1. 2012 Berea Braves Offense BASICS

2. Offensive Basics In this document we will discuss the basics of our offensive system We will cover main ideas like huddling, formation(s), motion(s), and cadence These are the first things every offense MUST understand before we address our running and passing game PreviousNext CADENCE HUDDLE MOTIONSFORMATIONS GAPS / TECHSPLITS / HOLES

3. Line Splits / Hole Numbering Offensive Numbering System: Splits: 2-3' 2' 2' 2' 2' 2-3' Holes: 9 7 5 3 1/0 2 4 6 8 These are the numbers for the point of attack in the running game The 0/1 Holes are basically through the center position The 2/3 Holes are aimed at the inside leg of the guard The 4/5 Holes are aimed at the outside leg of the guard The 6/7 Holes are aimed at the outside leg of the tackle The 8/9 Holes are aimed for the outside leg of the tight end PreviousNextBasics

4. Defensive Gaps Gaps D C B A AB C D Techs 9 8 7 5 4 4i 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4i 4 5 7 8 9 These Gaps and Techniques are used by defense for alignment and defensive responsibility. As an offense, we need to understand these so we can be better prepared to attack a particular defense. PreviousNextBasics

5. The Huddle The Basic Huddle will consist of the Center "Calling" the Huddle at a depth of 8 yards from the ball. The Center is responsible to keep the Huddle "Sharp". Only the C and Q should be speaking in the Huddle. Q will get signals and make the call one time and allow Center and Wide-outs to exit huddle. Q will then call play one more time for everyone else and break the huddle. Line of Scrimmage PreviousNextBasics FH Q XZY

6. Formation(s) We use a Basic System for formation(s) at Berea. We will have the five offensive linemen, the Quarterback (Q), Tight End (Y), Wide Receiver (X), Flanker (Z), and two backs Fullback (F) and Half-Back (H). We use a basic Right / Left concept where the Y and the Z are "married" or align together in the formation and go to the right / left call while the X and H are also "married" and align opposite the side of the left / right call. We will use different personnel groups to get different looks We will use Tag Words to move some specific kids within each formation PreviousNextBasics

7. Personnel Packages We use multiple personnel packages to get more kids involved and to get different looks for our offense We feel this helps to teach specific kids, specific things and lets kids work toward their strengths Some years we will be limited in personnel and simply not use every package We also use special packages week by week as needed We FOCUS on three Main Groups BRAVO: Our Base Personnel (Q,F,H,X,Y,Z) ALPHA: Double Wides (Q,F,H,X,A,Z) A is the Alpha (second Wide Receiver) who replaces the Y. CHARLIE: Two Tight Ends (Q,F,H,C,Y,Z) C is the Charlie Player (second Tight End) who replaes the X. PreviousNext

8. RIGHT FORMATION (BRAVO) Basic Rules: X is ALWAYS a wide player, 8 – 12 Yard split from offensive tackle. Y is ALWAYS a tight player, 2 – 3 foot split from offensive tackle H and Z are to be 2 x 2 from the closest offensive linemen We use personnel groups to get into different looks (Example would be to put in an extra X to replace the Y, that would give us a Double Slot Look We will use Tag words to move players around F HQ X Z Y PreviousNext

9. RIGHT FORMATION (ALPHA) X is always a wide player, 8 – 12 Yard split from offensive tackle. A or X2 replaces Y in the Alpha Package and by rule becomes a wide player Remains a Right Formation as it changes nothing for the other players F A HQ X Z PreviousNext

10. RIGHT FORMATION (CHARLIE) Y is always a tight player, 2 – 3 foot split from offensive tackle C or Y2 comes in for X in the Charlie Package and by rule becomes a tight player Remains a Right Formation as it changes nothing for the other players C F HQZ Y PreviousNext

11. Position Tags We also Tag certain Positions to move them without need for a new formation We TAG our H and Z the most (most learning here – a reason we use multiple personnel groups) Q, F, X and Y only have a few tags to learn H TagsQ TagsX Tags Z TagsF TagsY Tags PreviousNext

12. RIGHT FORMATION (H Tags) Position Tags: H Tags (H is always a backfield player, NEVER on LOS) F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

13. RIGHT FORMATION (I / Pro / Twins) Position Tags: H Tags H Aligns in the "I" behind the F and 7 yards off the ball F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

14. RIGHT FORMATION (Wide) Position Tags: H Tags H Splits the difference between tackle and X F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

15. RIGHT FORMATION (Trey) Position Tags: H Tags H Aligns to the Call Side as the widest receiver X F ZQ Y H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags PreviousNextPosition Tags

16. RIGHT FORMATION (Y Stack) Position Tags: H TagsPosition Tags: Z Tags Similar to "I" Formation only Z stays with the call but you line up behind the Y in the aligns ON the LOS at 10 – 12 Maryland Stackyards from tackle F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags Z Tags Q XZ Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

17. RIGHT FORMATION (Z Stack) Position Tags: H TagsPosition Tags: Z Tags Similar to "I" Formation butZ becomes the deep back in the you are closer to F and in front Maryland Stack. 7 yards off the of Z in Maryland Stackball in the "I" formation F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags Z Tags Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

18. RIGHT FORMATION (Near) Position Tags: H Tags Align in the HB Position NEAR the Y. Toes at F's heels and inside foot splits the guards stance. F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

19. RIGHT FORMATION (Far(H) / Bone) Position Tags: H TagsPosition Tags: H / Z Similar to NEAR however; Backs make the you are HB FAR from Y. "Wishbone". Toes at F's heels and inside foot Same alignment as splits the guards stance. FAR. F H I / Pro / TwinsTrey Y Stack NearFar / Bone Z Stack Wide H Tags Z Tags Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

20. RIGHT FORMATION (Z Tags) Position Tags: Z Tags (Z is usually a backfield player, only on LOS in Y Stack) F H ProTrips Y StackZ Stack Twins Bone Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

21. RIGHT FORMATION (Pro) Position Tags: Z Tags Z aligns in a wide formation, 10 – 12 yards from the Y and OFF the LOS. F H ProTrips Y Stack Z Tags Z Stack Twins Bone Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

22. RIGHT FORMATION (Twins) Position Tags: Z Tags Z aligns OPPOSITE the right / left call and splits tie difference between OT and X Receiver. F H ProTrips Y Stack Z Tags Z Stack Twins Bone Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

23. RIGHT FORMATION (Trips) Position Tags: Z Tags Z aligns OPPOSITE the right / left call and splits tie difference between H and X Receiver. F H ProTrips Y Stack Z Tags Z Stack Twins Bone Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

24. RIGHT FORMATION (Q Tags) Position Tags: Q Tags (Q is ALWAYS under center unless tagged) F H PistolGun Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

25. RIGHT FORMATION (Pistol) Position Tags: Q Tags Pistol aligns Q at 4 yards from ball; F offsets behind the guard at normal depth to call. F H Pistol Q TagsF Tags Gun Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

26. RIGHT FORMATION (Gun) Position Tags: Q Tags Pistol aligns Q at 5-6 yards from ball; F offsets behind the guard at normal depth to call. F H Pistol Q TagsF Tags Gun Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

27. RIGHT FORMATION (F Tags) Position Tags: F Tags (FB is always aligned with toes at 5 yards from ball behind center unless tagged) F H GunQueen Pistol F Tags King Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

28. RIGHT FORMATION (King) Position Tags: F Tags F offsets behind the guard at normal depth to the TE (Right / Left) call. F H GunQueen Pistol F Tags King Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

29. RIGHT FORMATION (Queen) Position Tags: F Tags F offsets behind the guard at normal depth away from TE (Right /Left) call. F H GunQueen Pistol F Tags King Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

30. RIGHT FORMATION (X Tags) Position Tags: X Tags (X is ALWAYS on LOS 10 – 12 yards from the end man on the LOS) F H Over Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

31. RIGHT FORMATION (Over) Position Tags: In Over, the X aligns to the Right / Left Call making an unbalanced look. F H Over X Tags Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

32. RIGHT FORMATION (Y Tags) Position Tags: Y Tags (Y is always tight to OT on call side unless tagged) F H Y Stack Q X Z Y PreviousNextPosition Tags

33. Motion(s) and Shift(s) Motion(s) are relatively simple in our system, we use three basic motions: JET, ROCKET, and Destination(s). We TAG the player in motions (Z, F, H) JET motion is motion across our formation Rocket Motion is Motion Deep to I formation Destination(s) are simply movement to a desired point in the formation which are called by the hole numbers (i.e. Z Jet, F 4, H Rocket) Examples Z JET H ROCKET F 4 PreviousNextBasics F HQ X Z Y

34. Cadence The Cadence we use will consist of a series of calls The Cadence can be used for AUDIBLE / DIRECTION / ETC… We use Cadence to shift and/or set motion as well We Shorten Cadence in 2 Minute (Attack) Offense This is our basic Cadence: DOWN (Sets the Alignment / Line go down to 3 point stance) SHIFT (If Called) Color and Number (Could be dummy call or carry significance) Color and Number (Same) SET (Readies everyone for Snap) GO (Snap Point) – Could use multiple Go's Example (DOWN, RED 18, RED 18, SET, GO) PreviousNextBasics