The purpose of this article is to demonstrate simple drills to maximize time while training multiple movement skills for the defensive back.
Fundamentals For Tight Ends In The Run And Pass Game
These basic principles should help all tight ends coaches. They should also help run-game coaches become proficient in the pass game.
X’s & O’s: Spacing Play
The Spacing Play allows you to get a one-on-one matchup on the backside. and stretch the defense vertically and horizontally.
Power Read: Easy Reads For The QB And Offensive Line
We created our Power Read play by mixing the philosophy and techniques of our mid zone and power plays combined.
X’s & O’s: Win Before The Snap
Two things that must be determined when building any offense: What do my players do best, and what do we need to do to win our league?
X’s & O’s: Sucker Play
The Vertical route on the Sucker Play clears out space for the Dig. The Hitch occupies underneath coverage and creates a natural rub as well.
X’s & O’s: Play-Action Power Read
The Play-Action Power Read can be used to take advantage of an over-aggressive safety or after you get the power to hit for a few nice gains.
X’s & O’s: Mesh Texas Screen
This Mesh Texas Screen is a great call for 3rd and long when you know the defense will play zone, opening a lane for your running back to get the first.
X’s & O’s: Dart Play
The Dart play allows you to run ISO out of a one-back set and add multiple wrinkles as well. It is very easy to add an RPO or form of triple option.
X’s & O’s: Buck Sweep
The Buck Sweep allows you build a wall to keep the defenders inside, while your guards clear a path down the sideline for your running back.
X’s & O’s: Zone Read Triple
The modern triple option, a.k.a. Zone Read Triple, meshes together the popular zone blocking scheme with the old school triple option.
X’s & O’s: Smash F Slant
The Smash F Slant is great twist on the classic smash concept. The quarterback can take the speed out as his first option based off the pre-snap look.