This document provides coaching points and diagrams for running plays out of bunch formations, including stretch, toss, counter, wham, and trap plays. It defines a bunch as having 3 or more receivers within 5 yards and shows how to block these plays against even and odd fronts from tight bunches with 3 or 4 receivers. DVDs and PowerPoints with more information are available for $10.

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ATTACKINGATTACKING
DEFENSESDEFENSES
WITH RUNS FROMWITH RUNS FROM
BUNCH FORMATIONSBUNCH FORMATIONS
JOHN RICEJOHN RICE
HEAD COACHHEAD COACH
EISENHOWER HS, RIALTO, CAEISENHOWER HS, RIALTO, CA
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DEFINTION OF BUNCH:DEFINTION OF BUNCH:
• 3 OR MORE RECEIVERS PLACED WITHIN 5 YARDS OF EACH OTHER
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
ZQ
CC
CC
X
R
TIGHT 3 MAN
Z
CCBB
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y H
R
Q
CC
X
CC
WIDE 3 MAN
Z
BB
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y H
Q
CC
F
CC
R
3RD MAN
IN BACKFIELD
CC
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
ZQ
CC
X
R4 MAN BUNCH

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• TOSS
• STRETCH
• INSIDE ZONE
• F COUNTER
• QB COUNTER
• COUNTER TOSS
• WHAM/ISO
• QB DRAW/TRAP FROM 4
MAN (DIAMOND) BUNCH
RUN CONCEPTS TO COVERRUN CONCEPTS TO COVER

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STRETCH:STRETCH:
• VS EVEN FRONT
X
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
R
ZQ
CC
CC
• Coaching Points
• Run from a tight bunch
• Outside Zone blocking principals: “reach & overtake man outside you” (playside)
• Point man and outside man in bunch responsible for combo on #1 & #2
• Inside man in bunch (y) combo with OT on #3 & #4
• C & G Combo on #5 & 6
• Backside T seal off backside b gap
• QB responsible for mesh (2 by 2) off OT playside
• RB on “railroad track” (no bow inside!); course is “HASH…NUMBERS…
Point Man
2
2
RUNNING BACK COURSE
MESH POINT: 2 BY 2
FROM OT
HASH ##
S
I
D
E
L
I
N
E
PLAYSIDE
BACKSIDE

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STRETCH VARIATION: X OVERSTRETCH VARIATION: X OVER
• VS EVEN FRONT
• Coaching Points
• Run from a tight bunch
• Outside Zone blocking principals: “reach & overtake man outside you” (playside)
• Point man and outside man in bunch responsible for combo on #1 & #2
• Inside man in bunch (y) combo with OT on #3 & #4
• C & G Combo on #5 & 6
• Backside T seal off backside b gap
• QB responsible for mesh (2 by 2) off OT playside
• RB on “railroad track” (no bow inside!); course is “HASH…NUMBERS…
X
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
R
ZQ
CC
CC
PLAYSIDE
BACKSIDE
FF

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• VS 4-4 EVEN FRONT • VS 4-3 EVEN FRONT
X
CC
Y
H
R
ZQ
BB
SS
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
FF
Bunch Stretch vs. Odd & EvenBunch Stretch vs. Odd & Even
FrontsFronts
X
CC
Y
H
R
ZQ
BB
BB
NNEE BB
BB
SSSS
EE
CC
FF
• VS 3-4 ODD FRONT
SS
X
Y
H
R
ZQ
• VS 30 STACK
CC
BBBB
NNEE
BB BB
EE
CC
FF
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
R
ZQ
CC

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TOSS:TOSS:
• VS EVEN FRONT
• Coaching Points
• Run from a tight bunch
• Point man and outside man on bunch responsible for #1 and #2
• Inside man on bunch cracks on Defensive End
• Playside offensive tackle pulls to perimeter; block first man who shows
• Playside G and the Center Combo
• Backside G &T seal off backside gaps
• QB reverse out & pitch; carry out boot fake
• RB sprint to outside and find a seam
X
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
R
ZQ
CC
CC

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• VS 4-4 EVEN FRONT • VS 4-3 EVEN FRONT
X
CC
Y
H
R
ZQ
BB
SS
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
FFBunch Toss vs. Odd & Even FrontsBunch Toss vs. Odd & Even Fronts
X
CC
Y
H
R
ZQ
BB
BB
NNEE BB
BB
SSSS
EE
CC
FF
• VS 3-4 ODD FRONT
SS
X
Y
H
R
ZQ
• VS 30 STACK
CC
BBBB
NNEE
BB BB
EE
CC
FF
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
R
ZQ
CC

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F COUNTER:F COUNTER:
• VS EVEN FRONT
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
CC
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside tackle to far inside linebacker
• Playside guard block down (single block)
• Center block back for pulling guard
• Backside guard pull and kick out first man to show (should be 5 technique)
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• Inside man on bunch pull across formation & to 2nd level tight to PS guard’s
block; block onside LB whichever way he wants to go
• QB reverse out, hand off & carry out boot course; F counterstep; take ball & cut up
X
Y
F
ZQ
H
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Y
H
F
ZQ
GT PULL
PLAYSIDE BACKSIDE

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QUARTERBACK COUNTER:QUARTERBACK COUNTER:
• VS EVEN FRONT
TT
BB
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside tackle to far inside linebacker
• Playside guard block down (single block)
• Center block back for pulling guard
• Backside guard pull and kick out first man to show (should be 5 technique)
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• Inside man on bunch pull across formation & to 2nd level tight to PS guard’s
block; block onside LB whichever way he wants to go
• QB reverse out, hand off & carry out boot course; F counterstep; take ball & cut up
X H
BBBB
EE
BB
TT EE
CC
CC
Y Z
QFPLAYSIDE BACKSIDE

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VARIATION: X OVERVARIATION: X OVER
• VS EVEN FRONT
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside tackle to far inside linebacker
• Playside guard block down (single block)
• Center block back for pulling guard
• Backside guard pull and kick out first man to show (should be 5 technique)
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• Inside man on bunch pull across formation & to 2nd level tight to PS guard’s
block; block onside LB whichever way he wants to go
• QB reverse out, hand off & carry out boot course; F counterstep; take ball & cut up
PLAYSIDE
TT
BB
H
BB
BBEE
BB
TT EE
CC
CC
X
Y Z
QF BACKSIDE

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• VS 4-4 EVEN FRONT • VS 4-3 EVEN FRONT
Bunch Counter vs. Odd & Even FrontsBunch Counter vs. Odd & Even Fronts
X
CC
Y
H
R
ZQ
BB
BB
NNEE BB
BB
SSSS
EE
CC
FF
• VS 3-4 ODD FRONT
SS
X
Y
H
R
ZQ
• VS 30 STACK
CC
BBBB
NNEE
BB BB
EE
CC
FF
X
CC
Y
H
F
ZQ
BB
SS
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
FF
CC
TT
BB
X H
BBBB
EE
BB
TT EE
Y Z
QF

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COUNTER TOSS:COUNTER TOSS:
• VS EVEN FRONT
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside guard and tackle double team defensive tackle
• Center block back for pulling guard
• Backside guard pull and kick out first man to show (should be 5 technique)
• Backside tackle & point man seal backside b & C gaps; step and hinge technique
• Inside man on bunch pull across formation & up to 2nd level tight to PS double
team block; block onside LB whichever way he wants to go
• QB reverse out, pitch & carry out boot course; F counterstep; take pitch & cut up
BB BB
TT EE
BBBB
TTEE
CC
CC
X
Y
F
Z Q
H
pitch
PLAYSIDEBACKSIDE

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WHAM:WHAM:
• VS EVEN FRONT
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
CC
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside pointman man on head up defender
• Playside tackle block out on DE
• Center and playside guard double team playside DT to near LB
• Backside guard up to backside inside linebacker
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• QB open playside & seat ball in RB pocket; boot out away
• RB inside zone course (to hip of PSG) take ball and make a cut accordingly
X
Y
F
ZQ
H
PLAYSIDE BACKSIDE F
ODD FRONT
BB
NNEEBB
BB
TT BB
Y ZQ
SSSS
H

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INSIDE ZONE:INSIDE ZONE:
• VS EVEN FRONT
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
CC
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside pointman man on head up defender
• Playside tackle block out on DE
• Center and playside guard double team playside DT to near LB
• Backside guard up to backside inside linebacker
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• QB open playside & seat ball in RB pocket; boot out away
• RB inside zone course (to hip of PSG) take ball and make a cut accordingly
X
Y
F
ZQ
H
PLAYSIDEBACKSIDE
F
ODD FRONT
BB
NNEEBB
BB
TT BB
Y ZQ
SSSS
H

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ISO/G:ISO/G:
• VS EVEN FRONT
BBBB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
CC
• Run from a tight bunch
• Playside pointman man on head up defender
• Playside tackle block out on DE
• Center and playside guard double team playside DT to near LB
• Backside guard PULL up to backside inside linebacker
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• QB open playside & seat ball in RB pocket; boot out away
• RB inside zone course (to hip of PSG) take ball and make a cut accordingly
X
Y
F
ZQ
H
PLAYSIDEBACKSIDE
F
ODD FRONT
BB
NNEEBB
BB
TT BB
Y ZQ
SSSS
H

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““DIAMOND QB TRAP:DIAMOND QB TRAP:
• VS EVEN FRONTCC
• Run from 4 Man “diamond” bunch is decoy; block first man inside
• Frontside tackle and guard double playside DT to near backer
• Center block backside & seal A gap; no penetration!
• Center and playside guard double team playside DT to near LB
• Backside guard PULL & kick out playside DE
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• QB in gun, take snap and sprint inside pulling guard’s kickout block
X
BB
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
CC
Q
Y
F
Z
H
PLAYSIDEBACKSIDE
Y
ODD FRONT
BB
NNEEBB
BB
TT BB SSSS
Q
F
Z
H
CCFF
motion

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TRAP:TRAP:
• VS EVEN FRONT
• X aligns over to bunch side at top of numbers
• Run from 4 Man “diamond” bunch is decoy; block first man inside
• Frontside tackle and guard double playside DT to near backer
• Center block backside & seal A gap; no penetration!
• Center and playside guard double team playside DT to near LB
• Backside guard PULL & kick out playside DE
• Backside tackle seal backside b gap; step and hinge technique
• QB in gun, take snap and sprint inside pulling guard’s kickout block
CC
X
BBBBTTEE
BB
BB
TT EE
CC
Q
Y
F
Z
H
PLAYSIDEBACKSIDE
FF

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DIAMOND X OVER Q DRAW:DIAMOND X OVER Q DRAW:
• VS EVEN FRONT
• X aligns over to bunch side at top of numbers
• Run from 4 Man “diamond” bunch is decoy; block first man inside
• Frontside tackle step inside & hinge; give DE outside pass rush
• Center block playside DT
• Playside guard wrap around the center up to MLB
• Backside guard step inside & hinge; give DT B gap pass rush
• Backside tackle step inside & hinge; give DE outside pass rush
• QB under center; take snap and drop 2 steps, follow playside guard upfield
X
Q Y
F
Z
H
PLAYSIDEBACKSIDE
CC
BBBBTTEE
BB
BB
TT EE
CCFF
2

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Using Motion to Get to BunchUsing Motion to Get to Bunch
FormationsFormations
X H
Short Motion from the Outside to Complete
The Bunch
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Q
CC
Y
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Q
Motion from
A Doubles 2 by 2
To Complete the Bunch
CC
Z
Motion from Empty to Complete the Bunch
R
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Q
CC
H
BB
X
SS
Z
H
R
Motion from Backfield
BB
TTEE
BB BB
TT EE
Q
CC
X
Y
R
H

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JOHN RICEJOHN RICE
HEAD COACHHEAD COACH
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOLEISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL
RIALTO, CARIALTO, CA
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