Concordia University

The Spin Series

from the Shot Gun
By Coach Tim Klingbeil

The Spin Series

The spin series is derived from the most original offense in all of football the Single Wing The single wing is an offensive formation that is a run-oriented offense featuring multiple backs, a snap, a spin, misdirection and mostly gap/down blocking.

The Spin Series

Although the Single-wing has lost much of its popularity since the late 60s its characteristics and features are still prevalent in all levels of modern football. They include
Pulling guards Double teams Play action passes Laterals Wedge blocking Trap blocking Sweeps

Why the Spin Series?

We are able to use some of the classic principals of the Single Wing and convert them into an affective style of modern offense useable here today. Its unique and untraditional. Its a lot of fun!!!

What we can do
We have developed a run based package with a complimentary play action game off of it. We can incorporate traditional blocking principals such as Zone and Gap. We can keep the defense on their toes by using misdirection and motion. Its simple enough for our coaches and players to adjust with on the fly.

Rational for Spin Series

With so few teams using this style of offense today we enjoy a distinct advantage. There are very few teams that run its concepts there for making it very difficult for opposing defenses to gather film. It is extremely difficult for a team in one week of practice to prepare for an offense that it will face once in a year. Our opponents also have to teach their scout team players to give an accurate simulation of our offense.

Its not hard to teach

There is a prevalent myth that this offense is extremely difficult to teach this is untrue. Although the system is very simple it only appears complex due to the spin action and misdirection of the backfield.

Formations, Motions and Terminolog y

Position Terminology
Backfield
QB = Quarterback HB = Half Back (Str/Wk when in Shot gun) FB = Fly Back (Away from HB in Shot gun) WB = Wing Back

Wide Receiver Tags

X = Wide Receiver (Flanker) Z = Wide Receiver (Flanker) H = 1st Slot Wide Receiver (Split End) Y = 2rd Slot Wide Receiver (Split End)

Tight End Tags

Y = Tight End (Sets strength of formation) H = 2nd Tight End

Offensive Line Tags

RT = Right Tackle RG = Right Guard C = Center LG = Left Guard LT = Left Tackle

Numbering System
Back Numbering System All eligible backs are numbed. This will coincide with play calling and play terminology.

3 1

Offensive Hole Numbering System We use a even to the right and odd to the left hole numbering system. 1 0 9

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Play Calling
1st Number is who receives the snap, 2nd Number is who takes the ball and the 3rd Number is the assigned hole.

Example: 127

Play call will go as follows

1. Backfield set 2. Strength 3. Formation

Example: Strong, East Wing bone, 127 Blast on 2 on 2 ready break Strength: East to the right West to the left

4. Motion
5. Play 6. Cadence

Weak Wing Bone

Z W W

HB QB

QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QBs Toes. Both WBs are 1x1 off the OTs.

Strong Wing Bone

Z W W

HB QB

Strong Razor

Z W

HB

QB

QB is at traditional depth. with HB/FB aliened on OG out side hip at QBs Toes. WB is 1x1 off the OTs to the called side.

Weak Razor

Z W

HB

FB

QB

Weak Harvard

Z FB W

QB HB

QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QBs heels. FB is one yard removed splitting the OG/OT. WB is 1x2.

Strong Harvard

Z FB W

QB HB

Lip/Rip Motion

Z W W

HB QB

Lip Motion by LW

Teaching the Spin

Teaching the Spin

L R R L R L L R R L

L R

Full 360 Spin

Half 190 Spin

Its not really a spin but a series of small steps. To start the toes should be pointing at 12 oclock. The 1st step is with the inside leg (side of 1st ball career), as he sets this foot down, that foot should be parallel to the line of scrimmage. This position will make the rest of the spin simpler. The next steps simply follow in a coordinated pattern. The 2nd step is with the outside foot. How far the QBs steps depends on where he is going after he comes out of his spin. Upon receiving the snap The QB should be moving slightly toward the line of scrimmage so as to have a better mesh with the back. This will also aid in misdirection and deception.

Teaching the Spin

LW

RW

Rip Motion

Upon receiving the snap the QB should bring the ball close to his body to aid in hiding the ball. This will help the deception and misdirection. The snap is very important for the spin to work, it must be low and on target. It must be accurate and low (between the knee and thigh) this is how the QB can conceal the ball, which freezes the defense. The motioning back will receive the 1st hand off or hand off fake. The 2nd back will take the 2nd hand off or the 2nd fake. The timing must be practiced to perfection.

Wing Bone plays

114/115 Spin Blast 114/115 Spin Wham 133/132 Spin Counter 133/132 Spin Zone Counter 138/139 Spin Sweep 138/139 Spin Sweep Zone 118/119 Spin Option

114 Spin Blast

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with PST to assigned LB. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Short pull for first declared LB. Hugging DBL team by PSG/PST. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration.

C Block head up to back side gape. LW RW

Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake. Fake underneath hand off, Carry out Ball fake.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then Read double team and PSG pull. Try and come tight of double time.

HB

Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out.

114 Spin Wham

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with C to assigned LB. Block head up to inside.

G
Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for QB. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration.

C Double team with PSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

LW RW

Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake. Fake underneath hand off, Carry out Ball fake.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then Read IBs kick out block. IB should QB a 2 way go on block read.

HB

Block 1st inside backer in the box.

133 Spin Counter

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Block head up to backside. Your block will depict the angle of the pullers so ensure defender. Flash down defender. Block 2nd backer inside. Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. Pull Pull and follow BSG and kick 1st backer inside. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. Pull

C Block head up to backside. Do not

allow penetration.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

LW RW

Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake Take hand off from QB. Read DBL pull by BST/BSG. Come underneath PST block.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to RW. Carry out ball fake through backside B gap. Block if pressured.

HB

Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out. Go outside of QBs ball fake.

133 Spin Zone Counter

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with C to assigned LB. Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for RW. Base block man on.

G
Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QBs fake.

C Double team with PSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

LW RW

Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake. Take hand off from QB. Get in HBs back hip pocket and read double team by PSG/C. Watch PST block.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to RW. Carry out ball fake through backside B gap. Block if pressured.

HB

Lead block on 1st inside LB. Block for RWs run lane.

138 Spin Sweep

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration. Flash down defender. Block 2nd backer inside. Pull for 1st defender off the edge. pin inside so as to create ideal run lane. Pull Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QBs fake.

C Block head up to backside. do

not allow penetration.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

LW RW

Lip Motion, take underneath hand off. Read outside sweep blockers. Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2nd level backer.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run fake to backside B gap. Block if pressured.

HB

Arc release, look to chop down alley defender.

138 Spin Zone Sweep

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QBs fake.

G
Reach outside shoulder of man on.. If you are getting beat you may receive help from RW.

C Double team with PSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

LW RW

Lip Motion, take underneath hand off. Read outside sweep blockers. Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2nd level backer.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run fake to backside B gap. Block if pressured.

HB

Arc release, look to chop down alley defender.

118 Spin Option

F W C E
Z W LT LG

$ M T T
RG RT W

S E C
X

HB
QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration.

G
Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration. Work with FB to secure edge.

C Double team with PSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

LW RW

Lip motion, obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with QB. Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender.

By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block.

HB

Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2nd level.

Drop step and go. If backer flows tuck and go up. If backer comes pitch off 1st inside LB. Attack inside shoulder and flip cup Look for 4x5 pitch relationship with LW

Razor plays
148/149 Spin Sweep 148/149 Spin Sweep Pass

149 Spin Sweep

F C W E
Z LT

$ M N
LG

S T
RG RT W

E
X

HB

QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. Down Reach outside shoulder of furthest down linemen. Do not let defender beat you outside. Reach Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. Pull Pull and follow PSG and kick 2nd defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. Pull

C Block head up to backside WB FB

X
Z

Stalk man on.

gap. Do not allow penetration.

Prevent penetration from B gap. Allow for timing with pulls Open step, fake underneath mesh hand off, carry out ball fake through whistle. (1st) Stalk man on.

QB

Half spin, fake to FB, give to HB. Carry out fake through assigned hole. Block if pressured.

HB

Open step, Take underneath hand off. Read Pull lane that is created. (2nd)

149 Spin Sweep Pass

F C W E
Z LT

$ M N
LG

S T
RG RT W

E
X

HB

QB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Man block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration. Reach Block man on, do not allow penetration. Must stale mate defender. Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Do not gain to much depth so as to ensure pass protection. Pull and follow PSG and kick 2nd defender off the edge. Do not gain to much depth.

C Man block head up to backside.

Do not allow penetration.

X
Z

10-12 Flat Post

WB FB

Prevent penetration from B gap. Allow for timing with pulls Open step, fake underneath mesh hand off, carry out ball fake through whistle. (1st)

10-12 Post Corner

QB

Full spin, fake to FB, fake to HB. Roll out play side read triangle 1-2-3. read post corner to flat to backside drag. If no route take off and run!!!

HB

Open step, Take underneath hand off. Release into flat rout.

Harvard plays
148/149 Fly Option 118/119 Spin Full Sweep 218/219 DBL Reverse 138/139 WB Lead

148 Fly Option

F W C E
Z LT LG

$ M T T
RG F RT W

S E C
X

QB
HB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Base block man on Double team with C to assigned LB.

G
Flash down defender. Block 2nd LB inside. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration.

C Double team with BSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

WB FB

Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside. Fake inside route, take hand off from QB. Option EMOLOS Attack!

Stalk man on, 2nd Level.

Full spin, hand off to FB. Carry out run fake to play side B gap. Block if pressured.

HB

Obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with Fly Back.

118 Spin Full Sweep

F W C E
Z LT LG

$ M T T
RG F RT W

S E C
X

QB
HB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Pull and lead path. Should be 1st defender that shows. Look for work, once established lock on! Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. Pull and follow PSG. Look for work, once established lock on! Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration.

C Block head up to backside WB FB

X
Z QB

By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block.

gap. Do not allow penetration.

Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside. Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender. Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, fake to HB. Then read sweep lanes. Find lane and cut it up field.

HB

Fake underneath hand off, Carry out Ball fake.

218 DBL Rev.

F W C E
Z LT LG

$ M T T
RG F #1 RT W

S E C
X

QB
HB #2

Vs. Over
POS

Play Side Assignment

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with BSG to assigned LB. Flash down defender. Block 1st LB inside. Block down, hold for count. Release for 2nd level and look for work. Block down, hold for count. Release for 2nd level and look for work.

C Double team with BSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

WB FB

Take hand from HB. (1st) Give underneath hand off to QB, carry out run fake to assigned lane. Trap block edge, kick outside.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Fake run weak, snap back take hand off from WB (2nd). Then read lanes. Find lane and cut it up field.

HB

Take snap give underneath hand off to WB, carry out run fake to play side C gap. Block if pressured.

136 WB Lead
F W C E
Z LT LG

$ M T T
RG F RT W

S E C
X

QB
HB

Vs. Over
Play Side Assignment
POS

Back Side Assignment

TE
Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Dig out head up to inside gap defender.

G
Flash down defender. Block 1st LB inside.

C Double team with PSG to assigned

LB.

X
Z QB

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

WB FB

Take underneath hand off from QB. Read trap block and HB/OTs block. Trap block edge, kick outside.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.

Full spin, hand off to RW. Carry out run fake to backside C gap. Block if pressured.

HB

Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge try and hook defender inside.

The End.