Spread (Shotgun)

Running back takes the handoff and reads the first down lineman for a cutback lane.

Key: Offensive line zone-steps playside, combo-blocking to the linebackers off double teams.

Running back runs inside zone with a bang-bend-bounce read.

Key: Linemen take playside zone steps and climb to the second level after securing the down linemen.

Running back stretches the ball wide and reads the edge to bounce or cut up.

Key: Line reach-blocks playside trying to hook defenders and seal the edge.

Running back runs the wide zone stretch looking to turn the corner.

Key: Linemen take flat reach steps to overtake outside shoulders and pin defenders inside.

Quarterback reads the end and either gives the sweep or keeps on power.

Key: Playside blocks down and the backside guard pulls to lead on the quarterback keep.

Quarterback reads the end and either gives the sweep or keeps on power.

Key: Playside blocks down and the backside guard pulls to lead on the quarterback keep.

Quarterback reads the backside end to hand off or pull and keep.

Key: Line blocks inside zone while leaving the read defender unblocked for the quarterback's decision.

Quarterback reads the backside end to hand off or pull and keep.

Key: Line blocks inside zone while leaving the read defender unblocked for the quarterback's decision.

Quarterback attacks the edge and pitches to the back off the force defender.

Key: Playside blocks the perimeter while the quarterback options the unblocked contain man.

Quarterback attacks the edge and pitches to the back off the force defender.

Key: Playside blocks the perimeter while the quarterback options the unblocked contain man.

Quarterback shows pass then hands to the back on a delayed run up the middle.

Key: Line pass-sets to invite the rush then drives defenders past the running lane.

Quarterback shows pass then hands to the back on a delayed run up the middle.

Key: Line pass-sets to invite the rush then drives defenders past the running lane.

Running back takes a counter step and follows a pulling guard and tackle.

Key: Backside guard kicks out the end man while the backside tackle wraps through the hole.

Running back takes a counter step and follows a pulling guard and tackle.

Key: Backside guard kicks out the end man while the backside tackle wraps through the hole.

Quarterback drops as if to pass then tucks and runs through the middle.

Key: Line sets pass protection to spread the rush and open an inside lane for the quarterback.

Quarterback drops as if to pass then tucks and runs through the middle.

Key: Line sets pass protection to spread the rush and open an inside lane for the quarterback.

Quarterback reads the box and either hands the zone or throws the bubble.

Key: Line run-blocks inside zone while the quarterback reads the overhang defender for the give-or-throw key.

Quarterback reads the box and either hands the zone or throws the bubble.

Key: Line run-blocks inside zone while the quarterback reads the overhang defender for the give-or-throw key.

Quarterback reads a linebacker and either hands off or throws the backside slant.

Key: Line run-blocks while the slot runs a quick slant into the space vacated by the read defender.

Quarterback reads a linebacker and either hands off or throws the backside slant.

Key: Line run-blocks while the slot runs a quick slant into the space vacated by the read defender.

Quarterback reads the box then hands the zone or flips a now screen outside.

Key: Line blocks zone as the receiver runs a quick now route with a stalk block outside.

Quarterback reads the box then hands the zone or flips a now screen outside.

Key: Line blocks zone as the receiver runs a quick now route with a stalk block outside.

Quarterback runs the power read and can pop the ball to the slot on a seam.

Key: Line run-blocks power while the slot runs a quick pop-pass seam behind the linebackers.

Quarterback runs the power read and can pop the ball to the slot on a seam.

Key: Line run-blocks power while the slot runs a quick pop-pass seam behind the linebackers.

Quarterback reads the flat defender against the stick and flat combo.

Key: Slot runs a stick sit-down at five yards while the back runs the flat to stress the defender.

Quarterback reads the flat defender against the stick and flat combo.

Key: Slot runs a stick sit-down at five yards while the back runs the flat to stress the defender.

Four receivers stretch the field vertically and the quarterback reads the safeties.

Key: Line sets full drop-back protection while receivers spread and bend seams versus the coverage.

Two receivers cross underneath creating a natural rub for an open man.

Key: Slot and backside receiver cross at five yards while the back checks release to the flat.

Two receivers cross underneath creating a natural rub for an open man.

Key: Slot and backside receiver cross at five yards while the back checks release to the flat.

A hitch-corner combination attacks the flat and deep corner high-low.

Key: Outside receiver runs a hitch while the slot runs a corner over the top of the flat defender.

Inside receiver runs a deep crosser as the primary read across the field.

Key: Line big-on-big protects while the crosser clears zones and a dig comes underneath.

Inside receiver runs a deep crosser as the primary read across the field.

Key: Line big-on-big protects while the crosser clears zones and a dig comes underneath.

Quarterback sprints right with three receivers stretching the sideline at three levels.

Key: Line reach-protects to the sprint side while receivers run corner, out, and flat to flood the zone.

Quarterback sprints left with three receivers stretching the sideline at three levels.

Key: Line reach-protects to the sprint side while receivers run corner, out, and flat to flood the zone.

Slot receiver runs a bubble and catches a quick throw in space.

Key: Outside receiver and slot stalk-block the corner and safety to spring the alley.

Outside receiver catches an immediate throw behind a receiver's block.

Key: The inside receiver blocks the nearest defender while the ball comes out instantly.

Receiver catches a screen with the whole line releasing to block downfield.

Key: All five linemen release to the perimeter to lead-block for the receiver.

Receiver catches a screen with the whole line releasing to block downfield.

Key: All five linemen release to the perimeter to lead-block for the receiver.

Running back slips into the flat and catches a screen behind pulling linemen.

Key: Two linemen release after a brief set to lead-block for the back in space.

Running back slips into the flat and catches a screen behind pulling linemen.

Key: Two linemen release after a brief set to lead-block for the back in space.

Combination of a slant and flat gives an easy high-low quick read.

Key: Line sets quick protection while the slant clears and the flat replaces underneath.

Combination of a slant and flat gives an easy high-low quick read.

Key: Line sets quick protection while the slant clears and the flat replaces underneath.

Quarterback fakes zone then boots the opposite way to a crosser and flat.

Key: Line run-blocks then the quarterback boots as the tight end drags across and a receiver settles in the flat.

Quarterback fakes zone then boots the opposite way to a crosser and flat.

Key: Line run-blocks then the quarterback boots as the tight end drags across and a receiver settles in the flat.

Off zone fake, receivers run a post and wheel combination downfield.

Key: Line sells run before setting while the slot wheels up the sideline behind a clearing post.

Receiver catches a quick screen then throws back across the field to the quarterback.

Key: Line blocks the screen action while the quarterback leaks to the opposite flat uncovered.

Receiver catches a quick screen then throws back across the field to the quarterback.

Key: Line blocks the screen action while the quarterback leaks to the opposite flat uncovered.

Running back starts a sweep and hands to a receiver coming the opposite way.

Key: Backside must cut off pursuit while a lineman or slot leads around the far edge for the reverse.

Running back starts a sweep and hands to a receiver coming the opposite way.

Key: Backside must cut off pursuit while a lineman or slot leads around the far edge for the reverse.

Offense fakes a bubble screen then the receiver takes off deep behind the biting defense.

Key: Blockers sell the screen a beat before releasing the deep runner past the aggressive coverage.