Belly Right
Fullback runs off tackle on the belly ride with the quarterback riding the mesh.
Concept: Playside blocks down and the tackle base-blocks while the wingback seals the edge.
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.
- 8UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
- 10UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Open playside, ride the mesh with the fullback on the belly, and hand off off tackle.
Take the belly handoff aiming off tackle, pressing the down block and reading the seal.
Carry out a counter or sweep fake away to hold the backside.
Block down on the first defender inside to help the down scheme.
Block back or scoop to protect the backside A-gap.
Block back away from the play to seal the backside.
Base-block the defender over you at the point of attack.
Scoop and cut off backside pursuit.
Down-block inside to widen the off-tackle seam.
Seal the edge/force defender to keep the run alley open.
Stalk-block the corner to clear the perimeter.
How to teach it
- 1Playside down-blocks while the tackle base-blocks — the seam opens off tackle between them.
- 2QB gives a long ride on the mesh so the fullback's path is clean and disguised.
- 3Wingback seals the first defender outside the tackle to complete the edge.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Fullback rounds the run too wide — teach him to hit the off-tackle hole tight and downhill.
- !Wingback loses inside leverage on the seal — teach him to block the defender's inside shoulder.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.