Running the same offensive play from different formations creates additional preparation for the opposing defense while keeping the offensive learning process to a minimum.
Tailback Power
The tailback power play can be run from multiple formations, and only requires minor tweaking of the blocking assignments. When in the I-formation, the strong side power play has the tight end blocking the defensive end. The same play run from the Twins formation requires a minor adjustment.
Z-Motion
Have the slot receiver motion toward the quarterback. The slot receiver will block the defensive end.
Additional Blocking Assignments
The other blocking assignments are identical to the tailback power out of the I-formation.
Split End - Stalk block the cornerback.
Fullback - Kickout block on any defender penetrating outside the end man on the line of scrimmage.
Strong Tackle - Down blocks on defensive lineman to his inside.
Strong Guard - Pulls to open hole for the tailback. If there is no one to block, the guard turns up field to block a second level defender.
Center - Down blocks on defensive lineman to his inside.
Short/Weak Guard - Pulls and fold blocks into area vacated by Strong Guard.
Tight End, Short/Weak Tackle - Double team defender over the tackle.
Coaching Points
- If weak side defensive end pursues down the line of scrimmage quickly, run a quarterback bootleg to keep him honest.
- Timing of the slot receiver motion and the quarterback snap is required to make the play successful.