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RunBest for: Base down6U+ · Basic

Power Left

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

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

Age version
TGCGTQBRBWWWRWR
Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
14U — 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. 10UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides.
  4. 12UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
  5. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Catch the snap and hand to the back on the power path off tackle.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation WR Hands and Catching DB Ball Skills and Hands
RB

Take the handoff off tackle behind the pulling guard, reading the kickout and lead.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle QB-RB Mesh Handoff
Playside Guard

Down-block the first inside defender.

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

Pull and lead through the hole onto the linebacker.

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

Block back to seal the backside.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker
Playside Tackle

Down-block the defender inside.

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

Hinge or scoop to protect the backside.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block Pass Set Kick-Slide Hinge Back-Side Block
TE

Down-block inside to widen the hole.

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

Kick out the end man on the line of scrimmage.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Field Goal / PAT Operation
Split End

Stalk-block the corner.

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

Block the overhang or safety.

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

How to teach it

  • 1Wing kicks OUT the end man; backside guard pulls to lead UP through the hole; tackle down-blocks.
  • 2Back is patient behind the pull, then cuts vertically off the lead block.
  • 3Build the wall with the down blocks before the back arrives.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Wing logs instead of kicks — teach him to kick out and stay square.
  • !Pulling guard runs past the hole — turn up tight off the down block.
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