1. The Spin Series from the Shot Gun
Concordia University
The Spin Series from the Shot Gun
By Coach Tim Klingbeil

2. The Spin Series
The spin series is derived from the most original offense in all of football… the “Single Wing”
The single wing is an offensive formation that is a run-oriented offense featuring multiple backs, a snap, a spin, misdirection and mostly gap/down blocking.

3. The Spin Series
Although the Single-wing has lost much of its popularity since the late 60’s its characteristics and features are still prevalent in all levels of modern football.
They include…
Pulling guards
Double teams
Play action passes
Laterals
Wedge blocking
Trap blocking
Sweeps

4. Why the Spin Series?
We are able to use some of the classic principals of the Single Wing and convert them into an affective style of modern offense useable here today.
Its unique and untraditional.
Its a lot of fun!!!

5. What we can do
We have developed a run based package with a complimentary play action game off of it.
We can incorporate traditional blocking principals such as Zone and Gap.
We can keep the defense on their toes by using misdirection and motion.
Its simple enough for our coaches and players to adjust with on the fly.

6. Rational for Spin Series
With so few teams using this style of offense today we enjoy a distinct advantage.
There are very few teams that run its concepts there for making it very difficult for opposing defenses to gather film.
It is extremely difficult for a team in one week of practice to prepare for an offense that it will face once in a year.
Our opponents also have to teach their scout team players to give an accurate simulation of our offense.

7. Its not hard to teach
There is a prevalent myth that this offense is extremely difficult to teach… this is untrue.
Although the system is very simple it only appears complex due to the spin action and misdirection of the backfield.

8. Formations, Motions and Terminology

9. Position Terminology Backfield Wide Receiver Tags Tight End Tags
QB = Quarterback
HB = Half Back (Str/Wk when in Shot gun)
FB = Fly Back (Away from HB in Shot gun)
WB = Wing Back
Wide Receiver Tags
X = Wide Receiver (Flanker)
Z = Wide Receiver (Flanker)
H = 1st Slot Wide Receiver (Split End)
Y = 2rd Slot Wide Receiver (Split End)
Tight End Tags
Y = Tight End (Sets strength of formation)
H = 2nd Tight End
Offensive Line Tags
RT = Right Tackle
RG = Right Guard
C = Center
LG = Left Guard
LT = Left Tackle

10. Offensive Hole Numbering System
Back Numbering System
All eligible backs are numbed. This will coincide with play calling and play terminology. 3 WB 1 4 2 QB FB HB
Offensive Hole Numbering System
We use a even to the right and odd to the left hole numbering system. 1 9 7 5 3 2 4 6 8
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11. Play Calling
1st Number is who receives the snap, 2nd Number is who takes the ball and the 3rd Number is the assigned hole. 4 3 1
Example: 127 2
East
Play call will go as follows
Backfield set
Strength
Formation
Motion
Play
Cadence
Example: “Strong, East Wing bone, 127 Blast on 2 on 2 ready break”
Strength:
East to the right
West to the left

12. Weak Wing Bone Z X W W HB QB
QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QB’s Toes. Both WB’s are 1x1 off the OT’s.

13. Strong Wing Bone Z X W W HB QB

14. Strong Razor Z X W F HB QB
QB is at traditional depth. with HB/FB aliened on OG out side hip at QB’s Toes. WB is 1x1 off the OT’s to the called side.

15. Weak Razor Z X W HB FB QB

16. Weak Harvard Z X FB W QB HB
QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QB’s heels. FB is one yard removed splitting the OG/OT. WB is 1x2.

17. Strong Harvard Z X FB W QB HB

18. Lip/Rip Motion Z X W W HB QB
Lip Motion by LW

19. Teaching the Spin

20. Teaching the Spin Its not really a spin but a series of small steps.
Full 360 Spin
Half 190 Spin
Its not really a spin but a series of small steps.
To start the toes should be pointing at 12 o’clock.
The 1st step is with the inside leg (side of 1st ball career), as he sets this foot down, that foot should be parallel to the line of scrimmage. This position will make the rest of the spin simpler. The next steps simply follow in a coordinated pattern.
The 2nd step is with the outside foot. How far the QB’s steps depends on where he is going after he comes out of his spin.
Upon receiving the snap The QB should be moving slightly toward the line of scrimmage so as to have a better mesh with the back. This will also aid in misdirection and deception.

21. Teaching the Spin LW RW
“Rip” Motion L R
Upon receiving the snap the QB should bring the ball close to his body to aid in hiding the ball. This will help the deception and misdirection.
The snap is very important for the spin to work, it must be low and on target. It must be accurate and low (between the knee and thigh) this is how the QB can conceal the ball, which freezes the defense.
The motioning back will receive the 1st hand off or hand off fake. The 2nd back will take the 2nd hand off or the 2nd fake. The timing must be practiced to perfection.

22. Wing Bone plays 114/115 Spin Blast 114/115 Spin Wham
133/132 Spin Counter
133/132 Spin Zone Counter
138/139 Spin Sweep
138/139 Spin Sweep Zone
118/119 Spin Option

23. 114 Spin Blast Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z RW QB HB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with PST to assigned LB.
Short pull for first declared LB. Hugging DBL team by PSG/PST. G
Double team with PSG to assigned LB.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. T C
Block head up to back side gape. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. RW
Fake underneath hand off, Carry out
Ball fake. QB
Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then
Read double team and PSG pull. Try and
come tight of double time. HB
Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out.

24. 114 Spin Wham Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z RW QB HB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with C to assigned LB.
Block head up to inside. G
Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for QB.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. T C
Double team with PSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. RW
Fake underneath hand off, Carry out
Ball fake. QB
Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then
Read IB’s kick out block. IB should QB a
2 way go on block read. HB
Block 1st inside backer in the box.

25. 133 Spin Counter Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z RW QB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Block head up to backside. Your block will depict the angle of the pullers so ensure defender.
Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” G
Flash down defender. Block 2nd backer inside.
Pull and follow BSG and kick 1st backer inside. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” T C
Block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. RW
Take hand off from QB. Read DBL pull by BST/BSG. Come underneath PST block. QB
Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to RW. Carry out ball fake through backside B gap. Block if pressured. HB
Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out. Go outside of QB’s ball fake.

26. 133 Spin Zone Counter Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with C to assigned LB.
Base block man on. G
Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for RW.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QB’s fake. T C
Double team with PSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. RW
Take hand off from QB. Get in HB’s back hip pocket and read double team by PSG/C. Watch PST block. QB
Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to RW. Carry out ball fake through backside B gap. Block if pressured. HB
Lead block on 1st inside LB. Block for RW’s run lane.

27. 138 Spin Sweep Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z RW QB HB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration.
Pull for 1st defender off the edge. pin inside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” G
Flash down defender. Block 2nd backer inside.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QB’s fake. T C
Block head up to backside. do not allow penetration. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip Motion, take underneath hand off. Read outside sweep blockers. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. RW
Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2nd level backer. QB
Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run fake to backside B gap. Block if pressured. HB
Arc release, look to chop down alley defender.

28. 138 Spin Zone Sweep Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z RW40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with C to assigned LB.
Dig out head up to inside gap defender. G
Reach outside shoulder of man on.. If you are getting beat you may receive help from RW.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QB’s fake. T C
Double team with PSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip Motion, take underneath hand off. Read outside sweep blockers. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. RW
Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2nd level backer. QB
Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run fake to backside B gap. Block if pressured. HB
Arc release, look to chop down alley defender.

29. 118 Spin Option Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X LW Z RW QB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W W 20 HB 20 QB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with C to assigned LB.
Dig out head up to inside gap defender. G
Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration. Work with FB to secure edge.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. T C
Double team with PSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. LW
Lip motion, obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with QB. Z
By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block. RW
Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender. QB
Drop step and go. If backer flows tuck and go up. If backer comes pitch off 1st inside LB. Attack inside shoulder and flip cup Look for 4x5 pitch relationship with LW HB
Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2nd level.

30. Razor plays
148/149 Spin Sweep
148/149 Spin Sweep Pass

31. 149 Spin Sweep Vs. Over $ F C C W M S E N T E TE G T C X WB Z FB QB HB40 $ 40 F C C 35 W M S 35 E N T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W F HB 20 QB 20
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. “Down”
Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” G
Reach outside shoulder of furthest down linemen. Do not let defender beat you outside. “Reach”
Pull and follow PSG and kick 2nd defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” T C
Block head up to backside
gap. Do not allow penetration. X
Stalk man on. WB
Prevent penetration from B gap. Allow for timing with pulls Z
Stalk man on. FB
Open step, fake underneath mesh hand off, carry out ball fake through whistle. (1st) QB
Half spin, fake to FB, give to HB. Carry
out fake through assigned hole. Block if
pressured. HB
Open step, Take underneath hand off. Read Pull lane that is created. (2nd)

32. 149 Spin Sweep Pass Vs. Over $ F C C W M S E N T E TE G T C X WB Z FB40 $ 40 F C C 35 W M S 35 E N T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 W F HB 20 QB 20
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Man block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration.
Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Do not gain to much depth so as to ensure pass protection. G
Reach Block man on, do not allow penetration. Must stale mate defender.
Pull and follow PSG and kick 2nd defender off the edge. Do not gain to much depth. T C
Man block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration. X
10-12 Flat Post WB
Prevent penetration from B gap. Allow for timing with pulls Z
10-12 Post Corner FB
Open step, fake underneath mesh hand off, carry out ball fake through whistle. (1st) QB
Full spin, fake to FB, fake to HB. Roll out
play side read triangle read post
corner to flat to backside drag. If no route
take off and run!!! HB
Open step, Take underneath hand off. Release into flat rout.

33. Harvard plays 148/149 Fly Option 118/119 Spin Full Sweep
218/219 DBL Reverse
138/139 WB Lead

34. 148 Fly Option Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X WB Z FB QB HB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 F W 20 QB 20 HB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Base block man on
Double team with C to assigned LB. G
Flash down defender. Block 2nd LB inside.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. T C
Double team with BSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. WB
Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd Level. FB
Fake inside route, take hand off from QB. Option EMOLOS… Attack! QB
Full spin, hand off to FB. Carry out run fake to play side B gap. Block if pressured. HB
Obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with Fly Back.

35. 118 Spin Full Sweep Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X WB Z FB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 F W 20 QB 20 HB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Pull and lead path. Should be 1st defender that shows. Look for work, once established lock on!
Pull and follow PSG. Look for work, once established lock on! G
Block head up to backside
gap. Do not allow penetration.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. T C
Block head up to backside
gap. Do not allow penetration. X
By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block. WB
Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. FB
Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender. QB
Full spin, fake to HB. Then read sweep lanes. Find lane and cut it up field. HB
Fake underneath hand off, Carry out
Ball fake.

36. 218 DBL Rev. Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X WB Z FB QB HB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 F W #1 20 QB 20 HB
Vs. Over #2
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with BSG to assigned LB.
Block down, hold for count. Release for 2nd level and look for work. G
Flash down defender. Block 1st LB inside.
Block down, hold for count. Release for 2nd level and look for work. T C
Double team with BSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. WB
Take hand from HB. (1st) Give underneath hand off to QB, carry out run fake to assigned lane. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. FB
Trap block edge, kick outside. QB
Fake run weak, snap back take hand off
from WB (2nd). Then read lanes. Find lane and cut it up field. HB
Take snap give underneath hand off to
WB, carry out run fake to play side C gap. Block if pressured.

37. 136 WB Lead Vs. Over $ F W M S C C E T T E TE G T C X WB Z FB QB HB40 $ 40 F W M S 35 35 C C E T T E 30 30 Z LT LG RG RT X 25 25 F W 20 QB 20 HB
Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
Back Side Assignment
POS TE
Double team with C to assigned LB.
Dig out head up to inside gap defender. G
Flash down defender. Block 1st LB inside.
Dig out head up to inside gap defender. T C
Double team with PSG to assigned LB. X
Stalk man on, 2nd level. WB
Take underneath hand off from QB. Read trap block and HB/OT’s block. Z
Stalk man on, 2nd level. FB
Trap block edge, kick outside. QB
Full spin, hand off to RW. Carry out run fake to backside C gap. Block if pressured. HB
Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge try and hook defender inside.

38. The End.