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BUNCH PASSING IN THE DOUBLE WING OFFENSEEdmond E. (Ted) Seay III

Copyright © 2004 Edmond E. Seay III

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The Need to Pass the Ball

• I watched San Francisco Lowell HS lose by 35 points in November 2003 because they COULD NOT pass the ball, even with 10 defenders in the box.

• I don’t want any of you to find yourselves in this situation.

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What is a Bunch?

• Definition: Three receivers in close proximity to each other (I.e., within 5-7 yards) when the ball is snapped.

• Examples Follow:

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This is a Bunch

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This is a Bunch

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This is a Bunch – Both Ways

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...as Coach Don Markham knows...

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Why Bunch Pass?

• Complicate defensive task – adding a third dimension to the field. (Why Pass?)

• Make zone coverage harder and man coverage nearly impossible. (Why Bunch?)

• Strengthen ground attack through play action.

• Situational Weapon.

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How to Bunch Pass in DWing

• Five Suggested Pass Route Packages from Bunch; one from modern Spread Passing Game (Texas Tech, etc.)

• These are Situational Tools/Weapons

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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WEDGE PASS - FADE

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WEDGE PASS - FADE

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WEDGE PASS - FADE

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WEDGE COUNTER PASS

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HINGE PASS

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TWIST PASS

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OVER PASS

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K-MESH PASS

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Other Passing Options

• Spread formations, Over variations, etc.

• Direct Snap Ideas:

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SST SMASH

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SST Y CROSS

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MARKHAM’S 18 BOOT

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TITAN IIIC

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THANKS FOR YOUR TIME