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Down 26 Power

Halfback runs power off tackle behind a pulling guard and the fullback's kickout.

Concept: Fullback kicks out the end man, backside guard pulls and leads through the hole, and the tackle down-blocks.

Age version
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Ball carrierBlock / pullMotionRoute / pass
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. 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. 12UAdd deception: Add the fake/mesh — and a counter off the very same look.
  5. 14UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.

Every position's job

QB

Take the snap, open playside, and hand to the halfback on the power path off tackle.

Coach it with
Field Goal / PAT Operation DB Tackle in Space Heads Up Form Tackle Progression
HB

Take the handoff, aim off tackle behind the kickout and pulling guard, and read the lead block.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle QB-RB Mesh Handoff
FB

Kick out the end man on the line of scrimmage to open the off-tackle hole.

Coach it with
Pull and Kick Technique Trap Block Angle DB Tackle in Space
Playside Guard

Down-block the first defender inside.

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

Pull and lead through the hole onto the first linebacker.

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

Block back to seal the backside A-gap.

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

Down-block the defender inside to create the wall.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block TE Seal and Arc Block DB Tackle in Space
Backside Tackle

Hinge or scoop to protect the backside.

Coach it with
Scoop / Cutoff Block Pass Set Kick-Slide Hinge Back-Side Block
TE

Down-block inside to help the down scheme and widen the hole.

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

Seal the edge or block the linebacker level.

Coach it with
TE Seal and Arc Block RB Blitz Pickup Down Block Angle Drive
Split End

Stalk-block the corner downfield.

Coach it with
WR Stalk Block Screen Setup & Block in Space TE Seal and Arc Block

How to teach it

  • 1Fullback kicks OUT the end man; backside guard pulls and leads UP through the hole.
  • 2Tackle and TE down-block to build the wall; back reads the down blocks and follows the guard.
  • 3Halfback must be patient behind the pull, then cut vertically off the lead block.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !Fullback logs instead of kicks (or vice versa) — teach him to kick out and stay square.
  • !Pulling guard runs past the hole — teach him to turn up tight off the down block.
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