FUNDAMENTALS of ASSEMBLING AN OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN Andrew Coverdale Assistant Coach Trinity High School Louisville KY Coverdaletrinityrockscom I THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE THURSDAY FRIdAY 1 week out ID: 764133
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FUNDAMENTALS of ASSEMBLING AN OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN Andrew Coverdale Assistant Coach • Trinity High School • Louisville KY Coverdale@trinityrocks.com
I. THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY- FRIdAY (1 week out) Begin relevant film breakdown of next opponent (basic) OUR MOST RECENT GAME plus ANY IN OUR LIBRARY DOWN/DIST/YL/GAIN/EFFICIENT DEFENSIVE CATEGORIES – BEGIN LABELLING CONVERSATIONS
SATURDAY MORNING (PRE-PLAYER ARRIVAL) Staff arrives with ‘focus clips’ – compile for film session Both reinforcement and correction Should cover not only assignment-communication-technique, but also core values Send additional notes/critiques via Hudl later in the weekend General debrief of Friday night’s performance Live Scouts give report Begin ‘FIRST LOOK’ – 1-2 series from a sampling of games Personnel issues Core fronts, fits, techniques, stunts, pressures, coverages – On main white board in mtg rm Agreed-upon labels Identify/Spell Out Scout Defensive Units
SATURDAY MORNING (players) Focus clips as a group from Friday night (:20-:30) Written self-evaluation (see attached) Scout Defense in – Preview clips of next opponent (:20) Walk-through introduction of scout defense units, calls, alignment, techniques, terms Help our kids – both offense and scout – understand why they play defense the way they do – build the framework for our WHYs Players tend to generate really good questions – the collaboration begins Big generalities
SATURDAY MORNING (POST-players) Finish First Look Quick ‘lap around the map’: Considerations or questions related to our offense Problems – possible calls/checks/adjustments Things that jump off the screen Possible additions Complete initial scouting report by position Question list per coach (will include later) Remainder of video labelling due Sunday early evening OL: Front/Stunt TE: Push/Blitz WR: Cov OC*: Eff/Formation info/Play info
SUNDAY: GOTO MEETING Staggered/overlapping meetings Answer questions left over from Saturday, ‘mature the thought process’ Did initial impressions from First Look bear out? Focus primarily still on Base Offense Finalized calls/checks/adjustments/additions Plan Monday’s practice Prioritized technique scenarios by play Prioritized Fronts (Run foundations) / Pressures (Live pass) / Screen scenarios Depending on the opponent, possible ‘pictures’ as a scouting report supplement
4-2 (OVER) COV 2 v. 3 x 1 S
4-1 SPLIT FRONT v THS 2014 (6 or TIGHT 9 on TE)
MONDAY: BUILD THE BASE (Shell) Every adjustment/call/check/addition is taught as a WHY in reference to the opponent’s approach (Pre practice walk-through) Foundational periods: NON-NEGOTIABLES (Ball security, First step, Team FINISH, etc ) PERIMETER BEST v BEST RUN FOUNDATIONS SCREEN OVERVIEW LIVE PASS x 1 or x 2 2-3 SPECIALTY FOCUS PERIODS (Wildcat, Trick, Jet, Shovel, Certain Play actions, etc ) EXTENDED TEAM PERIOD – BASE OFFENSE – “Try it on” TEMPO PERIOD 4 PLAY TIGHT RED ZONE SCRIPT*
TUESDAY: BASE OFFENSE + OFF-SCHEDULE; COMPETITION ( FULl ) Best vs. Best: Perimeter - Inside Run – 7 on 7 – 11 on 11 (Generally Base) Group & Team periods: Screen of the Day Team or Inside run v Scouts 7 on 7 v Service Live Pass; also possible “Speed Group” Tempo Team (Base & Off-Schedule) EXPOSE the issues! Toughest possible scenarios!
WEDNESDAY: 3 rD DOWN/RED ZONE/GOALLINE ( FULl or shell) Group & Team periods: Screen of the Day Team or Inside run v Scouts 7 on 7: Best v Best & Service – all situational Live Pass – can be situational or general Team – 3 rd Down ladder v Scouts Team – Red Zone & Goalline v Scouts Open Zone Shots; Shots by Field Zone (Outer Red, Red, Tight Red) Conversion calls (Red, Tight Red; 3 M / 3 L) Plus 5 Calls
THURSDAY: CLEAN-UP; SPECIAL SIT; OPENERS (HELMET) Special Situations Closers/End of Game/2 Point Plays 2 Minute, 4 Minute Coming Out Review the 3 rd Down & Red Zone calls that need another rep Any other segment/concept that needs addressed “Emergent ideas” Openers Game simulation with coaches
II. THE PLANNING PROCESS
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS WHO CAN RUIN THE GAME? Must not lose sight of this! Becomes a FILTER for anything else we talk about A defensive lineman with his consistent penetration or pass rush A slot/perimeter player who knifes blocks and disrupts in the blitz game A linebacker who runs windows or fits with exceptional speed & explosiveness A linebacker with exceptional depth and range in coverage who breaks on the ball A safety who supports the run with ferocity or has exceptional recovery/break on the ball
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 2. THEIR BASIC STRUCTURE COMFORT calls – trying to learn their philosophy/personality/identity beyond the charts Very early games are good for this
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 3. ADJUSTMENT PLAYERS & METHODS Personnel group driven/match? Call it & work the call out v. Master Checks What triggers Master Checks? What happens when you break the look that created a Master Check? Communication: Sideline to Defense Who’s talking and when among defensive players Linebackers v Safeties as ways to fit formations & motion Reload/refit the front – Always, never, SOMETIMES (pressure tell?) Do they check when we check?
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 4. HOW DO THEY: Identify? (Field/Boundary – TE/Open – Passing Strength – Backield set) Diagnose? (Key structure for ILB, Edge/Slot players, Safeties) React? (Fits & responses based on keys)
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 5. WHAT IS IN THEIR TOOLBOX? Shown Understood or possible Trends in defensive football Mining obscure video
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 6. WHAT ARE THEIR PHILOSOPHIES ON PRESSURE? Way of Life v. Strategic Situational v. Reactive v. Means to create a particular 1 on 1 What drives it? Personnel, Down/ Dist , Formation/Backfield, Field Position Are there tips that can narrow the possibilities ? Safety alignment / LB depth / The front / Cadence
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 7. STATISTICAL ANALYISIS Is there anything that’s 100% because of their structure and philosophy? Where can we reasonably narrow the possibilities? Down & Distance Personnel Group Field Position Playlists/Focus on Explosive & Negative plays. Why? Individuals > The ‘Why’ of their disruptiveness OR Limitations & Eye Discipline issues Schemes > Where/how they break people down OR Getting exposed
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 7. STATISTICAL ANALYISIS Categories & Push – Standardizing what our breakdowns tell us Zero Pressure Man Pressure Man No Pressure Zone Pressure 2 3 4
ROUND 1: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS 8. STAFF QUESTIONS (See following) The “Defensive Coordinator” role on the Offensive Staff (see self-scout) Bottom line: Who are they, and how can they create problems for what we like to do? *Our BEST GUESS at how they articulate this to their players: “If we stop __________, ___________, ___________, and _________, we win.” *PRIORITIZE: Run fits, Pressures, Coverages
ROUND 2: MAKE THEM DEFEND US ROLE OF THE OFFENSIVE MAP Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 2: MAKE THEM DEFEND US SNAPSHOTS OF SIMILAR PLAYS Run fits Route match Screen response Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 2: MAKE THEM DEFEND US 3. REELS BY FORMATION - VISUALIZE Run gap distortions / Dual responsibility Free access throws or matchups without help Matching #3: 3 x 1 v 3 x 2 v TE variations Screen potential Master Checks Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 2: MAKE THEM DEFEND US 4. BEGIN CREATING CALLS/CHECKS/”TWINS” Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 3: SELF-ANALYSIS 1. SELF-SCOUT CATEGORIES Down & Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation ‘Traits’ – e.g. Unbalanced, Bunch, FIB, Nub Field position ‘Dude report’ Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 3: SELF-ANALYSIS 2. ROLE OFF THE “DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR” Compile & use the self-scout See us through their eyes all week Be a contrarian – find holes/problems – expose them Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 3: SELF-ANALYSIS 3. TENDENCIES – THE IOCANE POWDER GAME “ But it's so simple. All I have to do is divine from what I know of you. Are you the sort of man who would put the poison into his own goblet, or his enemy’s? (He studies the Man In Black now). Now, a clever man would put the poison into his own goblet, because he would know that only a great fool would reach for what he was given. I'm not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you. But you must have known I was not a great fool; you would have counted on it, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me… ” -From The Princess Bride
ROUND 3: SELF-ANALYSIS 3. TENDENCIES – SITUATIONAL VISUAL TOOL 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 THEM US IDEAS MP 2/2 Over Saw 1 Under B B 1 Under Pinch 3 Under Bark FZ 3 Over B A 3 II ZP 3/4 3 1/4 34 Bluff 59 Run 1/2 PA 1/2
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 1. BASE Direct Runs Jet Family Runs Protected runs (Fast Screen RPO / 2 nd Level RPO) Screens & SPO Play Action KEEPER/NAKED HARD PLAY ACTION Dropback Quick Roll & Movement Drive Starters MOF calls Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 2. OFF-SCHEDULE 1 st & XL (15 to 20) 2 nd & XL (11 plus) 2 nd and 3 or less Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 3. OPEN FIELD THIRD DOWNS *Categories determined somewhat by how defense presents itself Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 4. COMING OUT Base calls Possible Shot Conversions: 3 rd & Medium, 3 rd & Long Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 5. OPEN ZONE Varies: We’re not going to punt, and we’re not going to kick a field goal 3 rd & Long is 3 rd & Medium, etc – better percentage calls Potential for Shot mentality 1 st or 2 nd down Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 6. RED ZONE/GOALLINE Outer Red (26 to 21) Red (19 to 9) Tight Red (8 to 4) Goalline (4 in) Conversion calls a must Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 7. FOUR MINUTE Very similar to coming out 3 rd Down teaching critical (no incompletions) Bleed plays Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 4: CATEGORIES 8. TWO MINUTE Clock stopped calls/drive starters Control plays (ahead of the clock) Chunk plays (behind the clock) Centering play CLOSERS Beyond QB’s arm QB’s arm to 30 30 YL – 24 YL – 18 YL – 12 YL – 8 YL Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 5: CREATING OPENERS 1. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONVERSATIONS Staff: “What are the A Pluses? What are the As?” Quarterback: LOVE IT LIKE IT OKAY WITH IT PLEASE DON’T CALL Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 5: CREATING OPENERS 2. PURPOSES/GOALS/STATEMENTS ABOUT OPENERS Openers are the compilation of the best versions of the components of our plan Openers are the well from which we will draw throughout the game whenever we get stuck Openers should trigger the beginning of any play sequences we want to develop throughout the game Openers should deliberately gather information about the opponent’s thoughts while establishing a good rhythm for our own players FORMATIONS & MOTION FITS & TECHNIQUES v FOUNDATIONAL PLAYS MATCHUPS Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 5: CREATING OPENERS 2. PURPOSES/GOALS/STATEMENTS ABOUT OPENERS (continued) Openers should include a mix of cadences and tempo to help our linemen establish a comfort zone, particularly when they’re overmatched Openers should make defensive players doubt/question what their eyes are seeing and what they’ve been told in their own planning process Openers should be mindful of your best players touching the ball and of neutralizing their game- ruiners Openers create a natural, focused, information-gathering process for our whole staff at the start of the game (box conversations) Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
ROUND 5: CREATING OPENERS 3. OPENERS PROCESS Have done a “dry run” during team period on Wednesdays if we had room in schedule Thursday – live tempo v Scouts – Right Hash Friday – pre-game walk-through – Left hash Life experiences If they work, go back to them! 2 nd Half Openers Round 2: Project them against us The role of the offense map Snapshots of similar plays Run fits Route match Screen response Reels by formation Role of Self-Scout / Role of defensive coordinator / Role of a Contrarian Self-scout categories Down/Distance Personnel Backfield Formation Formation traits Field position “Dude report” Big picture – “If we stop _________, _________, _________, _______, we win” Defensive Coordinator – Contrarian – Find holes & problems Tendencies – The Iocane Powder Game
END OF PRESENTATION Andrew Coverdale Assistant Coach • Trinity High School • Louisville KY Coverdale@trinityrocks.com