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Offense · Ages 10–14

Gun-T / Pistol

Hybrids that keep classic power/misdirection series (buck, belly, jet, spin) but move the QB to shotgun (Gun-T) or pistol to add perimeter speed and easier play-action/RPO passing.

Hybrid powerMotion & RPONeeds a snapper
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Base offense alignment — schematic, not to scale

Best fit

Great when you want Wing-T power and deception but also have perimeter speed and a mobile QB. Pistol is a good middle ground for downhill running with a QB's pre-snap read view. Needs a dependable snapper.

Base formation & personnel

Gun-T: QB in shotgun in a spread look with wing/slot backs who go in jet or orbit motion. Pistol: QB ~3 yards deep with a back stacked directly behind. Both keep tight enough splits to run power inside.

Core philosophy

  • Marry Wing-T series football (buck, belly, jet, spin) to a shotgun/pistol QB.
  • Jet and orbit motion attack the edge fast; misdirection holds inside defenders.
  • Play-action and RPOs come naturally because the QB is already set to throw.
  • Pistol preserves a downhill run path while giving the QB a pre-snap read.

Bread-and-butter plays

Gun Buck Sweep

Wing/motion back sweeps the edge.

Blocking: Playside down-blocks; both guards pull (one kicks the end, one leads); center blocks back.

Ball: Motion/wing back off the shotgun mesh.

Belly / Inside Give

Downhill inside run to the back.

Blocking: Combo and down-blocks at the point of attack; a guard may trap.

Ball: RB inside — sells the sweep and jet.

Jet / Orbit Sweep

Slot in full jet or looping orbit motion takes the quick pitch.

Blocking: Reach/stalk playside; seal/cut backside.

Ball: Motion back — the speed hitter.

Spin Series

QB spins to hide the ball before giving inside or keeping.

Blocking: Base power/down-block for the intended hole.

Ball: Varies — the spin freezes linebackers and protects base plays.

QB Power / Keep

QB keeps downhill off the mesh (natural in pistol).

Blocking: Playside down-block; backside guard pulls to lead.

Ball: QB.

Play-Action / RPO

Fake the run, throw a quick out/bubble/vertical.

Blocking: Run-look protection; receivers run the tagged route.

Ball: QB reads a defender — throw or hand off.

Install progression

1

Week 1: Shotgun/pistol snap mechanics, alignment, motion timing; install Buck Sweep + Belly/Inside give.

2

Week 2: Add Jet/Orbit sweep; nail the motion timing (snap when the motion man crosses a landmark).

3

Week 3: Add QB Power/Keep and one Spin-series changeup.

4

Week 4+: Add play-action/RPO tags off the base runs.

Full Playbook

29 plays

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Buck Sweep Right
Base down

Running back takes the shotgun handoff and follows two pulling guards to the right edge.

Key: Both guards pull playside to kick out and lead while the wingback down-blocks the edge.

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Buck Sweep Left
Base down

Running back follows the pulling guards around the left side from the gun.

Key: Playside guard kicks out the end man while the backside guard wraps up through the alley.

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Jet Sweep Right
Base down

Wingback in jet motion takes the handoff and races wide right from the gun.

Key: Line down-blocks playside and a guard pulls to kick out the force defender.

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Jet Sweep Left
Base down

Wingback in jet motion takes the ball going left around the edge.

Key: Playside down blocks with a pulling guard leading up on the perimeter.

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Inside Zone Right
Base down

Running back runs inside zone out of the gun reading the first down lineman.

Key: Line zone-steps playside and combos up to the linebackers.

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Belly Right
Base down

Running back runs the belly off tackle from the gun mesh.

Key: Playside down-blocks while the wingback seals the force defender on the edge.

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Trap 34
Base down

Running back hits a quick trap through the interior from the gun.

Key: Backside guard pulls to trap the first lineman past the down block while the center blocks back.

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Power Right
Base down

Running back runs power off tackle behind a pulling guard from the gun.

Key: Backside guard pulls to lead through the hole while the tackle down-blocks and the wing kicks out.

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Counter Right
Base down

Running back takes a counter step then follows the backside pullers.

Key: Backside guard kicks out the end man and the backside tackle wraps up through the hole.

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QB Power Keep
Goal line / 2-pt

Quarterback keeps on power after faking the jet sweep to the wing.

Key: Line blocks power while the backside guard pulls to lead for the quarterback's keep.

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Jet / Buck Sweep Read
Base down

Quarterback reads the end to hand the jet or run the buck sweep himself.

Key: Line blocks buck sweep as the quarterback reads the unblocked backside defender for the jet give.

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Zone Read Right
Base down

Quarterback reads the backside end to hand inside zone or keep it.

Key: Line blocks inside zone leaving the read man unblocked for the quarterback's decision.

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Belly / Bubble RPO
Base down

Quarterback rides the belly and can throw the bubble off the overhang read.

Key: Line run-blocks belly while the quarterback reads the flat defender for the give-or-throw key.

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Jet Sweep / Slant RPO
Base down

Quarterback shows jet motion and reads a linebacker to hand or throw the slant.

Key: Line blocks the jet while the slot runs a slant into the vacated window.

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