University of Nevada

Wolf Pack Football

Cameron NorcrossOff. Line/Run Game Coordinator

The Pistol Offense – Run GameAble to run all concepts of the Spread

Offense◦Zone Read, Zone Read Option, Zone Read Bubble,

Shovel Option

Able to have downhill, North/South runs without being under Center◦Counter Gap, Power, Outside Zone, Horn, Stretch,

Inside Zone

Running Back gets the ball deeper◦Allows him to set blocks◦Increases his vision

Hides the RBTeams cannot set fronts based on off-set

backAble to use all formation in the run game

◦1 TE, 2 TE, Wing Sets, 2 RB, or No TE without limiting the play selection

The Pistol Offense – Run Game

The Pistol Offense – Inside ZoneDoesn’t tip direction of the playDownhill Run playInitially hides the RBEasier Mesh Point

◦Able to ride the mesh longerRB able to be square

◦Gets into the wall easierRB able to push longer before the cutbackMust differentiate from Zone Read for OL

Push Front to LB Depth◦Change the LOS◦Create Double Teams

Will Always control backside DE◦Slice, Run Weak, Boot

RB must Press LOS

Inside Zone – Philosophy

OL/TE◦Center sets Front to near LB playside◦Am I covered? Yes – Is the man inside covered◦Am I covered? No – Is the man outside covered

RB◦6” x 6” w/ playside foot, controlled speed to inside hip

of guard. As you take exchange, square your shoulders. Press the line of scrimmage to cut back.

Inside Zone – Rules

QB◦Open cross-over reach. It is very important to

get the ball to the running back as deep as possible. Carry out Play-Action fake after the hand-off.

Inside Zone – Rules

Jab-Strike Drill◦6” x 2” Zone Step, Toes up-field◦2nd step 90 degrees up-field through crotch of defender

◦Strike blow on 2nd step, head and eyes up6/2 Man Sled

◦4 point punch◦2nd step punch◦Jab-Strike Drill◦Hit and Roll◦Finish

Inside Zone – Hit Progression

Vs. all fronts with no LB’s ◦Push the front

E N TS E E N T E

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Vs. all fronts with LB’s ◦Push the front to LB Depth

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Vs. all fronts and all movements with no LB’s ◦ Push the front

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Vs. all fronts, movements, & blitzes with LB’s ◦ Push the front – Come off

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Teaching Hulls◦Combine Base, Movement, Blitz teaching teams

and box areas

Play Side – ST and TE

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REACH vs EAGLE

CO-OP AND ADJUST vs PACK, S, or N

CO-OP 7/8/9 vs PACK

OUT vs PACK TROJAN or CHICAGO

Backside – ST and TE

E SE SE

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ESSTEST

SCOOP vs EAGLE w/ FOLD PLAYER CUT-OFF vs EAGLE AND 50

FULL SCOOP vs PACK TROJAN AND CHICAGO

Play Side – SG and ST

E S

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ESSTEST

CO-OP vs SHADE, EAGLE, & 50

REACH vs PACK TROJAN AND CHICAGO

Backside – SG and ST

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SCOOP vs PACK, PACK TROJAN, & CHICAGO

SCOOP vs EAGLE, EAGLE G, SHADE, & PACK

Play Side – QG, C, SG

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ZONE vs PACK, EVEN, KANSAS, EAGLE, CHICAGO, & 50

Backside – QG, C, SG

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MW

TN

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"ALERT CLAMP"

ZONE vs PACK, EVEN, KANSAS, PACK G

Play Side – QG & QT

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REACH vs EAGLE REACH vs CHICAGO

CO-OP vs PACK/50

Backside – QG & QT

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"ALERT CLAMP" "ALERT SCOOP vs MOVEMENT" "ALERT SCOOP vs MOVEMENT"

CUT-OFF vs PACK, PACK G, MOVEMENT, & EVEN

SCOOP vs EAGLE/KANSAS SIFT vs 3-2 MOVEMENT

Slice – Wing or WR

E NT E E NT E

"MUST RUN HEEL LINE" "MUST RUN HEEL LINE"