Attacking 8-Man Fronts With Lead Series
OVER THE YEARS the lead series (see the Feb./March 2002 issue of Gridiron Strategies for a complete overview of the lead series) has accounted for 65…
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Right I 33 ISO Trap
This is an I-formation play with a trap block on the DE. It works best to the weak side and also when the DE plays soft. PLAYER ASSIGNMENTS: Play-sid…
Straight Flush (No Backs) Cover 2 / Blitz Beater
In this play, you can take advantage of a conventional cover 2 by stretching the FS over the top and stretching the MLB and WLB. If the defense is in…
Right Flex Near, Z-Screen Right
This is a play designed to take advantage of the athletic ability of your WRs. Since this is a screen pass, you want all offensive linemen and your N…
Run/Pass Option Overload Works Every Time Inside The Five
HERE IS A GOAL line or 2-point conversion play that has been very successful for us over the years and is effective against various goal-line defense…
No-Huddle Package Attacks Defensive Soft Spots
OUR PROGRAM had great success for several seasons using the Wing-T offense and variations of a Wing-T that utilized a one-back set with three and fou…
Simple QB Reads In A 4-Wide Set
IMPLEMENTING an effective passing game can be problematic as the ability of your quarterback changes from year to year. A complex passing system can…
Perfecting the Center Stance, Exchange
THE BEST STANCE for an offensive center is a 3-point stance with his weight evenly distributed on both feet and the down hand on the football. This s…
Split Screen Puts Pressure On Defenses
WE LIKE TO USE the split screen a couple times in each game, depending on the opponent. It’s excellent for a 2-minute offense when your team needs to…
Lead Series Chews Up Huge Yards On The Ground
OUR PROGRAM HAS been known for its rushing game and excellent running backs for over 20 years. The lead (isolation) play has been a major part of tha…
Trips Right Left Guard Screen
DIAGRAM 1: This is a very clever play that can often catch an opponent off guard. It’s critical that your players execute the lateral or backward pas…
5-Step Passing Game Airlifts Offense To End Zone
THE 3-STEP, QUICK PASSING game is the core foundation of a strong air attack. The ability to connect on a high percentage of pass attempts under 10-t…
Tackle-Eligible Pass Stands Test Of Time
I’VE SEEN THE tackle-eligible pass play work since the 1950s. In fact, it has been the game-winning play for many of our team’s biggest victories in…
Coverage Recognition Key To Getting Open
WIDE RECEIVERS HAVE a much better chance of getting open on pass patterns if they understand what the defense is trying to do in coverage. The defens…
Inside Shuffle Bursting With Big Play Potential
IS YOUR TEAM having trouble blocking a nose tackle or defensive tackle? Don’t block him — shuffle him instead! The inside shuffle helps control a str…
Take Off With Rocket Screen From The Shotgun
OVER THE COURSE of the past few seasons, we ran into teams that were more talented than we were at almost every position. Since we had QBs who didn’t…
Empty Backfield Keeps Defenses Reeling
THE PHILOSOPHY OF the empty backfield formation is to spread the offense and opposing defense from sideline to sideline. Once the defense has been sp…
Developing Mistake-Proof Quarterbacks
A STRONG KNOWLEDGE of the game and understanding what the team is trying to accomplish provides the foundation for any quarterback. However, the QB m…