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Offensive Playbook
The mission of the Brethren Offensive Unit is to olscore
points with every possession of the ball!
Commit to Improve!
Alvin D. Rischel, Head Football Coach
Brethren High School
4400 North High Bridge Road
Brethren, MI
(231) 477-5355
I know it and Ive coached it. I have had success with it therefore I have faith in it.
It can be justified through history and statistics.
It fits all types of personnel and does not rely on exceptionally bog or strong linemen.
It creates great conflict for the opposing defense.
Defensive pursuit can be slowed with the use of deception and mis-direction.
Pass plays generally result in big gains due to the success of the running game.
It generally results in a low turnover ratio.
It is not subject to Northern Michigan cold weather.
It gives your offense and team an identity and an attitude.
Terminology
Mid-Line
Imaginary line that splits the Center and separates the Front-Side from
the Back-Side.
Front-Side
Back-Side
First Level
Defensive Line
Second Level
Line Backers
Third Level
Secondary
Ugly Shirt
The Huddle
RTE
RH
FB
LH
LE
RT
RG
LG
LT
QB
Eight Yards
Formations
TANK
(Base Formation)
Alignment
Note: This will ensue that the offensive line is aligned properly and legal for every play.
The Full Back aligns directly behind the Quarterback with his heels exactly 3 yards
from the ball.
Each Half Back will align so that his heels are even with the Full Backs heels.
The Full Back will extend both arms so that each Half Back can extend his arms towards
the Full Back and touch fingers with him. This will allow for proper spacing. Neither the
Full Back nor either Half Back should have to lean in order to touch fingers.
Mid-Line
C
12
B
6
A
6
A
6
B
6
Other Formations
WING
Left
Right
C
12
WING NASTY
Left
ACE
SPREAD
Right
Backfield Motion
Rocket
Note: We will only use backfield motion when we believe that it gives us a clear advantage
over our opponent and after we are confident that our team has mastered the basics of our
offense and is capable of executing the motion
Play Calling
First Signal
Second Signal
Third Signal
Fourth Signal
Formation
Back Field Motion (If applicable)
Action of Play
Direction of Play (Right or Left)
Example:
ACE JET SPEED SWEEP RIGHT
Deception Series
Overview
This is the staple of our offense and is what we will pride ourselves in
perfecting! This series is based on misdirection and the action of the full back
attacking the mid-line. It forces our opponent to defend from the inside-out and
to account for all four backs on every play. Ball faking is the heartbeat of this
series.
TRAP
Position
Front-Side
Back-Side
Center
Guard
Tackle
Evasive Maneuver
End
Evasive Maneuver
Half Back
Full Back
Quarterback
Reverse pivot and mesh with Full Back. Then fake Blast and Keep.
BLAST
Position
Front-Side
Back-Side
Center
Guard
Tackle
End
Half Back
Full Back
Fake Trap
Quarterback
Reverse pivot and fake Trap. Then mesh with Half Back and fake
Keep.
KEEP
Position
Front-Side
Back-Side
Center
Guard
Tackle
End
Half Back
Fake Blast
Full Back
Fake Trap
Quarterback
Ball carrier. Reverse pivot and fake Trap. Then fake Blast and follow
the pulling Guard and attack the outside edge.
COUNTER
Position
Front-Side
Back-Side
Center
Guard
Tackle
End
Half Back
Full Back
Fake Trap
Quarterback
Open to Front-Side and fake Trap. Then fake Blast with Front-Side
Half Back, then mesh with Back-Side Half Back and fake Keep to
Back-Side.
KEEP PASS
Position
Front-Side
Back-Side
Center
Guard
Tackle
End
Arrow Route
Half Back
Flag Route
Fake Blast
Full Back
Quarterback
Reverse pivot and fake Trap. Then fake Blast and attack outside
Edge of Front-Side, looking to pass downfield.
WAGGLE
Position
Front-Side
Back-Side
Center
Guard
Tackle
End
Flag Route
Drag Route
Half Back
Post Route
Full Back
Quarterback
Open to Front-Side pivot and fake Trap. Then fake Blast with BackSide Half Back. After faking, attack Front-Side edge. Look to run first
and pass downfield only when running is not an option.