Mike Rude Running The Single Wing in The 21st Century
Mike Rude Running The Single Wing in The 21st Century
Mike Rude Running The Single Wing in The 21st Century
I.
Why run this offense?
a. Blocking back means a 10th blocker
b. Control the ball control the clock-shorten the game
c. Small offensive linemen who can run but cant 1-on1 block
d. Schools only see your offense 1 time a year- have 3 days to prepare for you.
(Statement by an opposing coach)
e. Line splits eliminate stunting
f. Backs are interchangeable
g. Unbalanced formation causes problems-shifting causes more problems
h. Deceptive passing attack
II.
Major concerns
a. Back ups for each offensive line position. What we found out during 2-a day
practice
b. Center position and center snaps
c. Ability to come from behind late in a ball game
III.
Formations
a. Rt/Lf b. Rt/Lf Over c. Rt/Lf Opposite d. Dbl Wing Rt/Lf e. Illinois Shift
Combine Over & Opposite Motion-letter of back and destination
IV.
Line Splits
V.
Play calling- 1st number series (who ball is snapped to) 2nd number ball carrier
3rd number point of attack. If 2 digit 2nd number is point of attack
a. 3 digit
b. 2 digit
VI.
KEY TO THE OFFENSE- Blocking Rules
1. Base rule- inside/on/over/linebacker backside. Must understand this rule 1st.
2. Cheat sheet for offensive linemen
9 hole- base rule BB/FB at run support (FB logs run support)
8 hole- base rule BB/FB at run support (BB kicks out run support)
7 hole- Down- 5 traps 1st man head to pass 8 and 3 pulls thru (3 may not be able to pull)
5 hole- 3 traps 1st man past 5
4 hole- BB traps 1st man head up to past 4/8 pulls thru
3 hole- BB traps 1st man head up to past 3/ 7 pulls thru
2 hole- 5 traps 1st man head up to past 2/BB & 7 pull thru
1 hole- 5 logs 1st man head up to past 2/BB has run support/scoop
* We are looking for a double team/trap/pull thru on every play
** Any time a puller is covered I must block back on his man
*** Must understand there will be times pull thru player cant pull
**** Teams will coach linebackers to key the blocking back and the guards we will have
false keys by both our blocking back and guards
VII. The Wing T did not invent the concept of putting a defensive player in a
conflict situation-this came from the single wing. Our attack is built around
this concept. Once a coach sees how a team is playing them they should not
have negative plays.
VIII.