We run this play after successfully using the blast play several times. The play selection depends on what the defense is doing to stop the inside blast play. The weaponry plays, which also include the quick pitch and isolation plays are run from double-tight to obtain maximum blocking at the point of attack.
DIAGRAM: The right OT releases inside and blocks the inside LB. The right OG, if covered, blocks man on. (If uncovered, he blocks out on the DT.) The center, if covered, blocks the NT. (If uncovered, he pulls to the play-side and trap blocks the DT. The left OG, if covered, blocks man on. (If uncovered, he blocks the NT with the center.) The left OT blocks man on or outside.
The flanker releases downfield and blocks the CB. The right TE releases to block the CB. (Against an even defense, he holds up the DE first.) The left TE releases to block the FS. (Against an add defense, he holds up the DE first.) If the DEs are coming hard, the TE on that side must delay the rush.
The FB aims for the inside leg of the left OG, fakes receiving the handoff and blocks the LB. The TB follows the FB, runs the cutback and receives the handoff. The QB reverse-pivots, fakes the handoff to the FB, hands the ball to the TB and runs to the backside.
Editor’s Note: The 2006 season marks McKissick’s 55th season at Summerville. During this time, he has compiled a record of 531 wins, 127 losses and 13 ties. McKissick is the only coach in football — at any level (high school, college or pro) — to pass the 500 win mark.
—John McKissick,
Head Football Coach & Athletic Director,
Summerville High School, Summerville, S.C.