Shotgun Running Game

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Shotgun Running Game

• Jay Wilkinson
• Jenks High School
• jay.wilkinson_at_jenksps.org
• 918-299-4415 ext. 2399

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Base Shotgun Run Game

• READ PLAYS
• Inside Zone
• Trap
• Wrap
• NON-READ PLAYS
• QB Sweep

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QB / TB Alignment

• QB Toes at 5 yards.
• TB Vertical Spacing
• 5 ½ to 6 Yards Deep
• TB Horizontal Spacing
• Behind the Tackle.

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READ

• Using the READ, we can run the ball with a -1
  advantage in the box.

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QB Rules - READ

• 1 Coaching Point 4 Yard Rule
• Pull the ball if you think the RB is not going to
  make 4 yards and you can!
• If the Read player gets blocked, give the ball.
• Read the Picture (EMOL).

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1 Play Inside Zone

• Our Catch All!
• 2003 (14 Games)
• 103 for 627 6.1 avg.
• 2004 (13 Games)
• 194 for 1215 6.3 avg.

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OL Rules Inside Zone

• COVERED - Stretch
• The purpose of this block is to create movement
  off of the line of scrimmage.
• UNCOVERED Double
• When lineman is uncovered he is working with
  playside lineman to a specified backer.

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QB / RB Rules Inside Zone

• QB Catch snap, eyes on read, ride the TB and
  explode away from call. Block at least one.
• TB Read front, make the mesh happen. Aim for
  the inside leg of the Guard. Run to daylight, if
  nothing is there, stick it.

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Inside Zone Vs. 4-4
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Inside Zone Vs. 4-3
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Inside Zone Vs. Eagle
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Inside Zone Vs. 3-3 Stack
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Trap Philosophy

• DL that are penetrators! Try to disrupt the Zone
  play.
• 2003 (14 Games)
• 17 for 130 7.6 avg.
• 2004 (13 Games)
• 40 for 183 4.6 avg.

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OL Rules Trap

• PST 1st LB inside.
• PSG Influence to EMOL.
• C On or back.
• BSG Pull Kick 3 Tech. (5)
• BST Scoop BSLB.
• TE OLB / Support
• Backside - Scoop

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QB / RB Rules Trap

• QB Catch snap, eyes on read, ride the TB and
  explode away from call. Block at least one.
• TB Read front, make the mesh happen. Aiming
  point is Centers butt. Read PSTs block.

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Trap Vs. 4-4
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Trap Vs. 4-3
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Trap Vs. Eagle
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Trap Vs. 3-3 Stack
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Wrap Philosophy

• Counter Play
• 2003 (14 Games)
• 35 for 142 4.1 avg.
• 2004 (13 Games)
• 19 for 141 7.4 avg.

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OL Rules Wrap

• PST Covered Stretch.
• Uncovered POA rules.
• PSG On or Down.
• C Double A gap player to MLB/BSLB.
• BSG On. Vs. Odd front pull for PSLB.
• BST Pull for PSLB. Vs. Odd front scoop BSLB.
• TE Stretch Base.
• Backside Scoop.

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QB / RB Rules Wrap

• QB Catch snap, eyes on read, ride the TB and
  explode away from call. Block at least one.
• TB Align over Tackle. Make the mesh happen.
  Read tackles block. Dont get in a hurry.

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QB / RB Rules Bluff

• QB Catch snap, fake the ball to the TB and
  become the ball carrier on run plays or execute
  drop on pass plays.
• TB Fake handoff, block EMOL on run plays, or
  pass pro on pass plays.

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Wrap (Bluff) Vs. 4-4
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Wrap (Bluff) Vs. 4-3
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Wrap Vs. Eagle
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Wrap (Bluff) Vs. 3-3 Stack
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QB Sweep Philosophy

• Our Catch All!
• 2003 (14 Games)
• 21 for 108 5.1 avg.
• 2004 (13 Games)
• 20 for 131 6.6 avg.

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OL Rules Outside Zone

• Covered Rip, Reach, Escape to 2nd Level.
• Uncovered Pull and Overtake.
• Covered with no help Rip, Reach.

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QB / RB Rules QB Sweep

• QB Catch snap and get outside. Run off of TBs
  block.
• TB Lead Blocker. 1st thing that shows outside
  the Tackle/TE. Never turn back inside.

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QB Sweep Vs. 4-4
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QB Sweep Vs. 4-3
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QB Sweep Vs. Eagle
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QB Sweep Vs. 3-3 Stack