DRAW/BUBBLE VARIABLE from the DOUBLE TIGHT

I have been on a vacation, I also have been thinking. Which can be dangerous. Firstly let me say that the disaster that has befallen the Gulf Coast is horrible and my thoughts and prayers are with those souls.

Flying is good for only two things, one: getting you there, the other is work. The easy sound of jet engines helps when I am putting an offense together, or maybe because I am going somewhere that is safe from the arm chair QB´s wrath. Have to think on that.

This year I am going to expand the running game and with that said, I will also expand the DRAW/SCREEN Variable.
I use the word VARIABLE because according to Webster:
Pronunciation: 'ver-E-&-b&l,
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin variables, from variare to vary
1 a: able or apt to vary : subject to variation or changes b : FICKLE, INCONSTANT
2 : characterized by variations
3 : having the characteristics of a variable
4 : not true to type : ABERRANT -- used of a biological group or character

Wow! heady stuff... easy, the play dynamic changes and the DC cannot figure out what the hell your doing? REMEMBER run these Variables with no-huddle 2 at a time.Thus not allowing the DEE time to adjust or really think.
WHAT we are really attempting or doing is getting 5 yards or maybe the big break for 20 yards and using the DRAW/SCREEN Variable to get the LB´s reading Pass first (thus killing the blitz) then Run and the CB´s playing up tighter so we can then go over the top. Either way the running game opens or the big play pops!

The first ILLUSTRATION, you will see is the double tight formation with motion to the F reciever side, we can run this out of the straight ACE set (one back) with the QB up or the Shotgun with the HB sitting opposite of the F Receiver.

The Variables are these:

FOR THE

Double tight F wide (R/L)

1. BGap/32 Draw/Keeper
Motion Z to F

A:IN the SHOT-GUN
The O-Line Attacks with a Fence Passing Block (strikes and set and go with the Defender where he wishes to go)
The QB meshes with the HB who with shoulders square reads the b-gap 3 hole or the 2 hole, we like AREAS better, but these holes make it easier for the READER to comprehend. The QB hands the ball off and rolls away with a play action fake hand on uphill hip.
The Keeper VARIABLE is if you have a running QB he simply goes to the opposite side if he reads it clear on the MESH, this is when the DE goes wide in a boxing move and creates a natural running lane.

B: IN THE ACE SET
The QB drops back at a 90 degree looking straight up field. The OL does the same block, the HB sits and reads the Defense as in Protection and then waits for the QB to drop the ball to MESH with square shoulders he reads 2/3 hole and goes.

General Rules:
1.All receivers run their same routes (except the F) that runs a fade in the Y bubble screen. This sets up the 2 screens, which will be played.
2.O-LINE always uses the same block
3. Motion the Z
4. Down field eyes with QB
5. Keep HB always in backfield when throwing screens (LB´s are reading him)

2. F slip inside screen.

A: Shotgun Mesh is easy and quick same as above

B: The ACE set is a stretch to the 3/5 or 2/6 with the HB who then waggle protects.

The Motion of the Z takes the SMASH route (attacking the Defender 3 to 5 steps post/corner move) this clears the seam (in zone and man) and makes the FS bite down. The X (flood side TE) snaps out to 10 yards clearing the ILB/SS who plays the flat in Zone or Follows on Man, if they rotate into flat it has to be at 8 to 12 yards because the crossing pattern. The play action to the HB freezes all mid-line LB´s and he works as a waggle to protect the QB. The Backside TE (the Y) runs a drag at 5 to 8 keeping the ILB honest and the FS freaking-out because of the SMASH route...if in cover 2 or the clock rotation of the coverage to the motion works the same principle. The F slips down 2 steps and turns to the seam and the QB throws it. (Important downfield eyes on the QB till 3/4 step when he opens and throws to the F)

3. Y Bubble
Again all the same rules and play action apply as above, EXCEPT the Y (TE) steps back and wheels to the outside,also the F runs the fade and the HB fakes hard inside and quicksteps to waggle protection as QB then rolls the Qb reads down field turns and finds the Y who has bubbled in on the route. (You can also add the pump and hit the Y on a sideline fly)

The use of this 3 play Variable in two formations can cause DC´s to fall to their knees and say "MOMMA WHY???"
Or you lose the game! "Yikes"... let me hear those sweet jets.

Coaches please send comments or flowers.
This can also work on the inside zone for run, but I like to keep looking the same to confuse the DL and LB´s

Danke Baby
Coach Roldan