More Play Examples

    It is rather difficult and becomes overly cumbersome to try to incorporate each and every concept of the entire offensive scheme into a single sample play.  On the previous page I tried to demonstrate several different concepts in each play, yet I did not want to overwhelm the reader with multiple sample plays.  The goal of this page is to allow the reader to explore further concepts which were not adequately covered on the previous page.  To this end, I've included a series of sample plays at various learning levels which seek to demonstrate these concepts.  I've also included the same "matrix" which seeks to break down each play into its various parts for learning.
 

Shift/Motion Formation Strength Backfield Modifiers Drop/Protection Pass Routes/Hole # Description/Modifier/Tag
Example 1 Trips Right Richie 798 F Swing
Example 2 Doubles Right Richie 21-83
Example 3 Pro Right 48 Pitch

Example #1: Trips Right Richie 798 F Swing.  This play demonstrates the use of the "tag" concept.  By adding "F Swing" to the end of the called play, the F back switches from a blocking assignment to a swing pattern:

Example #2: Doubles Right Richie 21-83.  This play demonstrates the numbered route calling concept, specifically how it applies to both playside and offside routes.  In the play below, the playside receivers (Y and Z) are running the 2 and 1 routes, respectively (inside out); the offside receivers (H and X) are running the 8 and 3 routes, respectively (again, inside out):

Example #3: Pro Right 48 Pitch.  This play demonstrates the basic run play.  "4" designates the 40 series of blocking rules; "8" designates the hole where the play is designed to go.  "Pitch" is a simple descriptive tag which identifies the 40 series:

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