This post contains 3 Fake Field Goal Schemes. It is a follow up to (click the link to see the post) Fake Field Goals Part 1
FAKE FIELD GOAL CALL: Wings Cougar
Coaching Points
•One of the benefits of keeping the personnel changes to a minimum is that the coach can use more of the playbook.
• This is a throwback screen.
• Tackle is responsible for clearing the catch.
• Excellent play after running “803”.
| Position | Technique |
|---|---|
| Line | Execute a “Tulsa” screen. Backside is in pass protection, the playside guard and tackle must “stone” their rusher and then release 5 yards outside their alignment. |
| Left End | Run right to the middle of the goal post, one foot from the end line. This is the last option, and the holder will throw the ball high at the middle of the goal posts – jump and make a play. |
| Left Wing | Motion on the “ready” call. Time the motion to be inside the right wing as the ball is snapped, and then release at a 45° angle to get width, bending on an outside cut one foot into the end zone. If you get near the sideline, plant and work back, staying parallel to the goal line. |
| Right End | Secure the edge by blocking the first defender outside your alignment. Do not release into a route. |
| Right Wing | Secure the edge by blocking the first defender outside your alignment before you release. Release vertically, behind the left wing, breaking to the back corner of the end zone. |
| Holder | Catch the snap and spin rolling right. If the flat is open, or you can run the ball into the end zone – do it! Otherwise, stop and plant your feet, and then throw the ball back to the kicker on his screen route, behind the LOS. |
| Kicker | Run to the outside hip of the left tackle, bending outside once you have gained width. Do not go past the LOS, the ball must be caught behind the LOS. Catch the ball and get into the end zone. |
FAKE FIELD GOAL CALL: Cincy
Coaching Points
• Swing to the kicker.
• Use versus an overload or a rush defender that takes an inside path.
| Position | Technique |
|---|---|
| Line | Execute sprint-out protection which is a drop-step, crossover rip through, commonly known as “circle the wagons” technique. |
| Left End | Execute sprint-out protection which is a drop-step, crossover rip through, commonly known as “circle the wagons” technique. |
| Left Wing | Take an outside lateral step inviting the inside rush. If the defender stays outside, work your feet to either turn him or run him out of the play. |
| Right End | Execute sprint-out protection which is a drop-step, crossover rip through, commonly known as “circle the wagons” technique. |
| Right Wing | Take an inside step and turn back. Do not allow any inside penetration. |
| Holder | Catch the snap and execute an option type pitch from one knee, or an over-handed pass to the kicker. |
| Kicker | On the snap take off on a swing route gaining width outside the left wing. Fade, or drift away from the defenders. Catch the ball and get into the end zone. |
FAKE FIELD GOAL CALL: Aussie
Coaching Points
•Really an 805 Mirror Under, but we call it “Aussie” from Wings.
• Natural mesh route.
• On crossing routes, right side always sets the height, and the left side crosses under.
• Consider “re-hi” motion with the left wing; an in and then back out.
| Position | Technique |
|---|---|
| Line | Execute field goal attempt blocking technique – build the wall. |
| Left End | Run an “under route”. Release with an aiming point to cross just underneath the right end, about one-yard into the end zone when crossing in front of the right wing. Stay parallel to the goal line after that point. Do not drift. |
| Left Wing | Immediately release outside, using a shallow angle to get width, but enough depth to get your left foot just inside the goal line. |
| Right End | Run an “under route”. Release with an aiming point of 2 yards deep into the end zone when crossing in front of the center, staying parallel to the goal line after that point. Do not drift. |
| Right Wing | Immediately release outside, using a shallow angle to get width, but enough depth to get your left foot just inside the goal line. |
| Holder | Catch the snap and execute a 3-step drop. If a direct snap to the kicker, then step up into the line and block the most dangerous defender. Pick a side – look flat to crossing route. |
| Kicker | On the snap, step up into the line and block the most dangerous defender. If a direct snap, then execute a 3-step drop. |
About the Author of this post:
Jerry Campbell has over 30 years of high school and college coaching experience. He has experience as a head coach, offensive coordinator, and various position coaches. He has written numerous football coaching articles in various publications, is the author of over 30 books on coaching football, and has produced 12 coaching video series. Additionally, he is a nationally sought after speaker on the coaching clinic circuit.