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Unbalanced 27 Power

With both tackles to one side, the tailback runs power to the strong overloaded edge.

Concept: The extra strongside tackle creates a double-team at the point of attack while guards pull to lead.

Age version
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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 and run power to the strong overloaded edge behind the double-team.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation Broad Jump Ladder Edge Rush & Bend the Corner
FB

Fill or lead through the hole to add force.

Coach it with
LB Downhill Fill Team Inside Run Period Scrape & Fill Over the Top
WB

Kick out or seal the edge on the strong side.

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

Lead-block through the hole or seal pursuit.

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

Down-block and form the double-team at the point of attack with the extra tackle.

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

Down-block inside or seal the edge on the overloaded side.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Edge Rush & Bend the Corner Down Block Angle Drive
Playside Guard

Pull and lead through the power hole.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle Broad Jump Ladder
Backside Guard

Pull 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 to the tailback, then block back on the backside.

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

  • 1The extra strongside tackle creates the double-team — teach the two tackles to combo drive.
  • 2Guards pull to lead through the overloaded strong-side hole.
  • 3Tailback follows the double-team patiently into the hole.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Defense over-shifts and the double-team fails — fix by identifying the point-of-attack man pre-snap.
  • !Guards pull into each other — fix by staggering their pull paths.
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