Fullback Wedge Left
Fullback follows a tight interior wedge straight ahead for short-yardage and goal line.
Concept: Center and guards block shoulder-to-shoulder forming a moving wedge to drive the front back.
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
Follow tight behind the wedge, press it straight ahead, and pick a crease for short-yardage/goal line.
Snap and hand quickly, then push the pile or fake to the edge.
Anchor the point of the wedge and drive straight ahead.
Shoulder-to-shoulder with the center, forming the moving wedge and driving.
Shoulder-to-shoulder on the other side of the center, drive as one unit.
Seal the edge or join the wedge shoulder-to-shoulder.
Seal backside or join the wedge.
Block the alley/force to keep the edge sealed.
Seal backside pursuit.
Block the nearest defender or clear coverage.
Add to the wedge or seal the edge.
How to teach it
- 1Linemen stay shoulder-to-shoulder — no gaps in the wedge; drill hip-to-hip contact and low pads.
- 2Everyone drives on the same snap count and moves as one body.
- 3B-back stays tight and patient behind the wedge, then bursts through the crease.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Wedge separates and defenders split it; fix by drilling constant shoulder contact and short choppy steps.
- !B-back runs up the wedge's back and stalls; fix by teaching a slight stagger and reading the first crease.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.