Offensive Line Scheme for 10/11 yr. olds

Forgot to mention, that before practice even starts in two weeks, we were toying with idea of rail road tracks, however I'm foreshadowing problems with keeping kids on their tracks.

We have different rules for different series - the generally isn't a one-size-fits all rule for the o-line. Sometimes it's OIL, sometimes it's GOB or GOD, sometimes it's covered/uncovered (i.e. Zone). The rules will be driven by the series or play type - you're not going to have the same rules for trap as you will for power. Also, we give our linemen a lot of latitude to make line calls to adjust their blocking assignments based oh what they see. For instance, if any blocker sees that he doesn't have a good angle to handle the guy he is responsible for, he can call for the guy next to him to cross block or fold or double or whatever.

BTW, what is the Mesa Attack?

Thank you to all. I guess I meant "blocking rule" not scheme. Our local high school program runs the spread and use a "rail road Track mentality" play side. Everyone going in the same direction until someone crosses their track. I guess I just couldn't see a young kid staying on his track. Shoot, sometimes its hard enough just to get him to block the kid in front of him, let alone expect them to make it to the second or third level. Maybe I'm under estimating the kids.

Mesa attack is our version of a single wing power running game the was introduced by a former Midland Michigan coach who ended up moving to Mesa Arizona and implemented the offense. He had a book out..and for the life of me I cant remember his name...Dr. ? something.

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You will need a couple of rules for each scheme. Sounds like a zone scheme for your hs team.

Regarding your mesa power attack, youll want to be able to sweep, power, counter, iso, wedge and trap and pass protect. Youll want to have blocking rules for each of the schemes needed for those plays.

If youd like help I got ya covered.

One of the most productive and SIMPLE blocking schemes we have used for youths this young is the HEAD UP/GAP AWAY system or the common name PUT YOUR BUTT IN THE HOLE. Each lineman wil know the play and the perscribed hole, they just pick the guy that is on their head or in the gap that is away from the hole and block him. This basic premise works well for teams with varying fronts or whol ike to shift from head up to in the gaps.

RB's rule is run toward the butt pads make one cut and get to green grass.

Have switched to a wedge blocking concept for all run plays. Lead goose on all run plays is either the center,playside guard or playside tackle. Easy to learn, easy to teach - have to see how it goes on the field.

We can not start hitting until next week but I took the concept from a Coach who uses it at the HS level - with much success.

Check out "splitbackveerassociation.com" - artilce on the home page about the wedge. I contacted the author and got his input.

We are running a split back veer but you can run power plays off the same concept. I can send you a copy of my wedge rules if you want to see how I am teaching it.

We are 12 this year. We ran triple option out of the flex last year as 11yr olds. We had some success with it. In the league we play in there are 3 levels for each age group - we were put in the highest level despite having a team with 7 players who never played before. We finished 2-6 in league but went 2-2 in our last 4 games and then won a post-season tournament playing at one level lower.

We are back in division 1 this year and I think the split back veer is more suited to our team than the flexbone. Our biggest issue last year was confusion among our offensive lineman. The first possession or 2 of every game we did quite well. Then after the defense adjusted we had a difficult time adjusting our blocking schemes and we struggled.

This is why I am excited about the wedge concept - does not matter what the defense does - our scheme stays the same. The OL knows who their "lead goose" on the wedge is every play and they wedge off of him. It really acts as a kind of zone blocking scheme but gives the boys a point of attack on every play.

Would this be a twin veer, i.e. either back can be dive or trailer? Inside veer, outside, or both?


I can't imagine how that would work with triple option reads. I've heard of a wedge option used in double wing -- on the FB ride, you read how it feels, i.e. the amount of resistance. I'm also having trouble imagining how the fit forms between lead goose and players on the short side of the goose V if they're covered by a DL. My mind boggles.