Description

Josh Niblett, Gainesville HS, GA, Head Coach

Full video on Glazier Drive: Single & Double Seal Runs

OVERVIEW

The seal package is a unique offensive component that focuses on creating numerical advantages while giving the quarterback read options. It's distinct from traditional box runs or coverage runs because it incorporates pre-snap leverage reads that allow the QB to make yes/no decisions without communicating to teammates.

BASIC SEAL CONCEPT (INDIE SEAL 2)

When running inside zone with a seal call, the offense leaves the end man on the line of scrimmage unblocked. The running back picks him up, creating a look similar to full slide protection. The outside receiver runs either a drop pop or conversion route. On the front side, a two-screen is added. The key difference: when "seal" is tagged before the number, the receiver must block number one instead of the standard MDM rule. The tight end is responsible for number three, counting outside-in, and the pass is thrown off number two.

PRE-SNAP AND POST-SNAP READS

The tight end must identify number three, which can change based on defensive alignment. If a strong safety rolls down to less than eight yards, he becomes number three. If a linebacker fits over the top or pluses out of the box, he becomes number three. This determination can happen pre-snap but usually occurs post-snap.

DOUBLE SEAL VARIATION

In double seal (typically run from deuce formation with tight end, fullback, and twins), both the fullback and tight end have sealing responsibilities. The fullback handles number one (often the corner), while the tight end handles number two (safety or fitting linebacker). The end man on the line of scrimmage is still the read key. With no wide receiver tags, the QB knows he's running if he pulls it. However, if there's grass on the backside without a number tag, the QB can take the squeeze to the outside if pressure comes off the edge.

DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

The QB reads the end man through the mesh. If the offense can gain four yards and that defender can't make the tackle, hand it off. If that defender can make the tackle or four yards aren't available, pull it and get outside while the tight end and fullback seal their assignments.

MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS

The seal concept can be used with various schemes (gap scheme, power), formations (oversets, unbalanced, split flow), and motions (fast motion, orbit motion, halo motion). Different personnel groupings and motion variations all maintain the same core principles of reading the end man while sealing key defenders.

FILM BREAKDOWN NOTES

The transcript includes multiple play examples showing proper execution and occasional mistakes, particularly emphasizing the importance of receivers blocking number one when seal is tagged, tight ends correctly identifying number three, and maintaining proper combo blocks on the front side with fan techniques on four-technique defenders.

---

Reviews

---

Comments