Play-ActionBest for: Shot play14U+ · Advanced
Spinner Pass Left
Fullback spins to sell the buck and off-tackle fakes then throws to a crossing receiver.
Concept: Line shows run action while the ends release on drag and corner routes off the spin fake.
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14U — Introduce: Learn the footwork and the primary read; protect first, then complete the easy throw. Add pre-snap motion to stress the defense's edge. Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look. Add the play-action throw off this run action. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Play movement — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
FB
Spin to sell the buck and off-tackle fakes, then hand or pitch to the passer, or throw to a crossing receiver.
TB
Fake a path off the spin, then set to protect or throw.
WB
Fake the crossing handoff, then release on a corner route.
QB
Block or serve as a protector/outlet.
Coach it with
Playside End
Release on a drag route across the middle.
Playside Tackle
Show run action, then protect the edge.
Playside Guard
Show run action, then protect the interior.
Backside Tackle
Protect the backside edge.
How to teach it
- 1The spin sells the run — line shows run action before the pass develops.
- 2Ends release on drag and corner routes off the spin fake.
- 3Timing between the spin fakes and the throw must be rehearsed.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Spin is rushed and the fake doesn't sell — fix by drilling a full, tight spin.
- !Line drifts downfield — fix by keeping them near the line selling run.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.