1. 2-Back Runs from Spread Formations
Pat Chitwood
St. Xavier High School
Louisville, KY

2. 2-Back Runs from the Spread
Out-number the defense in “the box” or on the edge
Run EXACTLY the same schemes for the O-Line
Brings a physical element to Spread formations
Makes the defense honor the run so you can pass

3. 2-Back Runs from the Spread
Is your QB mobile enough for these runs???
“Wildcat??”

4. Sample Defensive Alignments

5. 8-Man Front, Cov.3–vs- 2-Back Pro
8 Defenders
7 Blockers

6. 7-Man Box, Cov. 3 –vs- 3-Wide 7 Defenders 6 Blockers
7 Blockers if QB runs

7. 6-Man Box, Cov. 2 –vs- 3-Wide 6 Defenders 6 Blockers
7 Blockers if QB runs

8. 6-Man Box, Cov. 3 –vs- 4-Wide 6 Defenders 5 Blockers
6 Blockers if QB runs

9. 5-Man Box, Cov. 2 –vs- 4 Wide 5 Defenders 5 Blockers
6 Blockers if QB runs

10. 5-Man Box, Cov. 3 –vs- Empty
5 Defenders
5 Blockers
(QB is the runner)

11. 4-Man Box, Cov. 2 –vs- Empty
4 Defenders
5 Blockers
(QB is the runner)

12. Sample Plays

13. 2-Back Run: Toss Sweep

14. Spread Run: QB Sweep

15. 2-Back Run: FB Trap

16. Spread Run: FB Trap

17. Empty Run: QB Trap

18. 2-Back Run: Counter

19. Spread Run: QB Counter

20. 2-Back Run: Power

21. Spread Run: QB Power

22. Film

23. Thank You! chitwoodp@saintxfac.com