The document describes an offensive playbook called the Spin Series, derived from the single wing formation. It details various plays including the 114 Spin Blast, 133 Spin Counter, and 138 Spin Sweep. It explains how to teach the spin move and block assignments for different positions. Terminology for positions, numbering systems, and formations are also outlined.

1. The Spin Series from the Shot Gun By Coach Tim Klingbeil Concordia University

2. The Spin Series The spin series is derived from the most original offense in all of football… the “Single Wing” The single wing is an offensive formation that is a run-oriented offense featuring multiple backs, a snap, a spin, misdirection and mostly gap/down blocking.

3. The Spin Series Although the Single-wing has lost much of its popularity since the late 60’s its characteristics and features are still prevalent in all levels of modern football. They include… Pulling guards Double teams Play action passes Laterals Wedge blocking Trap blocking Sweeps

4. Why the Spin Series? We are able to use some of the classic principals of the Single Wing and convert them into an affective style of modern offense useable here today. Its unique and untraditional. Its a lot of fun!!!

5. What we can do We have developed a run based package with a complimentary play action game off of it. We can incorporate traditional blocking principals such as Zone and Gap. We can keep the defense on their toes by using misdirection and motion. Its simple enough for our coaches and players to adjust with on the fly.

6. Rational for Spin Series With so few teams using this style of offense today we enjoy a distinct advantage. There are very few teams that run its concepts there for making it very difficult for opposing defenses to gather film. It is extremely difficult for a team in one week of practice to prepare for an offense that it will face once in a year. Our opponents also have to teach their scout team players to give an accurate simulation of our offense.

7. Its not hard to teach There is a prevalent myth that this offense is extremely difficult to teach… this is untrue. Although the system is very simple it only appears complex due to the spin action and misdirection of the backfield.

8. Formations, Motions and Terminology

9. Position Terminology Backfield QB = Quarterback HB = Half Back ( Str/Wk when in Shot gun ) FB = Fly Back ( Away from HB in Shot gun ) WB = Wing Back Wide Receiver Tags X = Wide Receiver ( Flanker ) Z = Wide Receiver ( Flanker ) H = 1 st Slot Wide Receiver ( Split End ) Y = 2 rd Slot Wide Receiver ( Split End ) Tight End Tags Y = Tight End ( Sets strength of formation ) H = 2 nd Tight End Offensive Line Tags RT = Right Tackle RG = Right Guard C = Center LG = Left Guard LT = Left Tackle

10. Numbering System Main Menu 2 4 6 5 3 7 2 4 1 9 8 1 0 Back Numbering System All eligible backs are numbed. This will coincide with play calling and play terminology. Offensive Hole Numbering System We use a even to the right and odd to the left hole numbering system. 3 QB FB HB WB

11. Play Calling 2 4 1 1 st Number is who receives the snap, 2 nd Number is who takes the ball and the 3 rd Number is the assigned hole. Play call will go as follows Backfield set Strength Formation Motion Play Cadence 3 Example: 127 Example : “Strong, East Wing bone, 127 Blast on 2 on 2 ready break” Strength: East to the right West to the left East

12. Weak Wing Bone QB HB X W Z W QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QB’s Toes. Both WB’s are 1x1 off the OT’s.

13. Strong Wing Bone QB HB X W Z W

14. Strong Razor QB HB X W Z F QB is at traditional depth. with HB/FB aliened on OG out side hip at QB’s Toes. WB is 1x1 off the OT’s to the called side.

15. Weak Razor QB FB X W Z HB

16. Weak Harvard QB HB X W Z FB QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QB’s heels. FB is one yard removed splitting the OG/OT. WB is 1x2.

17. Strong Harvard QB HB X W Z FB

18. Lip/Rip Motion QB HB X W Z W Lip Motion by LW

19. Teaching the Spin

20. Teaching the Spin Its not really a spin but a series of small steps. To start the toes should be pointing at 12 o’clock. The 1 st step is with the inside leg (side of 1 st ball career), as he sets this foot down, that foot should be parallel to the line of scrimmage. This position will make the rest of the spin simpler. The next steps simply follow in a coordinated pattern. The 2 nd step is with the outside foot. How far the QB’s steps depends on where he is going after he comes out of his spin. Upon receiving the snap The QB should be moving slightly toward the line of scrimmage so as to have a better mesh with the back. This will also aid in misdirection and deception. L R L R L R L R R L R L Full 360 Spin Half 190 Spin

21. Teaching the Spin Upon receiving the snap the QB should bring the ball close to his body to aid in hiding the ball. This will help the deception and misdirection. The snap is very important for the spin to work, it must be low and on target. It must be accurate and low (between the knee and thigh) this is how the QB can conceal the ball, which freezes the defense. The motioning back will receive the 1 st hand off or hand off fake. The 2 nd back will take the 2 nd hand off or the 2 nd fake. The timing must be practiced to perfection. RW LW L R “ Rip” Motion

22. Wing Bone plays 114/115 Spin Blast 114/115 Spin Wham 133/132 Spin Counter 133/132 Spin Zone Counter 138/139 Spin Sweep 138/139 Spin Sweep Zone 118/119 Spin Option

23. 114 Spin Blast T T M E S W $ C C F E RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW Vs. Over Short pull for first declared LB. Hugging DBL team by PSG/PST. Double team with PST to assigned LB. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Block head up to back side gape. Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake. Fake underneath hand off, Carry out Ball fake. Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out. Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then Read double team and PSG pull. Try and come tight of double time. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level.

24. 114 Spin Wham RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW T T M E S W $ C C F E Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Block head up to inside. Double team with C to assigned LB. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for QB. Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake. Fake underneath hand off, Carry out Ball fake. Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then Read IB’s kick out block. IB should QB a 2 way go on block read. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Block 1 st inside backer in the box. Vs. Over

25. 133 Spin Counter RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW T T M E S W $ C C F E Block head up to backside. Your block will depict the angle of the pullers so ensure defender. Flash down defender. Block 2 nd backer inside. Pull for 1 st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” Pull and follow BSG and kick 1 st backer inside. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” Block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration. Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to RW. Carry out ball fake through backside B gap. Block if pressured. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Take hand off from QB. Read DBL pull by BST/BSG. Come underneath PST block. Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out. Go outside of QB’s ball fake. Vs. Over

26. 133 Spin Zone Counter RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW T T M E S W $ C C F E Double team with C to assigned LB. Base block man on. Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for RW. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QB’s fake. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off, Carry out ball fake. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Take hand off from QB. Get in HB’s back hip pocket and read double team by PSG/C. Watch PST block. Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to RW. Carry out ball fake through backside B gap. Block if pressured. Lead block on 1 st inside LB. Block for RW’s run lane. Vs. Over

27. 138 Spin Sweep RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW T T M E S W $ C C F E Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QB’s fake. Pull for 1 st defender off the edge. pin inside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” Block head up to backside. do not allow penetration. Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration. Flash down defender. Block 2 nd backer inside. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Lip Motion, take underneath hand off. Read outside sweep blockers. Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2 nd level backer. Arc release, look to chop down alley defender. Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run fake to backside B gap. Block if pressured. Vs. Over

28. 138 Spin Zone Sweep RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW T T M E S W $ C C F E Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Allow space for QB’s fake. Reach outside shoulder of man on.. If you are getting beat you may receive help from RW. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Double team with C to assigned LB. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Lip Motion, take underneath hand off. Read outside sweep blockers. Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2 nd level backer. Arc release, look to chop down alley defender. Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run fake to backside B gap. Block if pressured. Vs. Over

29. 118 Spin Option RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB RW QB X Z LW T T M E S W $ C C F E Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration. Work with FB to secure edge. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block. Lip motion, obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with QB. Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender. Chip block with PST to secure edge. If PST does not need help then work to 2 nd level. Drop step and go. If backer flows tuck and go up. If backer comes pitch off 1 st inside LB. Attack inside shoulder and flip cup Look for 4x5 pitch relationship with LW Vs. Over

30. Razor plays 148/149 Spin Sweep 148/149 Spin Sweep Pass

31. 149 Spin Sweep N E M T S W $ C C F E RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG F W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB FB QB X Z WB Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. “Down” Pull for 1 st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” Reach outside shoulder of furthest down linemen. Do not let defender beat you outside. “Reach” Pull and follow PSG and kick 2 nd defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull” Vs. Over Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. Prevent penetration from B gap . Allow for timing with pulls Open step, fake underneath mesh hand off, carry out ball fake through whistle. (1 st ) Open step, Take underneath hand off. Read Pull lane that is created. (2 nd ) Half spin, fake to FB, give to HB. Carry out fake through assigned hole. Block if pressured. Stalk man on. Stalk man on.

32. 149 Spin Sweep Pass N E M T S W $ C C F E RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG F W 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB FB QB X Z WB Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Do not gain to much depth so as to ensure pass protection. Man block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration. Reach Block man on, do not allow penetration. Must stale mate defender. Pull and follow PSG and kick 2nd defender off the edge. Do not gain to much depth. Man block head up to backside. Do not allow penetration. Prevent penetration from B gap . Allow for timing with pulls Open step, fake underneath mesh hand off, carry out ball fake through whistle. (1st) Open step, Take underneath hand off. Release into flat rout. 10-12 Flat Post 10-12 Post Corner Full spin, fake to FB, fake to HB. Roll out play side read triangle 1-2-3. read post corner to flat to backside drag. If no route take off and run!!! Vs. Over

33. Harvard plays 148/149 Fly Option 118/119 Spin Full Sweep 218/219 DBL Reverse 138/139 WB Lead

34. 148 Fly Option RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W F 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB FB QB X Z WB Vs. Over T T M E S W $ C C F E Full spin, hand off to FB. Carry out run fake to play side B gap. Block if pressured. Base block man on Flash down defender. Block 2 nd LB inside. Double team with BSG to assigned LB. Arc release for 1 st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside. Obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with Fly Back. Fake inside route, take hand off from QB. Option EMOLOS… Attack! Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd Level. Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Double team with C to assigned LB.

35. 118 Spin Full Sweep RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W F 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB FB QB X Z WB Vs. Over T T M E S W $ C C F E Jab pick, protect inside gap from penetration. Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. Pull and follow PSG. Look for work, once established lock on! Pull and lead path. Should be 1 st defender that shows. Look for work, once established lock on! Arc release for 1 st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside. Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender. Fake underneath hand off, Carry out Ball fake. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block. Full spin, fake to HB. Then read sweep lanes. Find lane and cut it up field.

36. 218 DBL Rev. RG RT X LT QB Z LG W F 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB FB QB X Z WB Vs. Over T T M E S W $ C C F E HB #1 #2 Double team with BSG to assigned LB. Flash down defender. Block 1 st LB inside. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Double team with BSG to assigned LB. Block down, hold for count. Release for 2 nd level and look for work. Block down, hold for count. Release for 2 nd level and look for work. Trap block edge, kick outside. Take hand from HB. (1 st ) Give underneath hand off to QB, carry out run fake to assigned lane. Take snap give underneath hand off to WB, carry out run fake to play side C gap. Block if pressured . Fake run weak, snap back take hand off from WB (2 nd ). Then read lanes. Find lane and cut it up field.

37. 136 WB Lead RG RT X LT QB HB Z LG W F 35 30 25 20 40 20 25 30 35 40 POS Play Side Assignment Back Side Assignment TE C T G HB FB QB X Z WB Vs. Over T T M E S W $ C C F E Trap block edge, kick outside. Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Dig out head up to inside gap defender. Double team with PSG to assigned LB. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Stalk man on, 2 nd level. Full spin, hand off to RW. Carry out run fake to backside C gap. Block if pressured. Flash down defender. Block 1 st LB inside. Take underneath hand off from QB. Read trap block and HB/OT’s block. Arc release for 1 st thing outside the edge try and hook defender inside.

38. The End.