Wham
Fullback hits the interior as a wingback whams down on an unblocked interior lineman.
Concept: Playside linemen release to the second level while the wham wing blocks down on the crashing tackle.
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 deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
- 10UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Hit the interior downhill off the wham block on the crashing tackle.
Wham-block down on the crashing interior lineman.
Seal the backside or fill for pursuit.
Release to the second level linebacker.
Release to the second level or seal the backside.
Snap the ball, then release to the linebacker or block back.
Release to the second level, leaving the crashing tackle for the wham.
Release to block the second level.
Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.
How to teach it
- 1Playside linemen release to the second level, leaving the crashing tackle for the wham wing.
- 2The wham wing blocks down hard on the crashing interior lineman.
- 3Let the tackle crash — the wham block traps him from the side.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Wing whams the wrong man — fix by identifying the crashing tackle pre-snap.
- !Linemen block the wham target instead of climbing — fix by teaching them to release up.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.