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RunBest for: Base down6U+ · Basic

Unbalanced 39 Off-Tackle

Fullback runs off-tackle into the unbalanced strong side loaded with extra linemen.

Concept: Overloaded playside linemen down-block and combo to the linebackers with the wing kicking out the end.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
12U — 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. 12UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

FB

Take the snap and run off-tackle into the unbalanced strong side.

Coach it with
DB Tackle in Space Heads Up Form Tackle Progression Angle Tackle Drill
TB

Fake or lead-block through the hole.

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

Kick out the end man to seal the off-tackle edge.

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

Lead-block or seal 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 and combo to the linebacker.

Coach it with
Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Zone Combo Footwork WR Stalk Block
Playside End

Down-block inside to help seal the off-tackle seam.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block Hawk / Rugby Tackle Fit Down Block Angle Drive
Playside Guard

Down-block or combo up to the linebacker.

Coach it with
Combo Double-Team to Linebacker Zone Combo Footwork WR Stalk Block
Backside Guard

Pull and lead through the off-tackle hole.

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

Snap to the fullback, 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

  • 1Overloaded playside linemen down-block and combo to the linebackers.
  • 2Wingback kicks out the end man to widen the off-tackle hole.
  • 3Fullback aims for the outside hip of the tackle downhill.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Combos come off too early and miss the linebacker — fix by teaching them to stay until he declares.
  • !Wingback lets the end cross his face — fix by teaching the inside-shoulder kickout.
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