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Attacking the Flanks From the Base Wing-T
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- WN-08174
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About this video
Take what the defense gives you. That is the philosophy behind Tony Buthe's attack on the weak and strong flanks from the base Wing-T formation at New Prague High School. In this Wing-T coaching video, Coach Buthe teaches three base perimeter plays and their blocking assignments, the Rocket run series, the quarterback sweep and the quick pitch to either flank, plus the motion that changes the formation and finds the soft edge of any front.
What you'll learn
- The principles behind taking advantage of what the defense gives you.
- Blocking rules and assignments for the Rocket run series.
- Blocking rules and assignments for the quarterback sweep from the base Wing-T formation.
- The quick pitch to both the weak and strong flanks.
- Maximizing motion to change formation and gain an advantage with these base plays.
- Why a great blocking back matters when you attack the perimeter.
- Exploiting both the weak and strong areas of a base front.
Who it's for
High school Wing-T coordinators and running backs coaches who want to attack space and the perimeter with a small number of well-blocked plays.
About the coach
Tony Buthe was head coach at New Prague High School in Minnesota for 14 years and won three section championships; one of his Wing-T teams broke the school rushing record with 2,193 yards. His five-part series installs the complete Wing-T offense.
One of Coach Buthe's five-part Wing-T series. The session makes extensive use of game film. Runtime: about 55 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What plays does this Wing-T flank video teach?
Three base plays from the Wing-T formation, the Rocket run series, the quarterback sweep and the quick pitch to both the weak and strong flanks, with full blocking rules and the motion used to change formation before the snap.
Which coaches will get the most out of it?
High school Wing-T offensive coordinators and backfield coaches. The plays attack the vulnerable area of any defense, so it also suits a coach whose base offense needs a better perimeter attack.
How is it sold?
As a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video for $19.95. It plays instantly in your AFM Videos account on any device and never expires, and it is part of the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) that streams the entire library.
Why does Coach Buthe stress the blocking back?
Because the flank plays depend on him. The blocking back's job on the Rocket series, quarterback sweep and quick pitch is what turns a good perimeter play into a big one, and the game film shows that block over and over.