1. Tarrant County Vikings PISTOL OFFENSE
Cedric Coleman-- Head Football Coach
Rob Park– Offensive Coordinator
Jim Gnacinski– Run Game Coordinator
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2. HOLES
The second number in the two number running plays generally indicates the point of attack. We run all even numbers to the right and odd numbers to the left. 9 7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8
Holes 8 and 9 are wide running plays to the right and left respectively.

3. THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE T E LB C FS X Y H Z Q A
1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!
1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands in ready position to force defense to adjust
2a. Center calls basic front structure (even, odd) and blocking scheme
2b. Receivers make coverage calls
3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run
4. Quarterback begins cadence

4. PART 3 - FORMATIONS

5. H Y X Z Q A
Doubles Tight X Z Y H Q A
Doubles

6. X Y H Z Q A
Pistol Trips Right Y X Z H Y Q A
Trips Right

7. X Y H Z Q A
Tight Right X Y H Z Q A
Trips Right Tight

8. X Y Z H Q A
Duck Right X Z H Y Q A
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9. 23 ZONE Left (Zulu) T E LB C FS X Z H Y Q A
OL - Zone Scheme (Man up and blow your defender off the ball). Double playside.
QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB reading backside DE. If he sits or comes upfield give
H - Block the overhang LB
A - Mesh with the QB and get downhill following the block of playside guard
X - Stalk block
Y - Stalk block
Z - Stalk block

10. 24 RB Tunnel Right (Train)LB C FS X Z H Y Q A
OL - Power Scheme (BST step playside, BSG dropstep & aim B gap, C downblock, PSG block man on then inside, PST block man on or outside)
QB - Mesh with RB and then roll out (like a bootleg)
A - Take a settle step, allow BSG to pull and create running lane. Mesh with QB.
H - Immediately attack the LOS and block EMLOS or first man who shows
X - Stalk block
Y – Block 2nd level LB/Safety
Z - Stalk block

11. 39 JET SWEEP Left (Fly) T E LB C FS X Y H Z Q A Zip motion
OL - Jet Scheme (Be sure to reach playside as you come off the ball) Cut block DL is best
QB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Give good mesh, fake to A
H - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside. You are lead block
A - Mesh with QB up the middle after he gives to Z on Jet.
X – Stalk block
Y – Head for safety
Z – Motion when QB signals, Aim for feet of QB full speed and get outside.

12. Crawfish T E LB C FS X Z H Y Q B
OL - OL with man on, cut. No man, reach to second level. Playside DE must be cut.
QB - Look downfield for a split second, then throw flair to RB.
H – Bubble flat to outside, catch ball near the numbers, then head upfield
B – Block backside
X - Hitch (you are the outlet receiver)
Y – Block most dangerous man
Z - Stalk second level

13. Crawfish Back T E LB C FS X Z H Y Q B
OL - OL with man on, cut. No man, reach to second level. Playside DE must be cut.
QB - Look downfield for a split second, then throw flair to RB.
H - Block up to 2nd level and protect from the blitz.
B - Flair route. Look for ball once you have cleared the tackle box.
X - Hitch (you are the outlet receiver)
Y – Block most dangerous man
Z - Stalk second level

14. 10 5 X Z H Y 2 9 2
Stick QB F
Doubles, Stick Right

15. 10 5 X Z H Y 9 9 9 9 QB F
Doubles, 4 Verticals

16. 10 5 X Z H Y 2
Pivot 2 7 QB F
Doubles, Snag Right

17. 10 5 X Z H Y 8 8
Shallow
Deep Stick QB A
Doubles, Cross Right

18. 10 5 X Z H Y
Hitch
Hitch 7 7 QB F
Doubles, SMASH

19. 10 5 X Z H Y 2
Fade 2
Sail QB F
Doubles, Flood Right

20. DRAG (CROSS) RIGHT X Z H Y Q A
Backside (X) - Run a 10 yard Post. Find the open spot in the zone.
Backside (H) - Run a 3-4 yard shallow cross. Look for ball when you exit the box.
Playside (Z) - Run a 7 step timing Post. Find the open spot in the zone.
Playside (Y) - Snag Route. Look for the ball once you clear the blitzing LB.
QB - #1 read is to throw to Z or H on the shallow if Sam blitzes. #2 read is to throw the snag/dig if open. #3 read is the A on the sit. Finally, throw the fade out of bounds to Z.