Fullback Belly Left
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.
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.
- 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 8UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
- 10UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
- 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Run the belly path into the off-tackle gap off the guard-lead block.
Take the snap, ride and hand to the fullback, then carry out a fake.
Seal the edge or block the alley defender.
Fake or seal the backside to sell the play.
Down-block the first inside defender to open the belly lane.
Down-block inside to help seal the seam.
Down-block or combo to secure the interior.
Pull to log the edge defender, opening the belly lane.
Snap the ball, then block back on the backside gap.
Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.
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.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.