Goal Line, Reverse Goal Line,
Pass & Run Mechanics 7/30/13
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GLM: Defined as snap touching +10YL to GL
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Importance of Wings IP 2 YDS OOB at Snap
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R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on Wide Side
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There MUST be an official on the GL when the FB
crosses the GL
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“Let your mind digest what your eyes have seen”
before signaling TD
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Do NOT mirror TD – signal TD ONLY if you see it
Eye Contact
I’m sure it’s
a TD
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RM – Defined as spot of snap is inside the 10YL
R & Wings MUST communicate by hand
signals on every down – who has the GL
R’s IP is always on the EL
We MUST have an official on the GL when the
FB crosses the GL
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PM – Defined as spot of snap between the
-10YL and +10YL
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Importance of Wings reading the play &
knowing R&R1, R&R2, & R&R3
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KNOW your keys – Check the QB’s eyes –
Where is he looking?
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During Pregame, BJ & Wings must discuss
Pass Coverage's
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Watch A tackle & guard – stand up = pass play
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R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on the Wide Side
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SL & EL Catch or No Catch – Watch Feet FIRST,
then the Catch
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Practice & implement “Stop-N-Watch” at Moment
of Judgment
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BJ is the “windshield wiper” – SL to SL
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Importance of keeping head level & swiveling
once the ball is dead
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BJ stays between the hashes until the ball is
dead
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BJ: When B is in “prevent defense” adjust your
IP to be slightly behind the defensive backs
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When receiver approaches SL, Wing must
“open the door” to protect himself
Turn to see
Catch/No Catch
Stay with QB
Don’t be a Head
Wagger!
Ball’s
Away!
Back!
Back!
Back!
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When runner goes OOB, Wing turns & looks OOB; Watch
players return to the field
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Important to keep head level & swiveling once ball is dead
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Watch the A tackle & guard – fire out = run play
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R’s IP is 15 YDS from the LOS & on the Wide Side
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BJ stays between the hashes during the run, then hustles
to the SL as needed once the ball is dead
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POA – Point of Attack – Where the action is and your
concentration
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GLM – Defined as snap touching +10YL to GL

Importance of Wings IP 2 YDS OOB at Snap

R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on Wide Side

There MUST be an official on the GL when the FB
crosses the GL

“Let your mind digest what your eyes have seen”
before signaling TD

Do NOT mirror TD – signal TD ONLY if you see it
I’m sure it’s
a TD
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RM – Defined as spot of snap is inside the 10YL
R & Wings MUST communicate by hand
signals on every down – who has the GL
R’s IP is always on the EL
We MUST have an official on the GL when the
FB crosses the GL
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PM – Defined as spot of snap between the - 10YL
& +10YL

R’s IP is 15 YDS from LOS on the Wide Side

Importance of Wings reading the play & knowing
R&R1, R&R2, & R&R3

KNOW your keys – Check the QB’s eyes – Where is
he looking?
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During Pregame, Wings must discuss Pass
Coverage's
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SL & EL Catch & No Catch – Watch Feet FIRST,
then Catch
Practice & apply “Stop-N-Watch” at Moment
of Judgment
Importance of keeping head level & swiveling
once the ball is dead
Watch Team A tackle & guard stand up =
pass play
Turn to see
Catch/No Catch
Stay with QB
Don’t be a Head
Wagger!
Ball’s
Away!
Back!
Back!
Back!
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When runner goes OOB, Wing turns & looks OOB; Watch
players return to the field
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Importance of keeping head level & swiveling once the ball
is dead
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R’s IP is 15 YDS from the LOS & on the Wide Side
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Watch the A tackle & guard – fire out = run play
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When runner approaches SL, Wing must “open the door” to
protect himself
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POA – Point of Attack – Where the action is & your
concentration