This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog.
Why would you want to run wedge (Insert Zone)?
Derek Pennington, Head Coach at Caledonia HS (MI) believes:
- Can be Run versus Even or Odd Fronts
- Great for RPO or Play Action… No Unblocked Defenders
- Hard to Spill
- Old School Run Down Hill
- Physical and Quick Hitting
- Forces Defenses to constrict and leaves them vulnerable to the Pass
- Easy to Execute…No Read!
He discusses their version of wedge with chalk talk and game filme.
See why 33,000+ coaches from schools across the nation trust Glazier Drive to help their program succeed. Glazier Drive has 2,000+ Curated Videos from Top Coaches, 40 Complete Coaching Systems, and Exclusive Content from Top Coaches in the Industry.
Start your free trial by signing up here GlazierDrive.com
What is the Cal Gun?
- Shotgun spread
- Make the defense defend the whole field. Width and length.
- Spread the ball to all weapons
- Speed in space. Find ways to get your players in space
- Downhill tough running game
- Protect the run with the pass
- Spread doesn’t mean soft
- Ride and read and predetermined runs. 50-50 balance
- Create angles and double teams by leaving defenders unblocked and reading them
- Attack the vulnerabilities of the defense
- Built around a dual-threat quarterback
- Screens fast and slow
- Packaged play concepts
- Multiple formations
- Boundary concepts and grass concepts Attack and score!