Fumblerooski / Statue Special Left
Quarterback fakes a handoff and hides the ball for a delayed give or keep.
Concept: Interior line surge-blocks while the ball-carrier delays a beat before slipping through the vacated gap.
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.
- 12UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 14UAdd the edge: Add the kickout block and run it to both sides. Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Fake a handoff and hide the ball for a delayed give or keep, then slip through the vacated gap.
Carry out the fake to draw the defense's eyes and pursuit.
Fake a dive or block to hold the linebackers.
Surge-block straight ahead to create the interior seam.
Surge-block to help open the vacated gap.
Surge-block and help control the nose over the ball.
Surge-block to widen the gap.
Surge-block and cut off backside pursuit.
Surge or seal the edge.
Release downfield or block the safety.
How to teach it
- 1Interior line surge-blocks to open a lane while the ball is hidden.
- 2Ball-carrier delays a beat so the fakes draw pursuit before slipping through.
- 3Sell the fake convincingly — the whole play depends on misdirection.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Ball-carrier moves too early and gives it away — teach a full-count delay.
- !Interior linemen don't create a clear lane — emphasize a straight-ahead surge.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.