Belly Keep Right
Quarterback pulls the ball off the belly fake and keeps around the edge.
Concept: Wingback arc-blocks the force defender while the fullback runs the dive fake to hold the line.
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.
- 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 8UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Fake the belly to the fullback, pull the ball, and keep around the edge behind the wing's arc block.
Run the dive fake hard into the line to hold the linebackers and defensive line.
Carry out a fake away or pitch relationship to occupy the backside.
Down-block the first inside defender.
Block back to protect the backside.
Block back on the nose or first backside threat.
Down or base-block to seal the inside.
Hinge or scoop to protect the backside.
Down-block inside or release to the second level playside.
Arc-block the force/contain defender to open the edge for the keep.
Stalk-block the corner downfield to clear the sideline.
How to teach it
- 1Wingback arcs outside and blocks the force defender — this is the key block for the keep.
- 2QB must sell the belly ride before pulling and getting downhill quickly to the edge.
- 3Fullback's dive fake must look identical to Belly Right to freeze the defense.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB pulls too early and tips the keep — hold the ride a full count.
- !Wingback blocks the wrong man (crashes inside) — teach him to find the widest contain defender.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.