1. Philosophy, Techniques & Installation vs.
POWER “O”
Philosophy, Techniques & Installation vs.
Even, Odd & Bear Fronts
Presented by:
Sergio Muniz
Offensive Coordinator
Clovis West High School

2. Philosophy, History & Considerations
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3. History Why Power “O” 1 Back background
Inside Zone, Counter, Stretch, etc.
Moved up in Divisions – VI to I
First year 6-5
Needed more “umph” in our ground game = POWER “O”
Following Year League Champions

4. Power “O” Where we learned it
University of Illinois
Former Head Coach Ron Turner
Clinic in Anaheim
4 day visitation on just Power “O” and it’s play-action
University of Wisconsin
Offensive Coordinator Brian White

5. Power “O” Who else runs it
Common play for the NFL teams and many college programs including:
University Michigan
University of Southern California
University of Miami
Virginia Tech University
University of Texas

6. Power “O” Types of players needed
Fullback – Hard nosed player that can block and catch
TE – Great down blocker with ability to catch
Must be able to handle 6I defender by himself
OL – Able to sustain push on double teams, while also being coordinated enough to come off on 2nd level defenders (LBs)
Tailback – Great back would be nice, but not necessary
Disciplined and patient runner

7. Power “O” Advantages (7)
Good versus a wide variety of defenses
Good play for various down and distance situations
It’s a tone setting play
Forces opponents to play at a high-physical level
Sets up great high % play-action
Good versus interior blitzes/stunts
Great goal line play
Straight ahead play vs. fast teams
Equalizer

8. Power “O” Disadvantages (5)
Base Play
Must be an every game play
Practice Time
Improvement through repetition
Practices/Games
“Check with me” system
A. Double Tight End Sets
Blocking adjustments versus different fronts
A. Even, Odd, Bear, 6-2, etc. etc. – Learning the rules
Personnel requirements – FB

9. Power “O” The play itself
General Analysis of Play:
Off tackle play with two lead blockers for the runner
1st blocker kicks out
2nd blocker pulls up for responsibility
Example Next Slide

10. Power “O” vs. Odd Front = RB Read FS C C M S SS W E N T E Gap & peel
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11. Formations Generally run out of set with a TE and Fullback
Twin
Double Tight I
Can be run out of any formation (2nd presentation)
Single back sets w/TE
4 WR Sets (no TE)
Empty Sets

12. Rules & Coaching Points
Power “O”
Rules & Coaching Points
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13. Power “O” - General Concepts
Fullback kicks out the 1st defender on-to-outside shade of the play side TE
Playside O-line sustains combination blocks on down lineman to linebackers
Backside O-line either Pulls around for the play side LB or blocks “Gap & peel”
Tailback presses the “C” gap and reads the block of his pulling guard
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14. Offensive Line General Rules
Playside (Center to TE)
Create as many double teams as possible
It all starts with the Centers call
No double team = down block (level 1 to level 2)
(FB = Kick out)
Backside
Backside guard pulls for callside LB
All remaining backside players block “gap, backer, peel”
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15. Offensive Line Points of Emphasis (7)
Create as many double teams as possible to the play side
Double teams should be called in priority of inside out from the center to the call side. Ex. Versus a 3,5,& 9 shades the call should be “Gate” not “Tango”
Double teams should get vertical push on DL to invite ILBs to run through underneath plays
Double teams should take DL to ILBs
Do not come off of double teams early
Double teams should incorporate “4-hands, 4-eyes” principles
Never allow color to penetrate the LOS to the inside of your double team (you may come off of a double team to block a threat because of stunts/blitzes)
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16. Fullback Rules
Blocking responsibility: First defender on-to-outside shade of the play side tight end
If responsibility slants inside and gets down blocked by TE, continue on path to kick the eventual force player
If run weak, first defender on-to-outside shade of the play side tackle
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17. Runningback Rules
Aiming point is the inside leg of the playside tackle.
Receive hand-off with eyes finding the backside pulling guard
FOLLOW THE GUARD; DO NOT CUTBACK OR BOUNCE!!!!
Read the Guards rear-end; it will point the direction you should go
Once through the hole, if forced to bounce running hash, number, sideline
Give go calls
Always go 100%; whether you have the ball or not (Power Read)
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18. Quarterback Rules “Get the ball to the back as deep as possible”
Get snap from center
O=Open up with play side foot 5 o’clock (right), 7 o’clock (left)
Work for width and depth, allowing the fullback to clear
Once cleared, extend the ball with both hands to the I-back
See the ball being placed into the RBs gut
Pull both hands back together while simultaneously “popping” up to simulate play-action pass
Eyes should go to the flat defender to give the QB a hint when play-action is called/needed
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19. Wide Receiver Rules Playside receivers block “Man-on”
Backside receivers Cut-off
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20. Power “O” vs. Even Front = RB Read FS SS C C W M S E N T E Gap & peel
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21. Power “O” vs. Odd Front = RB Read FS C C M S SS W E N T E Gap & peel
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22. Power “O” vs. Bear Front = RB Read FS C C S M E N T SS E W Gap & peel
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23. Power “O” – The Play
FILM CUTS
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24. Multiple Offensive Systems
POWER “O”
Application of Power "O" to
Multiple Offensive Systems
Presented by:
Sergio Muniz
Offensive Coordinator
Clovis West High School

25. Topics Play-action: Power Pass Running Power “O” from Shotgun
Spread/Empty Sets
Double Tight Sets
Wing Sets
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26. Power Pass
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27. Power Pass The play itself
General Analysis of Play:
Simulation of off tackle play to take advantage of over aggressive support players on Power “O”
1st back out = Flare
TE – Stick Route
Example Next Slide

28. Offensive Line General Rules
Line will slide opposite of Call (RB/QB action)
Slide/Gap protection
Come off hard and low
Responsible for color to their respective gap
Do not chase twists
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29. Skill Player Rules Playside Backside
#1 = Vertical Clear
#2 = (TE or WR) “Stick” Route
#3 = Flat
Backside
#1 = 3 step Slant
#2 = Slant
Tailback = Block first man on-to outside shade of call side tackle Get his hands down.
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30. Quarterback Rules Power Pass
Receive snap
5 O'clock or 7 O'clock with ball in pouch
Once FB clears extend ball with both hands towards TBs back hip
Appearance is the same as if going into TBs gut
If off-set FB extend ball right away
Pull ball back with eyes to flat defender
“POP” hips with two quick balance steps to left
Throw opposite of his movement to
CV 3 = Flat to Stick
CV 2 = Vertical-Flat/Stick
Weakside overload blitz, QB may throw 3 step slant
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31. Power Pass vs. Even Front / 3 DeepFS C C SS W M S E N T E
= RB Responsibility
= QB Read
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32. Power Pass vs. Even Front / 3 DeepFS C C SS W M S E N T E
= RB Responsibility
= QB Read
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33. Power Pass vs. Even Front / 3 DeepFS C C SS W M S E N T E
= RB Responsibility
= QB Read
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34. Power Pass vs. Even Front / 2 DeepFS SS C W M S C E N T E
= RB Responsibility
= QB Read
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35. Power “O” Read
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36. Power “O” Read - General Concept
Very similar traditional Power “O”
Blocking rules
Physical emphasis same
Differences
Backside Tackle Rules
Receiver blocking techniques
QB & Tailback Mesh
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37. Offensive Line Rules Backside Tackle “Gap, Up” Do not block EMLOS
Responsibility is backside “B” gap. Block any threats…if no threats on level 1 Go Up for BSILB
Be sure to step hard into the “B” gap first
Versus Bear = If the shade taken by center go up to BSILB
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38. Quarterback Rules Power Read
Read Backside “C” gap defender, generally the defender on the BST
1) If defender turns shoulders or runs down the line = pull the ball
If the read says pull then carry the ball “High & Tight” and proceed to run hash numbers, sideline while simultaneously giving “GO!” calls
2) If the defender slow plays, or if you have any uncertainty = hand the ball off and carry out your fake
Carry out all fakes and never look back
Always go 100%; whether have the ball or not
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39. Wide Receiver Rules WR Power Read Rules
Playside receivers block “Man-on”
Backside receivers block “Keep-rules”
Push up field and throttle down on the outside # of the defender on you
Be alert for “GO!” calls
Use the inside hand for leverage and the outside hand as the “Punch” hand
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40. Power “O” Read Power ReadFS C C W M S SS E N T E
Gap & Up
= RB Read
= QB Read
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41. QB Power “O”
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42. Q-Power QB Power “O” = RB Responsibility = QB Read FS C C SS W M S E N
Gap & peel
= RB Responsibility
= QB Read
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43. Q-Power QB Power “O” = RB Responsibility = QB Read FS C C SS W M S E N
Gap & peel
= RB Responsibility
= QB Read
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44. Double Tight Power “O”
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45. Power “O” Power “O” – Check with meFS C C M S SS W E N T E
Gap & peel
= RB Read
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46. Wing Power “O”
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47. Wing Power “O” Power = RB Read FS M S C W E N T E SS C Gap & peel
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