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SPREAD OFFENSE - TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL TEACHING DRILLS

WARM UP FUNDO DAILY DRILLS (10 min total)

DRILL NAME: Partner Hand Offs (3 mins) + ball security drills
POSITION(S): all ball carriers (all skill positions except Qb’s)
FUNDOS: arm and hand setup to ball security involved in hand off mechanics
Work on proper hand off receiving mechanics
B receives hand off – then is having inside arm up with elbow pointed @ Qb
Qb and give ball-han off to J and outside arm-palm up and hand towards
A B Z Qb – big pouch to receive. Close and grasp
when ball on stomach and secure in ball
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A B X security with 5 points of contact.
t Q t *Backs continue cycle of receiving hand off
*no coach needed after initial setup – then giving – then to opposite line
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NOTES: use ball security drills (20 yards) to replace partner hand offs
1. 5 yard zig-zag – changing ball over using double tuck to outside arm ball placement
2. 5 yard pop ups – every 5 yards touch ground with off-hand (5 points of contact BS)
3. 5 yard 2 step shake – every 5 yards do 2 step shake move (5 points of contact BS)
4. Partner steal – ball carrier jogs 10 yards, then partner tries to steal ball last 10 yards

DRILL NAME: Tunnel Drill (7 mins)

POSITION(S): all receivers (all skill positions except Qb’s)
FUNDOS: proper catching mechanics and head BOB with ball security test
Work on proper hand placement for high and
low ball while coming back to pass by running
quick stop route and back thru tunnel of
B Z A players. Combine head BOB to ball security 5
t t CH point position + RAC to give ball to coach (Qb)
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t t t t *keep track of continuous catches for day

NOTES: players rotate clockwise – all distracting receiver inside the tunnel

DRILL NAME: Qb RPO Mechanics = “Mesh-Load-Throw”

POSITION(S): Qb’s *you can add foot quickness (over line) between throws
FUNDOS: proper gun position + RPO mechanics to quick pass pivot and throw
*arm warm up drill progression (accuracy game5-10-15-20 yard depth progression)
Mesh = arms out straight & pivot-ear-throw Work on proper gun stance (parallel stance @
5 yards – with knees bent and hands-fingers in
Q Q diamond in front of chest – arms bent).
t t Opposite Qb sets in loaded-pivot / no drop
position – executing accurate throw to partners
diamond. *Partners @ Angles = Will-Sam
*keep track of # of perfect passes – first to
Q Q 10 wins (continue to back up 5 yards)
Keep on toes & open or closet hip on throw
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Start with center and Qb exchanges (under center and gun) prior to this drill
with centers and Qb’s executing first 2 steps after exchange for focus of the day
*Finish with option pitches (speed O) crossfield / 5 yds apart / partners /down and back
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BACKFIELD AND REC DRILLS

DRILL NAME: Play Strip - 1(dive) + 3(power) + 5(sweep) + Dart steps + Speed option
POSITION(S): Qbs + Abacks + Bbacks
FUNDOS: alignment-assignment / ball mechanics-timing / landmarks-chute
*coach can signal plays (work communication) *Blocking rules-timing-technique work
“Slow to Fast” – 5 yds or more Backfield runs inventory of core run plays with
ball carrier reading lead block (coach)
CH *Qb execute pivot setup & keep out back
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Goals – work lead blocking technique – ball
A Q carrier reads and outs – backfield timing and
*A-B Start in Pistol
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NOTES: do speedt option (gun & pitch) to finish *EVERYDAY

DRILL NAME: Triangle Strip (1-3-5 steps + combo route’s)

POSITION(S): 2 Qbs + all backs + all receivers
FUNDOS: Packaged Play mechanics controlled (double read)
Qb1 has back give or keep (read Will) *Triangle Packaged Play Read work
Qb2 has combo pass or keep (read Will) Will (Coach) sits = Qb1 give / Qb2 throw
Will with back = Qb1 keep / Qb2 throw
Will with recs = Qb1 give / Qb2 keep
CH=Will
Will Blitz = Qb 1 give / Qb2 throw HOT pop
X t Q Q Goals – work lead blocking technique – ball
t Z t t carrier reads and outs – backfield timing and
t Q2 A Q1 follow through of fakes fully
t t t *coach signal play + is Will (read) Defender
NOTES: focus on core concepts for the day instead of doing all

DRILL NAME: Triangle Game (6 on 6)

POSITION(S): all skill (6 on 6)
FUNDOS: Packaged Play mechanics – tactical game (10 yds and score-finish)
10 yds Offensive game – have coach 1 give dive
t D read and coach 2 pitch key – defense must 2
F $ C hand touch ball carrier before they gain 10 yds
t t W t Mr0 t Goals – work reads using both inside veer –
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Y t X gap call and one play action pass
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A Q t Group 3
t t t Groups – work 3 groups with offense to
t defense – defense out – on deck to offense.

NOTES: must rotate fast and get quality reps while keeping score for competition

DRILL NAME: Back Press & Cut (1-3-5-Dartmouth steps + speed option)
POSITION(S): Qbs + Abacks + Bbacks
FUNDOS: alignment-assignment / ball mechanics-timing / landmarks-outs
1-2 shake Jcut Under *Blocking rules-timing-technique work
t CH Backfield runs inventory of core run plays with
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Q t ball carrier making cuts (outs) by PRESSING
the LOS with each
t Bounce Moves – Bounce / Under / Jcut / 1-2 Shake
A Q Goals – ball carrier reads and outs
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NOTES: focus on core concepts for the day instead of doing all
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DRILL NAME: 12 Block
POSITION(S): Aback and Zrec
FUNDOS: 12-20-21 option block technique and tactics
S Slot backs work various blocking techniques –
tA starting with inside veer by releasing outside /
shoulders square to LOS / wide stance-duck
12 block walk. See LB (make him come to you) and
Z then widen to Safety if LB sits-fills. Finish with
t good fit-drive- occupy stalk block
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Work “gap-down” block and then progress to belly series to all blocks

DRILL NAME: Stance-Start-Stalk (CRUZER technique = feet parallel + scooting)

POSITION(S): Y and X recs
FUNDOS: stance-take off-release-stalk block mechanics
“CRUZER” tech = feet parallel + scooting 12-20-21 and BSCO (Back Side Cut Off)
blocking technique and tactics.
Stance: inside foot back – hands up in front
Start: off ball – off front foot (no false steps)
Stalk: attack defenders outside shoulder –
burst – center up frame – foot fire and step o
toes – fit and drive with ankles apart – finish
NOTES: Start with 12 block – straight up stalk and progress to 20-21-BSCO

DRILL NAME: Jet Wheel (read)

POSITION(S): jrec-zrec-qb
FUNDOS: jet stretch mechanics and ball security
Work on timing of jet motion – ball should be
Q snapped @ the outside hip of play side tackle
t (use a cone to mark). Make sure Qb secures
J snap and presents ball for solid square mesh
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Q Q while reading backside DEnd read key (give
t CH until DEnd / Coach does not cross LOS and
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Z turns shoulders toward center = keep)
t *Qb keeps or fakes by replacing DEnd
Q Backs secure hand-off, get depth and run past
Q opposite Qb – get ball to next Qb
NOTES: t warm up in pairs first – focus on footwork and accuracy
Qbs

DRILL NAME: Qb RPO technique & Pocket Drills

FUNDOS: drops – pocket footwork – escapes (Qb efficiency development)
*partner’s @ angles to simulate Will-Sam 1-partner RPO “mesh” + “ear” + “throw”
mesh = arms out straight & pivot-ear-throw
Q Q Keep on toes & open or close hip on throw
t t 2-ankles apart (up & down half cigar)
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Q t 3-ankles wave (all directions / drag and climb)
t 4-escapes (climb / climb & sprint / spin & bail)

NOTES: do center and Qb exchanges (under and gun) prior to this drill with centers
and Qb’s executing first 2 steps after exchange for focus of the day
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DRILL NAME: Bubble Drill
POSITION(S): All Skill
FUNDOS: mirrored bubble screen catch-block-ball security-score and finish
*work all phases of bubble screen
CH Goals – ball never touches ground – receiver
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Y Q Q X when ball carrier passes him
B t t tA Z t Rotate – blocker to def to out / recs run ball
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Q A Q t back to qb to back of rec line
t t t *Ram-Lion 1-2-3 + Diamond Lion-Ram
NOTES: Add Stubble combo route and Golds with packaged plays (triangle)

DRILL NAME: Run and Shoot Drill

POSITION(S): all skill
FUNDOS: quick pass route-throw-catch (all 4 or 5)
*work play side combo routes
CH CH All 4or5 receivers work with 4or5 Qb on quick
t pass route timing by all recs getting a ball @
A t Coaches – count-clap out timing (all on the
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B t t t t t Z t same page) “2-3-an-throw”
t Q Q Q Q A t Rotate – Qbs rotate clockwise – throwing to all
t t recs before changing plays
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NOTES: *GOAL is for all 4-5 balls never touching the ground (100% completion %)

DRILL NAME: Mirror Drill

POSITION(S): all skill
FUNDOS: Sprint out and quick pass combo routes both directions / back pass pro
*work play side combo routes
CH CH All 5 receivers work with Qb on sprint out pass
t game combination routes
A t Coaches – serve as read defender checking
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B t receiver spacing-route technique and qb read-
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t Q Q A t timing-accuracy
Rotate – offense runs 1 and back to other side
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NOTES: Can use “run & shoot” drill for quick drop back if enough Qbs (4 Q for 4 Recs)

DRILL NAME: Drill 25 *backs rotate as Mike and Sam backers (blitz 1 or both)
POSITION(S): all skill
FUNDOS: Pass Game versus Blink and Focus read defenders (covers)
*work 3 and 5 step drop back pass game
CH CH 2 Qbs, but with all 5 receivers aligning on
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t t designated Qb – all running the same pass
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B Z play. 1st Qb has triangle read recs 1-4 / 2nd Qb
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t eyes read progression-throws to #5 rec
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Coaches – serve as read defenders
t t t Rotate – offense runs 1 and back behind
NOTES: place hand shields on ground in defenders coverage positions – creates a
visual for throwing lanes versus different zone covers – coach(s) can then act as Qb read
defenders
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DRILL NAME: PAP Strip (Play Action Pass)
POSITION(S): all skill
FUNDOS: Play Action Pass
*Play Action rules-routes-timing-read work
CH All 5 receivers work with Qb on backfield fake-
t timing-protection rules and team route.
Y Q X Coach – serves as read defender checking
B t t Z t receiver spacing-route technique and qb read-
t Q A t timing-accuracy.
t t Rotate – offense runs 1 and back behind
NOTES: place hand shields on ground in defenders coverage positions – creates a
visual for throwing lanes versus different zone covers – coach(s) can then act as Qb read
defenders

DRILL NAME: Screen and Score *all 3 groups run same screen thru 1 cycle
POSITION(S): all skill OR all offense
FUNDOS: screen assignment and execution (timing) with tactical development
*Team warm up (body and mind)
Team 3 finishing thru goal line Use 3 offensive groups with coaches as key
t defenders to block in screen game
Goals- perfect execution and read-react-
Team 1 – on ball anticipate defensive reaction-movements
t Rotate – group 1 scores from 10 yd line – runs
Team 2 – on deck
t through goal line and jogs back outside field
NOTES: Drill Qb’s solo with footwork and timing (Q – Screen)
*D22 = you can execute versus a defense – Run screen twice both ways (rotate O to D)

DRILL NAME: Screen Game (1-3-5 steps + combo route’s)

POSITION(S): 2 Qbs + all backs + all receivers
FUNDOS: Screen game mechanic with live defenders – tactical game
*extra Qbs or Recs snap ball & rush Qbs *Screen Read work
X=C CH=M B=S Qbs + backs + recs work timing and the
t Z=Mr0 t t various defensive reactions to screens
Q3 Q4 B#3 Goals – work screen technique (live)
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J t Z Bbacks = #3DEnd and Sam backer
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Coach = Mike (determines who blitzes)
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X and Zrecs = CB and Mr0 defenders
NOTES: make sure to mix up defensive movements + add Read screen + delay

DRILL NAME: Inside Hull (run scheme) & Pro Hull (pass pro - *coach @ Qb)
POSITION(S): Oline and backfield
FUNDOS: Core inside run rules and execution + pass pro (pro hull_
CH *review of inside run game + pass pro
Work versus different defensive fronts making
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players make calls and adjustments
Goals – communication and core play rules-
Y assignments-technique
t Rotate – offense works 4 plays and rotates to
Q A defense
NOTES: you cantchange #t of plays per group – stay with core plays for week
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OLINE DRILLS

DRILL NAME: Slide Step Line Drill = “Drive & Catch”

POSITION(S): Oline and Yrec
FUNDOS: 1st and 2nd steps for each block
6 inch Slide step = “drive and catch” *partner work on strike progression
*start with catch (slide) foot off ground Oline put playside foot alongside yard line
CH and work EXACT 1st and 2nd steps – using the
t line to mark proper placement
Goals – to work proper 1st-2nd step technique
Facing to left Rotate – 3 reps of 1 block – switch O to D
t every day in pre practice – all players @ once / players self-check steps left-right
*work

DRILL NAME: Fit and Drive for 5 = “Drive & Catch + Play in the Puddle”
POSITION(S): Oline and Yrec
FUNDOS: all blocking techniques – calls - rules
*partner work on strike progression
Work in phases of defender with hand shield in
face to 1-2-3 steps off
Goals – to work overall blocking technique
while feeling pressure of a moving-real
CH – give slide step cue (R-L) defender versus stationary sled
“slide step + play in the puddle” Rotate – 3 reps of 1 block – switch O to D
NOTES: Do Stretch right-left (both on offense – beat other across line)

DRILL NAME: Down the Line (1on1 – Stretch Reach)

*partner work on strike progression
Face each other – straddling yd line – on
coaches play call (stretch left or right) & snap
count – compete to beat partner over line
Goals – to work stretch reach technique while
CH – stretch right feeling pressure of a moving-real defender
“Bucket step and Far reach” Rotate – 3 quality reps each way

DRILL NAME: Skip Pull Partners (also can work Twrap + Sweep Pulls)
*partner work on strike progression
Work on proper skip pull technique while
Cones eyeballing Backer (eating up whole body)
t Goals – to work pulling technique while feeling
pressure of a moving-real defender
CH – direct Lbs Rotate – 3 quality reps each way
“Give ground to Gain ground” *coach directs LB movement (fill-shuffle)

DRILL NAME: Combo Drill (work 2 on 1 – Db team to 2 on 2 Combo)

*work inside core (blast / power / IZ) *double team partner work
*work outside core (stretch / speedo) Work double team technique and timing both
front side and back side using line calls with
specific plays called
Goals – work Oline team blocking schemes in
small groups both front-back sides
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OPTION DRILLS

DRILL NAME: A-Frame (under center – I set) or Split-Frame (gun off-set)

POSITION(S): Q-B-Center and 1 (CH = coach)
FUNDOS: option mesh / ride and decide

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*Qb uses veer steps t veer steps with Bback taking
*Qb still uses
with mesh down-the-line / crossover step) slide step toward – then straight to LOS
FORMAT: Coach gives dive read keys to Qb – while Bback and Qb work on mesh / ball
security. Last, the Centers work on steps / cut-off blocks while snapping. Mix in “gap’ call
for inside veer – adjust and path and read key.
NOTES: do speed option (gun & pitch) or other option concepts *EVERYDAY

DRILL NAME: SpeedO Wheel (fast - quick -slow roller)

POSITION(S): Aback-Bback-Qb
FUNDOS: option pitch mechanics and ball security
Work option pitch – progressing from fast
A Q pitch right out of gun (1-2-3 steps) to quick (1-
2-3-4-5 steps) to slow (down the line and field
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continuous running pitch).
Q CH Q *Qb start-end pitch to non-dominate hand
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Backs keep 5x1 pitch relationship – catch-tuck
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and run past opposite back – go and hand ball
Q t to next Qb – get in line again.
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NOTES: Qbs warm up in pairs first – cross field jog / 5 yds apart

DRILL NAME: Option Game

POSITION(S): all skill
FUNDOS: option mechanics – tactical game (10 yds and score-finish)
Offensive game – have coach 1 give dive
read and coach 2 pitch key – defense must 2
CH1 CH2 hand touch ball carrier before they gain 10 yds
t t X Goals – work reads using both inside veer –
J Z t gap call and one play action pass
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Groups – work 3 groups with offense to
t defense – defense out – on deck to offense.
NOTES: must rotate fast and get quality reps while keeping score for competition