Youth Power I

Coach,

I've run some power I in our short yardage/goalline offense in the past. Double tight with (Z) flanker lined up in the regular 3-back position and the (3-back) FB offset at his regular depth of 4 1/2 yards. TB is 6 yards deep directly behind our QB. On most plays I will motion Z playside as a lead blocker either on force, to seal the EMLOS or have him fake the block and slip into the flat. Counter to the FB also worked well. Since the formation is compressed and most defenses will expect you to run inside with two tight ends in the game, it can be an easy corner for your TB to turn if you're fortunate enough to have good speed at that position.

Dave Hartman
CYFL Coach