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Basic concepts of The Pistol Offense

The document provides an overview of pistol offense formations, motion concepts, and inside run game for a pistol offense. It describes the base pistol formation and various personnel groupings that can be used. It also outlines rules and techniques for running inside zone, including blocking assignments and the tailback's read responsibilities. The pistol offense aims to create conflicts for the defense through misdirection plays that incorporate zone blocking with play action passes.

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Basic Concepts For The Pistol Offense By James Vint
“ If You Have A Systematic Way To Teach An Offense, Your Kids Will Have A Systematic Way Of Learning The Offense”
Topics We Will Cover Formation Identification Motion Rules Inside Run Game Outside Run Plays Misdirection Game Play Action Passes
Why The Pistol? Allowed us to eliminate some tendencies with our zone read game We could balance up and force defenses to do the same We could run our entire option package! We could flip plays without flipping our running back Allowed us to run our base two back offense from the gun Created conflict within the defense
Our Base Formation Y H Q Z X A X and Z Align 12 to 15 yards outside the tackle. Our H and Y align 5 to 7 yards outside the tackle. Our QB aligns 3.5 yards behind the center. Our A Back aligns 6 to 7 yards off the football. Our offensive line will have 2 to 2.5 foot splits.
Our Pistol Set Illustrated
Pistol Base (Wide)
Trips Set Y H Q Z X A In Trips, our Y lines up 2 yards outside our tackle, 1 yard off the LOS. Our H will align splitting the distance between the Z and the Y, and he will also be one yard off the LOS. We want our H and our Y to press the line of scrimmage. We want them as tight as they can be without getting penalized.
Trips Z Y H Q Z X A Our Z will line up on the line, 5 yards outside our Y. Our H will line up 1 yard off the ball, 12 to 15 yards outside the tackle. We move the X inside to create a coverage mismatch in a man situation.
Trips B (Bunch) Y H Q Z X A Our Y will line up 2 yards outside the tackle on the LOS. Our H will line up 1 yard off the ball, splitting the distance between the tackle and the Y. The Z will line up 1 yard outside Y, and 1 yard back. We can widen or tighten our bunch alignment based on the concept called.
Trips C (Closed) Y H Q Z X A Our Y will line up with a 3 foot split in a 3 pt. stance. Our H will line up 2 yards outside our tackle to the trips side. Our X will split the distance between the Z and the H. The Z will line up 12 to 14 yards off the football. We can personnel to bring our second TE in the game.
Ace Y H Q Z X A Our TE is lined up in a three point stance, 2.5 feet from our tackle. Our H lines up in his base alignment. We can widen or tighten our bunch alignment based on the concept called.
Ace Tight Y H Q Z X A Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL. We can motion our Z back out, or across the formation to create a coverage mismatch. We sometimes will take our Z out and bring a 2 nd TE into the game.
Navy Y H Q Z X A Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL. We can motion our Z back out, or across the formation to create a coverage mismatch. We can personnel the Navy set for different concepts.
Navy B Y H Q Z X A Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL. Our X and Z close down and line up 2 yards outside the Y and H. Compressed formations are great versus man coverage.
Queen Y H Q Z X A The Y lines up in his base alignment. The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard. Queen alerts the H he will line up away from our Y. In our 2 back look we will bring our F into the game for our H at times.
King Y H Q Z X A The Y lines up in his base alignment. The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard. King alerts the H he will line up on the same side as our Y.
King Pro Y H Q Z X A The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle. The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard. King alerts the H he will line up on the same side as our Y. Pro alerts the TE he will line up on the LOS in our King and Queen Sets.
Queen Pro Y H Q Z X A The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle. Queen alerts the H he will line up opposite the TE. Pro alerts the TE he will line up on the LOS in our King and Queen Sets.
Queen C (Twins Closed) Y H Q Z X A Our #2 receiver is on line 6 yards from the tackle. Our #1 receiver lines up 12 yards from the tackle and 1 yard off the ball. We will line up with our TE on line, and twins opposite the TE.
King C (Twins Closed) Y H Q Z X A Our #2 receiver is on line 6 yards from the tackle. Our #1 receiver lines up 12 yards from the tackle and 1 yard off the ball. King allows us to line up with a twins closed look. Our FB is offset with the Y.
Queen B (Twins Closed) Y H Q Z X A Our Z lines up 2 yards outside the tackle. Our X lines up 1x1 on the Z. Our H lines up straddling the IS leg of the tackle. We will line up with our TE on line, and twins opposite the TE.
King Pro Bunch Y H Q Z X A The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle. Our Y lines up 1x1 on the TE. Our H will widen his alignment. Bunch alerts the H he will widen to straddle the outside leg of our tackle.
Dover Y H Q Z X A We will usually personnel this with running back coming in for the Z. Dover is a wing-t set we can use to create 2 extra gaps for the defense to defend.
Dover Trade Y H Q Z X A We will usually personnel this with another back coming in for the Z. Dover Trade- Trades our X, Y, and tackle.
Motion Concepts We use motion to gain an advantage at the point of attack We want to remove a defender We want to gain leverage We want to change the strength We want to make a coverage determination
Receiver Motion Zip- #1 into the formation Zap- #1 away from the formation Zoom- #1 across the formation Rip- Left IS Receiver across the formation Liz- Right IS Receiver across the formation Motor- Right IS WR motions out past the #1 WR Motel- Left IS WR motions out past the #1 WR Tom- Y shuffle motion to the play Ted- Y Shuffle motion away from the play Hop- H Shuffle motion to the play Hip- H Shuffle motion away from the play Jet- Motion to mesh with the QB as on Jet Sweep
RB Motion Hump- A Back to the TE Jump- A Back away from the TE Away- H (in the backfield) away from the TE To- H (In the backfield) to the TE Orbit- Motions our H or A back into the backfield Adding Re to any motion brings the player back Adding slow to any motion slows the player down
Example of Zip Y H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the Z is 2 yards outside the Y. If we flip the formation, the X would be in motion. The Z will motion into the formation.
Example of Zip Y H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside the Y. To the Right, the Z is in motion.
Example of Zip from King H Q Z X A We can motion our Z back to the formation from our King Look as well. Y
Example of Motor H Y Q Z X A The Y will motion outside the Z. If we called MOTEL, the H would motion outside the X. The QB snaps the ball when the Y is 4 yards outside the Z. We are trying to create a match-up advantage. The Z will tighten his split
Example of Zap Y H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside the Y. To the right, the Z will be in motion.
Example of Rip Y H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the H is 2 yards outside the tackle. On Liz, the Y is in motion form our base look.
Example of Rip From Trips H Y Q Z X A If we are in trips right and want to motion back to our base 2x2 look, the H would be in Liz motion. From Trips Left, the Y will motion back to his normal alignment.
Example of Jump H Y Q Z X A Hump tells the A back he will motion away from the Y. The WR to the motion side will close his split down to 8 yards.
Installing Our Inside Run Game Frontside Inside Zone Downhill Concept Trap Counter Power
Our Inside Zone and Variations 42-43 Inside (Traditional IS Zone) 42-43 Seal (Split Flow Zone) 42-43 Wash (Designed Cutback) 42-43 Custard (Backside Iso) 42-43 Inside Read (Reading Backside End)
Inside Zone Rules Center: Playside A Gap (0) PSG: Playside B Gap (1) PST: Playside C Gap (2) BSG: Backside A Gap (1) BST: Backside B Gap (2) TE: Frontside D Gap #3 H: Frontside #3 or #4 or Backside #3 Our landmark is the playside Jersey number.
Inside Zone Count System Q A T T E E M W 1 2 2 1 3 3 S Uncovered and Covered lineman will work combination They will track the down lineman to the linebacker We will make a solid call if everyone is covered
Inside Zone Count System T T E E M W 1 2 2 1 3 3 S C LG LT Identify Mike as 0, Combo with RG, combo 3 Tech to Mike Covered, Listen for combo call, DT is 1, combo 1 tech to Will Identify Will as 2, make combo call, combo 1 tech to Will RG RT TE Identify 3 Tech as #1, listen for combo call, combo 1 tech to Mike Covered by #2, make solo call, you have 2 to yourself Covered by #3, make solo call as you and RT are covered
E T T E S W M E T T E S W M Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts Zone To The Right 0 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 1 0 1 Double Eagle Eagle Weak
E N E S W M E S Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts Zone To The Right 0 2 2 1 1 3 3 T 2 3 E 2 W 1 T 0 M 1 30 Stack 22 Stack Up $ 3 We number our stack by game plan. Whenever we face a stack defense, we go back to our gap rules. We have our gap first.
Covered/Uncovered Zone Concept T M This is an example of an Ace call on 42 IS. The RG is covered with a 3 tech, and the Center is uncovered with a man over. The RG and Center take their playside zone step with eyes to their gap. T M The uncovered player must have his eyes in his PSG. In the case above, the 3 Tech slanted inside and the Center has to pick him up. The RG sees him go away and now works to the player filling the B gap. If the Mac were to step up to blitz, the Center would make a base call. This would eliminate the Arizona call and put both lineman on a base block.
Handling Stunts L B T E B T E B This is a two-on-two drill working two offensive lineman vs. a defensive lineman and a backer. This is a generic drill where we will put guards with tackles and centers with guards. We want this to be a game speed drill once the initial teaching is done. You must work against twists, slants, and loops! This is our three on three drill we do a lot because of stacked fronts. We get head up tackles that will slant. We work this drill with the frontside, then the backside. We get our eyes up and this teaches the kids to be able to work an inside threat. We teach patience in this drill and we follow a very strict rule, “Don’t Chase Backers.”
Inside Zone Rules QB FW QB will take the football through the 3 rd hand, open at 45 to the call side, and reach the ball deep. The QB is responsible for the handoff reaching the navel of the running back. The handoff must be 2 inches below the sternum. We tell the QB to step at 45 and roll it back. The QB will boot fake after giving the football.
Inside Zone Rules TB Footwork The Tailback will take a zone step to the playside and ensure the QB secures the snap. The tailback will rollover his outside foot and make a deep soft pocket with his top palm out. The tailback’s eyes are reading the flow of the first frontside combo We tell the TB to read A to B to go, but with patience. The tailback must burst to first daylight.
Our Inside Zone Play The Tailback Takes A Zone Step To The Play Side Keeping His Shoulders Parallel To The LOS He Then Works Downhill At The Inside Hip Of The PST He Reads Inside To Outside, Looking For His Lane If The Mike Flows, Hit The A Gap, Then To B, Then To C E W M S E T T 3 2 1 3 2 1 0 A Q
Oblique Play We run this best to a backside 3 tech. The backside guard takes a hard zone step then works back and seals the 3 tech. The tackle will pull around and lead up on the Will. Tailback is looking to roll this through the backside A gap. This is a great change-up. E W M E T T 3 2 1 2 1 0 A Q
The Downhill Concept Attack the A and B Gaps of the Defense Get the ball downhill quickly Allows us to be physical up front Takes advantage of read and react defensive line Can be run versus any front
Downhill Concept Illustrated Tailback takes a hard downhill step with his playside foot. Her works downhill to the Void TB must be prepared to win a 1 on 1 battle with the LB OL can incorporate fold schemes to eliminate leverage! E W M E T T A Q We can have the QB fake frontside or backside.
42 Inside Combo BOB BOB Tells The H He Has The PSLB (Back on Backer) We Combo The 3 Tech To The Mike With 4 Eyes To Backer The BST Has #2 By Rule, and We Can Adjust Him To Stay On 3 and Change The Double On The One To A Zone Combo To The Will E W M S E T T 3 2 1 3 2 1 0 Coaching Point: Zone Combos Are Designed To Get Movement, But You Must Have Four Eyes On The Backer
Split Flow Zone One advantage of the pistol is being able to run the split flow zone in a more traditional matter. Our H has backside number 3 by rule. Because we are sealing the backside, we have opened up a better chance for the cutback. We can run the split flow zone from multiple pistol formations.
Split Flow Zone E E T T W M S The split key will slow the pursuit of the linebackers. The fullback will be responsible for the backside C gap. If the backside C gap play comes upfield, work to the backside cutback player.
Creating Misdirection We can create false flow keys for the linebackers. We can use misdirection with our Zone, Counter, and Trap game. We can run multiple looks with essentially one concept.
Fake Z Reverse E E T T W M S We want the Z to hold the backside DE The FB will read the flow of the end (Upfield or Squeeze) The back is looking for our natural cutback lane
42 Inside Seal Fake Z PreSnap
42 IS Seal Fake Z
42 IS Seal (Mesh) FB Should work upfield as the DE is gaining depth
42 IS Seal (Burst)
33 Inside E E T T W M S The QB will open up at a 45 and give the ball to the FB with his left hand. The QB and tail back will carry out their IS Zone action. The FB will read the block on the 1 st down defender to the playside.
33 Inside Fake Z E E T T W M S The QB will open up at a 45 and give the ball to the FB with his left hand. The QB and tail back will carry out their IS Zone action. The Z must sprint as if he has the football!
Incorporating our TAZ Mesh E E T T W M S We will open up and fake the ball to the A back. The QB will reach the ball in front to the slot. The slot will work inside the QB. The offensive line blocks inside Zone left. We can also give to the A back and fake to the 2 back. Navy Rip 23 IS TAZ
Queen 42 Inside TAZ E E T T W M S QB will utilize TAZ footwork. He will ride the H, pivot, and give the ball to the A back. The QB must sprint opposite after giving the football.
Incorporating the PAP of the Zone 42-43 Boot 42-43 Naked 42-43 Chip 42-43 XZ Go 42-43 Y Stick
King 142 Chip E E T T W M S QB Reads X, TE, H
Queen 142 Lead Naked E E T T W M S QB Reads X, Y, Z
King 142 XZ Go E E T T W M S QB Reads Go to Choice
Our Inside Read Game We will run our inside read and inside read option concepts. We can run both concepts from a 1 and two back set. We can read the backside or the frontside. Our Zone read with the H back is our base play in the two back set.
32 Inside Read Option E E T T W M S The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules. The TB will dropstep and get into pitch relationship The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keep read. He will pitch off the next defender. R
Pistol Orbit 42 IS Read Cowboy H E Y E T T W M S The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules. The TB will execute his backside mesh footwork. The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keep read. He will pitch off the next defender. R
Trips Left 42 IS Read Y Bubble H E Y E T T W M S QB will read the end for his give/keep read The Y will run a bubble path The X and H will run a switch scheme if the R has leverage. R Z X C
Jet Sweep Series Jet Concept Jet Trap Concept Jet Speed Concept Jet Zone Concept
Navy 38 Jet Sweep (Crack Scheme) T E R M W T C E C $ F There are several variations to the jet that we can run. From our base look, we crack with our wideout and put our pulling guard and our A back on the first threat from the inside out.
Navy 12 Jet Trap (Influence) T E R M W T C E C $ The QB will ride the jet back, pull the football and work through the frontside A Gap. We will influence on the front side. If the tackle widens, our BSG will turn up and look to block first threat. F
Navy 43 Jet Inside (Crack Scheme) T E R M W T C E C $ The QB will ride the jet and give to the A back. The frontside blocks jet and the backside blocks inside zone. F
Navy Jet 19 Speed T E R M W T C E C $ The QB will ride the jet and run a speed path out the back door. We will block speed on the frontside. F

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Basic concepts of The Pistol Offense

  • 1.
    Basic Concepts ForThe Pistol Offense By James Vint
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    “ If YouHave A Systematic Way To Teach An Offense, Your Kids Will Have A Systematic Way Of Learning The Offense”
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    Topics We WillCover Formation Identification Motion Rules Inside Run Game Outside Run Plays Misdirection Game Play Action Passes
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    Why The Pistol?Allowed us to eliminate some tendencies with our zone read game We could balance up and force defenses to do the same We could run our entire option package! We could flip plays without flipping our running back Allowed us to run our base two back offense from the gun Created conflict within the defense
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    Our Base FormationY H Q Z X A X and Z Align 12 to 15 yards outside the tackle. Our H and Y align 5 to 7 yards outside the tackle. Our QB aligns 3.5 yards behind the center. Our A Back aligns 6 to 7 yards off the football. Our offensive line will have 2 to 2.5 foot splits.
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    Our Pistol SetIllustrated
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    Trips Set YH Q Z X A In Trips, our Y lines up 2 yards outside our tackle, 1 yard off the LOS. Our H will align splitting the distance between the Z and the Y, and he will also be one yard off the LOS. We want our H and our Y to press the line of scrimmage. We want them as tight as they can be without getting penalized.
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    Trips Z YH Q Z X A Our Z will line up on the line, 5 yards outside our Y. Our H will line up 1 yard off the ball, 12 to 15 yards outside the tackle. We move the X inside to create a coverage mismatch in a man situation.
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    Trips B (Bunch)Y H Q Z X A Our Y will line up 2 yards outside the tackle on the LOS. Our H will line up 1 yard off the ball, splitting the distance between the tackle and the Y. The Z will line up 1 yard outside Y, and 1 yard back. We can widen or tighten our bunch alignment based on the concept called.
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    Trips C (Closed)Y H Q Z X A Our Y will line up with a 3 foot split in a 3 pt. stance. Our H will line up 2 yards outside our tackle to the trips side. Our X will split the distance between the Z and the H. The Z will line up 12 to 14 yards off the football. We can personnel to bring our second TE in the game.
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    Ace Y HQ Z X A Our TE is lined up in a three point stance, 2.5 feet from our tackle. Our H lines up in his base alignment. We can widen or tighten our bunch alignment based on the concept called.
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    Ace Tight YH Q Z X A Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL. We can motion our Z back out, or across the formation to create a coverage mismatch. We sometimes will take our Z out and bring a 2 nd TE into the game.
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    Navy Y HQ Z X A Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL. We can motion our Z back out, or across the formation to create a coverage mismatch. We can personnel the Navy set for different concepts.
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    Navy B YH Q Z X A Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL. Our X and Z close down and line up 2 yards outside the Y and H. Compressed formations are great versus man coverage.
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    Queen YH Q Z X A The Y lines up in his base alignment. The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard. Queen alerts the H he will line up away from our Y. In our 2 back look we will bring our F into the game for our H at times.
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    King Y HQ Z X A The Y lines up in his base alignment. The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard. King alerts the H he will line up on the same side as our Y.
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    King Pro YH Q Z X A The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle. The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard. King alerts the H he will line up on the same side as our Y. Pro alerts the TE he will line up on the LOS in our King and Queen Sets.
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    Queen Pro YH Q Z X A The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle. Queen alerts the H he will line up opposite the TE. Pro alerts the TE he will line up on the LOS in our King and Queen Sets.
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    Queen C (TwinsClosed) Y H Q Z X A Our #2 receiver is on line 6 yards from the tackle. Our #1 receiver lines up 12 yards from the tackle and 1 yard off the ball. We will line up with our TE on line, and twins opposite the TE.
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    King C (TwinsClosed) Y H Q Z X A Our #2 receiver is on line 6 yards from the tackle. Our #1 receiver lines up 12 yards from the tackle and 1 yard off the ball. King allows us to line up with a twins closed look. Our FB is offset with the Y.
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    Queen B (TwinsClosed) Y H Q Z X A Our Z lines up 2 yards outside the tackle. Our X lines up 1x1 on the Z. Our H lines up straddling the IS leg of the tackle. We will line up with our TE on line, and twins opposite the TE.
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    King Pro BunchY H Q Z X A The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle. Our Y lines up 1x1 on the TE. Our H will widen his alignment. Bunch alerts the H he will widen to straddle the outside leg of our tackle.
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    Dover Y HQ Z X A We will usually personnel this with running back coming in for the Z. Dover is a wing-t set we can use to create 2 extra gaps for the defense to defend.
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    Dover Trade YH Q Z X A We will usually personnel this with another back coming in for the Z. Dover Trade- Trades our X, Y, and tackle.
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    Motion Concepts Weuse motion to gain an advantage at the point of attack We want to remove a defender We want to gain leverage We want to change the strength We want to make a coverage determination
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    Receiver Motion Zip-#1 into the formation Zap- #1 away from the formation Zoom- #1 across the formation Rip- Left IS Receiver across the formation Liz- Right IS Receiver across the formation Motor- Right IS WR motions out past the #1 WR Motel- Left IS WR motions out past the #1 WR Tom- Y shuffle motion to the play Ted- Y Shuffle motion away from the play Hop- H Shuffle motion to the play Hip- H Shuffle motion away from the play Jet- Motion to mesh with the QB as on Jet Sweep
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    RB Motion Hump-A Back to the TE Jump- A Back away from the TE Away- H (in the backfield) away from the TE To- H (In the backfield) to the TE Orbit- Motions our H or A back into the backfield Adding Re to any motion brings the player back Adding slow to any motion slows the player down
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    Example of ZipY H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the Z is 2 yards outside the Y. If we flip the formation, the X would be in motion. The Z will motion into the formation.
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    Example of ZipY H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside the Y. To the Right, the Z is in motion.
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    Example of Zipfrom King H Q Z X A We can motion our Z back to the formation from our King Look as well. Y
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    Example of Motor H Y Q Z X A The Y will motion outside the Z. If we called MOTEL, the H would motion outside the X. The QB snaps the ball when the Y is 4 yards outside the Z. We are trying to create a match-up advantage. The Z will tighten his split
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    Example of ZapY H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside the Y. To the right, the Z will be in motion.
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    Example of RipY H Q Z X A The ball will be snapped when the H is 2 yards outside the tackle. On Liz, the Y is in motion form our base look.
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    Example of RipFrom Trips H Y Q Z X A If we are in trips right and want to motion back to our base 2x2 look, the H would be in Liz motion. From Trips Left, the Y will motion back to his normal alignment.
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    Example of JumpH Y Q Z X A Hump tells the A back he will motion away from the Y. The WR to the motion side will close his split down to 8 yards.
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    Installing Our InsideRun Game Frontside Inside Zone Downhill Concept Trap Counter Power
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    Our Inside Zoneand Variations 42-43 Inside (Traditional IS Zone) 42-43 Seal (Split Flow Zone) 42-43 Wash (Designed Cutback) 42-43 Custard (Backside Iso) 42-43 Inside Read (Reading Backside End)
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    Inside Zone RulesCenter: Playside A Gap (0) PSG: Playside B Gap (1) PST: Playside C Gap (2) BSG: Backside A Gap (1) BST: Backside B Gap (2) TE: Frontside D Gap #3 H: Frontside #3 or #4 or Backside #3 Our landmark is the playside Jersey number.
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    Inside Zone CountSystem Q A T T E E M W 1 2 2 1 3 3 S Uncovered and Covered lineman will work combination They will track the down lineman to the linebacker We will make a solid call if everyone is covered
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    Inside Zone CountSystem T T E E M W 1 2 2 1 3 3 S C LG LT Identify Mike as 0, Combo with RG, combo 3 Tech to Mike Covered, Listen for combo call, DT is 1, combo 1 tech to Will Identify Will as 2, make combo call, combo 1 tech to Will RG RT TE Identify 3 Tech as #1, listen for combo call, combo 1 tech to Mike Covered by #2, make solo call, you have 2 to yourself Covered by #3, make solo call as you and RT are covered
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    E T TE S W M E T T E S W M Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts Zone To The Right 0 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 1 0 1 Double Eagle Eagle Weak
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    E N ES W M E S Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts Zone To The Right 0 2 2 1 1 3 3 T 2 3 E 2 W 1 T 0 M 1 30 Stack 22 Stack Up $ 3 We number our stack by game plan. Whenever we face a stack defense, we go back to our gap rules. We have our gap first.
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    Covered/Uncovered Zone ConceptT M This is an example of an Ace call on 42 IS. The RG is covered with a 3 tech, and the Center is uncovered with a man over. The RG and Center take their playside zone step with eyes to their gap. T M The uncovered player must have his eyes in his PSG. In the case above, the 3 Tech slanted inside and the Center has to pick him up. The RG sees him go away and now works to the player filling the B gap. If the Mac were to step up to blitz, the Center would make a base call. This would eliminate the Arizona call and put both lineman on a base block.
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    Handling Stunts LB T E B T E B This is a two-on-two drill working two offensive lineman vs. a defensive lineman and a backer. This is a generic drill where we will put guards with tackles and centers with guards. We want this to be a game speed drill once the initial teaching is done. You must work against twists, slants, and loops! This is our three on three drill we do a lot because of stacked fronts. We get head up tackles that will slant. We work this drill with the frontside, then the backside. We get our eyes up and this teaches the kids to be able to work an inside threat. We teach patience in this drill and we follow a very strict rule, “Don’t Chase Backers.”
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    Inside Zone RulesQB FW QB will take the football through the 3 rd hand, open at 45 to the call side, and reach the ball deep. The QB is responsible for the handoff reaching the navel of the running back. The handoff must be 2 inches below the sternum. We tell the QB to step at 45 and roll it back. The QB will boot fake after giving the football.
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    Inside Zone RulesTB Footwork The Tailback will take a zone step to the playside and ensure the QB secures the snap. The tailback will rollover his outside foot and make a deep soft pocket with his top palm out. The tailback’s eyes are reading the flow of the first frontside combo We tell the TB to read A to B to go, but with patience. The tailback must burst to first daylight.
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    Our Inside ZonePlay The Tailback Takes A Zone Step To The Play Side Keeping His Shoulders Parallel To The LOS He Then Works Downhill At The Inside Hip Of The PST He Reads Inside To Outside, Looking For His Lane If The Mike Flows, Hit The A Gap, Then To B, Then To C E W M S E T T 3 2 1 3 2 1 0 A Q
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    Oblique Play Werun this best to a backside 3 tech. The backside guard takes a hard zone step then works back and seals the 3 tech. The tackle will pull around and lead up on the Will. Tailback is looking to roll this through the backside A gap. This is a great change-up. E W M E T T 3 2 1 2 1 0 A Q
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    The Downhill ConceptAttack the A and B Gaps of the Defense Get the ball downhill quickly Allows us to be physical up front Takes advantage of read and react defensive line Can be run versus any front
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    Downhill Concept IllustratedTailback takes a hard downhill step with his playside foot. Her works downhill to the Void TB must be prepared to win a 1 on 1 battle with the LB OL can incorporate fold schemes to eliminate leverage! E W M E T T A Q We can have the QB fake frontside or backside.
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    42 Inside ComboBOB BOB Tells The H He Has The PSLB (Back on Backer) We Combo The 3 Tech To The Mike With 4 Eyes To Backer The BST Has #2 By Rule, and We Can Adjust Him To Stay On 3 and Change The Double On The One To A Zone Combo To The Will E W M S E T T 3 2 1 3 2 1 0 Coaching Point: Zone Combos Are Designed To Get Movement, But You Must Have Four Eyes On The Backer
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    Split Flow ZoneOne advantage of the pistol is being able to run the split flow zone in a more traditional matter. Our H has backside number 3 by rule. Because we are sealing the backside, we have opened up a better chance for the cutback. We can run the split flow zone from multiple pistol formations.
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    Split Flow ZoneE E T T W M S The split key will slow the pursuit of the linebackers. The fullback will be responsible for the backside C gap. If the backside C gap play comes upfield, work to the backside cutback player.
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    Creating Misdirection We can create false flow keys for the linebackers. We can use misdirection with our Zone, Counter, and Trap game. We can run multiple looks with essentially one concept.
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    Fake Z ReverseE E T T W M S We want the Z to hold the backside DE The FB will read the flow of the end (Upfield or Squeeze) The back is looking for our natural cutback lane
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    42 Inside SealFake Z PreSnap
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    42 IS SealFake Z
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    42 IS Seal(Mesh) FB Should work upfield as the DE is gaining depth
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    42 IS Seal(Burst)
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    33 Inside EE T T W M S The QB will open up at a 45 and give the ball to the FB with his left hand. The QB and tail back will carry out their IS Zone action. The FB will read the block on the 1 st down defender to the playside.
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    33 Inside FakeZ E E T T W M S The QB will open up at a 45 and give the ball to the FB with his left hand. The QB and tail back will carry out their IS Zone action. The Z must sprint as if he has the football!
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    Incorporating our TAZMesh E E T T W M S We will open up and fake the ball to the A back. The QB will reach the ball in front to the slot. The slot will work inside the QB. The offensive line blocks inside Zone left. We can also give to the A back and fake to the 2 back. Navy Rip 23 IS TAZ
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    Queen 42 InsideTAZ E E T T W M S QB will utilize TAZ footwork. He will ride the H, pivot, and give the ball to the A back. The QB must sprint opposite after giving the football.
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    Incorporating the PAPof the Zone 42-43 Boot 42-43 Naked 42-43 Chip 42-43 XZ Go 42-43 Y Stick
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    King 142 Chip E E T T W M S QB Reads X, TE, H
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    Queen 142 LeadNaked E E T T W M S QB Reads X, Y, Z
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    King 142 XZGo E E T T W M S QB Reads Go to Choice
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    Our Inside ReadGame We will run our inside read and inside read option concepts. We can run both concepts from a 1 and two back set. We can read the backside or the frontside. Our Zone read with the H back is our base play in the two back set.
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    32 Inside ReadOption E E T T W M S The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules. The TB will dropstep and get into pitch relationship The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keep read. He will pitch off the next defender. R
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    Pistol Orbit 42IS Read Cowboy H E Y E T T W M S The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules. The TB will execute his backside mesh footwork. The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keep read. He will pitch off the next defender. R
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    Trips Left 42IS Read Y Bubble H E Y E T T W M S QB will read the end for his give/keep read The Y will run a bubble path The X and H will run a switch scheme if the R has leverage. R Z X C
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    Jet Sweep SeriesJet Concept Jet Trap Concept Jet Speed Concept Jet Zone Concept
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    Navy 38 JetSweep (Crack Scheme) T E R M W T C E C $ F There are several variations to the jet that we can run. From our base look, we crack with our wideout and put our pulling guard and our A back on the first threat from the inside out.
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    Navy 12 JetTrap (Influence) T E R M W T C E C $ The QB will ride the jet back, pull the football and work through the frontside A Gap. We will influence on the front side. If the tackle widens, our BSG will turn up and look to block first threat. F
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    Navy 43 JetInside (Crack Scheme) T E R M W T C E C $ The QB will ride the jet and give to the A back. The frontside blocks jet and the backside blocks inside zone. F
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    Navy Jet 19Speed T E R M W T C E C $ The QB will ride the jet and run a speed path out the back door. We will block speed on the frontside. F