Greg Roskos offensive Coordinator and QB’s Coach – Cortland State (NY)

QB Play in the Spread

QB Play in the spread Passing Game Stance and Depth Drops Protections Reads

QB Play in the spread Stance and Depth Toes at 5 Yards Prefer Stagger with non-dominate foot back Drops Quick: “Punch, Plant, Throw” Drop Back: 3 Step (Rhythm, 1 Hitch, 2 Hitch)

QB Play in the spread QB MUST understand protection schemes 5 man Max

Qb Play in the spread 5 man protection QB determines MIKE point Potential for hot adjustment on both sides Pre-snap keys very important

QB Play in the spread 6 man protection Predetermine direction of slide Understand dual read of RB before he releases

QB Play in the spread 7 man protection 2 backs or 1 back and a TE with protection responsibility before releasing on route.

QB Play in the spread Max protect Cover 0 Answer

QB Play in the spread Quick: Pick a Side Based on: Safeties (1 or 2 high) Corner depth and leverage Field position (All else equal, take the shorter throw) Can’t start on one side and switch to the other. No Hots…Beat them with the ball

QB Play in the spread Quick: Scan Start eyes to initial read (always) Work back across field Quick reset with feet Be aware of unblocked blitzer…longer developing than pick a side.

QB Play in the spread Drop Back: 4 Verticals Spacing Benders Outside stems 18-22 yard seam Man adjustments

QB Play in the spread Drop Back: Mirrored Same concept on both sides Need to have answer for 1 and 2 high

Drop Back: Across the Board QB Play in the spread Drop Back: Across the Board Similar to scan Hitch with each progression Work eyes back across

QB Play in the spread Run Game Stance and Depth Open Step to Back What’s Answer for #4 Attached TE Throw the Tex (Pre Snap and Post Snap Read) Ride and Decide Weight Shift Hit it Down Hill Carry Out Fake