Sometimes, you just need a few yards, and this really simple Naked Speed Out play-action concept meets the standard.
X’s & O’s: Play-Action Smash T Vert
If the defense is in 2-Man, the play-action fake causes the linebacker to set up allowing the running back to slip behind him.
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: Play-Action Double Post
This play-action Double Post is a take-your-shot, play-action bomb for the quarterback. The best part is, it’s a very easy read.
X’s & O’s: Power Read
This is a read play based off the power blocking scheme. Try pairing this with wide receiver jet sweep or RPO. There is great play-action off this play.
X’s & O’s: Yankee Passing Concept
Among professional football teams — and now college and high school — the play-action “Yankee” passing concept is used widely, week-in and week-out.
X’s & O’s: Play-Action Counter Pass
Once the quarterback sees the defense commit to stopping the counter, the quarterback hits the defense with the counter pass.