This Power 1 Back play vs. 42 Over G is a downhill gap play that will create angle blocking; it’s an aggressive downhill strong side run.
X’s & O’s: Tackle Power
Looking for a great way to run weak-side, one-back power? Look no further. This simple Tackle Power play gets the job done.
X’s & O’s: Wham Read
This Wham Read is a nice hybrid of Wham and Zone Read. This play can hit front side, but more than likely will cut back behind the fold block or will get pulled by the quarterback.
X’s & O’s: Lead Zone RPO – Post Hitch
This Run Pass Option (RPO) comes off of Lead Zone. The quarterback reads they alley defender. If he adds to the run, the quarterback throws the post or the hitch route.
X’s & O’s Special Teams: Missile Unit Kick Off
The kick off is the first defensive play of the series and sets the tempo for the entire team. It is also the longest, most physically demanding play in football.
X’s & O’s Defense: Automatic Advantages
At Wake Forest, we combat the challenge of keeping things simple while remaining complex by having a few select “automatics” for the defense.
X’s & O’s: Moving The Pocket For The Quarterback
At Temple, we base our offensive identity around establishing the run game, whether through the running back, quarterback or wide receiver.
X’s & O’s: Out Hitch
This X’s & O’s diagram from Just Play is a basic Out/Hitch quick game route combo. The throws are based off coverages.
X’s & O’s: Smash Y Search
This X’s & O’s diagram from Just Play is a basic Smash with a Y Search Route. The Y pivots off his defender to open space.
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: Pitch Crack
This Pitch Crack play is a great perimeter run allowing you to create a seam to the third level. This is a one-cut play for the running back. He has to find the seam, stick his foot in the ground and get up-field.
X’s & O’s: Power Read – RPO Y Pop
This Run/Pass Option (RPO) is a read play based off the power blocking scheme. The quarterback reads the end man on the line of scrimmage (EMOL). If the defensive end is up-field, the quarterback pulls the ball and runs a power track. The real magic happens by pairing the play with Y Pop or other RPOs.