2006 Edition

Flag Football's quick guideto smart, efficient

play calling

7-on-7 Plays

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"Dr"Dr"Dr"Dr"Dr. G's Playbook". G's Playbook". G's Playbook". G's Playbook". G's Playbook" was designed to help teams, coaches and players run asmarter, more efficient flag football team without the stress and headache of de-signing playbooks day to day.

There are several unique flag football formations provided in this book- totaling justover 70 plays to help improve your teams offense. Each player has a specificcolor and route/assignment associated with their position to help your team betterunderstand their assignment.

In the interest of making this a better playbook, we have a contest each month forthe 3 best plays submitted. We are interested in 7-on-7 and 8-on-8 flag footballplays (even defensive plays). The top 3 plays submitted each month, will be eli-gible for a full refund of this play book. Fax your best flag play to 801-459-8098.

Preparation is the key to success in football at any level. If I had to choose, I'dtake preparation over athleticism any day of the week. I've played on andcoached many teams- I still do. My experience has shown that a prepared team,with a little execution and chemistry, is much better than an athletic team thatplays "sandlot" with no real plan at all.

Let this serve as a guide to a winning season. Mix and match your own schemeswith our strategies. We hope you find "Dr. G's playbook" to be as simple and use-ful, as many of our customers do.

Good luck!

Dr. G's Playbook

Tips for using this Playbook:

Following the ball:Following the ball:Following the ball:Following the ball:Following the ball:In the case of play action or fake hand offs, we have placed a little football in the route to allow you tofollow the ball. A small “f” means fake, ie: fake handoff or play action.

Delay routesDelay routesDelay routesDelay routesDelay routes (block then go):::::On offense, we have added a little blocking sign, which denotes a delay route. For example a centermay briefly block a rushing defense men, then go out for a pass in the flats:

A dotted line is used for man in motion and a red dotted line is a pass (usually behind the line of scrimmage).

Route tree:Route tree:Route tree:Route tree:Route tree:The Route Tree is the backbone of the offense. Players that take the time to memorize the route treewill substantially increase the performance of your offense. The route tree is the basis for the hurry upoffense, as well as audible calling from the line. Learn the tree!

When the QB calls the play, he will always name the formation first, then read a series of numbers fromleft to right. Each number will correspond with the route assigned for each receiver. The QB will firstname the routes for receivers on the line, then assign any routes for the HB or Line men.

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Odd numbers go towOdd numbers go towOdd numbers go towOdd numbers go towOdd numbers go towards center of fieldards center of fieldards center of fieldards center of fieldards center of field1. Quick Slant3. 5 yards, then slant5. 10 yards then slant7. Deep fly

Even numbers go towEven numbers go towEven numbers go towEven numbers go towEven numbers go towards sidelinesards sidelinesards sidelinesards sidelinesards sidelines0. Button hook, 10 yards then back turn2. 5 yards, then out4. 12 yards, then out6. 10 yards, then post corner8. “banana” up the sideline

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YYYYYou might consider calling plays using the route tree as follows:ou might consider calling plays using the route tree as follows:ou might consider calling plays using the route tree as follows:ou might consider calling plays using the route tree as follows:ou might consider calling plays using the route tree as follows:Read routes from left to right calling the receivers on the line first, followed by the running back, thencenter (if the center is eligible). If center is eligible, call his play with the letter C, then route #, then adirection, L or R (left of right). To avoid confusion on the center, give them a direction (L or R) after theirnumber is called. Otherwise, since he is the "center" of the field a "4" could mean two different patterns.A 4R however, would denote a 12 yard out to the right side line.

Split formation, Wing Back right 134-C6r. W1 runs a "1" (soft slant), W2 runs a "3" (quick slant), HB runs a"4" (10 and out) and center runs a "6" to the right side line. The second example below is Split formation,04C2R. Remember, the order of route calling is left to right, the receivers on the are called first, then hb(or slot), then center.

Audibles and Hurry Up OffenseAudibles and Hurry Up OffenseAudibles and Hurry Up OffenseAudibles and Hurry Up OffenseAudibles and Hurry Up OffenseNow that you have a play calling system, you can change your plays at the line of scrimmage likePayton Manning! Read the defense and make adjustments as needed, OR run the hurry up offense(using the same formation as the play before), and reading the routes from the line.

Disposable Playbook:Disposable Playbook:Disposable Playbook:Disposable Playbook:Disposable Playbook:This playbook can go with you on the field! You can use transparent plastic sheet protectors to hold thepaper. You can also cut the plays down to business card size and have them laminated. If you losethem, or they get damaged, simply print them again!

Blocking assignments, (Offensive-line):Blocking assignments, (Offensive-line):Blocking assignments, (Offensive-line):Blocking assignments, (Offensive-line):Blocking assignments, (Offensive-line):We only show assignments when someone is assigned a route. In the case of guards or center, pleaseassume normal blocking scheme unless you see that they have a specific route or assignment. Toavoid overcrowding the playbook, we don’t indicate their blocking schemes unless they are unique andneed explanation.

Position acronyms:Position acronyms:Position acronyms:Position acronyms:Position acronyms:

QB= quarter backHB= half backTE= tight end

SL= slot receiverML= middle line backerN= nose guard

FB= full backC = centerG = guard

W1, W2, W3 = wide receiversCB= corner backFS= Free safetySS= strong safety

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1 G G

1.

3 4

65

7 8

HBW2C W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

Pump & Go

Double Pass - Center

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

Lineman Deep

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

1 2QB

2.

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2CQuick!

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

WR Motion Option

W1 G G

QBHB

W2C

Shovel Pass

Deep

W1 G G

QBHB

W2CSkinnyPost

W1 G G

QB HB

W2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2CSkinnyPost

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

HB Streak

3.

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2CW1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

Hitch & Pitch

Hitch & Pitch Reverse

Fake Boot Counter

Option Action

SkinnyPost

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

C

f

f

4.

W1G G

QBHB

W2C W1G G

QBHB

W2C

W1G G

QB HB

W2C

Scissors

G G

QB

HB

CW1 W2

W1 G G

HBW2 C

QB

W1 G G

QB

W2 CHB

W1 G G

QB

W2 CHB

W1 G G

QB

W2 CHB

W2 Screen & Pass

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

Center Flats

5.

G G

QB

HB

W2CW1

GL

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C

L - Double Pass

G G

QB

HB

C W2

W1

Option

G G

QB

HB

C W2

W1

G G

QB

HB

CW2

W1G G

QB

CW2

W1

HB

G G

QB

CW2

W1

HB

G G

QB

CW2

W1

HB

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

Option - Fake Reverse

f

f

f

6.

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

CW1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C W1

G G

QB

HB

W2C

W1

G G

QB

HB

W2C

Fake Dive Boot Left Sweep

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

HB Skinny Post QB Out ‘n’ UpHB Direct Snap

QB

W1 G G

HB

W2

CQB

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C

3 4

65

7 8

1 2f

Guard Release

HB Streak

WR Reverse Pass

7.

W1 G G

QB

HB W2

C W1 G G

QB

HB W2

C

W1G G

HB W2

CW1 G G

QB

HB W2

C

W1 G G

QB

HB W2

C

QB

Toss Sweep & Pass

W1G G

HB W2

CQB

Dive (or Post Corners)

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

Roll Boot

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

QB Draw

f

f

8.

W1

G G

QB

HB

W2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C

D Pass

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C

F

W1 G G

QB

HBW2C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2CW1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

Fake Reverse

W1

G G

QB HB W2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C

F

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

f

f

9.

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C W1 G G

QB

HBW2

C

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

Pump Hook & Go

W1 G G

QB

HB

W2

C W1 G G

QB

HB

W2C

Skinny Post

W1 G G

QBHB

W2C

Shuffle

W1

G G

QB

HB

W2C

3 4

65

7 8

1 2

HB Button Hook

7.

S S

ML

G G

CB CB

DEFENSE

S

S

ML

G GCB CB

Double CB Blitz (Monster)CB Blitz

S

ML

G G

CB CB

ML

S

ML

G G

CB CB

ML

ZoneBump WR’s - LB Blitz (one or both)

S

ML

G G

CB CB

ML MLML

G G

CB CBML

Man / Zone Goaline