Run Schemes
The foundation of any offense. Zone blocking, gap schemes, and misdirection.
Counter
Misdirection with Gap-Scheme Blocking
Dive
Quick-Hitting A-Gap Attack
Inside Zone
The Foundation of Modern Run Games
Iso
One-on-One at the Point of Attack
Outside Zone
Stretch the Defense to the Sideline
Power
Downhill Football with a Pulling Guard
RPO (Run-Pass Option)
RPO: Let the Defense Choose Its Poison
Trap
Let Them In, Then Kick Them Out
Zone Read
The Modern Option
Pass Concepts
Route combinations designed to attack specific coverages and create separation.
Curl-Flat
The Horizontal Stretch
Flood
Three-Level Vertical Stretch
Four Verts
Attack Deep with Numbers
Mesh
Pick Plays with Crossing Routes
Smash
The Corner Route Concept
Snag
Three-Level Triangle Stretch
Stick
The Ultimate High-Percentage Pass Concept
Protection Schemes
Pass protection schemes that keep your quarterback upright.
Coverage Schemes
Defensive schemes to defend the pass.
3-3-5 Defense
3-3-5: Speed and Chaos from Multiple Positions
3-4 Defense
3-4: Versatility Through Linebacker Depth
4-2-5 Defense
4-2-5: The Nickel as Base Defense
4-3 Defense
4-3: The Traditional Defensive Front