RunBest for: Base down8U+ · Basic
Speed Option Left
Mirror speed option left with a quick pitch read on the edge defender.
Concept: Line reach-blocks playside as the quarterback attacks the alley and pitches off the force man.
Age version
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
12U — 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.
- 8UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 10UAdd motion: Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge.
- 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
QB
Attack the alley/edge defender left with a quick pitch read and pitch off the force man.
Coach it with
Pitch Slot
Maintain the pitch relationship for the pitch.
Coach it with
Playside Slot
Arc to the alley if not pitching, or block out.
B-back
Fill/fake to hold the interior.
Playside Tackle
Reach-block to the edge.
Playside Guard
Reach-block playside.
Center
Reach playside and cut off backside.
Backside Guard
Scoop to seal backside.
Backside Tackle
Scoop the backside.
Split End
Stalk the corner.
How to teach it
- 1Mirror speed option left — reach playside and quick pitch read.
- 2Rep pitch relationship at speed with no dive phase.
- 3QB pitches off the force man on the edge.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Line can't reach the edge defender; fix by teaching the reach angle and cut-off.
- !QB pitches too late and gets hit; fix by drilling 'pitch as the force man commits.'
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.