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Fullback Belly

Fullback runs a belly path into the off-tackle gap off a guard-lead block.

Concept: Playside end down-blocks and the backside guard pulls to log the edge, opening the belly lane.

Age version
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12U — Master it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale

Grows with your players

Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.

  1. 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 8UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 10UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
  4. 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

FB

Run the belly path into the off-tackle gap off the guard-lead block.

Coach it with
Team Inside Run Period RB Lead Block Iso RB Blitz Pickup
QB

Take the snap, ride and hand to the fullback, then carry out a fake.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation
Playside Wingback

Seal the edge or block the alley defender.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup Down Block Angle Drive
Backside Wingback

Fake or seal the backside to sell the play.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Hinge Back-Side Block
Playside End

Down-block the first inside defender to open the belly lane.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup
Playside Tackle

Down-block inside to help seal the seam.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Guard

Down-block or combo to secure the interior.

Coach it with
Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Zone Combo Footwork WR Stalk Block
Backside Guard

Pull to log the edge defender, opening the belly lane.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Scoop / Cutoff Block
Center

Snap the ball, then block back on the backside gap.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Backside Tackle

Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Angle Tackle Drill Pass Set Kick-Slide

How to teach it

  • 1Playside end down-blocks and the backside guard pulls to log the edge.
  • 2Fullback runs the belly path tight off the down-blocks.
  • 3Teach the pulling guard to log the edge defender to open the off-tackle lane.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Guard kicks instead of logs — fix by teaching him to hook the edge man inside.
  • !Fullback runs too wide — fix by aiming him tight off the down-blocks.
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