Bow Youth Football

Play Book
Confidential
Note:
This PDF file contains both Offense &
Defense
Offensive Tip: All the plays contain a formation, a number and
the actual play, example: 7 2 2 Buck
This part of the play is the formation
7 (see formations on page 5).
The second digit of the number in the play always
tells which back will carry the ball.
The third digit of the number in the play always
tells what hole the carrier runs through.
This part is the actual play Buck
7 2 2 Buck
So in this play the 2 Back carries the ball through the 2 hole. To see how the holes are
numbered, see Basic Offensive Guidelines(a) on page 2.
Revision Date: 9/12/2008
Bow Youth Football
Offensive Playbook
Tableof Contents (Offense)
Table of Contents (Offense)
OFF-01) Basi c Footbal l Posi ti ons OFF-24) Ri p 746 Doubl e Bl ast
OFF-02) Basi c Offensi ve Gui del i nes (a)
Cadence, Hole Numbering, Huddle, PlayCalling
OFF-25) Strong 645 Counter
OFF-03) Basi c Offensi ve Gui del i nes (b)
PlayCalling (continued)
OFF-26) Ti ght 922 Wedge
OFF-04) Basi c Offensi ve Gui del i nes (c)
QB Pivots
OFF-27) 625 Bl ast Pass
OFF-05) Basi c Offensi ve Gui del i nes (d)
Motion
OFF-28) 726 Bl ast Pass
OFF-06) Formati ons (a)
600, 700, Strong 600, Strong 700, 800 and 900
OFF-29) 738 Buck Sweep Reverse
OFF-07) Formati ons (b)
400, 500, 200, 300, Tight 200 and Tight 300
OFF-30) 637 Buck Sweep Reverse
OFF-08) Man on Bl ocki ng (Mi ke)
VS 4 Man and 5Man
OFF-31) 622 Power Sweep Draw
OFF-09) 621 Buck OFF-32) 638 Boot Pass
OFF-10) 722 Buck OFF-33) Strong 400 Bow Speci al Pass
OFF-11) 623 Bl ast OFF-34) I 400 Y Del ay Pass
OFF-12) 724 Bl ast OFF-35) Fl ea Fl i cker Pass
Strong 600 & Strong 700
OFF-13) 625 Bl ast OFF-36) Tri ps Left Qui ck Pass
OFF-14) 726 Bl ast OFF-37) Tri ps Ri ght Qui ck Pass
OFF-15) 633 Di ve OFF-38) Tri ps Ri ght QB Keep
OFF-16) 734 Di ve OFF-39) Tri ps Left QB Keep
OFF-17) Strong 727 Qui ck Pi tch OFF-40) Funnel Pass
OFF-18) Strong 628 Qui ck Pi tch
OFF-19) 737 Buck Sweep
OFF-20) 638 Buck Sweep
OFF-21) Strong 737 Qui ck Pi tch
OFF-22) Strong 638 Qui ck Pi tch
OFF-23) Li z 645 Doubl e Bl ast DEFENSE CONTENTS
Basic Football Positions
Y T G
X
G T X
LB
E
CB
S
T
3
Q
4
2
E
CB
T
LB
LB LB
Line of scrimmage
DEFENSE
OFFENSE
Safety
Inside
Linebacker
Inside
Linebacker
Outside
Linebacker
Outside
Linebacker
End Tackle Tackle End
Cornerback Cornerback
Y-End X-End Tackle Tackle Guard Guard
Quarterback
Center
2 Back
3 Back
4 Back
OFF-1
1
OFF-2
Basic Offensive Guidelines (a)
Y T G
X
G T X
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Holes are numbered:
Odd to left of Center Even to right of Center
Cadence: Down, Motion, Set, GO
Huddle:
X
T G
X
G T
Y
Q
2 3 4
All standing upright facing QB.
Facing QB, bent over, hands on knees.
Play Calling:
Play is called with the first number telling the formation.
Second number called will tell what back will carry the ball.
Third number called will tell what hole the ball will be run through.
QB wi l l
Receive the call from sideline
Call the play to right side of huddle, then release the center.
Call the play to left side of huddle, followed by Readyand Break, at which time all players will clap their hands at once and yell Break!.
Players will then sprint to the line of scrimmage.
Center is lined up directly over the ball.
Guards will line up off of Center as far as legally allowed (helmet should be even with the Centers waist, see image above)
Tackles and Ends will line up even with the Guards.
Y T G
X
G T X
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
OFF-3
Basic Offensive Guidelines (b)
Play Calling (continued):
All linemen will have 1 foot splits.
The 4 Back wi l l
Always go to the YEnd side.
Line up 1 yard outside and 1 yard deep from YEnd in 6, 7 8 and 9 formations.
Line up in 2 point stance with hands on thigh pads.
Lines up in a 2 point stance, 1 yard from line of scrimmage and facing the line of scrimmage.
The 2 Back wi l l
Line up behind QB, almost within reach.
Always be in a 3 point stance.
The 3 Back wi l l
Line up on the opposite side of the 4 Back in a 6 & 7 formation and on the same side as the 4 Back in the Strongformations.
Line up to the inside eye of the Tackle, about a step back from the 2 Back, facing the line of scrimmage, in a 2 point stance, with hands on thigh pads.
The X End will always be opposite the 4 Back.
The Y End will line up on the same side as the 4 Back.
The QB wi l l have three basi c steps for runni ng pl ays (i magi ne a cl ock):
An Open 45 which would be open to 3 oclock or 9 oclock (open meaning to the play side).
A Reverse 90 which would be opening away from the play side to 6 oclock.
A Reverse 45 which would be opening away from the play side to 7 oclock or 4 oclock.
3
1 2
OFF-4
Basic Offensive Guidelines (c)
QB Pivots:
In order to be more precise about where to step, we will refer in play descriptions to the quarterbacks first step. It is useful to remember that as a general rule the
QB pivots to face the man in motion. As for the precise step to take, we find it easiest to to teach him to think as though he is standing just about in the middle of
a large clock face (actually he is slightly above the exact middle). Because we so often expect the QB to turn his back completely to the line, we teach him to
stand slightly pigeon-toed in a narrow stance
9
6
3
4
5 7
8
Left foot to 8 o'clock
1 2
9
6
3
4
5 7
8
Right foot to 5 o'clock
1 2
9
6
3
4
5 7
8
Right foot to 7 o'clock
1 2
9
6
3
4
5 7
8
Left foot to 3 o'clock
4
OFF-5
Basic Offensive Guidelines (d)
There are 4 types of Moti on
Rocket (full speed motion across the formation to the right)
Laser (full speed motion across the formation to the left)
Ri p (shuffle motion to the right at a 45 degree angle toward the 2 back)
Li z (shuffle motion to the left at a 45 degree angle toward the 2 back)
* Moti on cal l s begi nni ng wi th the l etter R go to the ri ght and moti on cal l s begi nni ng wi th the l etter L go to the l eft.
X T G
X
G T
4
Q
2
3
Y
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
1
These motion examples are using the 900 formation:
Rocket
X T G
X
G T
4
Q
2
3
Y
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8 1
Lazer
X T G
X
G T
4
Q
2
3
Y
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8 1
Rip
X T G
X
G T
4
Q
2
3
Y
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8 1
Liz
2
2
2
5
MOTION
OFF-6
Formations (a)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
600
2 splits 4 split
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
700
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Strong 600
2 Back toes at 3 yards
from ball in 3 point
stance.
3 Back inside eye of
tackle (hands on
thighs).
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Strong 700
15 yards from ball
6
4
T G
X
G T X
Q
2
3
Y
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
800
2
1
X T G
X
G T
4 Q
2
3
Y
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
900
2
1
OFF-7
Formations (b)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
400
15 yards from ball
4 back splits
difference
between Y
and tackle.
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
500
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
4 Back and XEnd 15 yards fromball and
never closer than 7 yards to sideline.
4 Back must be off of the line of scrimmage
200 300
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Tight 200
Y T G
X
T X
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Tight 300
G
7
OFF-8
Man-On Blocking
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
3 3 2 1
1
0
S
C C
2
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
VS 4 Man Front
3 3 2 2
1 1
4
4
MIKE
Play side (side of the field
where the play goes)
Back Side (side of the field
where the play does not go)
This back is numbered
as 2 because he is
head up behind the
man in front of him.
This back is numbered as 1 even though
he is a back because he is the first man you
come to as you work your way left from the
center or 0 man.
VS 5 Man Front
No
Zero
Man
Notice in a 4 man front
that there is nobody
opposite our center, so
we forget the zero man
when numbering.
All the opponents are numbered starting at the nose
guard or zero man. As you move away fromthe zero
man, either left or right, the first man you come to is
number 1, then number 2, 3 etc.
Play side (side of the field
where the play goes)
Back Side (side of the field
where the play does not go)
With no zero man, center is responsible for
Back Side (away from the ball) linebacker.
We got a nose guard,
so we must have a 5
man front!
8
OFF-9
621 Buck
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
S
C C
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B
S
C C
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #1 hole)
Optional Play Calls:
221, 321, 421, 821, 921 &
Strong 721
9
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
OFF-10
722 Buck
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
(#2 Back through the #2 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
10
Optional Play Calls:
222, 322, 522, 822, 922 &
Strong 722
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-11
623 Blast
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #3 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
C
C
S
S
C C
S
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff.
11
Optional Play Calls:
423, Rip 823, Rip 923
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 4 6 8
OFF-12
724 Blast
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #4 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Donut
Call
Center & Guard
Donut
Call
Center & Guard
Donut
Call
Guard & Tackle
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff.
12
Optional Play Calls:
524, Liz 824, Liz 924
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Donut
Call
Guard & Tackle
OFF-13
625 Blast
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #5 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
C C
S
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff.
13
Optional Play Calls:
425, Rip 825, Rip 925
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-14
726 Blast
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #6 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Donut
Call
Tackle & End
Gorilla Call
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff.
14
Optional Play Calls:
525, Liz 826, Liz 926
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q 4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Gorilla Call
2 3
OFF-15
633 Dive
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #3 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
15
Optional Play Calls:
433
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-16
734 Dive
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #4 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
16
Optional Play Calls:
534
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-17
Strong 727 Quick Pitch
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B B
(#2 Back through the #7 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5
7
4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
2
17
Optional Play Calls:
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
OFF-18
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #8 hole)
Strong 628 Quick Pitch
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
3 point Stance 3 point Stance
3 point Stance
18
Optional Play Calls:
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
3 point Stance
OFF-19
737 Buck Sweep
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #7 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Back side Guard is
pulled to block play
side and 2 Back sells
the Red Left 22 Buck.
19
Optional Play Calls:
537, Liz 837 & Liz 937
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-20
638 Buck Sweep
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #8 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
20
Back side Guard is
pulled to block play
side and 2 Back sells
the Red Left 22 Buck.
Optional Play Calls:
438, Rip 838 & Rip 938
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-21
Strong 737 Quick Pitch
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E
E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #7 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2 Back goes in motion
and clears a path
through the 7 hole.
2 Back Motion
Note: Can run this
play without motion.
21
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
OFF-22
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #8 hole)
Strong 638 Quick Pitch
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q 4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q 4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Note: Can send the 2
Back in motion
2
3
2
3
22
2 Back goes in motion
and clears a path
through the 7 hole.
2 Back Motion
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q 4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
3
OFF-23
Liz 645 Double Blast
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#4 Back through the #5 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff. 4
Back goes in
motion and
the 2 & 3 back
sell the 25
Blast
2 3
4
2 3
4
23
Optional Play Calls:
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2 3
4
OFF-24
Rip 746 Double Blast
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#4 Back through the #6 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
3
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
3
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Donut
Call
Tackle & End
Gorilla Call
Notice that the
QB Does a
reverse pivot
Handoff. 4
Back goes in
motion and
the 2 & 3 back
sell the 25
Blast
Donut
Call
Tackle & End
2
4
2
4
24
Optional Play Calls:
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
3
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Gorilla Call
2
4
OFF-25
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#4 Back through the #5 hole)
Strong 645 Counter
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
C
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
S
B
2
3
4
25
Optional Play Calls:
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
3
4
C
OFF-26
Tight 922 Wedge
E E T N T
B B
C
(#2 Back stays in wedge)
X
T
G
X
G
T
Y
Q
2
3 4
C
S S
The Wedge is the ultimate team
play, in effect concentrating
the force of 9 blockers at the
point of attack.
Three things can defeat the wedge:
1) Allowing the wedge to stop.
2) A hard rush around the
outside, catching the runner
from behind.
3) Penetration of the walls of the
wedge, it must stay intact!
At the snap of the ball players
quickly form a wedge around the
2 back by lining up inside
shoulder with the outside
shoulder on the man in front of
you.
IMPORTANT The wedge must be formed quickly and prior to opponent contact. The team needs to keep it really ti ght
to avoid penetration and keep their feet moving to keep the ball alive!
QB: If its on GO, make sure everyone is set. Step out of the Backs path with your right foot. Nothing fancy, just hand him the ball. Then follow the wedge looking into
the line and be prepared to cover the ball should there be a fumble.
3 & 4 Backs: Hustle inside and block YOUR TACKLEand keep you feet moving. You should never attempt to push the ball carrier, instead staybehind your Tackle
and push him up field while guarding against opponents that may try to slip in from behind the wedge.
2 back: Hit quickly with no delay. Be prepared to dive over the pile should things stack up. Otherwise, push the wedge. Take lots of short choppy steps with knees high.
Keep your eyes open and look for daylight.
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Optional Play Calls:
OFF-27
625 Blast Pass
(QB & 2 Back must sell run)
* SELL RUN!!!
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E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
a
b
Optional Play Calls:
Strong 525 & Strong 725
OFF-28
726 Blast Pass
(QB & 2 Back must sell run)
* SELL RUN!!!
28
7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8
E E
B B
a
b
Q
2
3
4
G G
Optional Play Calls:
Strong 426 & Strong 626
OFF-29
738 Buck Sweep Reverse
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #8 hole)
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
All backs rotate clockwi se and play is
identical to Red Right 38 Buck Sweep
except the run is reversed thru the 8
hole.
After QB makes the hand off he drops
back and fakes the pass while watching
for a fumble.
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4 2
3
4 2
3
4 2
3
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B
B
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
4 2
3
OFF-30
637 Buck Sweep Reverse
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#3 Back through the #7 hole)
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
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All backs rotate clockwi se and play is
identical to Red left 37 Buck Sweep except
the run is reversed thru the 7 hole.
After QB makes the hand off he drops back
and fakes the pass while watching for a
fumble.
4 2
3
4 2
3
4 2
3
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B B
Y T G
X
G T X
Q
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
4 2
3
OFF-31
622 Power Sweep Draw
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 5 - 2 Defense
E E
B B
S
C C
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 5 - 3 Defense
E E
B B
S
C C
B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 4 - 4 Defense
E E
B B
B
B
(#2 Back through the #1 hole)
Optional Play Calls:
221, 321, 421, 821, 921 &
Strong 721
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X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
VS 4 - 3 Defense
E E
B B
B
OFF-32
638 Boot Pass
(QB & 2 Back must sell run)
* SELL RUN!!!
32
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
a
b
Optional Play Calls:
QB attacks line of scrimmage. If corner
comes then throw to X. If corner covers X
then look a second read. If second read is
covered the QB yells GO and runs with
ball and X & Y become blockers.
OFF-33
Strong 400 Bow Special Pass
33
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2 3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
1
2
Optional Play Calls:
QB reads the outside corner and if he is
playing the Y to the outside then Y should
be open. If he is playing him to the inside
look to 4 and if 4 is covered check off to the
3.
3
OFF-34
I 400 Y Delay Pass
34
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
1
3
Optional Play Calls:
QB 5 step drop, looks for the 4 and if
covered throw to Y slant.
2
Variation:
QB can 3 step drop and throw the pop pass
to X end.
OFF-35
Strong 600 Flea Flicker
E E
B B B
Flea Flicker
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
a
b
E E
B B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
2
Strong 700 Flea Flicker
a
b
35
OFF-36
Trips Left Quick Pass
36
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6
a
b
B
S C C
c
If the defensive end follows our Y End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant right end.
When the huddle breaks the XEnd lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
YEnd lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the XEnd.
4B lines up 1x1 to the YEnd.
QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1
st
sound
or 1
st
color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop
away from the weak side of the line and hits
the first man open.
2B needs to be quick to seal the 5 hole.
3B pass blocks the right end.
OFF-37
Trips Right Quick Pass
37
If the defensive end follows our Y End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant left end.
When the huddle breaks the XEnd lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
YEnd lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the XEnd.
4B lines up 1x1 to the YEnd.
QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1
st
sound
or 1
st
color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop
away from the weak side of the line and hits
the first man open.
2B needs to be quick to seal the 6 hole.
3B pass blocks the left end.
1 2 3 5 4 6
Q
G G
4
2
3
B B B
a
b
c
E E
S C C
OFF-38
Trips Right QB Keep
37
If the defensive end follows our Y End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant left end.
When the huddle breaks the XEnd lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
YEnd lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the XEnd.
4B lines up 1x1 to the YEnd.
QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1
st
sound
or 1
st
color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop
away from the weak side of the line and fakes
to the 2B then sweeps to the vacant left end.
2B needs to be quick to seal the 6 hole.
3B needs to clear out the left end.
1 2 3 5 4 6
Q
G G
4
2
3
B B B
a
b
c
E E
S C C
OFF-39
Trips Left QB Keep
36
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6
a
b
B
S C C
c
If the defensive end follows our Y End to the other side of
the ball, then the QB can option it to the 2B who can sweep
around the vacant right end.
When the huddle breaks the XEnd lines up
10-15 Yards off ball.
YEnd lines up on the opposite side of line,
just outside of the XEnd.
4B lines up 1x1 to the YEnd.
QB calls a quick snap count (i.e.: 1
st
sound or
1
st
color). Then takes a quick 2 step drop away
from the weak side of the line and fakes to the
2B then sweeps to the vacant right end..
2B needs to be quick to seal the 5 hole.
3B pass blocks the right end.
OFF-40
Funnel Pass
32
E E
B B
X T G
X
G T Y
Q
2
3
4
1 2 3 5 7 4 6 8
Optional Play Calls:
QB rolls out to the right. 4B goes straight
dong field about 5 yard and heads for the
post. End goes straight down field and
then heads for the flag. 3B splits the two
receivers and should be all alone in the
flats. 2B must block end!
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Bow Youth Football
Defensive Playbook
4-4 Attack
Table of Contents (Defense)
Table of Contents (Defense)
DEF-01) Posi ti ons 4-4 Attack
DEF-02) Tough 3
DEF-03) Sl ant
DEF-04) Sl am 3
DEF-05) Sl am 4
DEF-06) Fl are 3
DEF-07) Stack
DEF-08) Back
DEF-09) Up
DEF-10) Off 3
DEF-11) Def VS Opti on
DEF-12) Goal Li ne
DEF-13) Goal Li ne - UP
DEF-14) 5-2 Monster
OFFENSIVE CONTENTS
T T
o o w s
E E
DEF-1
Inside Linebacker
(Willy) weak side
Outside
Linebacker
(Ollie)
c
s
c
Inside Linebacker
(Sam) strong side
Outside
Linebacker
(Ollie)
Safety
Corner Corner
End End Right Tackle Left Tackle
Notes:
Always slant to wide side of field regardless of D&D.
1 yard penetration on Defensive Ends and Tackles.
Always force run inside.
Safety's cheat to wide side of field (12-15 yards).
Tackles, 4pt stance
Ends, 3pt stance some situations call for a 2pt stance (5 man front).
Always pursue on an angle and get depth.
Cover 3 =Backs cover 1/3 each
Cover 4 =Man to Man with free Safety
Calls: Stunt
Coverage
Positions 4-4 Attack
Tough 3 Slam 3
1
T T
X
o o w s
E E
1x1
A B A B C
DEF-2
Willy Sam Ollie Ollie
c
1/3
s
1/3
c
1/3
Tough 3
Stunt = Tough
Coverage = 3
2
T T
X
o o w s
E
E
1x1
(1 Left 1 Back)
A B A B C
DEF-3
Willy Sam Ollie
Slant
Stunt = Slant
Coverage = 3/4
C
s
c
c
1/3
1/3
1/3
Sam & Willy will call direction based
on offense (Ace=RT & Bulldog=LT).
Sam & Willy always step 6 opposite
The slant and read.
* Corner closest to sideline should
stay with in 9 yards of it.
2x3
(2 left 3 off man)
Ollie
*First man out
* All players YELL pass/run
when recognized.
3
T T
X
o
o
w s
E E
1x1
A B A B C
DEF-4
Willy Sam
Ollie
Ollie
c
1/3
s
1/3
c
1/3
Slam 3
7 9 Yards
2x3
Stunt = Slam
Coverage = 3
4
T T
X
o
o
w s
E E
1x1
A B A B C
DEF-5
Willy Sam
Ollie
Ollie
*First man out
c
s
Free
c
Slam 4
Stunt = Slam
Coverage = 4
* If cover man goes in
motion to other side of
the ball then DO NOT
follow, let him go. Other
Ollie will cover.
C
5
T T
X
o
o
s w
E E
1x1
A B A B C
DEF-6
Sam Willy
Ollie
Ollie
c
1/3
s
1/3
c
1/3
Flare 3
2x3
Stunt = Flare
Coverage = 3
Sam & Willy Blitz
through A gaps
* Front 4 Rush the ball.
C
* DB Cover 3
6
T T
X
o
o w s
E
E
1x1
(1 Left 1 Back)
A B A B C
DEF-7
Willy Sam Ollie
Ollie
Stack
Stunt = Stack
Coverage = 3/4
C
s
c
c
7
T T
X
o o w s
E
E
1x1
(1 Left 1 Back)
A B A B C
DEF-8
Willy Sam Ollie Ollie
Back
Stunt = Back
Coverage = 3
C
6 10 Yards off ball
s
c
c
1/3
1/3
1/3
15 20 Yards off ball
8
T T
X
o o w s
E
E
1x1
(1 Left 1 Back)
A B A B C
DEF-9
Willy Sam Ollie Ollie
Up
Stunt = UP
Coverage = 3/4
C
2 1/2 Yards off ball
s
c c
9
T T
X
o o w s
E
E
A B A B
DEF-10
Willy Sam Ollie Ollie
c
1/3
s
1/3
c
1/3
Off 3
Stunt = Tough
Coverage = 3
Off 3 is audible called by backs when offense is unbalanced or unrecognized and it just changes the play to the basic Tough 3.
C
T T
X
E E
A B A B C C D
Example: Coach calls
Tough Slant 3 but
offense comes out
unbalanced. S&W
should call Unbalanced
& Off 3 and move the
front four down one row.
C
X
Guard is now
handled like Center
All gaps move
down with front line
in the direction of
the shift.
C D
10
T T
X
o
o
s w
E E
1x1
A B A B C
DEF-11
Sam Willy
Ollie
Covers pitchman on option,
Flats on pass and contains
outside run.
c
1/3
s
1/3
c
1/3
Def VS Option
Coverage = 3
Sam & Willy
watch for dive,
read and blitz.
C
Bump End, force
decision and cover QB
Bump End, force
decision and cover QB
Ollie
Covers pitchman on option,
Flats on pass and contains
outside run.
11
T T
X
o o
w s
E E
A B A B C
DEF-12
Willy Sam
Ollie Ollie
Goal Line
Stunt = Goal Line
C
s
c
c
12
Safety
T T
X
o o
w
s E E
A B A B C
DEF-13
Willy
Sam Ollie Ollie
Goal Line - UP
Stunt = Goal Line
C
s
c
c
13
Safety
LT E
X
o S W
o
E
A B A B C
DEF-14
Willy
Head Up
Sam
Head Up
Monster On
Strong side
c
1/2
s
1/2
c
5-2 Monster
Coverage = 2
14
RT
Head Up Head Up Head Up Outside
Shoulder
3 Yards 3 Yards
Split
Difference
1x1 4x5
Weak side
Corner moves
up 4x5
Strong side
Corner goes
into a cover 2
Safety goes
into a cover 2
on weak side