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RunBest for: Goal line / 2-pt6U+ · Basic

Quarterback Follow Left

Quarterback fakes the dive and follows a lead blocker straight up the middle.

Concept: Backside guard pulls to lead through the A-gap for the quarterback off the fullback fake.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
10U — 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. 10UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Fake the dive to the B-back, then follow the pulling lead blocker straight up the middle through the A-gap.

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

Sell the dive fake and fill/block to hold the interior defenders.

Coach it with
QB-RB Mesh Handoff RB Footwork and Start RB Blitz Pickup
Backside Guard

Pull and lead through the A-gap for the QB.

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

Block back or over to open the A-gap for the puller and QB.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle WR Stalk Block
Playside Guard

Down-block/base the first inside threat.

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

Down-block or base the man over.

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

Hinge and seal backside.

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

Fill/block the alley to hold the edge.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space TE Seal and Arc Block
Backside Slot

Fake or seal backside pursuit.

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

Stalk-block or clear coverage.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Team Skelly Pass Period Screen Setup & Block in Space
Frontside A-back

Fake flow and block the near defender.

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

How to teach it

  • 1Sell the dive fake first — the QB's fake sets up the follow; drill a convincing mesh fake.
  • 2Backside guard pulls through the A-gap and leads on the first wrong-colored jersey.
  • 3QB stays tight to the puller's hip through the hole.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !QB follows before the fake registers; fix by counting a beat on the dive fake.
  • !Puller runs past the play or too wide; fix by teaching a tight A-gap track and leading on the first defender.
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