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OLine Tie Up Drill

June 22, 2022 by

The coach in the drill is

Pat Fox
Head Coach
Notre Dame Prep

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Best Ways to Run Power Read Option

December 30, 2021 by

This post was syndicated with permission from the Glazier Clinics Free Coaching Resources at Building Blocks: Pro Gun Spread—Power Read Option.

The power read option is a formidable element in the Pro-Gun Spread. Catch up on the rest of this offensive formation series here:

Midline Option

Coach Jarrett Troxler provides helpful tips on the quarterback’s reads, the blocking scheme, and overall play design in these two critical videos, available now on our Youtube page.

In this video, Coach Jarrett Troxler from Massillon Washington HS (OH) details the best two ways to run the power read-option from the Pro-Gun Spread System.

Running the Power Read Option

The first way to run the power read option is called “Flash.” The most important distinction with “Flash” is that the Running Back will run directly in front of the Quarterback at the mesh point and look to take the ball wide and stay horizontal to the sideline. The Quarterback reads the Defensive End, and if the End takes the Running Back, the Quarterback will take the ball and run in the B Gap. Conversely, if the Defensive End takes the Quarterback, the Quarterback hands the ball off to the running back.

The second way to run the power read option is called “Knife.” This play is like a veer read-option play. The Running Back will align on the play side and he has an inside track toward the B Gap if the Quarterback gives him the football. The Quarterback, still reading the defensive end for his key, will either hand the ball off to the Running Back or pull the ball and become the edge runner on this play.

The blocking on both of these plays is the same, so there is nothing different from a teaching standpoint for the remaining players on the field. Incorporate these plays into your practice drills to ensure your Quarterback understands the importance of reading his defensive end key, and reap the benefits of some easy offense!

 

Power Vs “Over” & “Bear” Fronts

In a defensive “Over” front, the Defensive Tackle to the tight end side of the formation, otherwise called the “closed side/strong side,” will align in a “3-technique.” The 3-technique alignment is on the outside shoulder of the strongside Guard. The backside Defensive Tackle or Nose Tackle will align to the “open side/weak side” of the formation in a “0” or “2i” which is right over the Offensive Center or right inside the inside shoulder of the backside guard, respectively.

The Ends are outside the Tackles in a defensive “bear” front. The difference from an “over-front” is that there are more defensive players at the line of scrimmage. The strongside Defensive Tackle will now play a “0” or “2” technique, which is head-up over the Guard or Center. The SAM Linebacker will align as a 5-technique over the Offensive Tackle’s outside shoulder. The Defensive End will align in a “7-technique” on the end of the line of scrimmage. The Strong Safety will also align in the box.

This defense is a run-heavy defensive front. With the fronts identified, the blocking is very similar, with the difference being the actions of the play side Offensive Tackles/Guard. Against an “over-front” the Offensive Tackle will double with the Offensive Guard on the “3-technique” Defensive Tackle to the Backside Linebacker through a “Tango” call. The Center blocks down on “0” or “2i” Nose Tackle, the backside Guard executes a “skip pull” on the play side Linebacker. The Tight End or “H-Back” does a kick-out block on the defensive end. Against a “Bear front,” all offensive linemen will execute a down block on the first defender inside of them on the line of scrimmage. The backside Offensive Tackle will execute a “skip-pull” to the play side linebacker. The Tight End or “H-Back” does a kick-out block on the defensive end.

 

Power Iso Vs Hard Spill

Power Iso/Power run scheme against even defensive front teams is the play side defensive end. If the defensive end’s responsibility is to “spill the play”, attack the oncoming blocker with the wrong arm to make the play go outside of him, a counteraction is to base block with the play side offensive tackle. Doing so creates a new look for the defensive end. With the base block from the Offensive Tackle, the play side Offensive Guard down blocks on the Nose Tackle, and the Center down blocks on the backside Defensive Tackle. These actions, free up the Backside Offensive guard to execute a “skip pull” around the Center to the backside linebacker. The fullback now has an “ISO block” on the play side backer.

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How to Stress the Defense with the Sugar Huddle

October 14, 2021 by

By Keith Grabowski

 

Many  teams do a great job with their formations.  Those that really want to stress a defense use shifts and motions on most plays.

Some of the most successful offenses in the NFL move almost every play.  They like this because it stresses a defense in that they have to recognize, communicate and adjust. That’s three opportunities to be wrong. 

Unfortunately, many times you will see the offense taking too much time to get aligned.  Even with formations that are unique and definitely required adjustments from the defense,  a team slow out of the huddle gives the defense had plenty of time to align.

A better answer for the huddle offense is better tempo out of their huddle.  The sugar huddle which is closer to the ball that is broken out of quickly then starts their movements can cause chaos for the defenses recognition, communication and adjustment.  

A shift done slowly really does not stress a defense that much.  Shifts should be done at a “run” pace.  It doesn’t have to be a sprint, but it certainly isn’t a jog or a walk.

2019 state champion Pleasant Grove High School and head coach Josh Gibson realized this advantage and attributed it as a major factor in their championship season.  Coach Gibson talks about it here (click image for free video):

The other great aspect of the sugar huddle is that it allows you to have the effects of being uptempo after breaking the huddle and quickly getting the snap off, yet it allows the offense to use the clock as well.

To learn more about this course click the following link: Holding Defenses Accountable ‘Sugar Huddle’ and BIG Passing Plays

 

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Training a Championship QB

October 14, 2021 by

 

By Keith Grabowski

You may want to think about your comprehensive plan for training Quarterbacks in your program grades 7-12.  Five time state champion head coach Todd Dodge does exactly that.

Beginning with his 7th graders, Coach Dodge has a comprehensive plan for training quarterbacks in his program.  He explains the approach of how it starts with eight at the middle school level narrowing that down to two quarterbacks by sophomore year (click images for video).

Having the quarterback who stands at the middle of the field in December and raises the state championship trophy begins with clear expectations.  Beyond being an accurate passer, Coach Dodge shares the characteristics that he must see from his quarterback in this video:

 

Coach explains the aspects of training a quarterback including his “3 camera” coaching point to help the quarterback understand the “stroke” of throwing a football which helps with accuracy. He explains the concept here:


Dodge spends a good portion of his presentation covering how the quarterback’s footwork must match the concept. Coach demonstrates how they think about calibrating their passing game with proper footwork illustrating their methods with drill and game film. 

He shares how they drill the quarterbacks in all aspects of developing their technique including RPO execution.

As you head into the summer and prepare your quarterbacks for the season, Coach Dodge’s talk will give you plenty of ideas and coaching points to utilize with your own quarterbacks.

For more information about Coach Dodges complete course click the link: Training a Championship QB

 

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3 RPO Drills to Maximize Your Repetitions

October 14, 2021 by

 

By Keith  Grabowski

It’s a simple objective of the RPO, but in order to have a quarterback who can do that, it does take drill work and repetition.

Here are 3 drill methods to get your RPO game functioning proficiently as you work your way through your installs.

#1) Strip all away but those involved in the read

New offensive coordinator at Shippensburg likes stripping away everything but the essentials in order to get 25-30 extra reps every time he uses this RPO period. These reps are critical because as Coach Ohradzanksy mentions, he can only get 5-7 of these in a 11v11 scout team setting. He explains the set up and coaching points in this video:

#2) Take a Triple Option Approach to Drilling RPO

Having run triple option in the past, Temple OC Mike Uremovich knows that you have to drill exactly what you are asking the players to do in a game.  Now running an offense heavy on RPO, Coach Uremovich drills it much like he would an option play. The drills allows him to do multiple things with the drill as he explains here:

#3) Build teaching in a Progression of Drills

Beaumont HS (CA) Head Coach Jeff Steinberg likes to create a progression of drills working the RPO from the isolated key read with QB/RB/WR to half line to half line with 3 receivers.  He gives an overview of how it works which you could apply to any of your RPOs:

If RPO is going to make your offense go, the reps you have available against your scout team will not be enough to drill all of the scenarios your players will need to be ready for.  Identifying the scenarios and creating drills that can maximize repetitions is the key.

If you’re interested in learning more from these coaches then you can find their courses below:

Kyle Ohradzansky- Game Week QB Prep

Mike Uremovich – Perimeter Run Schemes &10 Personnel RPO’S

Spread and Shred: Simple RPOs for High School by Jeff Steinberg

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