The right slot back takes a 180 degree step back, opens up and takes an outside hand off from the left slot back. Running backs need their agility to be able to cut to the opening quick enough so that the defense doesnt have a chance to close that gap before the running back. The three flexbone triple option individual drills that. To teach and drill the same foot, same shoulder principle. To drill the timing of sticking the second step into the ground as they apply the same foot same shoulder concept. Running back drills kilpa ja huippuurheilun tutkimuskeskus. This is where the b back s quickness comes into play. But if you focus only on bulking up, youll run yourself right off the field. It can be run from any formation and in any offensive scheme. The base set has no tight ends and two wide receivers. Obviously, there are a lot more techniques that the defensive backs need to learn and be able. Nov 7, 2012 looks like its time to throw the ball just thought id switch over the offensive side here for a moment and drop off some passing tidbits in the flexbone offense. Calling the flexbone formation a predominant running formation is a reach but may be right for the majority of teams that run the flexbone. Flexbone offense playbook for youth football football.
Six triple option offensive line drills that matter triple. Microsoft powerpoint flexbone playbook 2 readonly author. How elite players like odell and julio transformed into nfl superstars. One of my clients asked me which six offensive line drills matter the most. Six triple option offensive line drills that matter.
May 21, 2012 notre dame running back football drills duration. Jun 09, 2016 complete running back will help you step onto the field with the skills to thrill and knowledge to succeed. Rb wr drills and fundamentals all positions drills and fundamentals all positions off drills. Running backs need strength and power to break through tacklers at the line of scrimmage. Texbone formation tempo backfield numbering by joe austin. I think this is one of the better plays in football and it can greatly increase your offensive production. Running backs have to be strong and quick, but most of all they also have to be agile. Outside veer though not a staple of many flexbone offenses, the osv is one the b back. If 2 back gun, receive handoff and get to fullbacks outside shoulder and follow same rules as the i. In this section, well cover our 25 favorite running back drills, including speed. Teaching running backs how to run the inside zone fishduck. Triple option drills by position flexbone offense drills by. On the third rep the first quarterback will be back up and run the rep with the 2nd string fb.
Fullback s course will take him right off the butt of the tight end. If the b back is running the draw, as in figure 726, then the b back will open toward the sideline as if to lead the quarterback on the sprintout pass, yet after the third step, the b back will plant off the deepest foot, and drive toward the middle of the formation. If you are a flexbone team i implore you to work on fixing the problems your offense faces before succumbing the the kneejerk reaction of running. Still, the role of a running back on a team may vary greatly based on the scheme as well as skills of each athlete, so drills chosen must reflect that. The ol are going to work on running their tracks and blocking what shows up on those tracks. Running triple option out of shotgun eliminates the need to motion the running back into pitch postion. Pro shuttlespeed zigzagropes or ladder with movehand spinstto conditioning. The pistol spread option offense drills 2pack by anthony pistol pratley. I know, the flex is mainly a run oriented offense and most coaches want to hear about veer or midline. Drills make drills pertinent to your offense drills should be done to teach a technique break down your plays to see what you want your player to do make drills out of sections of.
The key to consistently running the veer is the b back, who must be featured in order to keep defenses from overplaying the outside pitch. The flexbone offense playbook for youth football features a balanced formation double slot that makes the defense defend both sides of the field. Drill run inventory game plan versus various fronts. I mentioned running, tackling and the basic fundamentals stance, start, backpedal, and break. These two drills work on running back pass protection technique. The first three running back drills are ball security drills. Cone drills 12 cone agility 3xs cone back peddle and sprint 3xs mighty minnesota 3xs.
Running back drills a consistent, reliable running game is essential for any highperforming football offense. Sep 22, 2016 the veer is a form of triple option made famous by coach yeoman at houston in the splitback variety, but also the flexbone navy, georgia tech, some iformation teams osbornes nebraska and. Oldschool triple option attacks had the bback slam it into the bgap no matter what. Tim horton, running backs coach to tre mason, darren mcfadden, felix jones, and knile davis, shares his expertise, insights, and advice for becoming an everydown threat. The wingt offense has been made famous by university of delaware coach harold tubby raymond, and is a popular misdirection offense that can be hard to stop. Now, the first step of the running back in this play who is receiving the ball hes going to take a 6 inch open step right to the middle of the playside tackle. Flexbonecoaching the running backs and receivers football is life. A frame drill for option based offenses option football. So to provide you with appropriate visual information, here are six triple option offensive line drills that matter. Some coaches get by with 510 minutes per practice without game day conditioning issues. To teach and drill the approach and contact phase of performing a shoulder block. Running players because you dont know what else to do with them is not acceptable. Theoretically, the tripleoption is just a single play in an otherwise complicated runbased offensive scheme called the flexbone.
The off set running back blocks the right defensive end. Drills for the flexbone offense football championship. Offensive line nothing can be more frustrating than watching an option team abandon triple option at the first sign of trouble. Alabama vs lsu live hd 1192019 week 11 college football live hd college gameday duration. The flexbone is a derivative of the oldschool wishbone offense, which featured a fullback and two running backs. The wingt offense has been made famous by university of delaware coach harold tubby raymond, and is a popular misdirection offense that can be hard to stop characterized by a wingback in the slot just behind the tight end, and a split end on the weak side, the offense places all three running backs in prime locations for counters, fakes, and other misdirecti. Aug 14, 2015 flexbone association december mailbag by scott jazdzewski on february 4, 2014 in academy, drills, flexbone association, playbook, scheme, technique i am a little late in posting this one, in fact ill be able to put up the january mailbag here pretty soon as well. Characterized by a wingback in the slot just behind the tight end, and a split end on the weak side, the offense places all three running backs.
When working with your running back, you want to incorporate drills that focus mainly on running back footwork and the ability to run not only straight ahead, but also ability to change direction without losing momentum. While these players are in 3on3 drill, the tackles and a backs are working the pods drill which i will discuss in the next blog. These drills will not be discussed at length in this text because they can be found in any good coaching manual on coaching running backs. We teach this drill in 3 phases and then put it all. Best seller pistol offense playbook for youth football pdf playbook. Blocking basics run blocking more aggressive blocking attack the defender seal the defender away from the ball carrier point your butt to the ball carrier keep your head up and your feet moving pass blocking let the defender come to you set up with outside foot back. The flexbone is an offensive set that features three running backs, and varying numbers of tight ends and wide receivers to go along with the typical five offensive lineman and the. Agility is a skill every athlete needs, but in football, training for agility is position specific. Other back midirects lead trap ol outside of hole blocks down, ol inside of hole kicks out.
Flexbone association december mailbag by scott jazdzewski on february 4, 2014 in academy, drills, flexbone association, playbook, scheme, technique i am a little late in. Lou cella, sport and performance psychologist 595 views. Many coaches will say that running backs are instinctive. As the drill progresses, vary the distance between. The flexbone is an offensive set that features three running backs, and varying numbers of tight ends and wide receivers to go along with the typical five offensive lineman and the quarterback. So its important that when you go on the line, timing drills in prepractice, that the fullback and the tailback get to do these steps. Touch the 5 and 10 yard lines with your left foot and the goal line with your right foot pro agility drill. And i want you as an offensive coach to be able to install this play in your offense. Toughness is also shown here, as the b back will be running right into the teeth of the defense.
Football 101 football drills defensive back nfl playoffs tight end running back. Grab the ground with the toes helps insure forward lean and help s prevent false steps. The running back stance and start drills work on the correct stance and the first steps. In the video below, we get a look at a drill that helps the running backs learn to read the defense. We can see how the different possibilities present themselves and how the running back. Offensive position drills and fundamentals coach hoover football. Dec, 2011 the game was a great example of how the flexbone has evolved in recent years. Drawback of flexbone is not knowing how the team youre. Once we get on our feet we emphasize an arched back and getting your butt up.
Send defender at an anglerb will run full speed downfield and cut back across closing angle of the. Feet are just wider than shoulders with toes pointed outward slightly. The mesh drill is really a drill for both the quarterback and the b back, however early on in the teaching process of the offense, the running backs. Blocking basics run blocking more aggressive blocking attack the defender seal the defender away from the ball carrier point your butt to the ball carrier keep your head up and your feet moving pass blocking let the defender come to you set up with outside foot back hot technique hands on torso keep feet moving and deliver a blow. Felus 4 wide receiver drill organization wr blocking progression drills stalk fitcut block fit stalk fit and drive mirror stalk fit wr ball security drills open field 3 steps.
Flexbone passing tidbits football coach, football drills. Oct 15, 20 alabama vs lsu live hd 1192019 week 11 college football live hd college gameday duration. Running back footwork fundamentals for football practice. The diagram below illustrates how the players are normally aligned. The drills, however that are specific to the b back s development within the flexbone offense will be discussed, and the first of those drills is the mesh drill.
Ball drills for ball handling and keeping possession. The option offense may be the most popular type of offense. Running backs are the thoroughbreds of the flexbone, and they need special attention if youre going to execute the amazing triple option. Every drill i run involves the oline moving downfield. View triple option drills by position from informatio ifsm 305 at university of maryland, university college. We are going to practice the qbb mesh on the veer play. The mesh drill is really a drill for both the quarterback and the b back, however early on in the teaching process of the offense, the running backs coach can play the role of. Being an effective back isnt all about fortyyard sprints and big plays, in fact, its far from it. When working with your running back, you want to incorporate drills that focus mainly on running back. Breaking down armys triple option offense dukes defense needs to stay focused and disciplined in order to stop armys dominant triple option offense from running. Most of the drills listed below are intended for individual or small group work and can be performed indoors or out.
Keeps you from having wasted time during indy periods. Dec 20, 2014 using a variety of running back drills is a great way to develop complete backs, both for youth football and experienced players. The defender will collide with the blocker and give resistance as he is being driven back. Breaking down armys triple option offense dukes defense needs to stay focused and disciplined in order to stop armys dominant triple option offense from running up the score. The pistol offense combines the shotgun and single back offenses into a hybrid system.
Simple punch drill line up in an athletic stancefeet slightly wider than shoulderwidth, quartersquat, hands up, head back. Dl will start the drill in a 3point stance and to the left of dummies. Once the qb hands the ball off to the left slot back, the qb then runs and hook blocks the left defensive end or edge defender. Send defender at an anglerb will run full speed downfield and cut back across closing angle of the defenderkeep ball in arm minimize possibility of turnoverget northsouth and find the end zone directly after cut. It has widespread use from college football down to youth football but is run very sparingly in the nfl. If you are a flexbone team i implore you to work on fixing the problems your offense faces before succumbing the the kneejerk reaction of running something else. When movement has stopped your players should all be in a perfect fit on the bag with your off arm locked into the ground the same as fit drill. This section has files from a variety of offensive. The 3on3 drill is for guards, centers, quarterbacks and b backs. When you read through them, keep in mind the following. The veer is a form of triple option made famous by coach yeoman at houston in the split back variety, but also the flexbone navy, georgia tech, some iformation teams.