Tarrant County Vikings

PISTOL OFFENSE

Cedric Coleman-- Head Football CoachRob Park– Offensive CoordinatorJim Gnacinski– Run Game Coordinator

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HOLESThe second number in the two number running plays generally indicates the point of attack. We run all even numbers to the right and odd numbers to the left.

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Holes 8 and 9 are wide running plays to the right and left respectively.

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THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE

1a. Offensive Linemen get in their stance and ready to get off the ball immediately!1b. Quarterback gets to the line quickly, gets hands in ready position to force defense to adjust

2a. Center calls basic front structure (even, odd) and blocking scheme2b. Receivers make coverage calls

3. Linemen make calls specific to the play being run4. Quarterback begins cadence

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PART 3 - FORMATIONS

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Pistol Tight

Spread Pistol

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Pro Right

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Duck Right

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Trips Right Spread

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Hippo Right

Pro Right King

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23/22 ZONE READ Zipper

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SR B

OL - Zone Scheme (Man up and blow your defender off the ball). Double playside.QB - Take the snap mesh with the RB up the 4/5 hole then attack outside holding DE.H - Lead block in the 4/5 (playside) hole for A. Should collision and iso block on LBA - Mesh with the QB and get downhill following the block from HX - Stalk blockY - Stalk blockZ - Stalk block

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Keep tag alerts QB that we are faking the zone and QB keeps it. No change in

blocking scheme.

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24/25 RB POWER Whip

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OL - Power Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is up the hole, C, PSG, PST are down)QB - Mesh with RB (A or H) and then roll out (like a bootleg)A - Take a settle step, allow BSG to pull and create running lane. Mesh with QB.H - Immediately attack the LOS and block EMLOS or first man who showsX - Stalk blockY - Immediately chip EMLOS then 2nd level LB/SafetyZ - Stalk block

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24/25 RB POWER

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OL - Power Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is up the hole, C, PSG, PST are down)QB - Mesh with A and then roll out (like a bootleg)H - Lead block through the 4/5 holeA - Downhill and mesh with QB. Follow lead block of the HX - Stalk blockY - Stalk blockZ - Stalk block

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Pro Right King

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14/15 QB POWER Rider

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OL - Power Scheme (BST is reach, BSG is wide trap block, C, PSG, PST are down)QB - Settle step (2) and then get behind the pulling BSG and follow lead block by AH – Get to 2nd level playerA - Beat the QB through the hole and block the inside linebacker (or first man showing)X - Stalk blockY - Stalk blockZ - Stalk block

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SR B

OL - Zone Scheme (Combo blocks to second level. Backside do not block EMLOS.)QB - Take the snap mesh with A in the 8/9 hole. Carry out fake to the playside. Read DE.Y - Lead block off the edge A - Mesh with QB and read block of the H.X - Stalk blockH - Stalk blockZ - Stalk block

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Pro Right

28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE Out

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28/29 OUTSIDE ZONE

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SR B

OL - Zone Scheme (Man up and blow your defender off the ball). Double playside.QB - Reverse pivot and give to the RB then attack the backsideH - Lead around edge for A and seal the edgeA - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playsideX - Stalk blockY - Stalk blockZ - Stalk block

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Hurry motion

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39/38 JET SWEEP Fly

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OL - Jet Scheme (Be sure to reach playside as you come off the ball) Cut block DL is bestQB - Secure the snap when Z is over tackle. Give good mesh, fake to A, then run to BS 8/9H - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside. You are lead blockA - Mesh with QB up the middle after he gives to Z on Jet. X - Crack to playside and allow Z to get outside.Y - Stalk blockZ - On “set” spring down the LOS to one foot in front of the QB. Mesh with QB.

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Zip motion

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39/38 Zip SWEEP READ Iron

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OL - Power Scheme (Down Block off the ball) Pull BSG.QB - Secure the snap when Z is over BS tackle. Give good mesh, read DE follow BSG.H - Block off the edge and allow no penetration from the playside. You are lead blockA – Lead block to outside for Z on Jet Sweep. X – Stalk block for Z to get outside.Y - Stalk blockZ - On “set” spring down the LOS to one foot in front of the QB. Mesh with QB.

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Spread Tight H Zip Motion

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OL - OL with man on, cut. No man, reach to second level. Playside DE must be cut.QB - Look downfield for a split second, then throw flair to RB.H - Block up to 2nd level and protect from the blitz.B - Flair route. Look for ball once you have cleared the tackle box.X - Hitch (you are the outlet receiver)Y - CrackZ - Stalk second level

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Trips Right (Back)

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Backside (X) - Run a 10 yard Post. Find the open spot in the zone.Backside (H) - Run a 3-4 yard shallow cross. Look for ball when you exit the box.Playside (Z) - Run a 7 step timing Post. Find the open spot in the zone.Playside (Y) - Snag Route. Look for the ball once you clear the blitzing LB.QB - #1 read is to throw to Z or H on the shallow if Sam blitzes. #2 read is to throw the snag/dig if open. #3 read is the A on the sit. Finally, throw the fade out of bounds to Z.

DRAG (CROSS) RIGHT

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Break at 8-10

Show Your Hands Get Into the QB’s View

4 Yds. From Sideline

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76/77 FUNNEL VERTICAL

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Doubles, Stick Right

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Doubles, Snag Right

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Doubles, SMASH

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Doubles, Flood Right

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