Inside the Playbook: Michigan's Use of Multiple FBs and Additional Gaps

I have already talked about space discipline , I focused on part of the article on how to drag and drop LOs into the FB mix. These things are hard to defend because they have to adapt quickly to ever-changing responsibilities. Drag OL adds spaces to the attack point, և FB can be placed anywhere along the LOS to add spaces; The protection must be adjusted after pressing these new vulnerabilities. Jim Harbo likes to use it to his advantage. Adding loopholes to the game plan makes the defense think, hesitate, and when they do, their strength-based attack can start closing yards. Also, as more and more teams focus on building attacking space (although this is starting to revert to denser people structures / gap planes as everything in football is cyclical) , the defenders are not so happy. For reliable performance (as Spielman has repeatedly said over the past few weeks).

The downside is that it provides protective "switches", especially for LBs who often learn to read from OG to FB. Usually OL pull takes you to play, և often FB takes you to play. attack, you don't want to risk pulling OL, what can you do? The answer is more twists. let's look

FB Main Blocks
Michigan will use their FB slot with a few standard horses. from the previous article

Enter FB:
Using FB as an attack will miss one of the scrolling game's vertical threats. To compensate, you can multiply your miles. From LOS, FB can be included in the game to add gaps along the LOS.

The power unit in the cast is added open from the outside next to the game. Usually a block is a percussion block; և it opens the space inside this percussion block; But sometimes the unit leans inwards, և RB can jump. The essence is the same, next to the game է it is inserted from the outside.

The ball is out of play. This usually forces the LB to steal to protect gaps. Of course, before the draw, they do not know where the place will be included.

In the case of a split area, a tear is added to the part with the tape. In this case, it will be difficult to collapse the back of the defense in the game, fill other internal gaps, as well as open the way for Belarus.

So you actually have two instances where FB defends in play, one when he leaves play և he can be placed anywhere along the LOS (obviously he can drive the block to the weak side of the circle). . This all leads to Michigan's main game.

on the power
Games like Power O (or F/H counterattack ) turn the gap into an attack point և insert an extra lock next to the game. Basically the game side adds up these two periods after pressing C և D :. The defense must of course be able to explain themselves after the shot.

These are two new gaps in the point of attack that give the ball player a very good option when he gets there.

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But removing OG is kind of a defense cue. How to reconcile the Split Zone և Iso threat, mainly using Power O? Shoot bullets.

power cord
Power Lead is the same as Power O, except instead of firing OG, you replace the pull unit with something that actually pulls FB. This “attractive Facebook” is a “bullet blocker”. Does that make sense? Ehh, let's just say I've seen better.

Note that the gap settings are exactly the same. In the game, the first FB has an effect lock, and the second goes through the C space. We are now watching it live.

Same game, different keys.

Traps և kicks

Of course, some of Harbo's favorite things are traps and hits . Again, basically the same thing, but one trap blocks DL with OL, the other with FB, և both add an extra gap, this time to the old B gap. (Note below: purple legend indicates that the space disappears because the eyebrow protrudes, leaving only one space in this area)

From the video (note that the FB input itself is where the OG push is coming from, so the B gap is preserved)

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Look at the match, FB (here, H-back) sets as a barrier trap, pushes back DT (while OG keeps typical block space).

bullet trap և punch
But what if we still want to isolate LB by blocking lead? No problem. You can always set traps, hit, always have bullet blocks. The only difference is which is the DT blocking trap.

Watch the Wham Balls video.

Traps և Strikes with external influence
Oh, but you don't take hitting people, it'll be so easy. Sometimes you might even want to influence the defense by involving line workers and intending to run with them. The "effect" here is that the defense interacts with the shooting blocker, effectively taking them out of play.

Here is the T ice cream.

Here is the standard lever trap, the defense must respond to the first T, which comes out often.

And, of course, you can do the same with a precursor.

Rear Impact Strike:
But since Power O is the main game, it's often the reverse game (remove the OG, then close the DT on the firing OG). Pull OG, watch the defense try to get to the offensive spot first, so the offensive spot is exactly where it was just released.

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Jim Light

Ah, shit, affect everything

Let's get crazy, hit the t-balls, hit the trap, hit the game.

Sometimes you overestimate yourself a little, but in any case, it's a fairly normal guy who blocked the impact with a key block (TE tries to enter through the hole).

Leading force O.

But why stop by adding breaks to the point of attack? Why not two FB և microphones? Yes, the power of lead O.

While Harba will hold him (note Belarus's little countermeasure, which is done simply to give blockers time to cross), ISU holds him against Baylor.

No, it's not just a war, it just shows the strength of such a concept.

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Michigan will close the person/gap through LOS և run dual iso:FB will separate the two ILBs. The bottom line here is that the FB must react faster than the ILB և meet them at level 2, firmly և responsibly, before the defense can respond և. It's a challenge for LB, especially if it's a sudden change from every other game I've played.

Conclusion :

The expansion of the sphere is wonderful և has advantages. Additionally, using the linear TE և H side section of the back. Everyone forces the defense to defend on both sides և vertically. But only on FB you can have different games running. FB can be placed anywhere in LOS, and using both allows you to check OL or not check OL and still use your entire game. It's a ride I've enjoyed since a long time, I like to use FB և H-Back with this egg because ultimately it makes the defense think. And when the defense thinks, և the attack hits his head, the game continues, և nothing can stop him.

Inside the Playbook: Wisconsin Lead Power O, Power O, and Counter with F/H Part I

In this article, we will look at how Wisconsin uses the Wing to execute Power O. Wisconsin will use mostly 12 sticks, but will also use 11 or even 13 sticks to perform this game. And while they can still make a traditional I-Form Power O, I want to focus specifically on what they do with a TE outside of LOS and how they use it and everyone in college football to add a glue from after and to insert the attachment point.

Power of the rear pillar O

Let’s start with the lineup we focus on the most, the Back lineup. Here you have the twin twins tightly grouped in LOS, effectively balancing 9 attacking players on either side of the ball near LOS. The balance of the formation allows it to be taken left or right without changing anything. Formation separation allows them to return to the border or field without changing the view (although the defense often plays the border / field differently as they have to cover the space).

I will now link some examples. One thing you will almost certainly notice is that it sometimes looks like Power O, sometimes more like Counter H. It's really Lead Power O, but there are a lot of changes to the front panel made by both receivers. Let's first look at a graph to explain it.

This support (B) does not always stand outside the U. Sometimes it is between the U and the PST. This CB will not always line up near LOS, sometimes there is more depth. All this means that an "outside kick defender" is not always an immediate threat and this can lead to the blocking of U and X. When a lever defender appears, it could mean that BSG catches the player, even if it means eliminate it. , as against H. But all these adjustments are based on defensive pre-play, not on the game itself. These adjustments can be based on communication or exploration (if an SL gets support, why spend a blocker on it?).

Here is a first game where players U and X will eliminate what is placed outside of them.

Another example:

And here is another example of a kick game.

And no strong defenders are immediately available here, so all the blocks freeze again.

Now this is a small wrinkle with which I want to spend time. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, poor wing technique became the kryptonite for teams trying to increase or counter EMOL (the OT counter was the favorite at the time). This false arm served two purposes: 1) it introduced more EMOL, did not allow RB to reach gap C or even gap B, and limited racing options; and 2) he often pulled the blocker upwards towards the strike block, causing a blockage exactly at the point of attack. And it was really a disaster. Here is what the football coaches did:

One, they stubbornly did what stubborn football coaches always do, telling their attackers to get stronger and tear that defender's hole. And the OGs and FBs with the mentality that swore up and down could have torn the hole in that defender there. They could not.

Second, they discussed the "registration" of the defense counsel. This effectively means that they are not aimed at the defender's shoulder on the field (direction of attack), but rather at the defender's shoulder on the field (shoulder opposite the shoulder where the attack is going). steer) and rotate (or log) around the guard and lock inside. But coaches are reluctant to do so, it is more extravagant and less masculine. And honestly, it really is, very difficult. It's hard for an OG to see the wrong arm come in, fix his offense and play this game. And if EMOL does not rotate with the wrong arm, you are out of position now and the game has exploded. Ashtu…

Third, switch on the starter protector. Give him a little push along the way, but if this guy wants to get out of the game, let him go. Just give a push and go to the second level. Therefore, the main tractor has more time to get used to this technique and if a threat becomes in the back, it can save it.

This is where a wing protector comes in and OG just lets it go to the main block in the back for clarification. This is an example of how Lead Power O is essentially a combination of Power O and Counter H and how adaptations of these two games can be used for this game.

It is also clear that Wisconsin believes in the idea of ​​"blocking the greatest threat", and therefore you should block CBs when you can block the most threatening warranty.

Continue to Part II

Inside the Playbook: Wisconsin Lead Power O, Power O, and Counter with F/H Part II

In this article, we will continue to look at how Wisconsin is using its wings to increase power and performance. Wisconsin usually employs 12 people, but this part requires 11 or 13 people. And while you can still manage and control traditional electronic uniforms, I would like to focus on what you do outside of LOS TE and how you use it and add a barrier to anyone else in college football. , And go to the scene of the attack.

Part 1 is here.

Double H-Off Nasty Lead power o

It's exactly the same idea here, but next to TE we have Y-TE in Los Angeles. On the other hand, we have H-of-the-LOS, but Wisconsin is split by WR.

I am the H-power power cord Oh.

Now let's go back a little and run Power On FB. Like the standard O power, the FB is a treadmill. However, the player can still access the rear H-off as the main barrier. And Wisconsin again used 22 people to lead and run.

Low power Y-off cable or

Here the H-Off is mostly done with the power of the pencil and vice versa. Here starting Y in LOS is always responsible for the end and FB(U) is always responsible for SAM(S). If the metal is outside of Y, it looks like your normal lead force OU (they compress the metal and result in FB SAM). In this case, there is a wing, so you see the Y block and FB moving forward to determine the edge of the SAM and hit it.

Cable gland from narrow group O.

Finally, we'll take a look at how Wisconsin uses the narrow pack, starting with Leader Power O. Working on the strong side of the game, Y (the middle man in the deck) pulls out the quarterback (if there's one defender). located between H and Y, and H can be checked), then F doubles as the main block. Represents BSGO.

The Power O team

However, there are some changes that look like normal O power. Again, Y pushes the defender off the edge, but F works straight into CB due to CB's alignment and possibly the attacker's staff. CB without turning inward. This combination can be a line call or a staff selection.

Close cluster feed counter

But Wisconsin was able to use the same concept outside of the group. Here you are going to run a counter with an additional extractor. BSG fires at EMOL's defense while H and F go to the second level.

Summary

This shows that Wisconsin can use a lot of TE and FB before and after the game and can effectively add blocks during attacks. They choose their standard wattage and/or counter with built-in pencil block. Combined with the double and suspension at the attack site, it has a strong sloping design that gives blockers comfortable angles and numbers.

Written in Chalk - RPOs from Pro Personnel - Utilizing FBs/TEs in a Spread World

Much of Michigan that relies on RPO schemers is based on Jim Harbag's schemers: lots of heavy kits and a complex number of operating concepts. Some wonder how the two ideas can come together, even though Harbag has previously accused RPO of a crime (albeit with a different type of QB). I have already explained how Harbach can use the concept of multiple shoots in RPO, but the question remains how do you do it and how do you currently use TE and FB in the list. This article will look at the use of employees 12 and 21 (short for professional employees) in the RPO program.

Distribution of professional training
Don't use your professional staff, but still the most obvious way to manage RPO is to use groups of employees, but keep them in a common combination. This usually means your TE or RB (the back can be 2 RBs or 1 RB and FB) into the wide point of the WR and this does several things:

1. By using professional staff, you force the defense to keep base staff on the field (less risk of expansion).
2. When leaving the rear zone or a stressful situation, you often change cover (if LB says it is usually a male cover, if CZ, then this is usually a zone)
3. You get optimal coordination with your staff, and - especially for teams that send multiple games to a group like Michigan - you can optimize the task based on the game you get. An LB that turns on TE or RB in humans might be something you want to attack from the outside. CB attached to big TE and what you want to see Release your standard RPOs in the same way, but now there are other areas in space that can "adjust" to WR vs. LB.

By using action and professional personnel in broadcast units, you add an additional offensive element that the defense must remember.

Twins

If you want to keep your employees professional while using RPO, just start the Twins group. If you have 2 rows of WRs on one side with 12 or 21 employees, you will often get the same type of coverage as the distribution structure . This means you will get a lot of media coverage or a lot of safety coverage in racing games. These issues show the same issue with Nest staff and the same conflict with second level coverage. You can still use many of your basic strength training patterns because you have TE and potential blocking or key leverage.

3x1 structure

As with a group of twins, any 3x1 structure can be equally effective. This could mean 2 WRs (like twins) on the same side of the field, but it could also be a combination of a TE-Wing with an outside WR. Now the weaker side will use your running style and the rear LB will conflict, especially for teams looking to switch to the front to allow for additional strength. To protect a pass or pass, you put the defense in a weak and strong collision.

Use TE as screen lock

Many RPOs have been launched since LOS and this could be a very valuable person to block TE for such games. They are usually more flexible in space to lock databases, and when they move to lock they often round themselves up and reduce the amount to set up at runtime.

Enabling FB/TE style RPO

An already popular game has an RPO that TE usually uses. These include pop transitions, RPO slides/benches. Indeed, the pros can improve this perception even more , as defenses are usually more appropriate and generally stronger to work up and down in current situations.

Using 2 RB groups

Michigan already did a few at the end of last year . Then the question arose, was it really a post-click read? It may not have been then, but it may be now. This allows them to field Higgins and Evans at the same time. So they can use the swing and bubble RPO with two Arabs on the back.

Use vulnerabilities and counters

HB and FB are great because they can draw formations easily. This allows the sensors to attack the weaker side of the structure, which can be difficult to defend against. Therefore, they often have to bend the DB to improve coverage, or adjust and keep it at the same height.

As part of the RPO Center

They are probably few in number and require a lot of simplified lessons, but they can be done and done in multiple groups. This is the commonly used bubble key and QB just reads the Nest Protector. When opened in LOS, when the slot attacks, the bubble either escapes. Can be paired with Strength, Jesus, or the Inner Zone.

Pistol vs Shotgun

Virtually all hoaxes can now be controlled with a shotgun , including the ISO . However, many parties still prefer the option of removing the Arabic language immediately. Although the angle is a little odd, the pistol can be used to reduce some of the hassle of turning a finished shotgun into an offense and still allows you to protect large numbers of personnel while doing traditional RPO readings.

Breaking Employee Tendencies
Short answer: no. Scale up to 11 employees and manage RPO with distributed integration. All teams, even the heaviest ones, will use 11 teams from time to time. If 50% of your shows are made by actors and shotguns, there is still 50% left from where you can control the rest. As we noticed during the original RPO football series, some routes and escape plans are not foreign or only apply to RPO. You can use your planned strengths and add RPO concepts that are probably worth reading to someone other than your CB without a very expensive set up (although you may learn more depending on how long the training is). conservative or less conservative).