Mighty Mites Youth Football Coaches 5-6 Playbook

5/21/2018 Mighty Mites Youth Football Coaches 5-6 Playbook

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Mighty Mites, Inc. Youth Football Program

Coachs Playbook

5th& 6

thGrade Only


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NOTICE

All plays in the I formation and 4-4defensive formation are restricted to 5

thand

6thgrade level only. However, 5

thand 6

th

grade level may also utilize the Mighty Mites

T formation in addition to the I formation andthe 6-2 defensive formation in addition to

the 4-4 defensive formation.

1st

and 2nd

grade level and the 3rd

and 4th

grade level are restricted to the Mighty

Mites T formation plays and the 6-2defensive formation.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense

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SPACINGS-Offense

Line-Center should get over ball first.

Guards should extend their inside arm until it touches the center.

Tackles should do the same to the guards to get their spacing. Ends should repeat the procedure and then take a half step to theoutside.

Backs-Quarterbacks should have their feet parallel to the line of scrimmage, knees slightly bent, back straight and looking straightahead. How he receives the ball from the center with his hands depends upon the individual and the center.

Halfbacks should be directly behind the inside leg of the tackle on their side. The distance they are from the line will be determined bytheir speed in getting into the hand off area. It will average 4 yards.Fullback should be directly behind the quarterback and should have his toes in line with the heels of the halfbacks.

NOTE: Most of the problems you will have making your offense go will be in the spacing of the players. The backs must NOT be over41/2 yards deep.

SPACING-Defense

Line-Guards play heads up on guards, tackles on the inside shoulder of the ends, and ends positioned so they can see the halfback otheir side of the offensive end's rear end.

Linebackers-Linebackers should play on the nose of the offensive tackle and about 3 yards off the line of scrimmage.

Halfback-Split the defensive tackle and ends. Their depth will depend upon the situation but should average about 5-8 yards.

Safety-Head on with the center and about 2 yards deeper than halfbacks.

Linebackers, Halfbacks & Safety will not be permitted to "Blitz" (charge into the line of the snap) until the quarterback moves


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense

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Below illustrates typical numbering system to aid in play calling. Note that each hole isnumbered; odd numbers on left of line, even numbers on right. Backs are also numbered

0 7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8

1

4

32


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Handoff

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HANDOFFPlays will be shown to the right. For assignments to the left ,all plays are the same excepthat each player does what the opposite side did on a play to right. Work on the back fieldpattern so that every play starts off looking like any play to that side.

COACHING SUGGESTIONSQB-Should take his first step so that he is going parallel to the line. Do not let him bring thball back to the halfback. Carry out fake to the LHB and FB.RHB-MOVE FAST to the hand off position. Don't look to the QB but keep your eyesstraight ahead so you can see how to cut. Keep your inside elbow up and form a pocketfor the ball.

LHB and FB - Carry out your fake past the defensive end. Utilizing the numbering systemin play calling, this play would be 34 Dive. The #3 back runs through the #4 hole.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Sweep

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Run by QB, LHB, RHB or FB. The backs block the first man they come to!Example:LHB Sweep. Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 28 Sweep. #2 back runsto #8 hole.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Option

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NOTE-Blocks are the same for LE, LT, LG, C, RG. RT takes LB inside. RE takes T insideBacks run same pattern.

COACHING SUGGESTION-QB should run parallel to line and watch defensive end. If encomes in, he should pitch out. If end stays wide, he should fake pitch out and cut up fieldUtilizing the numbering system, this play would be 18 Option. The QB or #1 back, keep

or pitches through the #8 hole.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense Quarterback Sneak

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NOTE-Center blocks with guard away from fake. RG blocks guard to outside. RT goesinside LB for safety. LT blocks LB. For best results, QB makes one good step to fakehandoff and then cut back behind center. He should stay low during this step. Utilizing thenumbering system, this play would be 12 Sneak. #1 back through the #2 hole.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense Fullback Counter

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Full back and QB should make play look like right handoff or option by taking one step toright as shown. . Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 42 Counter. #4 bacthrough the #2 hole.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense Fullback Slant

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RT pulls and blocks end. RHB blocks line backer after fake. Utilizing the numberingsystem, this play would be 48 Slant. #4 backs runs to #8 hole.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense - Pass

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Any pass play can be used, provided that it develops from a basic play. Right pass meanthat RHB is in the pattern with LHB and FB blocking as shown. Ends may run anyassigned pass routes. Eligible pass receivers are ends & backs. Only eligible passreceivers may catchthe ball.


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T Formation vs 6-2 defense QB Bootleg/Option Pass (5 th& 6thgrade only)

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Quarterback fakes handoff to halfback & bootlegs opposite direction. He can run the ballor hit the tight end with a pass. Coaching suggestion: Teach tight end to delay block twocounts before release on pass. Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 17Bootleg. #1 back to #7 hole.


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I Formation vs 6-2 defense

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The formation below illustrates the I formation with the strong side on the right. All playsmay be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). Both Widereceiver and Split End may NOT, however, line up on same side of formation.

Split end and wide receiver may split out as far as desired, but at least three yards from

the end of the offensive line. Split end (left here) must stay on the line of scrimmage.Fullback normally lines up in 3-point stance, while the Tailback lines up in breakdownstance with hands on thighs.

All backs, as well as the wide receiver and split end,must meet Mighty Mites weightrequirements.

The defensive end may line up inside the split end, as well. NO offensive or defensiveformation shifts are allowed. NO motion is allowed on any play.

Basic rule of line blocking is used unless specific blocking scheme is indicated: If thereis a defender across from you in the inside gap, that is your first priority. If no defenderis in the gap, then you block the man directly in front of you either at the first or secondlevel linebacker or defensive back .

Split end

Wide Receiver

Fullback

Tailback

Quarterback


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All plays will be shown versus the 6-2, even though the 4-4 may be utilized on any defensive playexcept kicks.


The formation below illustrates the I formation with the strong side on the right. All plays may berun with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). Both Wide receiver and SplitEnd may NOT, however, line up on same side of formation.

The 4-4 defense may be used as an option. This is executed simply by moving the two defensiveends back with the two linebackers. Blocking assignments would remain the same (assignment toblock defensive end would block the outside linebacker instead). No lineman may line up over theoffensive center. All linebackers must be three yards from the line of scrimmage. No blitzing isallowed. Linebackers cannot stack on one side.

Split end and wide receiver may split out as far as desired, but MUST be lined up a minimum ofthree yards from the offensive line (wide receiver lined up three yards from the end; split end linedup three yards from the tackle). Split end (left here) must stay on line of scrimmage. Fullbacknormally lines up in 3-point stance, while the Tailback lines up in breakdown stance with hands othighs.

NO offensive OR defensive formation shifts are allowed. Defense MUST be in chosen formationwhen offense breaks the huddle. Defensive end may play inside of split end.

Basic rule of line blocking is used unlessspecific blocking scheme is indicated: If thereis a defender across from you in the insidegap, that is your first priority. If no defender isin the gap, then you block the man directly infront of you either at the first or second level(linebacker or defensive back).

Split end

Wide Receiver

Fullback

Tailback

Quarterback


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Numbering system for offensive play calling is shown below. Typical plays would be:

Right sweep (around the right end) = 38 sweep - #3 back (tailback) going through the #8hole as designated in the line.

Lead play to the hole between the tackle and guard on the right side = 34 Lead - #3 back(tailback) going through the #4 hole.

7 5 3 1 0 2 4 6 8

1

3

2

Basic rule of line blocking is used unless specific blocking scheme is indicated: If thereis a defender across from you in the inside gap, that is your first priority. If no defenderis in the gap, then you block the man directly in front of you either at the first or secondlevel (linebacker or defensive back).

Split end

Wide Receiver

Fullback

Tailback

Quarterback


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I Formation Lead vs 6-2 defense

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Suggested blocking scheme

All plays may be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). BothWide receiver and Split End may NOT, however, line up on same side of formation.

34 Lead is illustrated below (#3 back through #4 hole). The Lead play may also be run inthe #2, #6 or #8 hole. It may also be run to the left (#1, #3, #5 or #7 hole).

34 Lead - Tailback ets handoff with fullback lead blockin


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I Formation Toss Sweep vs 6-2 defense

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Suggested blocking scheme. QB pitches to tailback, guard pulls to block. Any back maycarry the ball on the sweep. Example: 38 toss sweep = Tailback sweeping to the #8 hole

with fullback and guard blocking.

All plays may be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). Both

Wide receiver and Split End may NOT, however line up on same side of formation.


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I Formation Option vs 6-2 defense

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Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 18 option. #1 back keeps or pitchesthrough the #8 hole.

Quarterback fakes to Fullback, then either keeps or pitchesto Tailback. Key is Defensive end; if he closes, QB pitchesto TB; if he stays back, QB keeps and turns upfield.


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I Formation Counter vs 6-2 defense

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Fake lead play, then Tailback cuts back inside. Quarterback fakes handoff to Fullback,then turns around to handoff to Tailback.

All plays may be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). BothWide receiver and Split End may NOT, however,line up on same side of formation.

Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 32 Counter. #3 back through the #2hole.


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I Formation Fullback dive vs 6-2 defense

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All plays may be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). BothWide receiver and Split End may NOT, however line up on same side of formation.

This play may be run right or left, in any hole. Play shown: 22 Dive or #2 back (fullback)into the #2 hole.


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I Formation Sneak vs 6-2 defense

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Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 12 Sneak. #1 back through #2 hole.


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I Formation Quarterback Bootleg vs 6-2 defense

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QB fakes pitch to tailback on sweep, rolls out opposite directionand either passesto split end or keeps. Split end chip blocks and goes into pass pattern.Suggested blocking scheme shown.

All plays may be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). Both

Wide receiver and Split End may NOT, however line up on same side of formation.Utilizing the numbering system, this play would be 17 Bootleg. #1 back goes to #7 hole

Basic rule of line blocking is used unless specific blocking scheme is indicated: If thereis a defender across from you in the inside gap, that is your first priority. If no defenderis in the gap then you block the man directly in front of you either at the first or secondlevel linebacker or defensive back .


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I Formation End Around vs 6-2 defense

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All plays may be run with mirror formations (Wide Receiver and Split End switched). BothWide receiver and Split End may NOT, however, line up on same side of formation. This

play may be run by the wide receiver only. QB fakes lead play, hand off goes to widereceiver.


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I Formation Pass vs 6-2 defense

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Any pass play can be used, provided that it develops from a basic play formation. Below a suggested play. Fullback stays in to block. Any end, back or receiver that meets MightyMites weight requirements may receive a pass.



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I Formation Play action pass vs 6-2 defense

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Suggested Play-Action pass play. Quarterback fakes handoff appearing to be right leadplay, drops and throws to either wide receiver on fly pattern or fullback over the middle.Fullback chip blocks or brush blocks linebacker to sell fake run. Any end, back or receivemay receive a pass that meets Mighty Mites weight requirements.


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