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2012 Glazier Clinic Complementary Read and Handoff Plays in a Flexbone Offense

2. Brad Seaburg Head Coach
Overview of Topics
Triple Follow-Triple QB Counter
Jet Sweep-Gut (off jet action)
Double Option (if time permits)
CONTACT INFO
Brad Seaburg Head Coach
ext 4369 (school)
(cell)

3. Cary-Grove Football SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Communities of Cary and Fox River Grove, IL
Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
2012 Enrollment: (Class 6A)
RECENT PLAYOFF HISTORY
6A Playoffs:
7A Playoffs:
WE ARE AN OPTION TEAM
54% Option
33% Base Run-Toss-Jet
13% Pass
RECENT COACHES
Bruce Kay Head Coach ( )
Overall Record:
Record: 69-6
2004 7A Runner-Up
2009 6A State Champ
Brad Seaburg Head Coach (2011-Present)
Overall Record: 21-4
2011 6A Second Round
2012 6A Runner-Up

4. Defensive Alignments
This is how we communicate where defenders are aligned.
Single Digit - Defensive Lineman
Double Digits - Linebacker’s

5. Offensive Run Alignments Offensive Line
Vertical Splits:
Guards - Ear hole of helmet to hip socket of the Center.
Tackles - Ear hole of helmet to ear hole of the Guard.
Tight Ends - Ear hole of helmet to ear hole of the Tackle.
Horizontal Splits:
Center/Guard split - 3 Feet
Guard/Tackle split - 3 Feet
Tackle/TE split - 3 Feet

6. Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)6
Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)

7. Why run Triple Follow? Go Get ‘em downhill play
Good for quarterback who struggles pitching ball
Able to utilize personnel in a Triple Option attack
Physical QB
Good blocking TE
Strong side of Line
Role players at running back (able to train)
Still allows two phases of triple option
Good versus any front (doesn’t matter where #2 and #3 are located in Triple Option count)
Great Short Yardage Play
Great Unbalanced Play

8. Triple Follow Backfield Rules
PS Slot- C Gap insert, block linebacker to safety
BS Slot- Motion through navel of fullback and block Overhang. Don’t block #2.
Fullback - Attack the center of Tight Guard, meshing with QB. Hug the Double Team block of the C & TG or TG & TT. You need to beat 2nd level defenders.
QB - Step to 5/7 o’clock meshing with Fullback while reading 1st defender from a “4” out. Get your 2nd step down ASAP. YOU ARE GIVING THE BALL EVERYTIME, UNLESS #1 ATTACKS FULLBACK FLAT DOWN LOS. After the 1st mesh take steps 3 and 4 quickly. Mesh with the H and read the overhang defender for a Give/Keep decision. Overhang is widest defender.
SE- Backside Cut-off

9. Triple Follow O-Line & SE Blocking Rules
Y (Tight End) -block first man from 4 out
Tight Tackle - 1st PS Inside LB. Guard Covered = Combo/Double Team, Odd = T Step Bracket Stack Lber with Slot
Tight Guard – Covered = Combo/Double Team with Tackle Uncovered = Vertical Lber to Backside Pursuit never chase .
Center – Block half the play side A gap. Versus a PS “2” and you have an OFF or OVER, it’s a TRIPLE TEAM to the second level. Never chase a LB(NCL).
Split Guard - BSP
Split Tackle - SAW (BSP when game planned)
X – Split : Backside Cut-off.

10. Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
vs. 3-4
vs. 3-4
Block safety as overhang…
If backside Safety Runs with motion and/or
Playside Corner not good tackler

11. Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
vs. 4-3
vs. 6-1 (Safety Overhang)

12. Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)Vs
Vs (Free Safety Overhang)

13. Triple Option Follow (Give-Keep)
Vs. Bear
Vs. Bear (YAZ Block)
YAZ= Y and Z go inside
Allows for double team on 3 tech
Good vs. Mac Scrape

14. Reads Cutback & Alley Runs
When to use…
PS Guard can Single Block 2/3 Technique
PS Guard and Tackle Can Combo 2/3 to Mac Linebacker
When to use…
PS Guard cannot Single Block 2/3 Technique
Aggressive ILB or Free Safety

15. Triple Option Follow Video

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Quarterback Counter

17. Why Run QB Counter? Good full flow play if defense is reading slots
Great counter play if QB is good runner between tackles
Good short yardage play
Good play out of Unbalanced if Defense Running Hard to Motion

18. QB Counter O-Line Blocking Rules
Y= Block 2nd man from 4 Out (Triple Follow rule)
TT= Vertical Release LB to Safety
TG= Base to Over
C= Man on to Tight Side A Gap to LB
SG= On to Outside
ST= SAW B Gap

19. QB Counter Backfield Blocking Rules
PS Slot- C Gap insert, block linebacker to safety
BS Slot- Motion through navel of fullback and block first linebacker from 10 out
Fullback - Attack the center of Tight Guard and block the read inside-out
QB - Step to 5/7 o’clock meshing with Fullback while reading 1st defender from a “4” out. Get your 2nd step down ASAP. YOU ARE GIVING THE BALL EVERYTIME, UNLESS #1 ATTACKS FULLBACK FLAT DOWN LOS. After the 1st mesh take steps 3 and 4 quickly. Mesh with the H and read the overhang defender for a Give/Keep decision.
SE- Backside Cut-off

20. Coaching Points Must run with Flex vs 8 Man Front
Can run with hop motion vs. full flow
Vs. playside 3 tech, PST should avoid and get vertical

21. Quarterback Counter vs. 3-4 vs. 4-3 May need to scheme on perimeter
X block R and slot block $

22. Quarterback Counter vs
vs. Bear

23. QB Counter Video

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Jet Sweep

25. Why run Jet Series? Fast play to perimeter
Another play, series, and motion for defense to prep
Inexpensive
In season, we practiced Jet Series on Wednesdays only
Allows for Play Action Opportunities
3-3 Defense

26. Jet Sweep Backfield Rules
F- Fake Gut and Continue to the ILB/FS...Need a Great Fake!!
H- Ball Carrier...Aim 2 feet behind QB. Run to Motion...Bubble a little bit and read blocks. Think Hash-Numbers-Sideline
Z- Block #3 outside of the B Gap ($ vs. 3-3)
Q- Reverse pivot 18" over midline. Handoff to H in playside A Gap. Fake to FB and carry out bootleg fake. Coaching Point: one hand is for jet, one hand is for FB
X- Backside Cut-off

27. Jet Sweep O-Line & SE Blocking Rules
Y or Flex X- #2 Outside B Gap. Reach #2 (Animal vs. 3-3)
TT- #1 Outside B Gap. You may pull to get him. (5 tech vs. 3-3)
TG- Pull and Wall Off. Usually ILB or $...if TG feels B gap blitz, TG will not pull (vs. 3-3 for example)
C- 1/2 man Playside A
SG- BSP
ST- BSP

28. Jet Sweep Video

29. Gut (off Jet Sweep action)
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Gut (off Jet Sweep action)

30. Gut Blocking Rules O-Line
Y- Release through C Gap and block fall in player to Backside LB
TT- B Gap Release block first color
TG- A Gap Release, block first color (avoid nose)
C- Block man on, if uncovered, block away from Jet fake
SG- A Gap Release, block first color (avoid nose)
ST- B Gap Release, block first color

31. Gut Blocking Rules Backfield and SE
F- Run midline. Do not make cut before handoff. Must Receive the Ball Before Making Cut.
H- Fake Jet with great fake...run as fast as you can through the fake
Z- Insert for Free Safety
Q- Reverse pivot 18" over midline. Pivot by picking up foot and get off midline. Ball is snapped when motion man gets to inside hip of TG. After handoff, with back to LOS, take 2 steps forward and carry out boot fake.
X- Game Plan (Fade-Crack Free-Cut off Corner)

32. Gut (off Jet) Video

33. Offensive Alignments Running Backs
FB - Heels are 5 yards from the tip of the football.
HB: Advantage Alignment
H Back Alignment - 1 ft x 1 ft from the Tackle.
Z Back Alignment - 1 ft x 1 ft from the Tackle.
T Alignment – No Motion Needed to Execute Play.
X – Varies based on play called

34. FULLBACK STANCE Feet Shoulder Width Can’t Have Stiff Ankles
Feet Parallel
Chest Over Toes
Slight Forward Lean
20% Pressure on Down Hand
Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.
Flat Back In Stance & First Step
No False Steps

35. FULLBACK Key Coaching Points
Know The Blocking Scheme
Fullback Must Anticipate & See Alley or Cutback Run
1st Step is 6 Inches With Playside Foot
Read The Defender on The Guard & or Center
Hug or Cut Under The Guard & or Center
Hit Hole With Flat Back & Square Shoulders
Dip & Rip the Shoulders
On Pull Fullback is Tackled or Is A Blocker (Wrap for Mac)
If Tackled Drag Defender 3 Steps Across L.O.S. & Inside.
Read & React To Inside Shade “4 Alignment”

36. HANDOFF EXCHANGE Thumb on Nipple, Pinky on Navel
Roll Top Arm Over Ball & Squeeze Ball
Never Reach for Ball
Ball is Yours at Front Knee of QB
2 Hands on Ball Until You Clear Lbers
Hold Ball With Dominate Hand
Tuck it Away High & Tight
Index Finger & Middle Finger Wrap The Tip

37. H & Z STANCE Feet Shoulder Width Inside Foot Slightly Back
Chest Over Toes, Hands On Hip Boards
Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.
Weight On Outside Foot
Weight On Inside Foot When Moving out
No False Steps

38. H & Z MOTION Stealing a Base No False Step Keep Pads Low
H = Hop / Z = Zoom: Run Through Heels of Fullback
H = Him / Z = Zip: Run Inside Fullback & Qb
H = Home / Z = Zorch: 2 or 3 Steps & Twirl

39. BLOCKING MUSTS Leverage Footwork & Balance: Pad Level:
Know where you want Ball Carrier to Go
Proper Angles, Use Laser Concept
Footwork & Balance:
Balanced Feet, Never Lunge, Chin Up
Bend Ankles, Knees, & Hips
Pad Level:
Fit Block Top of Back’s Helmet lower than Defender’s Chin
Shoulder Block Shoulder on hip of defender, Head in Hole
Feet Acceleration:
Pump Knees on Contact
Finish with Feet

40. FIT BLOCK Inside hand punch sternum Outside Hand punch under arm pit
Once engaged turn hips (to finish)
Finish with butt to sideline

41. SHOULDER BLOCK
Chin Up
Shoulder to Belt Buckle of Defender
Thrust Hips

42. QUARTERBACK STANCE Knees Bent Feet Width 6 - 8 Inches
Head Up, Scan Field Lt. to Rt.
Pre Snap Read: Hot, Loose, Stack, Odd
vs 4 Read It Anticipate Pull or √ Outside Veer

43. SNAP EXCHANGE Strong Voice Command Left then Right
Hand Placement Heels of Thumbs
Pressure With Bottom Hand
Hands: Pressure, Push, Pull
Push Centers Butt, Hands Never Separate
Pull: Seat & Reach the Ball

44. QB TRIPLE TECHNIQUE 1st Step 4/8 O'clock , toes pointed to sideline
Chin to Front Shoulder
Eyes on the Read Key
Fast Hands Reaching Back, Don't Swing the ball
2nd Step on the Ground Quickly
Weight Shifts to Front Leg, Riding fullback
Give/Pull Decision by Navel to Knee
Allow Fullback to Clear Your Path
Explode off Front Foot, No False
Always Carry out Fake 10+ Yards