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X Power (Wingback Power)

Wingback takes the handoff on the power track behind the pulling guards instead of the fullback.

Concept: Down-blocks and pulling guards lead the wing off-tackle with the opposite wing wrapping through.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — Add the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. 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. 10UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 12UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 14UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

Playside Wingback

Take the handoff on the power track and follow the pulling guards off-tackle.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle
QB

Take the snap, hand to the playside wing, and carry out a fake.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation
FB

Fake the power or fill to hold the linebackers.

Coach it with
LB Downhill Fill Field Goal / PAT Operation Team Inside Run Period
Backside Wingback

Wrap through the hole and lead-block the linebacker.

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

Down-block the first inside defender to seal the seam.

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

Down-block inside to help build the wall.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block DB Tackle in Space
Playside Guard

Pull and lead through the off-tackle hole.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle DB Tackle in Space
Backside Guard

Pull behind and wrap up through the hole.

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

  • 1Same power scheme but the wingback carries — the opposite wing wraps through.
  • 2Down-blocks and pulling guards lead the wing off-tackle.
  • 3Wingback follows the pullers patiently into the hole.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Wing outruns the pullers — fix by teaching him to be patient behind the guards.
  • !Backside wing wraps too wide — fix by aiming him tight through the hole.
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