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The Spin Series from the

Shot GunBy Coach Tim Klingbeil

Concordia University

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.

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

Formations, Motions

and Terminolo

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Position Position TerminologyTerminology

BackfieldBackfield

QB = Quarterback QB = Quarterback HB = Half Back (HB = Half Back (Str/Wk when in Shot gunStr/Wk when in Shot gun))FB = Fly Back (FB = Fly Back (Away from HB in Shot gunAway from HB in Shot gun))WB = Wing BackWB = Wing Back

Wide Receiver TagsWide Receiver Tags

X = Wide Receiver (X = Wide Receiver (FlankerFlanker))Z = Wide Receiver (Z = Wide Receiver (FlankerFlanker))H = 1H = 1stst Slot Wide Receiver ( Slot Wide Receiver (Split EndSplit End))Y = 2Y = 2rdrd Slot Wide Receiver ( Slot Wide Receiver (Split EndSplit End))

Tight End TagsTight End Tags

Y = Tight End (Y = Tight End (Sets strength of formationSets strength of formation))H = 2H = 2ndnd Tight End Tight End

Offensive Line TagsOffensive Line Tags

RT = Right TackleRT = Right TackleRG = Right GuardRG = Right GuardC = CenterC = CenterLG = Left GuardLG = Left GuardLT = Left TackleLT = Left Tackle

Numbering SystemNumbering System

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1 0

Back Numbering SystemAll 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.

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Play CallingPlay Calling

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1st Number is who receives the snap, 2nd Number is who takes the ball and the 3rd Number is the assigned hole.

Play call will go as follows

1. Backfield set

2. Strength

3. Formation

4. Motion

5. Play

6. Cadence

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Example: 127

Example: “Strong, East Wing bone, 127 Blast on 2 on 2 ready break”

Strength:East to the rightWest to the left

Weak Wing Bone

QBHB

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.

Strong Wing Bone

QBHB

X

W

Z

W

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.

Weak Razor

QB

FB

X

W

Z

HB

Weak Harvard

QBHB

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.

Strong Harvard

QBHB

X

W

Z

FB

Lip/Rip Motion

QBHB

X

W

Z

W

Lip Motion by LW

Teaching the Spin

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 1st step is with the inside leg (side of 1st 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 2nd 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.

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LR

L R

LR

R LRL

Full 360 Spin Half 190 Spin

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 1st hand off or hand off fake. The 2nd back will take the 2nd hand off or the 2nd fake. The timing must be practiced to perfection.

RWLW

L R

“Rip” Motion

Wing Bone plays114/115 Spin Blast114/115 Spin Wham133/132 Spin Counter 133/132 Spin Zone Counter 138/139 Spin Sweep138/139 Spin Sweep Zone 118/119 Spin Option

114 Spin Blast

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RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

W W

POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment

TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

X

ZLW

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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 outBall fake.

Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out.

Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. ThenRead double team and PSG pull. Try andcome tight of double time.

Stalk man on, 2nd level.


114 Spin Wham

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

W W


TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

X

ZLW

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Block head up to inside.Double team with C to assigned LB.


Block head up to outside. Push defender outside creating ideal run lane for QB.



Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. ThenRead IB’s kick out block. IB should QB a 2 way go on block read.



Block 1st inside backer in the box.

Vs. Over

133 Spin Counter

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

W W


TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

X

ZLW

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Block head up to backside. Your block will depict the angle of the pullers so ensure defender.

Flash down defender. Block 2nd backer inside.

Pull for 1st defender off the edge. Log outside so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull”

Pull and follow BSG and kick 1st 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.



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

133 Spin Zone Counter

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

W W


TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

X

ZLW

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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.





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 1st inside LB. Block for RW’s run lane.

Vs. Over

138 Spin Sweep

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

W W


TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

X

ZLW

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Pull for 1st 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 2nd backer inside.


Stalk man on, 2nd 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 2nd 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

138 Spin Zone Sweep

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

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TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

X

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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.




Stalk man on, 2nd 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 2nd 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

118 Spin Option

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

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TE

C

T

G

HB

RW QB

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Reach outside shoulder of man on. do not allow penetration. Work with FB to secure edge.


Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap defender.


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 2nd level.

Drop step and go. If backer flows tuck and go up. If backer comes pitch off 1st inside LB. Attack inside shoulder and flip cup Look for 4x5 pitch relationship with LW

Vs. Over

Razor plays

148/149 Spin Sweep148/149 Spin Sweep Pass

149 Spin Sweep

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F

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RG RT XLT

QB

HB

Z LG

FW


TE

C

T

G

HB

FB QB

X

ZWB

Block head up to backside gap. Do not allow penetration. “Down”

Pull for 1st 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 2nd 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. (1st)

Open step, Take underneath hand off. Read Pull lane that is created. (2nd)

Half spin, fake to FB, give to HB. Carry out fake through assigned hole. Block if pressured.

Stalk man on.

Stalk man on.

149 Spin Sweep Pass

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RG RT XLT

QB

HB

Z LG

FW


TE

C

T

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HB

FB QB

X

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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 routetake off and run!!!

Vs. Over

Harvard plays148/149 Fly Option118/119 Spin Full Sweep218/219 DBL Reverse138/139 WB Lead

148 Fly Option

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

WF


TE

C

T

G

HB

FB QB

X

ZWB

Vs. Over

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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 2nd LB inside.

Double team with BSG to assigned LB.

Arc release for 1st 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, 2nd Level.



118 Spin Full Sweep

RG RT XLT

QBHB

Z LG

WF


TE

C

T

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HB

FB QB

X

ZWB

Vs. Over

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Pull and follow PSG. Look for work, once established lock on!

Pull and lead path. Should be 1st defender that shows. Look for work, once established lock on!

Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge. Try and hook defender inside.

Arc release, chop down CB or alley defender.



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.

218 DBL Rev.

RG RT XLT

QB

Z LG

WF


TE

C

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HB

FB QB

X

ZWB

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#2


Flash down defender. Block 1st LB inside.




Block down, hold for count. Release for 2nd level and look for work.

Block down, hold for count. Release for 2nd level and look for work.

Trap block edge, kick outside.

Take hand from HB. (1st) 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 (2nd). Then read lanes. Find lane and cut it up field.

136 WB Lead

RG RT XLT

QBHB

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WF


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FB QB

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ZWB

Vs. Over

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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.




Full spin, hand off to RW. Carry out run fake to backside C gap. Block if pressured.

Flash down defender. Block 1st LB inside.

Take underneath hand off from QB. Read trap block and HB/OT’s block.

Arc release for 1st thing outside the edge try and hook defender inside.

The End.

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