| The Run and Shoot Offense |
| Numbering System |
The Run and Shoot starts from a one back set with the two receivers on each side of the formation. The split
ends (x and z), take a 17yd. or more split and the slots (wing and y), align 1 yd. off the ball (or as close as
they can get away with) and at least 1 yd. outside the tackles. The S-back aligns behind the QB with his toes
5 yds. from the football.
ends (x and z), take a 17yd. or more split and the slots (wing and y), align 1 yd. off the ball (or as close as
they can get away with) and at least 1 yd. outside the tackles. The S-back aligns behind the QB with his toes
5 yds. from the football.
All backs and receivers are numbered and/or lettered for play calling purposes. Even numbered holes are
on the right side and odd numbered holes are on the left side.
on the right side and odd numbered holes are on the left side.
| Motions |
Different formations are created through the use of motion. Motion is also an important aid in helping
determine the coverage of the defense.
determine the coverage of the defense.
Each receiver had two motions he must learn, one to the right and one to the left. Once the two motions are
learned, the offense can motion to, or align, in unlimited formations.
learned, the offense can motion to, or align, in unlimited formations.
- Wing motions are "rip" and liz".
- Y motions are "load" and "rose".
- S-back motions are "ram" and "lion".
- QB motions are "robber" and "lier".
- X motions are "rob" and "lil".
- Z motions are "rook" and "lark".
Note: If motion is called to X or Z, they must align off the LOS and Wing or Y must align on the LOS.
If the term "Early" is given before a motion call, the back or receiver will immediately line up where the
motion would place him. A "Wide" call tells Wing or Y to motion or align outside of X or Z. Return motions
such as rip/liz or load/rose are also used to help recognize coverages and to get movement on the defense
when staying in a balanced formation. The receivers will always motion to the opposite guard before
returning to their original position when using this type motion.
motion would place him. A "Wide" call tells Wing or Y to motion or align outside of X or Z. Return motions
such as rip/liz or load/rose are also used to help recognize coverages and to get movement on the defense
when staying in a balanced formation. The receivers will always motion to the opposite guard before
returning to their original position when using this type motion.
