1. 7th Grade Playbook

2. Chanhassen Storm Football Goals
Coach Bailey
Chanhassen Storm Football Goals
Create a culture of family and togetherness for all the communities we serve: Carver, Chanhassen, and Victoria.
Teach life skills (more than football) to our athletes so they can reach their full potential
Build a fun and rewarding TEAM experience that players of all ages want to be part of

3. Offense

4. Offensive Philosophy As an Offense……
The Storm offense will:
Patient and Disciplined!
Control the Ball and dominate the Time of Possession!
Be kept Simple!
Play Fast and with tremendous Effort.
Place our athletes in spots where they feel Confident and can be Successful.
Prepared to attack any and all defensive fronts and coverages.
As an Offense……
Speak the Same Language, and relay the same message to players.
Trust and Listen to each other.
Find Creative ways to get the ball into the hands of our playmakers!
Attack the Weaknesses of the defense by having plays that attack every gap, stretch defenses Vertically as well as Horizontally.

5. Offensive Positions F RT RG LG LT H Q C C Center Q QuarterbackY RT RG LG LT H Z X Q C
C Center
Q Quarterback
RG Right Guard
F Fullback
RT Right Tackle
H Halfback
LG Left Guard
X Wide Receiver
LT Left Tackle
Z Slot Receiver
Y Tight End

6. Backfield Alignment – 2 back/veer
Hole Numbering System
Holes are numbered odd to the left and even to the right
Backfield Alignment – 2 back/veer
F is generally on the LEFT and H is generally on the RIGHT. However, they can be interchangeable. Y X Z Q F H

7. Backfield Alignment – I Formation (River/Lake)Z Y Q X F H

8. Backs line up directly over Guards
Layout Splits
Line Gaps = 3’
8 yards Y X Q Z
3 yards H F F
1 yard H
Backs line up directly over Guards 3
yards
8 yards Y X H
4 yards Z Q
1/2 yard F F

9. Huddle
The QB will be in the back of the huddle facing the team. He will be the only one to speak in the huddle. QB will call the play one time, C will sprint to the line get into the down position. The QB calls the play a second time. On completion the team will yell break, clap and sprint to line and get into down position.
Line of Scrimmage LG C RG LT RT Z Y X F H QB

10. Cadence
The biggest thing to stress is to vary the cadence so the defense can’t guess when the ball is being snapped. The goal by the end of the season is to allow the Q to change the cadence every play or two- which will be done in the huddle.
“Down”
“Color + Number” (for example: Blue 42)
“Ready”
“Go”
Snap Counts:
On 1: “GO”
On 11: “GO, GO”
On 21: “GO, GO…..GO”
On 12: “GO…..GO,GO”
On Color: snap the ball when “Blue” of “Blue 42 is called.
On FREEZE: “GO, GO, GO, GO…Ready GO”. Q can call “Go as many times as they choose, and the ball when be snapped on the next GO following READY.

11. Audibles
The use of the color in the cadence will have meaning. The following can be used.
“Down”
“Color + Number” (for example: Blue 42)
“Ready”
“Go”
Colors:
Blue: Blue is used most often. It means that we’re running the play as called in the huddle.
Red: The play is being run to the Right side of the formation.
BLack: The play is being run to the LEFT side of the formation.
Number:
The second number called in the cadence refers to the hole being run. For example:
RED the ball is being run to the RIGHT Side of the formation and to the 4 hole.
BLACK 63 – the ball is being run to the LEFT side of the formation and to the 3 hole.

12. Storm Football
Motion and Tags

13. Philosophy
Our offense will have the ability to use motion on every play and from multiple positions. The goal behind motion is to help disguise looks and create mismatches. We will use motion to flip formations and create new formations.

14. Who Will Motion? Z: Zip H: Hair, Hell, and Hit F: Far and Full
Z, H, or F: Jack and Jill

15. Zip (Z) Z
Z is crossing the formation...should leave on the 1st COLOR in the QB’s cadence

16. Hit (H) H
H will motion into the backfield...he will become a lead back on Power, Blast, Lead, etc. Play call will dictate his landmark.

17. Hair (H) H
H is crossing the formation...should leave on the 1st number in the QB’s cadence

18. Far (F) F
F will motion to the right to create twins, trips, etc.

19. Full (F) F
F will motion out to the left to create twins, empty, etc.

20. Jack/Jill (F or Z) F
Jet motion...leave on 2nd number to ensure timing with QB

21. Jack/Jill (F or Z) Z
Jet motion...leave on 2nd number to ensure timing with QB

22. Tags
KEEP:
It tells QB that no matter what the running play is called, he will pull the ball and KEEP it himself (QB FOLLOW).
MAX:
Tells both Tight-ends to stay in and block.
TED:
Tells the backside TE to stay in and block.
Go:
Tells WRs that we want to fake the route called and get vertical. Example: 544 GO - The WR would fake the 4 route (hitch) and go deep.
Flat:
Tells the tagged player to run a pass route that is flat (parallel) to the line of scrimmage.

23. Storm Football
Formations

24. Philosophy
Our ability to create and operate successfully out of several different formations allows for us to expand our playbook. For example…6 Power out of 6 Different formations = 6 different plays for the defense to prep for.

25. Formations (8) Split Backfield: Veer Pro Right/Pro Left
Slot Right/Slot Left
Tight Right/Tight Left
* These formations can be run out of shotgun as well
I Formation:
Pro River/Pro Lake
Slot River/Slot Lake
Tight River/Tight Lake
Shotgun:
Gun Pro Right/Pro Left
Gun Slot Right/Slot Left
Gun Tight Right/Tight Left
And
Duece
Wing Right/Wing Left

26. (GUN) Pro Right X Y Q Z F
GUN H
(GUN) Pro Left Y X Z Q F
GUN H

27. (GUN) Slot Right Y X Q Z F H
(GUN) Slot Left X Y Z Q F H

28. (GUN) Tight Right (GUN) Tight LeftY Y Z Q F
GUN H
(GUN) Tight Left Y Y Z Q F
GUN H
Tight R & L will be likely used in short yardage situations. It is a double TE (Y) set. X will come out, and a second TE(Y) will come in.

29. Slot River H X F Z Y Q
Slot Lake H X F Z Y Q

30. Pro River H Y F Z X Q
Pro Lake H Y F Z X Q

31. Tight River H Y F Z Q
Tight Lake H Y F Z Q
Tight R & L will be likely used in short yardage situations. It is a double TE (Z) set. X will come out, and a second TE(Y) will come in.

32. Wing Left Y X H Z Q F
Wing Right X Y Z H Q F

33. Duce Y X H Z Q F

34. Run Game – Install List Under Center Gun Run
Base & Base Choice – A Gap
Veer & Veer Choice – B Gap
Lead & Lead Choice – A/B Gap
Power & Power Choice– C Gap
Toss – Edge
Pitch- Edge
Misdirection
Scissors (slot counter) – Edge
Reverse – Edge
Gun Run
Base & Base Choice – A Gap
Veer & Veer Choice– B Gap
Q-Lead & Q-Lead Choice– A/B Gap
Power and Q-Pow & Choice– C Gap
Speed - Edge
Flow – Edge
Jet- Edge
Misdirection
Scissors - Edge
TAG– Edge/B Gap (Keep)
Reverse

35. Under Center Shotgun Misdirection Run Play Summary
Power
- 5 Power and 6 Power & Power Choice
Base
- 2/4 Base and 1/3 Base & Base Choice
Toss
- 7 toss and 8 Toss
Pitch
- 7 Quick Pitch and 8 Quick Pitch
Veer
- 3 Veer and 4 Veer & Veer Choice
Lead
- 3 Lead and 4 Lead & Lead Choice
Misdirection
Reverse
- 78 Reverse and 87 Reverse
Scissors
- 45 and 36 Scissors
Shotgun
Power and Q Pow (power)
- 5 Power and 6 Power & Power Choice
Base
- 2/4 Base and 1/3 Base & Base Choice
Veer
- 3 Veer and 4 Veer & Veer Choice
Q Lead
- 3 Q Lead and 4 Q Lead & Q Lead Choice
Speed
- 7 Speed and 8 Speed
Flow
- 7 Flow and 8 Flow
Jet
7 Jet and 8 Jet
Shotgun Misdirection
Tag
- 74 Tag and 83 Tag
Scissors
- 45 and 36 Scissors
Reverse
-78 Reverse and 87 Reverse

36. 1 & 2 Base, 3 & 4Base
*Base Plays are quick hitting. Running backs need to explode through the hole

37. R 1 T G C H Y Q F Z
Mess Point
Tight Right Base

38. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H
Tight Right Base

39. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H
Tight Right Base - Keep

40. R 1 T G C F Y Q X H Z
Slot Right Base

41. R 1 T G C F Y Q H Z
Tight Left Base

42. R 1 T G C F Y Q H Z
Tight Left Base - Keep

43. 3 and 4 Veer
Triple Option. QB reads the end. Can be run out of shotgun as well.

44. R 1 T G C F Y Q X H Z
Pro Left Veer

45. R 1 T G C F Y Q X H Z
Pro Right Veer

46. 5 and 6 Power
* Power plays involve a lead blocker. TE or T double teams down on defensive tackle (depends on 4-4 or 6-3). Lead blocker kicks out defensive end.

47. QB reverse pivots
R 1 T G C H X Q Y F Z
Gun Pro Right Power

48. Tight Right 6 Power - Keep
QB reverse pivots
R 1 T G C H Y Q F Z
Tight Right Power - Keep

49. QB Reverse Pivots
R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Gun Pro Left Power

50. Gun Pro Right 5 Power - KeepC F X Q Y H Z
Gun Pro Right Power - Keep

51. 5 and 6 Q- Power
* Power plays involve a lead blocker. TE or T double teams down on defensive tackle (depends on 4-4 or 6-3). Lead blocker kicks out defensive end.

52. Wing Left 6 Q- Power QB reverse pivots and follow lead blockers. Q T GH X Q Y F Z
Wing Left Q- Power

53. Duece 5 Q-Power QB Reverse Pivots and follows lead blockers Q T G C FX Q Y H Z
Duece Q-Power

54. 7 and 8 Toss
*Toss is a quick pitch to get to the outside fast.

55. R 1 T G C H Y Q F Z
Tight Right Toss

56. R1 T G C F Y Q X H Z
Slot Left Toss

57. 7 and 8 Pitch
* Same concept as Toss, but Pitch requires a lead blocker.

58. R 1 T G C H X Q Y F Z
Pro Right Pitch

59. R1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Pro Left Pitch

60. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Slot Lake Pitch

61. R1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Pro Lake Pitch

62. 36 and 45 Scissors

63. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Storm Left Scissors

64. Gun Slot Right Zip 36 ScissorsF X Q Y H Z
Gun Slot Right Zip Scissors

65. 3 and 4 Lead

66. QB Reverse Pivot R1 T G C H X Q Y F Z
Pro River Lead

67. QB Reverse Pivot R1 T G C H X Q Y F Z
Pro River Lead

68. 3 and 4 Q-Lead

69. QB Reverse Pivot R1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Wing Right Q Lead

70. QB Reverse Pivot R1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Wing Right Q Lead

71. 7 and 8 Speed

72. R 1
QB sprints directly at DE. T G C F X Q Y H Z
Wing Right Speed

73. R 1
QB sprints directly at DE. T G C F X Q Y H Z
Duece Speed

74. 7 and 8 Jet
Z receiver go in full sprint on second Blue 42. Fake to F back and hand-off to Z.

75. R 1 T G C F X Q Y Z H
Gun Pro Left Jet

76. R 1 T G C F Y Q X Z H
Gun Pro Right Jet

77. Flow

78. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Duece Flow

79. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Duece Flow

80. TAG

81. R 1 T G C F Y Q Z H
Duece TAG

82. R 1 T G C F Y Q X Z H
Duece TAG

83. Reverse

84. R 1 T G C F H Q Y X Z
Slot Lake Reverse

85. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Duece Reverse

86. R 1 T G C F X Q Y H Z
Duece Reverse

87. 800/900 Rollout Sprint Series
Passing Game – Install List
Play Action
Pop Pass/High Low
Power Pass
Boot Pass
Tag
300 Series
333
312
344
800/900 Rollout Sprint Series
804/904
817/917
874/974
876/976
879/979
852/952
873/973
813/913
Quick Passes
Quick Pass
Bubble In/Bubble Out
300 Series = 3 step QB Drop
800/900 = Sprint series
- 800 rollout right and 900 rollout left

88. Passing Series
All base passing plays will be based on a numbering system.
First number tells the QB drop and the O-line blocking scheme
Second number tells the inside or slot WR what route to run
Third number tells the outside WR what route to run
All Routes mirrored on both sides of the formation
Pro Right 312
3 = QB/O-line
1 = slot WR out route
2 = outside WR slant route
Deuce 534
5 = OB/O-line
3 = slot WR fade route
4 = outside WR hitch route

89. Storm Football Passing Tree

90. Passing Tree (0-9) 0. Bubble Out Slant Fade Curl Out and Up Dig Corner
Slug-go
Slam #8 #3 #7 #5 #6 #2 #9 #1 #4 #0

91. #1 Out Attack DB Break will depend on passing series
300 Series = break on 2nd step to make flat player make a decision
800 and 900 series
- Outside WR break on 8th step or 10 to 12 yds
- Slot WR break on 4th step or 5 to 7 yds
Get head and hands around
Work flat to the sideline
Do not drift up-field

92. #2 Slant Attack DB Break on third step Inside release 45 degree angle
Attack LB depth
Route run the same for all passing series

93. #3 Fly/Fade Attack the DB Break on third step Outside release
QB coached to throw high and outside
Attack the ball at high point
Route run the same for all passing series

94. #4 Curl Attack the DB’s outside shoulder Great arm action
Break will depend on the passing series.
300 series = break on 3rd step (5 yds)
800 and 900 series = break on 7th step or 12 yds back to 10 yds. This route will protect the fade.
Attack the ball
Keep defender on your back
300 series
3 steps
700 series
12yds

95. #5 Out and Up Sell the out route Show head and hands on the out cut
Convince the DB to play the out
QB’s will throw high and outside
Route run the same for all passing series

96. #6 Dig Attack the DB Seven step route (10- 12yds) Sell the fade (#3)
Route will help protect the fade
Make the DB turn his hips to defend the 3 route
Route run the same for all passing series

97. * Break both routes at 8 yds
#7 Corner
Break route at 8 yds
Ball should be caught at yds
Route will be run differently out of slot and wide position
Always look over your outside shoulder
Route run the same for all passing series
Wide
Slot
* Break both routes at 8 yds

98. #8 Slug-go Sell the slant route Show head and hands on the slant cut
Convince safety to play the slant
Route run the same for all passing series

99. #9 Slam Show the slant route
Break flat to the sideline on outside foot
Keep defender on your back
Must have great arm action and feet
Route run the same for all passing series

100. Quick Passing Game

101. Deuce Bubble Out Z Y X H

102. Deuce Bubble In Z Y X H

103. Pro Right Quick Pass

104. 300 Series Passing Game

105. Tight Left 312 Z

106. Slot Right 333 Z

107. Slot Right 333- Running Back FlairZ

108. Deuce 312 Z Y X H

109. 800/900 Sprint Passing Game

110. Why Sprint Game? Allows our QB to get out of the pocket
Puts pressure on the defensive edge players
Allow the QB to be a run or pass threat
We can attack the defense at all 3 levels

111. Sprint Rules
800/900: QB sprint out to the Left (900) and Right (800)….QB should get 8yds of depth
Routes will attack the defense at three levels
Route tree and tags will set routes on the sprint side
Backside WR will always run backside post
F/RB: Help set edge
O-Line:
800 = Strong RT Hinge LT
900 = Strong LT Hinge RT

112. QB Reads Eyes to #2 defender…if he attacks level 1 look to level 2.
If he drops to level 2 take the flat
If defense takes away level 1 and 2 look to level 3 route or become a runner

113. Deuce 813 Z Y X H

114. Slot Left 913

115. Gun Slot Right 874

116. Gun Slot Left 974

117. Deuce 874 Flat Y H X Z

118. Play Action Passing Game

119. Why Play Action? Protects our run game
We must be a great play action team!!!
Provides the QB with routine and high percentage throws
Keeps the defense honest
Can be run out of a variety of formations

120. Concepts Each play action pass is based on concept routes
The routes in each series will be depend on formation
WR/TE/RB must know all of the routes
Routes set off of the widest WR on play side

121. 3/4 Pop Pass /High Low Play Action off of veer
We are forcing the safety to make a decision
QB reading the FS
FS gets depth look for the shoot route
FS attacks the shoot route attack vertically
Will run vs. aggressive safeties
Can be run under center or out of the gun
Rules
Play side WR: Deep Skinny Post…Get vertical and behind the FS
Play side WR2: Shoot route…attack the FS vertically and sit at yds. Find a hole behind the LB’s.
Backside WR: Fade

122. Pro Right 4 High Low

123. Gun Pro Left 3 High Low

124. 5/6 Power Pass
Power Pass provides us an opportunity to protect 5 and 6 power
We have to be a successful power run team to be able to throw power pass
Will be run out mostly from Pro, Right/Left, and Tight
Rules
QB: Great fake on power and get depth and get outside…read level 1 to level 3. If Level 1 opens up give him the ball ASAP!!!
Routes set by the widest WR/TE on the Power side
Play side WR: runs 12yd hitch
2nd WR/TE play side: runs a corner/push to 8yds
Backside WR/TE: runs a backside post
* Lead RB runs a 1yd flat route

125. Pro Right 6 Power Pass Y Z

126. Pro Left 5 Power Pass Y Z X

127. Boot Boot provides us an opportunity to protect 5 and 6 power
We have to be a successful power run team to be able to throw Boot
Will be run mostly out Pro, Right/Left, and Tight
Rules
QB: Fake power away from boot side. Read level 1 to level 3. If Level 1 opens up give him the ball ASAP!!!
Routes set by the widest WR/TE on the Boot side(RT or LT)
Outside WR/TE on boot side: runs fade or corner…depending on alignment
2nd WR/TE: runs 8-10yd drag
Backside WR/TE: runs a backside post
* Lead RB runs a 1yd flat route on boot side

128. Pro Left Boot Right Y X Z

129. Pro Right Boot Left X Y Z

130. 7/8 Tag Pass Tag Pass will help us protect Tag and Flow
We need to be a great gun run team to get FS/SS to commit to the box
Ran out of STORM
Similar concept to Hi-Lo
Rules
QB: Great fake on 7/8 Tag...get depth...and get eyes to Safety
H: Shave Route
Z: Corner
X: 6 yd Out
Y: Fade

131. Duece 7 Tag Pass S FS Y X H Z

132. Duece 8 Tag Pass FS S Y X H Z

133. Storm Defense
E.A.R.N. I.T.
#bluebelief

134. Chan Defensive Pillars. Chan Varsity Runs a 3-4 Defense
Chan Defensive Pillars * Chan Varsity Runs a 3-4 Defense! SWMF allows either a 6-3 or We will incorporate Chan terminology and adapt accordingly.
Make the Offense Earn Points
We are a Control Defense (control where the offense goes and how they get there)
Flexible
Attack Offensive Tendencies
Mob Pursuit & Tackling
Man to Man for Corners and Safeties

135. 6-3 Defensive Positions
E Defensive End
T Defensive Tackle
G Defensive Guard
M (Mike) Middle Linebacker
S (Stud) Strong Side Outside Linebacker
B (Buck) Weak side Outside Linebacker
C Cornerback

136. Base 6-3 Front E T G G T E B S M C C

137. 4-3 Defensive Positions
E Defensive End
T Defensive Tackle
M (Mike) Middle Linebacker
S (Stud) Strong Side Linebacker
B (Buck) Weak side Linebacker
C Cornerback
SS Strong Safety
FS Free Safety

138. Base 4-3 Front E T T E B M S C C FS SS

139. D-Line Play (End, Tackle, Guard)
Key your man
Play with Hands
Shoulders Square
Tackle the ball carrier in your gap
GET TO THE HEALS OF THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN!!

140. OLB Play (Stud & Buck) Key end man Collision TE
Defend Multiple Gaps & Help Contain
Play run first
Rush QB Contain
Pass Drop Eyes to Near WR

141. ILB Play (Mike) Read and Fly to the Ball Play run first
Pass Drop Eyes to Near TE/WR
Eyes to QB, See Ball Out

142. Defensive Calls
Base- Bull Rush your man- READ and REACT Pinch- Slant to Inside gaps Angle- Slant Weak Slant- Slant Strong Mike, Will, Stud Blitz- Can be added to any Defensive Line Call

143. 6-3 Base T G G T E E S B M C C

144. 6-3 Slant T G G T E E S B M C C

145. 6-3 Angle T G G T E E S B M C C

146. 6-3 Ice (pinch) E T G G T E S B M C C
Stud and Buck are responsible for hard contain. E T G G T E S B M C C

147. 6-3 X
Stud and Buck are responsible for hard contain. G G T E E T S B M C C

148. 4-3 Base T T E E B M S C C FS SS

149. 4-3 Slant T T E E B M S C C FS SS

150. 4-3 Angle T T E E B M S C C FS SS

151. 4-3 Ice (pinch) T T E E B M S C C FS SS

152. 4-3 X T T E E B M S C C FS SS

153. Special Teams

154. Special Team Considerations
General Advice:
Minimize chance for turnovers.
Field position is less important in youth football.
Most returners are right handed and will run to their right.
Consider resting lineman during special teams
Kickoffs:
The easiest way to give up a TD is to Kickoff deep to your opponent’s best and fastest player.
Consider squib (ground ball every time unless you have a comfortable lead.
Use on-side kicks only if necessary.
Kick Receiving
Teach your players to fair catch a short one "in the air".
Cover up onside kicks on the ground.
No Clipping
Punting
Punts are another way to give up an easy TD.
Consider not ever punting unless you have a very comfortable lead or very deep in your own territory.
Put a talented athlete at long snapper.
Cover the backward bounce.
Punt away from the returner.
Punt Receiving
One good athlete Medium deep is enough.
Teach all players to leave the punt alone unless they have a lot of room. “YELL POISION”.

155. Kick-off and Receiving Note: Lane Discipline is a Must.
RCB
ROLB RE RT RG LG LT LE
LOLB
LCB X X X X X X X X X X X
Note: Lane Discipline is a Must.

156. Note: Lane Discipline is a Must.
Punting and Receiving X X X X X X X X X X X LE LT LG C RG RT RE FB WB HB QB
Note: Lane Discipline is a Must.