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Jason Tone, T.L. Hanna HS (SC), Head Coach

Full video on Glazier Drive: Midline

MIDLINE PLAY OVERVIEW

This is a detailed breakdown of the midline offensive play (called 47 to the left, 43 to the right) that attacks the B gap. The play features a quarterback read option where the QB reads the first man past the center and decides whether to hand off to the fullback or keep it himself.

OFFENSIVE LINE ASSIGNMENTS

The playside tackle blocks the second man from the center. The playside guard follows a gap-linebacker rule, blocking down if someone is in his gap, otherwise taking the nose guard or linebacker. The center uses an "on-away" rule and typically double teams with the guard on a head-up nose. The backside guard fires through on the nose guard-linebacker combination, punching through to secure the backside linebacker. The backside tackle executes a pull check to protect the B gap and prevent the quarterback from getting hit from behind.

TIGHT END AND BACKFIELD EXECUTION

The tight end typically has cutoff responsibilities, though sometimes he folds into the blocking scheme instead of his usual outside release to block the third man. The quarterback pushes back off the midline with tight elbows, shoulders back, and rides from hip to hip while reading the first man head-up to outside the guard. The playside halfback takes a bucket step and folds to the linebacker, specifically blocking for the quarterback rather than trying to beat the fullback downfield.

BACKSIDE HALFBACK MOTION

The backside halfback executes various motions based on tags (fake speed sweep, fake toss, motion away, or in-motion). On regular calls with no motion tag, he uses three-step motion and inserts inside the tackle looking outside-in, aiming to kick out any overhang player folding in or lead up to the safety if nobody shows.

FILM EXAMPLES AND COACHING POINTS

The coach reviews several successful executions, including examples from unbalanced formations and shifts. He emphasizes the importance of the fullback aiming straight up the center's backside and notes that handoffs often hit backdoor due to blocking angles. The play is designed to gain 8-12 yards consistently while protecting the guard trap plays (24 and 26). One example shows their quarterback, who later signed with Army, demonstrating excellent speed when breaking into the open field for touchdowns.

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