Belly Left
Running back runs the belly off tackle from the gun mesh.
Concept: Playside down-blocks while the wingback seals the force defender on the edge.
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
Catch the snap, ride the belly mesh with the back, and hand off off tackle.
Take the belly handoff off tackle, pressing the down block and reading the seal.
Down-block the first inside defender.
Block back or scoop to protect the backside.
Block back away from the play.
Base-block the defender at the point of attack.
Scoop and cut off backside pursuit.
Down-block inside to widen the seam.
Seal the force defender on the edge.
Stalk-block the corner.
Block the overhang or safety.
How to teach it
- 1Playside down-blocks while the wingback seals the force defender on the edge.
- 2QB gives a long belly ride to disguise the path.
- 3Back hits the off-tackle seam tight and downhill.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Back rounds the run too wide — hit the off-tackle hole tight.
- !Wing loses inside leverage on the seal — block the defender's inside shoulder.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.