Split Back Lead/Iso

eaglecoach Member Posts: 80	Split Back Lead/Iso May 3, 2004 6:15:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by eaglecoach on May 3, 2004 6:15:13 GMT Does anyone run a lead or iso play out of split backs??? If you do, what are the steps for the backfield, and do you block it just like a normal lead/iso??? Also, does anyone run a trap out of split backs?? Thanks

lochness
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Split Back Lead/Iso May 3, 2004 7:58:10 GMT

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Post by lochness on May 3, 2004 7:58:10 GMT

Coach,

We run both plays out of splitbacks. We really like the Lead out of splitbacks, particularly to the SE side, but it is effective either way. We block it exactly like an I-Formation Lead. We simply have the near HB lead on the inside backer we are iso'ing. The ballcarrier steps with his playside foot directly to the point of attack. We do not round our course or take a timing step of any kind. He gets on the lead blocker's back and does not cut until the block is thrown. The QB opens to 6 o'clock, reversing out to the backside. Trying to open playside will tend to push the ballcarrier off his track.

The Trap is actually run off of this action, and is run with Wing-T FB trap blocking. We have the playside HB (the non-ballcarrier) fake lead action to the backside. The backside HB (the ballcarrier) steps directly for the far hip of the center, with his inside elbow up for the handoff. He basically follows the guard on the short trap scheme and looks to cut upfield off the blocking scheme. The QB opens to playside, looking as if to give the ball on a Lead to the playside HB. Instead, he drops an inside handoff to the backside HB who is running a tight path directly behind the QB. After the handoff, the QB's hands can follow the faker with a token ball fake. It all happens very quickly, but is a very effective play, particularly where most teams are used to seeing the split backs go in the same direction.

I hope this helps coach. Good luck!

eaglecoach Member Posts: 80	Split Back Lead/Iso May 6, 2004 9:20:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by eaglecoach on May 6, 2004 9:20:31 GMT Coach, How do you block your lead play to the SE side?? Thanks.

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Split Back Lead/Iso May 7, 2004 4:36:46 GMT

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Post by lochness on May 7, 2004 4:36:46 GMT

Coach,

Going to the SE side, we will use the following scheme in our Iso play (same blocking from any 2 RB formation, including split backs)

VS. 50: This play is very effective, because you have very good angles for the PST and PSG, even if the DT and DE eagle down (3 and 6 techniques), but especially if they stay straight (5 and 9 techniques). Now your RB just keys the block on the NG and takes it as tight to him as possible. Since most teams we play slant the NG strong to defend our Belly Series (double dive) and general power game, it's a very easy play for us.

SE: Stalk
PST: Fan on DE
PSG: Fan on DT
C: Man on NG
BSG: Man on ILB (cutoff angle, scoop technique)
BST: Man on DT
TE: Downfield on FS
Z: Downfield on SS
FB: Iso on ILB
RB: Ballcarrier
QB: Handoff and boot or fake pass set-up

VS. 40: We love to take advantage of 43 and 44 teams that run the weakside DT in a 1 technique with this play. Aganist a 43, we iso the WLB, who is generally head up on the PST. Against the 44, we Iso the near ILB, who is generally over the guard. The major difference is with the 44, we will put our Z in a slot or weakside wing alignment to control the OLB on that side.

SE: Stalk
PST: Fan on DE
PSG: Man on 1 technique tackle (or combo 1 tech to MLB with C)
C: Man on MLB (or combo 1 tech to MLB with PSG) Vs. 44, Man on backside ILB
BSG: Man on 3 technique tackle
BST: Man on near ILB or downfield on FS
TE: Downfield on S
Z: Downfield. If playside, block near invert defender (S or OLB vs. 44)

Coach, I hope this helps you out. This is a very good play to make teams respect your SE side. It can cause a good deal of damage if teams are over-playing your TE running game.

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