OVERVIEW

This coaching clinic focuses on "home run" plays in a wing-T offense, specifically the waggle pass play designed to create explosive plays against aggressive defenses. The coach emphasizes taking advantage of young, undisciplined defenders who are focused on stopping the run.

21 WAGGLE SOLID - THE BASE CONCEPT The primary play discussed is "21 waggle solid," a play-action pass off the sweep fake. The key difference from standard waggle is the "solid" blocking scheme where only one guard pulls (backside guard) instead of both guards. The offensive line uses gap-down blocking with the center filling for the pulling guard. The quarterback fakes the sweep, sets up at 4.5 yards, and throws to the split end running a seam route down the middle of the field.

WHY IT WORKS The play exploits defenders who are aggressively pursuing the sweep action. Corner and play-side safety step up to stop the run, leaving the middle of the field wide open. The tight end runs a drag route to hold defenders, while the split end releases inside and runs straight up the seam. Against teams that typically face 8 passes per game instead of 30, secondary players often fall asleep or don't read their keys properly.

FORMATIONS AND VARIATIONS The coach shows examples from multiple formations including their standard set and "loose" formation (both split ends on one side). From loose, the covered receiver runs a bubble route to hold defenders while the seam route develops. The play works regardless of formation because it spreads the defense and gets an inside release for the receiver.

EXECUTION KEYS

• Quarterback must sell the fake (fake 1-2-3, let it go on third step)
• Only the backside guard pulls to kick out the force player
• Play-side guard gaps down instead of pulling
• Split end needs an inside release to run past pursuing defenders
• Wings/slot receivers must be able to catch since they'll get explosive opportunities

RESULTS AND PHILOSOPHY The team typically passes for around 800 yards per season but threw for almost 1,000 yards this particular year, with many coming from scripted home run plays. These plays are specifically scripted into game plans to keep defenses honest and create explosive plays. The coach emphasizes that while 170-pound slot-type receivers work in this system, they must be able to catch because these opportunities will come.