Comprehensive Guide to Offensive Football Positions and Play Calling Strategies
This detailed guide provides an in-depth overview of various offensive football positions including the roles of wide receivers, tackles, guards, and backs. It breaks down essential play calling strategies, focusing on formations and reference numbers for quick and effective communication. The guide explains blocking rules, audibles, and essential offensive calls, ensuring players understand their responsibilities on the field. Ideal for coaches and players alike, it enhances understanding of how to execute plays effectively and respond to dynamic game situations.
Comprehensive Guide to Offensive Football Positions and Play Calling Strategies
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Position Identification • X - Wide Receiver on the left • W - Slot Back or Tight End on the Left • LT - Left Tackle (Offensive Line) • LG - Left Guard (Offensive Line) • C - Center (Offensive Line) • RG - Right Guard (Offensive Line) • RT - Right Tackle (Offensive Line) • Y - Slot Back or Tight End on the right • Z - Wide Receiver on the right • Q - Quarter Back • F - Full Back • T - Tail Back • H - Half Back (3rd Running Back)
Play Calling • 10’s - Quick Passes mostly 1 step drop • 20’s - Run I Formation in back field • 30’s - Three Step Drop by QB Passing Plays • 40’s - Run Split Formation in back field • 50’s - Deep Pass 5 Step Drop by QB. • 60’s - Deep Pass Shotgun Formation by QB. Using 50 Series Routes • 70’s - QB Roll Left (Pass) • 80’s - QB Roll Right (Pass) • 90’s - Strong Left or Right (Shotgun) • 100’s Ace Back (Shotgun Single RB) • 600’s Empty Back Field (Shotgun 6 Pack)
Offensive Blocking Rules RUN GOOO (O-Line) Gap: Is there someone in my play side GAP? (y/n) On: Is there someone ON me? (y/n) Over: Is there a Linebacker or DB OVER me in the 2nd Level? (y/n) Outside: Is there someone to my OUTSIDE? (y/n) First Yes is your man. Play Side is the direction (Left or Right) that the play is going PASS (O-Line) Block from the Inside Out Attack the neutral zone, do not retreat! First / Second step is always forward PASS (RB’s) Block from the Inside Out step up 2 yards behind OL fill in as pocket opens up
Offensive Play Calls/Cadence Color & Number / Color & Number, Ready, Set, Hut Example: Red 21, Red 21, Ready, Set, Hut __________________________________________ Live Color (Audibles) Every game will have a live color to change the play on the line / when called the numbers following the color will indicate the play called. Example: (Black is Live Color) Black 13 Black 13 (play is now a 13 route pass) Ready, Set, All offensive player will execute 13 pass responsibilities ________________________________ Fire! Fire! Fire! Used when Receiver or other offensive player detects a corner blitz this will be considered an audible to a bubble screen pass play.
X Z W Y H T 28 / 29 Option
X Z W Y H T 41 / 42 Dive
X Z W Y T H 44 / 45 Mix
X Z W Y H T 48 / 49 Option
92 98 93 X Z W Y T F 92 -93 - 98 / 91 - 94 - 99
11 X Z W Y
12 X Z W Y
13 X Z W Y
32 X Z W Y
32 Wheel Right X Z W Y
32 Wheel Left Z X Y W
33 Z X W Y
34 X Z W Y
35 Right X Z W Y
35 Left Z X Y W
36 X Z W Y
X Z W Y T H 39 Swing Pass L/R
51/61 X Z W Y
52 / 62 Right X Z W Y
52 / 62 Left Z X W Y
52 / 62 Right RB Out X Z W Y RB RB
52 / 62 Left RB Out Z X W Y RB RB
86 Roll R X Z W Y QB
76 Roll L X Z W Y QB
X Z W Y H T 79 Screen Pass L/R
Trips Stack Right X Z Y W
Trips Stack Left X Z W Y
Trips Right Y X W Z
Trips Left W X X Y
604 H T
609 H T
132 H Wheel Right Y Hook X Z W Y H
132 H Wheel Left W Hook Z X Y W H
Fake 21/22 Swing Right / Left Z X Y W H T
