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The Multiple
West Coast
Offense
Pass Protection
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Pass Protection
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.
The base protection is a 6-man scheme
that sends 4 5 receivers out on every
pass play.
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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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.
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
The system can use either; depending
on the linemens athletic abilities and the
preference of the line coach.
The philosophy will remain the same.
Send 4 5 receivers out every pass play,
and be able to block 6 rushers every
play.
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 Scheme
Keeping One Back in
This protection can be used with a man
or zone scheme.
The back directly behind the center will
block opposite the center (vs. even
fronts) or bock opposite the double
reading guard (vs. odd fronts).
We will call the other back into the
pattern.
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
A lineman, a back, or in some
cases both a lineman and a back
must be able to double read
linebackers.
The guards and the center must
have very good feet in order to
double read linebackers then block
the appropriate defender.
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 50 Front).
EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER
QB
LT:
LG:
C:
RG:
RT:
H:
F:
Y:
Man.
MLB to NG.
Man, possible help from RG.
Double-read inside to outside (MLB to OLB) on strong side.
MAN.
If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.
If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.
If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.
If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 50 Front).
EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "RIP" call. (vs 40 Front).
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
FB:
HB:
Y:
Left End.
Left Tackle.
Double-read MLB to right-side OLB.
Right Tackle.
Right End.
If directly behind CENTER you have the left-side OLB. If called into the pattern,
you have a "Free Release" to run route called.
If directly behind CENTER you have the left-side OLB. If called into the pattern,
you have a "Free Release" to run route called.
Run pass route.
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "RIP" call. (vs 40 Front).
EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 50 Front).
QB
Man.
Double-read inside to outside (MLB to OLB) on strong side.
Man, possible help from LG.
MLB to NG.
MAN.
If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.
If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.
If directly behind CENTER you have the Weak-side OLB.
If called into pattern, you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
LT:
LG:
C:
RG:
RT:
H:
F:
Y:
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 50 Front).
EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).
QB
Left End.
Left Tackle.
Double-read MLB ot left-side OLB
Right Tackle.
Right End.
If directly behind CENTER you have the right-side OLB. If called into pattern,
you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.
If directly behind CENTER you have the right-side OLB. If called into pattern,
you have a "FREE RELEASE" to run route called.
Run pass route.
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
FB:
HB
Y:
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).
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Man / Zone Combination
In some cases, the back can
double read backers if the linemen
are not very athletic.

EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 40 Front).
QB
LT:
LG:
C:
RG:
RT:
H:
F:
Y:
Man.
Man.
Right-side (RIP) "A" GAP protection.
Right-side "B" GAP protection.
Right-side "C" GAP protection..
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.
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.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "RIP" Call. (vs 40 Front).
EITHER BACK DIRECTLY BEHIND CENTER
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
H:
F:
Y:
Left-side "C" GAP protection.
Left-side "B" GAP protection.
Left-side (LIZ) "A" GAP protection.
Man.
Man.
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.
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.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"SCAT" PASS PROTECTION
With a "LIZ" Call. (vs 40 Front).
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Zone Protection
Quick Protection
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.
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER
RB
NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE"
RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE
BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.
"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION
with a "LASER" Call.
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
RB:
Y:
Left side "C" GAP protection.
Left side "B" GAP protection.
Left side "A" GAP protection.
Right side "A" GAP protection.
Aggressively stay on BIG man..
Back-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION
with a "LASER" Call.
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER
RB
"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION
with a "ROCKET" Call.
NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE"
RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE
BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
RB:
Y:
Aggressivly stay on BIG man.
Left-side "A" GAP protection.
Right-side "A" GAP protection.
Right-side "B" GAP protection.
Right-side "C" GAP protedtion.
Back-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"QUICK" PASS PROTECTION
with a "ROCKET" Call.
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Zone Protection
Slide Protection
Designed to protect both A gaps.
Has the capacity to wash multiple
rushers away from the pocket.


EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER
RB
"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION
with a "RAM" Call.
NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE"
RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE
BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
RB:
Y:
Man on BIG man.
Left-side "A" GAP protection.
Right-side "A" GAP protection.
Right-side "B" GAP protection.
Right-side "C" GAP protedtion.
Left-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION
with a "RAM" Call.
EITHER BACK BEHIND CENTER
RB
"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION
with a "LION" Call.
NOTE: WE WILL SLIDE TO THE SIDE WITH THE MOST "PROBABLE"
RUSHERS AND THE REMAINING BACK WILL ALWAYS BLOCK TO THE
BACKSIDE "B" to "C" GAP to outside.
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
RB:
Y:
Left-side "C" GAP protection.
Left-side "B" GAP protection.
Left-side "A" GAP protection.
Right-side "A" GAP protection.
Man on BIG man.
Right-side "B" to "C" GAP to outside protection.
HOT READ: Run pass route.
"SLIDE" PASS PROTECTION
with a "LION" Call.
NEAR RIGHT 339 F SWING (with a RAM call made at the L.O.S.)
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W M
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QB
C C
FS
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WEAK RIGHT 628 H FLAT (with a LIZ call made at the L.O.S.)
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W M
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QB
C C
FS
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Using a Five to Six-man
Pass Protection Scheme
Sending Both Backs
Into the Pattern
This protection can be used with a
man or zone scheme.
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
A King call free releases the Back on
the Strong-side.
The other back will check release to the
Quick-side.
The Center, Strong-side Guard, and
Tackle will block to the strong-side.
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
KI NG CALL GI VES THE STRONG-SI DE
BACK A FREE RELEASE
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
FB:
HB:
Y:
Left End.
Left Tackle.
Double-read MLB to SLB.
Right Tackle.
Right End.
FREE RELEASE.
Check WLB then release.
Run pass route.
"KING" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES
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Queen
A Queen call free releases the Back on
the Quick-side.
The other back will check release to the
Strong-side.
The Center, Quick-side Guard, and
Tackle will block to the Quick-side.
The Strong-side Guard and Tackle will
block to the Strong-side, and the back
will check release to the Strong-side.

QUEEN CALL GI VES THE QUI CK-SI DE
BACK A FREE RELEASE
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"QUEEN" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES.
QB
LT:
LG:
C:

RG:
RT:
FB:
HB
Y:
Left End.
Left Tackle.
Double-read MLB to WLB.
Right Tackle.
Right End.
Check SLB then release.
FREE RELEASE.
Run pass route.
"QUEEN" CALL TO DESIGNATE
WHICH BACK FREE RELEASES.
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SPLIT RIGHT 639 CUT / SWING KING
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W M
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QB
C C
FS
SS
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2
QUADS RIGHT 628 FLAT / SNEAK QUEEN
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W M
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QB
C C
FS
SS
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Keeping the Tight End in
To Pass Protect
This protection can be used with a
man or zone scheme.
We use an OH call to keep the
Tight End in for pass protection.
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.
RB
NOTE: WE WI LL ALWAYS SLI DE THE PROTECTI ON TO
THE SI DE WI TH THE MOST PROBABLE RUSHERS AND
THE BACK BLOCKS BACKSI DE TO THE CALL.
QB
TRIPS RIGHT OH-39 H "V"
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B
B
B
B
QB
C
C
FS
SS
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Keeping Both Backs in
to Pass Protect
This protection primarily used in a man
pass protection scheme.
We use a MAX call to alert both backs
to check their backers before they
release into the pattern.
In the event that no one blitzes, the backs
release into the pattern as an outlet for
the quarterback.
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SPLIT RIGHT 787 FLAT / CUT MAX
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W M
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QB
C
C
FS
SS
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Keeping Both Backs and
the Tight End in to Pass
Protect
This protection primarily used in a man
pass protection scheme.
We use a Stay call to tell both the
backs to stay in and pass protect.
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.
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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W
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QB
C
C
FS
SS
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Releasing All Five
Receivers Into the
Pattern With No
Protection
Responsibilities
This protection primarily used in a man
pass protection scheme.
The quarterback is responsible for
throwing hot if a six rusher comes.
The hot routes are built into the pattern.
We use this when we really want to
stretch the defense horizontally or when
we use an empty backfield.
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SPLIT RIGHT 439 SWINGS GO
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W M
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QB
C C
FS
SS
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The Multiple
West Coast
Offense
Pass Protection