we run the 2 one of our play action pass is called a michigan and it works very well. Our TE's run deep flags to clear out the middle and send in a running back running a skinny post when the D get wind of the skinny post we curl it off that works well to you could translate this to the tight formation
Great video coach. I am curious as to what suggestions you might have for small high schools who are generally out-gunned athletically, are there any specific plays/concepts that a lesser offense can use to beat a good defense? As a 19-year old who is a 5/6th-grade Ocoordinator, and a huge Flexbone/Paul Johnson fan, I love your videos, keep up the fantastic work!
Alex Carrick Thanks, I agree. We do some similar things with my youth team, but unfortunately the Varsity squad is still running a shotgun spread...despite the fact that their QB is a fantastic athlete but not a great thrower. I wish they would switch to more of a flex look, doesn't ask as much of our tiny linemen. Thanks for the advice!
On your double post concept, I usually put an aiming point for the receivers to run to. The inner post is ran to a depth of 25-30 yards while the outer post is ran to a depth of 50-55 yards downfield. It creates a gap to exploit thru the air. On the front side I would run a curl flat read on the double post. On Post wheel, I usually always prefer the Run and Shoot switch concept. I always felt like the regular post wheel took to long to wait for. On Post out, I would bring the Z receiver a little closer to the Slot to give him the ability to run the Crossing route. He runs of off X's heels on his post and should have green grass to run to. I like to run Hitch flag off of the rocket toss to the hitch flag side. Reason being it can give you a 3 receiver route. It ends up looking very similar to the Slide Corner route...but the slot back on the rocket runs a swing route instead of a bubble route. You can also have your X receiver on the hitch run a 5-6 yard in to pull the corner in to give the Slot running the corner more room to get open. I love hitch seems off of a B back dive. You can hot shot the ball to the inside or outside receivers like John Jenkins had Andre Ware, David & Jimmy Klingler do at Houston from 87-92. On flood, I would run Z switch. If that Free safety over rotates,,, that is a HUGE TD opportunity backside coach. I am a huge Run and Shoot Flexbone coach. I love them both equally. Oh, NEVER forget the Go route concept...Best route in football
I also like Red Faught's run and shoot offense as well. His teams put up INSANE numbers www.scribd.com/document/2940801/1997-Georgetown-College-RnS-RedFaught
Coach, we’ve been running flexbone from the pistol for over ten years with one of the most statistically dominant offenses in 4A WA State over that time period. I enjoyed your video but I didn’t hear anything about pass protection.
Hey Coach love your videos, have you guys ever played around with merging the flex bone with some Air Raid concepts? Seems like all the players are in place for a Mesh, Sail, Shallow etc...
Apologies for the delayed reply! I personally have not, but know that others have. I know Eastern New Mexico has really upped their passing game. I've always loved Mesh but haven't had the time/opportunity to incorporate it so both the Q/WR know what they're doing.
Hey coach, thanks for the video. I'm a tad confused you said "your defense gives up a big play" are you approaching this from a defensive coaches standpoint or offensively?
Yes. Coach. You stated in the video that the particular play gave your defense fits. I was wondering if you are breaking down the flex from preparations defensively? Does your team run this offense, the way you stated this breakdown, I assumed not, but you were/are approaching this offense based on having to coach against it defensively, is that true?
Alex Carrick the pistol/diamond, and pro formation offenses are direct descendants of the flex. These offenses must be played with a cover one, zero and/or a shell type defenses. I personally believe a shallow shell or partial shell could be utilized, with emphasis on proper gap responsibility.
