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Kurt Stein, Head Coach, Oakdale HS, MD

Full video on Glazier Drive: Oakdale Football Multiple Spread Zone Run Game: Outside Zone Concepts with RPO's

CORE PHILOSOPHY

When implementing gadget plays, focus on two critical elements: leveraging your players' unique strengths (receivers who can throw, quarterbacks who can catch) and exploiting specific defensive tendencies identified on film. Study opponent keys and indicators to create false reads that make defenders bite on misdirection.

JET SWEEP VARIATIONS

The foundation package includes jet sweep action with multiple wrinkles. The basic concept involves jet motion that reverses to the split end, who then throws back to the quarterback running a wheel route down the sideline. This creates an easy mismatch when the quarterback leaks out undetected.

DOUBLE PASS CONCEPTS

Two effective double pass schemes were demonstrated. The first uses a bubble screen to the slot receiver who immediately throws to the outside receiver on a comeback route. The second variation involves throwing to the outside receiver who comes back on a tunnel screen look while the intended target runs his route behind the action. Critical coaching point: ensure the first pass travels backwards to maintain legality.

HOOK AND LATERAL SERIES

This appears to be a staple concept in the offense, run from multiple formations. The basic execution involves throwing a hitch to the split end who laterals to a running back wheeling out of the backfield. The play is particularly effective on third and long situations and works best to the short side of the field where defenders lose track of the running back once the ball is in the air.

TIGHT END TRICK PLAYS

Utilize athletic tight ends with an end around concept where the tight end receives the handoff and throws downfield to receivers working against single coverage. The misdirection creates favorable matchups in the secondary.

QUARTERBACK RUN-PASS CONCEPTS

Sell established run concepts like outside zone or quarterback sweeps, then pull up for deep throws when receivers break off their blocking assignments. The key is making the run fake authentic with proper ball handling and body language before transitioning to the pass.

EXECUTION NOTES

Several plays showed strong design but poor execution, particularly a toss play with quarterback wheel concept that was well-conceived but not completed. The emphasis on selling the initial action cannot be understated - defenders must commit to the fake for these concepts to create the intended advantages.

FORMATION FLEXIBILITY

The same concepts can be packaged from multiple formations and personnel groupings, with hook and lateral being particularly adaptable. Motion packages like yo-yo motion add additional misdirection layers to basic concepts like jet sweep reverse with throwback options.

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