Play-ActionBest for: Shot play
Play-Action Power Pass
Quarterback fakes power then throws off the run fake to the tight end or split end.
Concept: Line shows power blocking while the tight end runs a corner and the split end a post.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
QB
Fake the power handoff, set, throw to the tight end
TE
Show a block then release into the flat or corner
WR
Run a deep clear route to move the safety
TB
Fake the power run
Playside OL
Sell power run blocks
Backside OL
Protect the backside
How to teach it
- 1Sell the power fake hard to freeze the linebackers
- 2Tight end shows block then releases clean
- 3Throw on rhythm off the fake
Common mistakes to fix
- !Tight end releasing too early — cue a real block show first
- !Weak run fake — cue the QB to ride the mesh
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.