The Multiple

West Coast
Pass Protection

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 Pass Protection
n The system has the capacity to protect
with anything from a 5-man protection
scheme – sending 5 receivers into the
pattern – to an 8-man maximum
protection scheme.
n The base protection is a 6-man scheme
that sends 4 – 5 receivers out on every
pass play.
u We do this without having to use any
sight adjusted hot routes - where the
receiver is required to read the blitz and
change his route.

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 n In the event that there is a seventh
rusher that we cannot account for,
the QB will throw to one of the
built-in hot routes.
n Due to the lack of defenders in
coverage downfield, there is an
excellent chance of gaining big
yardage after the catch.

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 Man or Zone
Protection
n The system can use either; depending
on the linemen’s athletic abilities and the
preference of the line coach.
n The philosophy will remain the same.
u Send 4 – 5 receivers out every pass play,
and be able to block 6 rushers every
play.
n We will pass protect with an aggressive
style much like “quick protection” on all
our protections.

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 Using a Six-man
Pass Protection
n This protection can be used with a man
or zone scheme.
n The back directly behind the center will
block opposite the center (vs. even
fronts) or bock opposite the double
reading guard (vs. odd fronts).
n We will call the other back into the
pattern.
n The center (or QB) will make a “call” at
the L.O.S. to tell the back and the line
which direction to block.

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 Man Protection
n A lineman, a back, or in some
cases both a lineman and a back
must be able to double read
linebackers.
n The guards and the center must
have very good feet in order to
double read linebackers then block
the appropriate defender.

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"SCAT" PASS
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 50
PROTECTION
Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

 "SCAT" PASS
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 50
PROTECTION
LT: Man.
Front).

LG: MLB to NG.

C: Man, possible help from RG.

RG: Double-read inside to outside (MLB to OLB) on strong side.

RT: MAN.

H: If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.

If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

F: If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.

If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 "SCAT" PASS
With a "RIP" call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND

CENTER
 "SCAT" PASS
With a "RIP" call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
LT: Left End. Front).

LG: Left Tackle.

C: Double-read MLB to right-side OLB.

RG: Right Tackle.

RT: Right End.

FB: If directly behind CENTER you have the left-side OLB. If called into the patter
you have a "Free Release" to run route called.

HB: If directly behind CENTER you have the left-side OLB. If called into the patter
you have a "Free Release" to run route called.

Y: Run pass route.

"SCAT" PASS
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 50
PROTECTION
Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND

CENTER
 "SCAT" PASS
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 50
PROTECTION
LT: Man. Front).
LG: Double-read inside to outside (MLB to OLB) on strong side.

C: Man, possible help from LG.

RG: MLB to NG.

RT: MAN.

H: If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.

If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

F: If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.

If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 "SCAT" PASS
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

 "SCAT" PASS
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
Front).
LT: Left End.

LG: Left Tackle.

C: Double-read MLB ot left-side OLB

RG: Right Tackle.

RT: Right End.

FB: If directly behind CENTER you have the right-side OLB. If called into pattern,
you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

HB If directly behind CENTER you have the right-side OLB. If called into pattern,
you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

Y: Run pass route.

 Man / Zone
Combination
n In some cases, the back can
double read backers if the linemen
are not very athletic.

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"SCAT" PASS
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

 "SCAT" PASS
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
LT: Man. Front).
LG: Man.

C: Right-side (RIP) "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "B" GAP protection.

RT: Right-side "C" GAP protection..

H: If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on LEFT SIDE, run pass
route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

F: If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on LEFT SIDE, run pass
route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

"SCAT" PASS
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
Front).

QB

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER

 "SCAT" PASS
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40
PROTECTION
LT: Left-side "C" GAPFront).
protection.

LG: Left-side "B" GAP protection.

C: Left-side (LIZ) "A" GAP protection.

RG: Man.

RT: Man.

H: If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on RIGHT SIDE, run pass
route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

F: If directly behind CENTER, Double-read inside to outside on RIGHT SIDE, run pass
route. If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 Zone Protection
n Quick Protection
u Designed to protect both “A” gaps.
« In a three-step drop, the “A” gaps
are the most vulnerable areas.
« It is difficult to get a back to the “A”
gap for protection in a three-step
drop.

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 "QUICK" PASS
with a "LASER"
PROTECTION
Call.

QB

RB
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST

RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO
"PROBABLE"
BACKSIDE
THE "B" to "C" GAP to
 "QUICK" PASS
with a "LASER"
PROTECTION
Call.
LT: Left side "C" GAP protection.

LG: Left side "B" GAP protection.

C: Left side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right side "A" GAP protection.

RT: Aggressively stay on BIG man..

RB: Back-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 "QUICK" PASS PROTECTION
with a "ROCKET"
Call.

QB

RB
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST

RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO
"PROBABLE"
BACKSIDE
THE "B" to "C" GAP to
 "QUICK" PASS
with a "ROCKET"
PROTECTION
Call.
LT: Aggressivly stay on BIG man.

LG: Left-side "A" GAP protection.

C: Right-side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "B" GAP protection.

RT: Right-side "C" GAP protedtion.

RB: Back-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 Zone Protection
n Slide Protection
u Designed to protect both “A” gaps.
u Has the capacity to “wash” multiple
rushers away from the pocket.

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 "SLIDE" PASS
with a "RAM"
PROTECTION
Call.

QB

RB
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST

RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO
"PROBABLE"
BACKSIDE
THE "B" to "C" GAP to
outside.
 "SLIDE" PASS
with a "RAM"
PROTECTION
Call.
LT: Man on BIG man.

LG: Left-side "A" GAP protection.

C: Right-side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "B" GAP protection.

RT: Right-side "C" GAP protedtion.

RB: Left-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 "SLIDE" PASS
with a "LION"
PROTECTION
Call.

QB

RB
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER

NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST

RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO
"PROBABLE"
BACKSIDE
THE "B" to "C" GAP to
 "SLIDE" PASS
with a "LION"
PROTECTION
Call.
LT: Left-side "C" GAP protection.

LG: Left-side "B" GAP protection.

C: Left-side "A" GAP protection.

RG: Right-side "A" GAP protection.

RT: Man on BIG man.

RB: Right-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.

Y: HOT READ: Run pass route.

 FS

C C
SS
W M S
E T T E

QB

H
NEAR RIGHT 339 F SWING (with a RAM call made at
the L.O.S.)
 FS

C C
SS
W M S
E T T E

QB

H F

WEAK RIGHT 628 H FLAT (with a LIZ call made at

the L.O.S.)
 Using a Five to
Six-man Pass
n This protection can be used with a
man or zone scheme.
n We use a “King” or “Queen” call to
send one back out on a free
release while the remaining back
“check releases” into the pass
pattern.

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 King
n A “King” call free releases the Back on
the Strong-side.
u The other back will check release to the
“Quick-side.”
n The Center, Strong-side Guard, and
Tackle will block to the strong-side.
n The Quick-side Guard and Tackle will
block to the Quick-side, and the back will
check release to the Quick-side.

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 "KING" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE
RELEASES

QB

H F

KING CALL GIVES THE STRONG-

BACK A FREE
SIDE
 "KING" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE
LT: Left End. RELEASES

LG: Left Tackle.

C: Double-read MLB to SLB.

RG: Right Tackle.

RT: Right End.

FB: FREE RELEASE.

HB: Check WLB then release.

Y: Run pass route.

 Queen
n A “Queen” call free releases the Back on
the Quick-side.
u The other back will check release to the
“Strong-side.”
n The Center, Quick-side Guard, and
Tackle will block to the Quick-side.
n The Strong-side Guard and Tackle will
block to the Strong-side, and the back
will check release to the Strong-side.

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 "QUEEN" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE
RELEASES.

QB

H F

QUEEN CALL GIVES THE QUICK-

BACK
SIDE A FREE
 "QUEEN" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE
LT: Left End.RELEASES.

LG: Left Tackle.

C: Double-read MLB to WLB.

RG: Right Tackle.

RT: Right End.

FB: Check SLB then release.

HB FREE RELEASE.

Y: Run pass route.

 FS

C C
1 2 SS
W M S
E T T E

QB

H F

SPLIT RIGHT 639 CUT / SWING KING

 FS

C C
2 1 SS
W M S
E T T E

QB
H

QUADS RIGHT 628 FLAT / SNEAK QUEEN

 Keeping the
Tight End in To
n This protection can be used with a
man or zone scheme.
n We use an “OH” call to keep the
Tight End in for pass protection.
n We can call for “OH” protection in
the play-call or the QB can call for
it at the L.O.S.

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 "OH" PASS PROTECTION From
a "RIGHT" Formation. "RIP" Call.

QB Y

RB

NOTE: WE WILL ALWAYS SLIDE THE PROTECTION TO

THE SIDE WITH THE MOST PROBABLE RUSHERS AND
THE BACK BLOCKS BACKSIDE TO THE CALL.
 FS

C
C
SS B
B
B T N T B

QB

TRIPS RIGHT OH-39 H "V"

 Keeping Both
Backs in to Pass
n This protection primarily used in a man
pass protection scheme.
n We use a “MAX” call to alert both backs
to check their backers before they
release into the pattern.
u In the event that no one blitzes, the backs
release into the pattern as an outlet for
the quarterback.

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 FS SS

C C
W M S
E T T E

QB

H F

SPLIT RIGHT 787 FLAT / CUT

MAX
 Keeping Both
Backs and the
n This protection primarily used in a man
pass protection scheme.
n We use a “Stay” call to tell both the
backs to stay in and pass protect.
u We will sometimes use this if we are
facing a “man” defense and we want to
anchor the backers to keep them out of
the throwing lanes.
n We can make the “Stay” call in the play-
call or the QB has the option to call
“Stay” at the L.O.S.

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 FS

C C

W M
E T N E SSS

QB

I RIGHT 8-OH-8 SKINNY

STAY
 Releasing All
Five Receivers
n This protection primarily used in a man
pass protection scheme.
n The quarterback is responsible for
throwing hot if a six rusher comes.
u The hot routes are built into the pattern.
n We use this when we really want to
stretch the defense horizontally or when
we use an “empty” backfield.
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 FS

C C
SS
W M S
E T T E

QB

H F

SPLIT RIGHT 439 SWINGS GO

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West Coast
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 The Multiple
West Coast
Pass Protection

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