Football Coaches Manual Offensive 2000

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Date published to web: 11/20/2000

Discussion ID: PB3
Courtesy of: Anonymous
Document Title: Playbook 2000

Season(s) used: 2000
Age Group: 7-8 yrs
Grade(s): 3rd
Description: Offense used by a 3rd grade team.
Courtesy of Cyber_Coach: http://www.cyber-shack.net/CyberCoach/

Football
Coaches Manual
2000
Coaches:
i
General Rules:
ii
Offensive Play Call
The play call is made up of four parts.
1. The Formation
2. The Motion
3. The Back and Hole Number
4. The Type of play or Series
5. The Cadence (when to snap the ball)
For instance a play will be called in the huddle as:

Pro, Rip, 26 Cross on One
There will be 5 cadence calls:

Touch . . . . . . . . . . [ QB touches Center ]
Down . . . . . . . . . . [ Down ]
On 1 . . . . . . . . . . [ Down, Set, Hut ]
On 3 . . . . . . . . . [ Down, Set, Hut, Hut, Hut ]
Sleep . . . . . . . . . . [ Down, Set, 5 Huts, timeout ]
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Offensive Positions
X Wide Receiver (X). Will always play ON the line of scrimmage. Goes out for passes and
blocks. Back number (6).
LT Left Tackle. Blocks. Position is number 3 hole.

Lineman number (3).
LG Left Guard. Blocks. Position is number 1 hole.

Lineman number (1).
Center. Snaps ball to Quarterback and Blocks. Position is number 0 hole.

C
Lineman number (0).
RG Right Guard. Blocks. Position is number 2 hole.

Lineman number (2).
RT Right Tackle. Blocks. Position is number 4 hole.

Lineman number (4).
Tight End (Z). Goes out for passes but mainly Blocks. Back number (5).
Z
Q Quarterback (Q). Takes snap from center to start play. Will both run and pass.
Back number (1).
F Fullback (F). Will carry ball, receive passes, and Block. Back number (2).
H Halfback (H). Will carry ball, receive passes, and Block. Back number (3).
W Wingback (W). Will carry ball, receive passes, and Block. Back number (4).
Page 2
Numbering System
The following are how the holes in the offensive

line are numbered. Right even, Left odd.
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
X LT LG C RG RT Z
The following are how the offensive backs are

numbered.
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W 5
6 Q
1 4
H 3
2
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Offensive Formations
WR <----Formation { Wing Right }

X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
WL <----Formation { Wing Left }

Z LT LG C RG RT X
W Q
F
H
Page 4
TWR <----Formation { Tight Wing Right}

X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
PRO <----Formation { Pro}

X LT LG C RG RT Z Motion
W
Q
F
H
Page 5
I <----Formation {I}
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
TWL <----Formation { Tight Wing Left }

Z LT LG C RG RT X
W
Q
F
H
Page 6
Trips <----Formation { Trips }
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W H
Vic <----Formation { Victory }

X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q
F W
Page 7
Offensive Motion
RIP
C Motion
X LT LG RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 8
Line Blocking
Blast Blocking is the simplest blocking pattern.

All Blocking will be Blast unless called a blocking
pattern is called in the huddle.
Rule: If there is a defender across from you in

the inside gap, that is your first priority. If no
defender is in the gap then you block the man
directly in front of you either at the first or sec-
ond level.
Blast.
Defenders 2nd Level
Defenders 1st Level
D LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
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Line Blocking
Blast.
Defenders 2nd Level
Defenders 1st Level
D LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Blast.
Inside Gaps
Defenders 2nd Level
Defenders 1st Level
D LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Page 10
Line Blocking
All Running Plays

DE
X LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
All Running Plays

DE
X LT LG C RG RT Z
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
All Running Plays
X LT LG C RG RT Z DE
7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8
Page 11
Quarterback Key
Formations
Terms Pronounced
WR Wing Right
WL Wing Left
TWR Tight Wing Right
TWL Tight Wing Left
TRP Trips
PRO Pro
I I
V Victory
Motion
Terms Pronounced
RIP Rip
Plays or Series
Terms Pronounced
EAG Eagle
DIV Dive
OPT Option
PIT Pitch
PAS Pass
SNK Sneak
SWP Sweep
BOO Boot
CRS Cross
Page 12
Pro Rip 35 Cross On 1 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Pro Rip 26 Cross On 1 2
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
H F
Page 13
Pro Rip 28 Pitch On 1
3
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
H F
4 Pro Rip W Pass On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 14
Tight Wing Right 32 EAG On 1
5
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Tight Wing Right 28 EAG On 1

6
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
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7 Tight Wing Right 47 EAG On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
8 Tight Wing Right 17 EAG On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 16
Tight Wing Right 18 Sweep on 1
9
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Tight Wing Right W Post Pass on 1 10
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 17
11 I 43 FB on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
12 I 44 FB on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
Page 18
Tight Wing Right X Post Pass on 1
13
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Tight Wing Right QB Sneak on 3

14
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 19
Tight Wing Right EAG HB PAS On 1
15
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
16 Tight Wing Right 27 FB on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 20
17 Wing Right 47 EAG on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
18 Wing Right Z PAS on DOWN
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 21
19
Wing Right X PAS on 3
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Wing Right W POST PAS on 3 20
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 22
21 Wing Right W DRAG PAS on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
22
Page 23
23
Wing Right F PAS on 3
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
24
Page 24
25 Tight Wing Left 48 EAG On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
26 Tight Wing Left 18 EAG BOO On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
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27
Wing Right 32 EAG on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
28
Wing Right 28 EAG on 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W
Q
F
H
Page 26
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
X LT LG C RG RT Z
W Q
F
H
Page 27
31
Pro 28 Pitch On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
32
Pro 26 Cross On 1
X LT LG C RG RT Z
Q W
F
H
Page 28
Special Teams
Punt Formation
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H Q
Punter comes in for quarterback. H and W both split wide - off the line. They leave
as soon as the ball is snapped. Everyone else blocks and waits until the ball is
kicked. Stay in lanes.
Fake Punt
X LT LG C RG RT Z
H W
W blocks inside to seal the end or linebacker. F recieves a direct snap and options
off the defensive CB. Q is the pitch man.
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Special Teams
Kickoff {Basic}
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
Trails by
10 yards
SAFETY
Everyone stays in their lane. 5 and 6 will pinch in slightly toward center of field and kicker
will trail by 10 yards and act as safety. The two wide men will stay in their lanes even if the
ball is kicked to the other side. The will break toward the ball carrier only when they almost
even to him.
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Special Teams
Kickoff {Onside}
3 Best Ball Recoverer

2 Best open field blocker
K
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F3 F4 F5
F1 F2
B1 B2 B3 B4
Kick Return {Right}
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Page 27
Special Teams
Kick Return {Left}
K
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Kick Return {Throwback}
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Page 28
Special Teams
Kick Return {B2 H}
K
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
Kick Return {B3 W}

K
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 10
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
B1 B2 B3 B4
W H
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Defensive Positions
LE Left End. Normally lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle. Plays the run and
rushes the passer taking an outside route to contain the play. “Soft Pursues.”
RT Right Tackle. Lines up over the guard or in a gap. When lining up in gap, shoots
into backfield as quickly as possible. Plays the run and rushes the passer.
LT Left Tackle. Normally lines up over the guard or in a gap, but will play a line-
backer in a 3-4 defense. Plays the run and rushes the passer.
RE Right End. Normally lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle. Plays the run and
rushes the passer taking an outside route to contain the play. “Soft Pursues.”
LLB Left Linebacker. Plays the run and defends the pass. In pass coverage, picks up the
first running back going out for pass on left side. Blitzes quarterback as assigned.
MLB Middle Linebacker. Primarily defends the run. On passing plays, “mirrors” the
quarterback and goes in for sack if there is an opening.
RLB Right Linebacker. Plays the run and defends the pass. In pass coverage, picks up the first
running back going out for pass on left side. Blitzes quarterback as assigned.
LCB Left Cornerback. First responsibility is to defend pass to wide receiver, but also pro-
vides run support. On wide running plays, stays wide and forces play back inside.
R Rover. Last line of defense. Primarily plays pass defense, but comes up to play
the run ONLY AFTER the ball carrier crosses the line of scrimmage.
NG Nose Guard. Defends run. Covers offensive Center and stops plays up the
middle.
RCB Right Cornerback. First responsibility is to defend pass to wide receiver, but also
provides run support. On wide running plays, stays wide and forces play back inside.
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Defensive Play Call
Defensive formations & blitzes will be called using hand
signals. Formations will be called first on coach’s left hand.
1 - 7-3 Rover
2 - 8-3 Attack
3 - 5- 3 Defense
4 - 10 - 1 Defense
Then, blitzes will be called.
1 -
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7 - 3 Rover Defense
R5
RLB MLB LLB
RCB R2 NG LE
R1 RE RT R3 LT R4 LCB
T G C G T Z
X
Y
8 - 3 Attack
RLB MLB LLB
RCB
RT R LCB
RE NG LT LE
T G C G T Z
X
Y
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5 - 3 Defense
MLB
RLB LLB
RCB RT NG LT LE
RE LCB
T G C G T Z
X
Y
10 - 1 Defense
RCB RE RLB RT NG MLB LT LLB LE

LCB
T G C G T Z
X
Y
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Cover Sheet: cc_pb_GE00

Date published to web: 11/20/2000

Document Title: Playbook 2000

Description: Offense used by a 3rd grade team.

Courtesy of Cyber_Coach: http://www.cyber-shack.net/CyberCoach/

For instance a play will be called in the huddle as:

There will be 5 cadence calls:

LT Left Tackle. Blocks. Position is number 3 hole.

LG Left Guard. Blocks. Position is number 1 hole.

Center. Snaps ball to Quarterback and Blocks. Position is number 0 hole.

RG Right Guard. Blocks. Position is number 2 hole.

RT Right Tackle. Blocks. Position is number 4 hole.

The following are how the holes in the offensive

The following are how the offensive backs are

WR <----Formation { Wing Right }

WL <----Formation { Wing Left }

TWR <----Formation { Tight Wing Right}

PRO <----Formation { Pro}

TWL <----Formation { Tight Wing Left }

Trips <----Formation { Trips }

Vic <----Formation { Victory }

Blast Blocking is the simplest blocking pattern.

Rule: If there is a defender across from you in

Defenders 1st Level

Defenders 1st Level

Defenders 2nd Level

Defenders 1st Level

All Running Plays

All Running Plays

All Running Plays

Pro Rip 26 Cross On 1 2

4 Pro Rip W Pass On 1

Tight Wing Right 28 EAG On 1

8 Tight Wing Right 17 EAG On 1

Tight Wing Right W Post Pass on 1 10

Tight Wing Right QB Sneak on 3

16 Tight Wing Right 27 FB on 1

18 Wing Right Z PAS on DOWN

Wing Right W POST PAS on 3 20

26 Tight Wing Left 18 EAG BOO On 1

30 Tight Wing Left 27 EAG On 1

3 Best Ball Recoverer

Kick Return {Right}

Kick Return {Throwback}

Kick Return {B3 W}

Then, blitzes will be called.

RLB MLB LLB

RLB MLB LLB

RCB RE RLB RT NG MLB LT LLB LE

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