Unity Rocket FootballUnity Rocket FootballScott HamiltonScott Hamilton

““Midline Option in the WingMidline Option in the Wing--Slot OffenseSlot Offense””

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Developing the Offense:Developing the Offense:

1994:1994: No TENo TE-- Triple, Trap and SpeedTriple, Trap and Speed1996:1996: Added Midline Option AttackAdded Midline Option Attack1999:1999: Added TE to the offenseAdded TE to the offense-- FB BellyFB Belly2000:2000: Class 2A State RunnerClass 2A State Runner--UpUp2003:2003: Added Jersey SweepAdded Jersey Sweep2004:2004: No Huddle/2 PlatoonNo Huddle/2 Platoon2005:2005: Class 3A State RunnerClass 3A State Runner--UpUp2007:2007: Added Power TossAdded Power Toss

No Huddle AttackNo Huddle Attack

FormationFormation-- Signaled from SidelineSignaled from SidelinePlay CallPlay Call-- Coaches and QBCoaches and QB’’s with s with SignalsSignals1 1 ““HOTHOT”” and several and several ““OFFOFF”” with signalswith signals

Use of HOTS in No Use of HOTS in No HuddleHuddle

No Huddle StrengthsNo Huddle Strengths

Control Tempo of Control Tempo of gamegameLimit substitutions Limit substitutions for opponentsfor opponentsDefensive Defensive alignments and alignments and stuntsstunts-- BasicBasicPractice reps and Practice reps and time time

No HuddleNo Huddle-- After 5 yearsAfter 5 years

Cadence IssuesCadence IssuesFatigueFatigue2 Platoon2 PlatoonFormations and Formations and MotionsMotionsSpecial PlaysSpecial Plays

Base OffenseBase Offense-- Run PlaysRun Plays

Triple OptionTriple OptionMidline OptionMidline OptionFB BellyFB BellyHB PowerHB PowerRocket TossRocket Toss

Midline OptionMidline Option

TE T

B

T

B

E

C

C

L

FS

R

SS

Midline

POS Frontside Rule Backside Rule

WR

TE

OT

OG

C

RB

FB

QB

Notes

Play Call Signal Hots Number Calls

Stalk the Corner. Seal the Corner.

Turn out. Turn Out.

Turn out. Turn out.

Veer to LB Double with Center.

Step backside and Double with OG.

Wham block, LB to Safety. Motion to pitch, Fake Jersey.

Step with playside foot. Stay on midline through the mesh.

Step back at 45 and mesh with FB. Read the first man over/outside the OG.

No Huddle Calls Michigan Hands Together None 200-299

Midline OptionMidline Option

Keys to Midline SuccessKeys to Midline Success

FB/QB MeshFB/QB MeshQB footwork QB footwork when keep when keep readread2 on Inside 2 on Inside LBLB

Midline FootworkMidline Footwork

Midline FootworkMidline Footwork

Midline OptionMidline Option

TE B

B

T

B

E

C

C

L

FS

R

B

NOTES:

We can also tag a "Lead" call to the play. PSHB will block OLB and motion back will turn up and lead on the MLB.

Midline LeadMidline Lead

TE N

B

T

B

E

C

C

L

FS

R

B

NOTES:

Midline vs. 33 Stack

Running midline vs 33 Stack. All rules stay the same, but the PST will veer up and to the OLB with the PSHB getting the outside of LB.