

release you take to get to the LB
depends on ti-ic Alignment of the Defense!

INSIDE CALL
YOUR CALL
Vs a 4-I
fickle make an INS IDE CALL and
block the 11I.
ST:
X:
Seal thru Playside Cap!
Y:
Veer Release Block Secondary Run
A:
Pitch Position
Inside Release Block P.O A.
B:
Dive at Guard Tackle Gap
Push Deep Up a;nd late

Dive at Guard Tackle Gap
Pitch Position
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C:
QG:
QT:
Seat thru playside Cap!
SC:
Inside Gap; Over-vs a SO Defense read Depth

of LB whether to puff or to go now!
ST:
Inside Gap; Over
X:
Block Middle T/2

Block S Technique Area to LB.
Z:
Push Deep up and late.
A:
Sprint to Pitch Position.
B:
Hit Up Tackles Behind, Turn North at Line.
Variations:
36 G
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36 ED
QB will keep ball, B back will block end after fake.

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1 will release outside and block 1st linebacker to

his inside.
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In
C:
Block 0; #1 Away
QG: Inside Gap; If covered by a LB

Combo with Center to backside LB. If
covered by down lineman take inside
release for middle LB. (No middle
linebacker, outside pull to 1st line
man).
The
QT: Block 1st LB your side. *Note:
release you take to block the LB
will depend on depth of the LB and
the alignment of the Defense!
SC:
Pull and trap 1st man past the Centers

block!
ST:
Seal
X:
Y:
Inside Release Block Middle
1/3. Z:
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Block 0; #1 Away
C:
QG: Pull and trap 1st man past the
Centers Block
QT: Seal
SG: Inside Gap: if covered by a LB
Combo with Center to the backside LB
If covered by down Lineman take inside
release for middle LB! (No puddle line
backer, outside pull to 1st. lineman).
ST: Block 1st LB your side!
The release you take to block

the LB will depend on depth of the
LB
and the alignment of the Defense!
9CNote:
X:
Block Middle 1/3.
Y:
Veer Release, Block Secondary Run

Support.
Z:
Push Corner Deep, Up and Late.
A:
Full Turn to Pitch Position on

Your Side.
A:
Slide Step with Inside foot, hit over

Guard Area to Your off side.
B:
Slide Step with Inside Foot, Hit Over

Guard Area to Your off Side.
B:
Full Turn to Pitch Position on Your

Side.
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C:
Block 0; #1 Away
Combo
OG: Inside Gap; If covered by a LB
C:.
Block 0; #1 Away
QG:
Pull and physical seal the 5 Technique
with Center to backside LB; if covered

by down lineman release inside for
middle to backside LB!
OT:
inside Gap; 1st LB your side!

If covered
SOONER CALL
YOUR CALL
by End man on LOS and guard covered by QT:
a down lineman or if covered by a LB
SG:
make a SOONER CALL & block 1st LB yout side.
Pull and physical seal 5 Technique area!
SOONER CALL On SOONER CALL
ST:
a
the 3 Technique
5uH and physical sea!
area!
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area!
DALLS TO BE ALERT FOR:
SOONER CALL On
SOONER CALL
a
the 3 Technique
pull and physical seal
a real
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Seal
Inside Gap; If covered by a LB Combo
by a down lineman release inside for
middle to iackside LB!
Inside Gap; 1st LB your side
SOONER CALL
YOUR CALL
ST: Seal
If covered
X:
Y:
Z:
a,,:
Full turn to Pitch Position
3:
Slide Step with Inside Foot, Fake Trap

and Block LB if he shows on path to Safet
by End man on LOS and guard covered by

make a SOONER CALL & block 1st LB your
side.
Veer release, Block Secondary run
Support
Push Corner Deep, Up and late
A:
Slide Step with inside Foot, Fake Trap

and Block LB if He Shows on Path to
safety
B:
full Turn to Pitch Position
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C:
52
Block O to backside LB
QG: Inside Gap; Over
C:
Block NO; to backside LB
QG:..
Inside Gap; over
QT Inside Gap, Over

Inside Gap; over
QT:
Sc:
Sf:
Inside Gap; over
Inside Gap;
ST:
Inside Gap; Over
Inside release; block secondary run

support
Inside release; block at P.O.A.
K:
Push deep, up and rate
X:

lead into one hole, block first LB that shows
3,
Run downhill and follow A through one holE
A:
B:
)nside cxalls:
ackside cafls:
FanhT
Inside Gap; over

Over
SC:
Push deep and up late

Push deep and up late
Run down hill to follow B back through
2 hole
Drive into 2 hole and block first line

backer to show
Char1ie11
Onside calls: Fan
Offtide caHs: UChar1i&
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C:.. Block 0; Backside LB!

CHARLIE CALL
QG:
COVERED CALL YOUR CALL If you
are covered by adwn lineman and your
tackle is coveredby a down lineman, makE
a coVERED CALL and block defender
aligned on you !
OT:
Fan
Fan
COVERED CALL Block defender aligned
on you!
SG
CHARLIE CALL
Angle dirve backside
inside Gap; Over

CHARLIE CALL- YOUR CALL Vs I
Technique backside step around for middle
to backside LB!
FOLD CALL Angle Drive on l1-I Technique!
Inside Gap; Over
FOLD CALL YOUR CALL Vs 4-I Tech.
make a FOLD CALL and step around for the I.
-
Inside Gap; Over!

YOUR
Vs 1
CALL
technique backside step around -for
COVERED CALL
rniddl
to backsrde LB!
FOLD CALL YOUR CALL
Vs 4I Tech.
backside makeTFOLD CALL and step
around for the LB!
-
T:
Fan

COVERED CALL YOUR CALL
Inside Cap; Over

FOLD CACC-YOUR CALL Vs ft-I
tech. rake a FOLD CALL and step
around for the LB!
Release inside & go to P.O.A.
Pop Up, Lead Through on LB your
side
if you
are covered by a down lineman and your tack

Pop Up, wait for QB to bring ball to
you.
Follow B back over off side
guard.
s covered by a down lineman make a

COVERED CALL and block defender
aligned on you!
Y:
Outside Release Block safety
ST: Fan
COVERED CALL Block defender
aligned on you
Z:
A:
Pop Up, wait for Q o bring baN to you.

After QB Clear; Carry ball over Offside
guard area.
X:
B:
Pop Up, Lead Through on LB your side.
0
34 Y reverse
33 X reverse at
Backside protection to hook over outside. ST:-
inside gap, over
Backside protection to hook over outsider SG:
Inside gap, over
Zero, uncovered, block to 1st wakside

down lineman.
C:.
Zero,
QG:
Fan
QT:
A:
Fan
Counter step and read through 4 hole.
B:
Fake 34 and block linebacker.
X:
Push deep, up and late
Z:
Push deep, up and late.
Y:
Pull deep enough to allow QB to fake to B.

Turn a tight corner after getting hand off.
Inside gap, over, then pull to lead at 8

hole.
Inside gap,
over Execute a
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Execute a 33 except get more depth.
Give a backside protection look and then
book end man. You must not allow him
to get outside.
Take the pitch from QB and head as deep
as you need to, to clear end. Turn
upfie)d.
Crack back on SS
playside gap
60 SERIES PASS BLOCKING RULES

If covered by down lineman zone 0 to #1 with SC; IF covered by LB
or uncovered bock LB head up to quick side!
C:

STRONG CALL z Vs a NC displaced to strong side make a STRONG CALL
and check LB to strong side!
QG:
Covered by down lineman block man; If covered by LB or uncovered

pick LB to end! If LB rushes block. If LB drops block end!
QT:
Block 1st man on LO.S, head up to outside!
SC:
If covered block man; uncovered zone #1 to 0 with Center!

STRONG CALL
now.
On STRONG CALL by center block displaced NC right
PICK CALL (your call)

If not covered by a down lineman, give a pick call
and work outside to block 1st rush outside your tackle.
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ST:
Block 1st man on L.OS. head up to outside.
Read Quick Guard.

Guard covered check
A BACK
Lber.Lber Rush, Block Lber.
Lber drops run pass route; Guard uncivered check Lber if Lber rushes,
block end. If Lber drops, run route.
B BACK: Guard covered, LB to man Guard uncivered, block end man;
no
On STRONG
rush run route (1)
(2) On PICK
Call by Center Check end man.
guard,
your
side
is
man
all
the
call by strong
linebacker
your
way.
60 Pi\SS ROUTES
63
K
post, break, adjust (cover
2) Z
post, break, adjust
(cover 2)
Y
A
inside release, hook in soft

spot between linebackers,
adjust (cover 2)
block,
swing B
block, swing
64
X
post-curl, break, adjust (cover
2) Z
post-curl, break, adjust
(cover 2)
Y
-.
inside release, hook in

soft spot between
linebackers, adjust (cover
2)
block,
swing B
block, swing
65
comeback, break; adjust (cover
2) Z
comeback; break; adjust
(cover 2)
Y

soft spot between
linebackets, adjust (covet
2)
block, hook, adjust (cover
2) B
block, hook, adjust
(cover 2)
60 Pi\SS ROUTES
66
X
post
corner Z post
corner
Y

soft spot between
linebackers, adjust (cover
2)
A
block,
swing B
block, swing
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60 PASS ROUTES
67
curt over ball unless man, if man cross field
post
Y
A
B
cross field and hook up 8 yards deep.

block, flaire
block, swing
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X
square in
Z
corner
-
post
clear through safety
block, swing
B
awing
QB
block,
X to Z to.backs
If man continue crossing
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Screen
rtter
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Bik. 60
Guard
Tackle
< Guard
< Tackle
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81k. 60;
Center
Bik.
St. Guard
BSern at B
Irjri
BIk. It60H release to flats and turn u
St. Tackle
BIk. 60 release to flats and turn
81k. 60; invite outside if covered.
up.
BlIc. 60; 1001 release to flats turn up.
81k. 60
BIk. 60; 1001 release to flats, turn upQk. Guard
DTE: ST. Gd. St. T.: if covered, stop

initial charge disingage to opposite
side of defenders rush quickly!
hook up own offside guard seven yards deer.
Clear
QkTackle
BIk. 6Q; (Invite to outside if

covered)
St. Gd. & St. T: If covered, stop

initial charge disincjage to opposite
side of defenders rush qUickly!
Outside release, get up field into alley and
NOTE:
Y
block.
Post
Hook up over Sam LS area.
60 pass block, then release to flat..
X:
60 pass blocking rute.
Z:
Clear
A:
60 passblock, no route
B:
Step fast to flat with a Uttle early depth.

look over inside shoulder for ball.
60 NAME ROUTES
HOT
X-C tea
r Y
Clear
Z
Clear
A
Zone-man
B Block, zoneman
QB
look defense off to strongsicie

stay with A back to B.
GUT
Clear, post
Open in middle off Sam.,
Vs (any kind of) man
square
in with outside fake.
Z
Clear
A Block, zone-man
B Block, outside zone-man
X
Y
QB
read Mike LB. Mike goes strong, go to A

Mike goes weak,. Y to!
man, X to Y.
READ
X
Y
Clear, post
8 yards and hook,
cross field if man
Clear
Z
A
Block, zone-man
B Block, zone
man
QB
N to B. If man, stay with N.
LATE
X
Y
Z
Post
Outside release, flat and up
Square in
A Block, zone-man
B Fake draw, zone-man
06
look defense off to weakside. Z to V
CROSS
Fly
Deep middle hook up
deep if safety in middle.
Fly
Z
A Block, cross field, opposite
X
Y
to normal routes
Block, cross field, opposite
to normal routes.
DELAY
X
Z
V
A
B
Clear
Clear
Fake block, release over middle
Block clear, up the fielJ
Block, zone man clear out
Back to A or B
06
-
check X and Z deep.

crossing.
06
look defense off to X or Z, drop off

to V or B.
uTAH PASS
C:
Block 0; to strong side LB
QG:
Inside Gap; over

Calls to be alert for:
QT:
Fold Call, on fold call angle drive 4-1 tackle.
Inside Gap; over

Calls to be alert for: Fold Call
Your Call
Vs a 4I tackle make
a fold call to guard and step aiound for the LB!
SG:
ST:
Inside Gap; over

Calls to be alert for: Fold Call
inside Gap; over
Calls to be alert for:
Fold Call
on fold angle drive 41 tackle.
Your Call
Vs a 41 tackle
make a fold call to Guard and step around for LB!

Block outside rush
A:
Set with half turn and catch pass from QB.
Run to daylight.
B:
Cross fast ahead of QB drop. Block end if there is one.

Nore ther,bad inside and upfield.
70 PROTECTION
C:
protect playside Gap;
Pick to backside!
QG:
Protect Playside Gap;
Pick to backside!
QT:
Protect Playside Gap; If end man on LOS is aligned on you and

your guard is covered by a down lineman, never block end man.
SC:
Playside Gap; Pick to backside!
ST:
Playside Gap;
A:
Shoulder roll outside knee of first man outside tackles block
B:
Clean up backside rush, throwback route.
Pick to backside!
90 SERIES PASS PROTECTION

QUICK TACKLE:
Inside Cap, Over.
QUICK GUARD:
Inside Cap, Over.
CENTER:
Block LIQIT. uncovered block nearest down

lineman!
STRONG GUARD:
Inside Cap; Over.
STR ONG TACKLE:
Inside Cap:
*CP:
ALL BLOCKS MUST BE AGGRESSIVE EVEN

ON LINEBACKERS. TRY AND KEEP HANDS
DOWN OF YOUR MAN.
A BACK:
Attack outside knee of 1st man outside your

tackle.
B BACK:
Attack outside knee of 1st man outside your

tackle.
Over.
90 SERIES PASS ROUTES

93
95
Over 94
Over 95
Over 96
GREEN PROtECTION
000
00
ak side)
00
Green
Protect
ion
Green1
Protection
000
0
(Strong side)
Protect Playside Gap; Pick Backside
C:
Back 1st man on L.O.S.
QG: Protect Playside Gap; Pick Backside!
UZALL
YOUR CALL When you are
uncovered or covered by a LB make a
50 CALL and pull to either chop or kick
out end man on L.O.S.
QT: Protect Playside Gap; Pick Backside!

SG: Block istman on L.O.S.
50 CALL
Protect Playside Gap; Pick Backside.
When you are
out Endman on L.O.SJ
Fake called
Onside Back:
Fake called Play and
Bioc
Linebacker Your Side.
-
Play and
STock Linebacker Your Side.
Offside Back
YOUR CALL
ST: Block 2nd. man on L.O.S.

CALLS. TO BE ALERT FOR:
50 CALL Block defender aligned on you
Protect Piayside Gap; Pick

-
Uhcovered or c6vered by a LB make a

50 CALL and pull to either chop or kick
QT: Block 2nd man on L.O.S!

50-CALL-Block defender aflgned on you!
Backside. Onside Back:
Protect Playside Gap; Pick Backside
Offside Back
Get into Option Position.
lside release and cross

Deep
Get into Option
Deep
Position. X:
Deep
Y:
Veer Release
Z:
Deep
viii be responsible for blocking the

Sacks execute the called play.Faking back
the B back will fake
ass green 47
linebacker as he hits the hole. For example
Pass green 28
the S back wIll fake
the trQp and block the linebacker if he blitzes.
the counter and block the linebacker if he hilt; es.
-
_Green Plays 2Ind Routes
_$zss Green 7
Ps Green 28
C.
g ht
[100
Pc
flrcn 3L
TB
Pass green 234 & 234 TB will be same routes as above.
PASS 252 BOOTLEG AT 7
C:
Block 0; #1 Away
QG:
inside Gap; Over

If you are covered by a down lineman
GAP CALL YOUR CALL
and LB threatens your inside Gap, make a GAP Call and Block
aggressive on the LB!
-
QT:
Inside Gap; Over
(Never block end man on LOS!)

GAP CALL
Block defender immediately inside!
SG:
Pull and Block End man on LOS! Get depth on your pull past
the centers box and either chop or kick out.!
ST:
Inside Gap; Over

Inside release, drag to weakside avoiding linebacker.
X:
loaf off the ball for six steps.
Explode on fly route.
Deep Post.
A:
Make great fake and get tackled.
B:
1-lit off tackle hole and block defensive end.
Co
0
PASS 256 PROTECTION
C:
If covered, block Q to backside A Gap.
QC:
Protect playside Cap; hinge to backside.

Responsible for backside B Gap.
QT: Protect playside Cap; hinge to backside

Responsible for backside C1 Gap.
SG: If covered, Control drive black DT; If, unccjvered block down
aggressive on nose guard.
If nose disappears C. Pt. use a
controlled drive block.
ST: Iock 1st down lineman head up to outside.
C Pt. Use a controlled drive block.
A:
Execute 256 fake but you must block the linebacker if he

blitzes early or late.
B:
Block the defensive aggressively, but do not leave your feet after
1st contact.
00
0
212
211
C;
Block 0; to #1 away
C:
Block 0; to #1 away
Inside Gap; over
QG:
Inside Gap; over
QT:
QT:
Inside Gap; over
SG:
InsIde Gap; over
SC:
Inside Gap; over
ST:
Inside Gap; over
ST:
Inside Gap; over
X:
Block secondary run support
X:
BIock secondary run support
Inside Gap; over
Inside release block P.0.A.
inside release block P.0.A.
Push Deep, up and late
Push Deep, up and late
Get to pitch position at 7 hole.

Hit directly over centers take handoff
and run to daylight
A:
B:
Get to pitch position at 7 hole.

Hit directly over center taking
handoff and break for daylight.
000
00
0
.0
28
217
Block 0; to 41 away
C:
Block 0; to #1 away
Inside Cap; over
QG:
Inside Gap; over
Inside Cap; over
QT:
Seal; inside gap over
Inside Cap, over
SG
Inside Gap; over
ST:
Inside Gap; over
SecJ;
inside gap over

Inside release block P.O A.
Push Deep,
up.
and late
Counter step toward 8 hole, get into

pitch position t 7 hole.
Hit directly over center with good fake.

Bend to onside. Block linebacker on
path to safety.

Y:
Inside release block P.O.A.
Z:
A:
Counter step toward 7 hole1 get into

pitch position at 8 hole.
Hit directly over center with good
fake. Bend to onside. Block line
backer on path to safety.
B:
0:
C:

FOR:
If tackle qives an
INSIDE CALL
INSIDE CALL you have the option to pull
for the LB.
QG: Seal thru playdside Gap!
1:
lnsdie Gap; 1st LB your side! The re[

ease you take to get to the LB depends
on the Alignment of the defense!
INSiDE CALL YOUR CALL Vs a 4I
tackle make an INSIDE CALL and block
the LI-I.
-
G:
F:

Inside Release Block PO.A.
Pitch position
Dive at 3 hole
QT: Seal thru playside Gap!

SG: Inside Gap; Over!
INSIDE CALL
If tackle gives an INSIDE
CALL you have the option to pull for the LB
-
ST:
Inside Gap; 1st LB your side!
The release
you take to get to the LB depends on the
alignment of the Defense!

CALLS TO BE ALERT FOR: INSIDE CALL
YOUR CALL Vs a 11I tackle make an
iNSIDE CALL and block the 14-j
-
X:
Y:
Veer Release Block SecondaryRun Support
Z:
A:
Pitch position
B:
Dive at 4 hole
00
0
236
Seal thru playside Gap!


Inside Gap; Over-vs a SO Defense
read Depth of LB whether to pull or
to go now!
ST: Inside Gap; Over
X:
Block Middle 1/2
Y:
Blpck S Technique Area to LB.
Z:
Push Deep up and Late.
A:
Sprint to Pitch Position:
S:
Hit up outside foot of guard, tyrn North

at Line.
00
0
0
000
C:
OO
2 41
242
Block 0; #1 Away
C:
OG: Inside Cap; If covered by a LB Combo

with Center to backside LB. If
covered by down lineman take inside
release for middle LB. (No middle
linebacker, outside pull to 1st line
man).
QT: Block 1st LB your side. *Note: The
release you take to block the LB will
depend on depth of the LB and the
SC:
Pull and tr?p 1st man past the Centers

block!
ST:
Seal
X:
Y:
Inside Release Block Middle 1/3.
Z:
Block 0;
0
0
0
000
#1 Away
OC: Pull and trap 1st man past the

Centers Block
QT: Seal
SC: Inside Gap: if covered by a LB
Combo with Center to the backside LB

If covered by down Lineman take inside
release for middle LB! (No middle line
backer, outside pull to 1st. lineman).
ST: Block 1st LB your side!
*Note: The release you take to block
the LB will depend on depth of the LB
and the alignment of the Defense!
X:
Block Middle 1/3.
Y:
Veer Release, Block Secondary Run

Support.
Z:
Push Corner Deep, Up and Late.
A:
Sprint
A:
Sprint.to-pitch position at 8
B:
Hit over the center, slide behind
B:
Hit over the center, slide behin&trappin9
to Pitch Position a-7..:
trappnq ouardkcxorie hole.
qurd to the two hole.
QOLJ000
0
OOLI000
0
0
cD
247
Q2
C.
BLock 0; 41 Away
C:
Block 0; #1 Away
OG:
Inside Gap; If covered by a LB Combo

by down lineman release inside for
middle to backside L8!
QG:
Pull and physical seal the 5 Technique

area!
CT:
inside Gap; 1st LB your side!

If covered QT:
SOONER CALL
YOUR CALL
by End man on LOS and guard covered .by
SC:
make a SOONER CALL & block 1st LB yourj side.
Pull and physical seal 5 Technique area!
I
I
SOONER CALL On a SOONER CALL
pull and physical seal the 3 TechnLque
ST:
area!
-

SOONER CALL On a SOONER CALL
pufl and physical seal the 3 Techniqde
areas
Inside Cap; if covered bya LB Combo

by a down lineman Irelease inside for
l _
I
fli
muuie to u acK
i...o
siue
Inside Gap; 1st LB your side
S
If cover
SOONER CALL
YOUR CALL
by End man on LOS and guard covered
by a down lineman or if covered by a LE
make a SOONER CALL & block 1st LB
your side.
-
ST: Seat
X:
Y:
Inside Release Block PO.A.
Z:
A:
Counter step toward 8 hole. Sprint to

Hit river center, make good fake arid slide
toward 7 hole to block The safety:
B:
Veer release, Block Secondary run

.
Z:
Support
Push Corner Deep, Up and late
A:
Counter step toward 7 hole. Sprint to

B:
Hit over center, mak good fake and slid

toward 8 hole to block the safety.
25]
Block
Inside Gap;
Block
side LB
to
UQl;
to backside LB
Inside Gapi over
over
Inside flap; over
Inside Gap;over
inside Gap; over

1:
Inside Gap; over
inside Gap; over
Inside reease; block at P.O.A.
Inside release; block secondary run
support
Lnsde r&ease; block at P.O A.

Carry behind B into 1 hoie
dayi ght.
3.
Lead through one hole.

lineback er who
shows.
Run to
Block first
Push deep and up rate

Carry behind B into 2 hole
Run to
qht
lead through two ho1e

backer who shows.
Block 7st rine
000
0
00
255
2 S5
C:
Covered block
to backside.
!lolI;
Uncovered block #1 C:
Covered block
to backside.
*IQII;
Uncovered block #1
QC: inside Cap; over. Pull according to LB QC:

Pull for I_B
speed and depth. Calls to be alert for:
to
C. Pt. pull to clip 3 tec
Cap; over.
QT:
Inside
X call. Your call to tell tackle
vs
Eagle.
and
you
pull
block 3 tech. eagle tackle
around for LB,
SC: Inside Gap; over. Pull according to LB
speed and depth. Calls to be alert for;
QT: Inside Cap;over. Calls to be alert for:
X call. Your call to tell tackle to block
angle
drive
3
X1 call vs Eagle, you
3 tech. eagle tackle and you pull around
tech. tackle, guard pulls around for LB
for LB.
SC: Pull for LB
ST: Inside Gap; over. Calls to bealert for:
X call vs Eagle you angle drive 3 tech.
pull
to
clip
C.
Pt.
ST: Inside Cap; over.
and guard pulls around for LB.
3 tech. vs Eagle.
Y:
Veer release and block support.
Y:
B:
Attack inside hip of 1st man outside

playside tackle. Throw him down.
A.
Take three nearly parellel steps before

accepting handoff from QB. Cut inside
or outside off your tackles block.
B:
Veer release and block support.

Atackinside hi of 1st man outside
playside tackle. Throw him down.
Take three r.sarly parellel steps before
accepting handoff from QB. Cut inside
or outside off your tackles block.
300 Passing Came

Any 70 pass called in 300 offense (374, 375,etc) will be with one
or two split ends and none or one tight end. The 70 pass routes are
the same for the receivers and the QB. However, the C back and the
A backs will double team the defensive end and the B back will run a
throwback route.
Any 90 pass called in 300 offense (393,394,etc) will be the same as
70 situations above. The routes are the same as base. The linemen, A
and B will block the same. C will hit to the right of the QB and block
the gap. QB will open to his right and semi-fake to C before throwing to X
or Z.
000
000EJ 000
0.
0
000
X:
(Tight) Veer release, block run

support
-
QT: 1nsde gap, over

QG:
Irsde gap, over
C:
Block 0; to #1 away
SC,: Pull to 3 hole, turn upfietdand block

linebac 1<er
ST:
Sea! to the foot of the center and turn

upfield to block.
Y:
Drive block playside th4gh pad and get

movement.
Shoulder roll outside knee of corner
run support.
A:
C:
Hit outside defensive tackle and inside

defensive end. Block 1st linebacker
who shows
Open up and accept pitch from QE.
Follow QB inside or outside of defen
sive end.
OS: Reverse out and pitch to B. Lead

insdie or outside end, according to
where the hole is.
00.0
358
X:
(Tight)
QT:
Seal to the foot of the center and turn

upfi&d and block linebackers.
Inside reease, block at R.C.A.
QG: Pull to 3 hole, turn upfield and block

linebackers
Block
flQfl;
to #1 Away
Inside gap, over

Inside gap, over
Drive block playside thigh pad and
get movement.
Open up and accept pitch from 06.
Follow QB inside or outside of defensive
end.
Shoulder roll outside knee of corner-run
support.
Hit outside defensive tackle and inside
defensive end. Block 1st. linebacker who
shows.
Reverse out and pitch to A lead inside or
outside end according to where daylight
shows.
oo ooo
Qo boo
322
321
C:

CHARLIE CALL
C:

CHARLIE CALL Angle drive backside
-
OG: Inside Cap; Over!

FOLD CALL on FOLD CALL Angle Drive
on 4-1 Tech!
QC: Inside Cap; Over! CALLS TO BE ALERT F(

CHARLIE CALL
Vs a 1 Tech. backside
make a CHARLIE CALL and step around fo
middle to backside LB!
QT: Inside Cap; Over!

FOLD CALL
YOUR CALL vs a Lt_ye
make a FOLD CALL to guard and step
QT: Inside Cap; Over!
SC: Inside Cap; Over!

around for the LBf This will be a game

plan blocking scheme.
SC:
Inside Cap; Over!

CALLS TO BE ALERT .FOR:
CHARLIE CALL Vs a 1 Tech. backside
make CHARLIE CALL and step around
for middle to backside LB!
FOLD CALL
YOUR CALL- Vs a LI-Eye
make a FOLD CALL to guard and step arour
for the LB! This will be a game-plan block
scheme!
-
.ThsJc
(ocp;
OVr.
X:
(Tight)
Inside release and go to P.O.A.
to block.
-
ST:
Inside Cap; Over!
Y:
X:
(Tight)
Inside release arid block 1st
linebacker inside you.
Inside release and block 1st. linebacker ins

you
C:
Counter step weak and take handoff into

two hole.
A:
Step up with outside foot, Pivot and sprint

to pitch position.
B:
Arc release and block (thigh, hip block)

whomever is assigned to pitch man.
Y:
C:
Counter step strong and take handoff

into one hole.
A:
Arc release and block (thigh, hip, block)

whomever is assigned to pitch man.
B:
Step up with outside foot, Pivot and sprint

to pitch positon.
000
000000
000
334-
333.
C:
Inside Gap; Over!

if tackle gives an iNSIDE
1NSIDE CALL
CALL you have the option to pull- for the LB.
QG: Seal thru playside gap!
Inside Gap; 1st. LB your side! The release

Vs a LI-I tackle
INSIDE CALL YOUR CALL
make an INSIDE CALL and block the 4-1
-.
QT: Seal thru playsdie gap!

SG:

FC INSDIE CALL If tackle gives an INSIDE
CALL you have the option to pull for the LB
ST:
Inside Gap; 1st LB your side! The release

INSIDE CALL.- YOUR CALL Vs a LI-I
tackle make an iNSIDE CALL and block the
-
Seal thru Playside gap!

(Tight)
Veer release and block whomever is
assigned to pitch man.
Seal thru Playsicle gap!
X:
(Tight)
Inside release, block at
HIt into 3 hole.

Block 1st. linebacker to show outside the
defensive tackle.
Sprint to pitch position at 7.
P.O.A. C:
hitinto4hole.
A:
pitch position
B:
Block 1st linebacker to show, outside the

defense tackle.
00
33
C:
Sea thru playside gap!
QG:
Seal thru play side gap!
QT:
SC:
Seal thru pLayside gap!

Inside Gap; over; C.Pt. SC doent pull.
ST:
inside Gap; Over.

Block S technique over to LB.
C:
Hit over outside foot of guard accepting head off

ride from QB. If ball is pulled, block LB.
B:
Block area over TE.
A:
Sprint to pitch position.
X:
Seal to point of attack.
000
OOO .000
000
0
000
0
(N
351
to backside LB
Li
352
C:
Block IFOtI. to backside LB
C:
Block 0
QG:
Inside gap; to first down lineman.
QO: Inside Cap;
QT:
First down lineman head up to outside.
QT:
Inside Gap; over
SG:
Inside gap; over
SC:
Inside gap; to first down lineman
ST:
Inside gap
1:
Inside release; block secondary run suppoi
X:
(Tioht)
(Tight)
C:
lead with A back into one hole.
C:
Lead with B back into two hole
A:
Lead into one h&e, block first LB

that shows
and foow A through
A:
Run down hW to follow B back through

2 hole
Drive into 2 hole and block first 1inebacke
to show
B:
First down lineman head-up to outside
over
Inside gap, over
Run downhifl
one hole
Backside caHs:
Cha
r&1
over
Inside release, block at P.O.A.
Offside calls: CharIi&

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70s Pittsburgh

Split Back Veer

B. GAME OBJECTIVES AND AWARDS

HUDDLE, PLAY CALLING, SEQUENCE AT LINE, CHANGING PLAY AT

THE RUNNING GAME AND ASSIGNMENTS:

THE PASSING GAME AND ASSIGNMENTS:

COMPOSITE ASSIGNMENT SHEETS:

EXTRA POINT AND FIELD GOAL:

The basic philosophy of our offense is to maintain a sound, relatively

In establishing our offensive sequece, we must attack with the inside

Denotes Two Receiver Side

Denotes One Receiver Side

Running Back Back To Quick

Strong Side Linebacker

Middle Linebacker ( weakside lb on 50 def.)

Weak Side Linebacker

Reference Point To Which A

Side To Play Called

Side Away From Play Called

Term Used To Put Flanker (Z

Term Used To Put Y To Weakside And X To

SPLITS AND ALIGNMENT,. BASE FORMATION

yards from bafl with feet drectIy behind guards

PLAY SERIES NUMBERS

NOTE: The first number called will be the series.

Quick hitter to B back (1112)

Counter and counter option series

Veer or Read Series

3600 Trap and

Drop Back Pass and Drop Back Draw

Sprint Pass to weak side and draw

is called everyone will go to the normal right or left assignment except

the quickside will go away from the call.

Even hores go with strong side

We will run right and left with 2 Tights.

e-will also run 200 with over formation.

PLAY CALL SEQUENCE AND HUDDLE BREAK

Everyone assumes his normal stance.

Offensive linemen will be in a

Number, Number, Set

(1) NUT (2) HUT (3) HUT

Change play by calling nine, then number of play desired.

Dummy calls used should be numbers

of other corresponding plays in our offense.

In red offense the quarterback has the responsibility of calling a huddle

The formation is always right.

Ball carriers get out of bounds each down.

Out of bounds pass to stop the clock.

Do not get tackled in bounds.

Throw to receivers if open, otherwise overthrow.

Do not call on 4th down.

Final Play Pass (Pass 60 Alley Oop)

Must get it off.

Throw high and deep.

1st receiver jumps for ball.

C: Block 0; Backside LB!

CALLS TO BE ALERT FOR:

OG: Inside Gap; Over!

for middle to backside LB!

Inside Gap; Over!

Block 0; Backside LB!

Inside Gap; Over!

SG:Lnside Gap; Overt