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RunBest for: Base down8U+ · Basic

26 Power

Tailback takes the direct snap and runs off-tackle behind double-team and pulling guards to the strong side.

Concept: Playside tackle and end down-block, both guards pull to lead through the off-tackle hole with the wingback kicking out the end.

Age version
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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. 8UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
  2. 10UAdd the lead: Add the pulling guard(s) leading through the hole.
  3. 12UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides.
  4. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

TB

Take the direct snap, aim for the off-tackle hole, and follow the double-team and pulling guards behind the wingback's kickout.

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

Fill or fake up the middle to hold the interior linebackers, or add a lead block through the hole.

Coach it with
RB Lead Block Iso RB Blitz Pickup WR Stalk Block
WB

Kick out the end man on the line of scrimmage to seal the off-tackle edge.

Coach it with
Down Block Angle Drive Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Pull and Kick Technique
QB

Serve as a blocking back — lead through the hole or seal the backside pursuit.

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

Down-block the first inside defender, forming the double-team at the point of attack.

Coach it with
Hawk / Rugby Tackle Fit WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Playside End

Down-block inside with the tackle to create the double-team.

Coach it with
Hawk / Rugby Tackle Fit WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Playside Guard

Pull and lead through the off-tackle hole, blocking the first linebacker.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle WR Stalk Block
Backside Guard

Pull behind the playside guard and wrap up through the hole to the second level.

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

Snap directly to the tailback, then block back on the backside gap.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block
Backside Tackle

Hinge and cut off backside pursuit.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Angle Tackle Drill Pass Set Kick-Slide

How to teach it

  • 1This is a direct-snap play — drill the long snap to the tailback until it's automatic.
  • 2Teach the two guards to pull in sequence: first guard leads, second guard wraps.
  • 3Wingback kicks out with his inside shoulder to widen the hole.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Guards collide while pulling — fix by staggering their pull paths, one leads and one wraps.
  • !Tailback outruns the pullers — fix by teaching him to be patient behind the double-team.
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