Duo fits well in our system for multiple reasons: simple rules, all-around versatility, and the physical mindset it manifests throughout every offensive position group. Duo gives us a great opportunity to impose our will on defenses with two and sometimes three double teams on the line of scrimmage (LOS). As an offense, we take pride in dominating first-level defenders from the start. This mindset allows for 3 or 4 yards early in the game to become 7 or 8 yards as those double teams begin to take their toll.
X’s & O’s: Running Back Angle Screen
The key to this screen is timing. The QB must get the ball to the RB in stride, and the OGs must do a great job of blocking in space.
X’s & O’s: Fake Kneeldown For First Down
On a late September evening in 2019, the Tulane Green Wave looked set to accept their fate and take their game against Houston to overtime late in the fourth quarter. With just 18 seconds on the clock, and the score tied at 31, Tulane ran a fake kneeldown that sprung their offense for a first down, setting up what would be a 53-yard catch and run for a touchdown in the final seconds.
X’s & O’s: Halfback ISO From Spread Look
Spread out the defense using your formation, then use your halfback to lead the way on a fast downhill ISO play.
X’s & O’s: Y-Seam Tackle Position
With this trick play, the aim is to get the Y up the seam with no one covering. The tackle can get depth to be an outlet for the quarterback.
X’s & O’s: Loop Load Triple Option
The Loop Load Triple Option is a great way to keep the defense on its toes with blocks coming from different places.
X’s & O’s: Developing Elite Pass Rushers
Our rush rules create rush integrity for our defense, and we emphasize playing fast and physical without overthinking it. To become an elite pass rusher, players must focus on four aspects: eyes, get off, hands and finish.
X’s & O’s: Rock Island Counter (G/T) Series
The Rock Island (Ill.) High School football program employs a spread, up‐tempo, no‐huddle offense. When they began running their system, they were primarily a power team. They still love power, but their best run series every year is their counter series.
X’s & O’s: Two Back Outside Zone
Two Back Outside Zone is a great quick hitting perimeter run with a lead back for protection and to gain numbers to the play side. It uses fast zone blocking to stretch the line of scrimmage, always looking for seams in the defense.
X’s & O’s: Flexbone Split Zone
Force the defense to practice against split zone and triple option, and get some draw action, with this flexbone wrinkle.
Linebacker Fundamentals And Development In The 4-2-5
Linebacker success derives from buying into philosophy, turning fundamentals into habits, and developing as individuals on and off the field.
X’s & O’s: Outside Zone Read BAM
This Outside Zone Play gives you a lead block to the front side linebacker while reading the back side end man on line of scrimmage (EMOLS).