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5 Plays For the Shotgun Spread
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- WN-08021
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About this video
Head Coach Scott Parseghian of Wayland High School in Massachusetts opens his three-part series with the keys to making the Shotgun Spread offense go. Offensive line play is the pivot point of the whole system, and from there he details the five foundation plays: Inside Zone, QB Dart, Cross Buck, Screen Hand Off and Power. As he puts it, "To use the Shotgun Spread effectively each coach should know the five foundation plays of this offense."
What you'll learn
- The Wayland philosophy and strategy for the Shotgun Spread offense
- Why offensive line play decides whether the Shotgun Spread works
- Keys to perfecting the shotgun snap
- Responsibilities and blocking assignments for Inside Zone, QB Dart, Cross Buck, Screen Hand Off and Power
- The principles of misdirection in the Shotgun Spread
- Every concept confirmed with extensive game film
Who it's for
High school head coaches, offensive coordinators and offensive line coaches installing or tightening up a Shotgun Spread run game, and youth staffs looking for a compact five-play core.
About the coach
Scott Parseghian was the head football coach at Wayland High School in Massachusetts and was named Massachusetts High School Coach of the Year. Over a two-season stretch his teams finished 23-2 and won a state title.
Part one of a three-video series on the Shotgun Spread, with extensive game film. Runtime: about 49 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which five plays does the video install?
Inside Zone, QB Dart, Cross Buck, Screen Hand Off and Power - each with responsibilities and blocking assignments, plus the shotgun snap work and misdirection principles that hold the package together.
What level is this aimed at?
It comes straight from a high school program, so high school and youth coaches will find it the easiest fit, particularly offensive line coaches. The five plays are common enough to drop into almost any gun-based offense.
How does buying and watching work?
It is a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video. Pay $19.95 and the video opens in your AFM Videos account right away, streams on any device and stays there for unlimited views. Members on the $99/year 1-Year All Access plan stream it with the whole library.
Why is offensive line play emphasized so heavily?
Coach Parseghian treats the line as pivotal to the Shotgun Spread, so the session spends real time on assignments, the snap and the blocking details behind each of the five plays.