Complimentary Runs with Rocket/Jet MotionDewayne AlexanderPhone: 615-547-1330dalexander@cumberland.edu

Sally/Counter FundamentalsSell the rocket motion fakeMotion back should keep eye contact with the QB and show his handsBall carrier needs to keep his pad level down. (Jab Open Go)QB needs to protect the ball and keep hips down

Blocking Rules (Power)Double team 1st down lineman past the centerThe covered lineman in the double team is responsible for the run through linebackerThe lineman uncovered in the double team NEVER comes off unless the D-Lineman to be double teamed slants insideFB kicks the 1st defender outside the play side OT. FB leads with his inside foot . aiming point is the inside hip of the play side OTBackside guard blocks backside B gap. Backside tackle pulls through the hole for 1st backer when running rocket counter. Backside guard pulls through on jet or no-mo power.TE rules = Gap, Down, Backer. Influence vs. 4-4.

Variables

Pick up the run through = BIG PLAYSIt is a much better play when run North and South / Good Square Cut by RB.Formations!!!Run strong out of unbalanced vs. 8 man frontsUse W ice out of unbalanced vs. 4-3 teams who adjust with safeties

SALLY FUNDAMENTALSFundamental's are the same as counters

Mid-line Sally Blocking RulesPlay side Lineman = Short Pass set and sort out defenders to your outside gapCenter Double Team A-Gap Down Lineman to Backside LB. (Always Block Nose.)Backside guard and tackle block solid. NO PENETRATION ! This looks like Rocket Toss to Defense.Fullback Slide step and lead through hole for 1st defender/Backer

VariablesFB leadEmpty/off-set FB

FORMATIONS!!!!

SALLY (Open End) vs. 1 TECHETNEMWS

SALLY (Tight End) vs. 3 TECHETNEMWS

SALLY (Tight End) vs. 1 TECHETNEMWS

SALLY (Tight End) vs. 50 FrontETNTBBECFAN

SALLY (Open End) vs. 50 FrontETNTBBECFAN

COUNTER-W (UNDER CENTER)ETNEMWS

POWER (JET MOTION)VS. 4-3ETNEMWS

POWER (JET MOTION)VS. 50EBNEMWS

QB-POWER (JET MOTION)VS. 3-3 STACKEBNEMWSR