Mayday
End of half or game offensive
concept.
Base Concepts
•
This is a single formation, used at the end of the half or
game, and uses 2 base passes and 1 run
•
Single base formation
– Play is called from the sideline or by the QB as an audible
• Or, QB can call the play at the LOS based on what he sees and
what the defense is doing (If the QB can handle that
responsibility)
– Backs and TE are always in the same alignment
– X & Z get to the closest position at the end of the play, they do
not have to align X to the left, Z to the right
• The Y (TE) will not be going out on a pass so he can be covered by
the X if he lines up there
•
Looking for best 1:1 pairing
– Plays are the same to each side – the receiver is 1:1 and the
route will vary based on alignment and first few steps
•
This is a QB-intensive operation
•
The base plays are a variable route to each side, an out
route (3) that is to kill the clock, and a run up the middle
with the 3-back
Operation
•
Once the Mayday call is made, the players line up in the
formation
– The OL and backs get set in their stances immediately, they
will receive their instructions from the QB at the LOS
•
The QB/Coach makes the play call based on the defensive
alignment
•
The players perform the play
– The snap is always on the first sound following the ‘Set’ call
– If the pass is completed or the run is made, the player hands
the ball to the referee and hurries back to his position
•
When the play is over the players rush back to the LOS and
get in position
– The X & Z are the only players that change positions, the other
players will always align in the same positions
– The X & Z align out wide, but no further than the base of the
numbers
•
Keep repeating this process until the objective is met
Mayday Base Formation
Pos
Responsibility
Base
Base formation alignment
LT
2’ from the next inside OL
LG
2’ from the next inside OL
C
Over the ball
RG
2’ from the next inside OL
RT
2’ from the next inside OL
Y
2’ from the next inside OL
1
Under C (May go Pistol or full Gun)
2
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT
3
4 yards deep, aligned with the C & QB
X
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Z
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Mayday Pat
Pos
Responsibility
Pat
Pass to the left receiver. This may be the X or the Z, but it is to the left
LT
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
LG
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
C
Over the ball. Take the man on/backside A-gap. Look for LB blitz
RG
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
RT
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
Y
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
1
Under C (May go Pistol or full Gun). Open toward the playside, roll toward the play side, read the
WR and determine his intentions. Throw the ball to the WR or throw it away.
2
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT. Attack the EMLOS
3
4 yards deep, aligned with the C & QB. Attack outside of the 2-back to seal off the outside
X
Left
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Route is based on the DB. May be a fade, fade out, or curl.
Z
Right
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Backside post
Mayday Pam
Pos
Pam
Responsibility
Pass to the Right receiver. This may be the X or the Z, but it is to the left
LT
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
LG
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
C
Over the ball. Take the man on/play side A-gap, backside A-gap. Look for LB blitz
RG
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
RT
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
Y
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
1
Under C (May go Pistol or full Gun). Open toward the playside, roll toward the play side, read the
WR and determine his intentions. Throw the ball to the WR or throw it away.
2
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT. Run 3+ up the left sideline
3
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT. Attack the right EMLOS
X
Left
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Backside post
Z
Right
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Route is based on the DB. May be a fade, fade out, or curl.
Mayday Ken
Pos
Ken
Responsibility
Pass to the left receiver. The intention is to run the out route (3) and the ball is either completed
or is thrown away. If it is complete the WR gets out of bounds to stop the clock.
LT
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
LG
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
C
Over the ball. Take the man on/backside A-gap. Look for LB blitz
RG
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
RT
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
Y
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
1
Under C (May go Pistol or full Gun). Open toward the playside, roll toward the play side, read the
WR and determine his intentions. Throw the ball to the WR or throw it away.
2
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT. Attack the EMLOS
3
4 yards deep, aligned with the C & QB. Attack outside of the 2-back to seal off the outside
X
Left
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Route is based on the DB. May be a fade, fade out, or curl.
Z
Right
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Backside post
Mayday Katie
Pos
Responsibility
Katie
Pass to the Right receiver. The intention is to run the out route (3) and the ball is either completed
or is thrown away. If it is complete the WR gets out of bounds to stop the clock.
LT
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
LG
2’ from the next inside OL. Hinge block.
C
Over the ball. Take the man on/play side A-gap, backside A-gap. Look for LB blitz
RG
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
RT
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
Y
2’ from the next inside OL. Take the man on/inside. Look for LB blitz
1
Under C (May go Pistol or full Gun). Open toward the playside, roll toward the play side, read the
WR and determine his intentions. Throw the ball to the WR or throw it away.
2
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT. Run 3+ up the left sideline
3
4 yards deep, aligned with the C & QB. Attack the right EMLOS
X
Left
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Backside post
Z
Right
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers
Route is based on the DB. May be a fade, fade out, or curl.
Mayday Dave
Pos
Dave
Responsibility
30 Dive. Give the ball to the 3-back up the middle with wedge blocking
LT
2’ from the next inside OL. Step down hard to the inside and wedge block
LG
2’ from the next inside OL. Step down hard to the inside and wedge block
C
Over the ball. Take the man on/play side A-gap, backside A-gap. Look for LB blitz
RG
2’ from the next inside OL. Step down hard to the inside and wedge block
RT
2’ from the next inside OL. Step down hard to the inside and wedge block
Y
2’ from the next inside OL. Step down hard to the inside and wedge block
1
Under C (May go Pistol or full Gun). Step back like Midline (Mike) and hand the ball to the 3-back.
Continue down the LOS to the left.
2
4 yards deep, outside leg splits the LT. Attack the inside shoulder of the EMLOS
3
4 yards deep, aligned with the C & QB. Carry the ball over the middle, looking to follow the
blocking and break into the clear
X
Left
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers. Stalk the MDM
Z
Right
Wide, depends on ball location. No further than the base of the numbers. Stalk the MDM
Thus spake the master Coach:
It is time for you to leave.
PARKING LOT