Created by pop warner, the double wing offense has been tearing defenses apart for. Created by pop warner, the double wing offense has been tearing defenses apart for 100 years now thats a lot of touchdowns. After each possession, the defense turns to offense. The double wing is a poweroriented offense that features two tightends, two wing backs, one fullback, and a quarterback in the backfield. The double wing offense is an excellent offense for youth football. The defense will be forced to commit to holes that open up, and a rb with good vision can pick apart the defense for huge gains. Double wing offense play calling the first part of the play call is the formation, we will primarily use tight, over tight, and loose. The double wing offense is an offense that features two tightends, two wing backs, one fullback, and a qb in the backfield. Their base play the pitch must be stopped to be successful. The double wing is a seriesbased offense that tries to outnumber the defense at the point of attack and put the defense in conflict with just a handful of complementary plays.
Using the under front to stop the wingt buck sweep play. Dont change your entire defense just to stop this offense. Force switches, help and recover, double post, ball screens 4. There are seven basic plays in the double wing and the first order of business is to stop the running game. Defending the double wing part i coach and athletic director. Aug 14, 2012 the double wing offense, which coach bruich feels is a big play offense, includes a center, two guards, two tackles and two tight ends toe to toe at the line of scrimmage. It was hot and humid inside the carrier dome notorious for its lack of air conditioning for the accs first inter. It was hot and humid inside the carrier dome notorious for its lack of air conditioning for the accs first interconference matchup between syracuse orange and the louisville cardinals. Toss offtackle is the base play that you will likely encounter most frequently. To reiterate once more the primary focus of our philosophy is three base plays.
In this tutorial, learn how to arrange a double wing offense for your kids football team. On power, the te blocks down on the tackle, the wing gets sam, and the fb kicks out the end. Basketball defense the swarm defense, coachs clipboard. This is one of the tagfootball offensive playstag we like.
Give no vertical space meaning defensive line must close gaps and squeeze. Defending the double wing part ii coach and athletic. Their offensive coach was a california named don markham, and he ran a power play nobody could stop. My first exposure to the single wing offense was during a football theory class at. How to defend the double wing offense usa football blogs. How to stop the single wing offense winning youth football. If you already use a 43 defense attack with lots of bending and wrong arming, youll be in great shape against the wingt offense. If the ball does get into the post, you must decide whether you are going to play this with your post defender sliding between the ball and the basket and playing this 1on1, or whether you want to double team with either. Always helps to know the offense as well as possible before trying to find a defensive scheme to stop it. Bruich has found that showing a twodeep but shifting to a threedeep, and vice versa, is an effective way to stop the double wing passing game. This defense served us well and we went 30 with it over the next 3 years. Compared to us smalltown guys, the roosters were bigtime.
With the 6 teams ive had running single wing over the years, we have seen some very unusual techniques, schemes and strategies used to try and stop our offense. Aug 07, 2012 if you already use a 43 defense attack with lots of bending and wrong arming, youll be in great shape against the wingt offense. Thor turns the 30stack into a five or six man front if the offense is in the double wing formation. Bill self this 3out2in motion offense is simplified with some basic rules for continuity. The defense can also wait to declare man on the immobile wing until motion, shown in the following 2 examples. In fact, the beauty of the singlewing offense is that many different running plays can be called out of the formation, with the idea being that. When we play teams that can get a few first downs every possession and keep our offense off the field, we can struggle. But the father of the offense, the man who nurtured it, helped it grow into what it has become today, is don markham, who set the national high school scoring. They were big and talented and experienced, and they could afford two american coaches one for offense and one for defense.
There are some other plays in the playbook but defenses that can stop the basic seven should be able to deal with the quarterback counter and. How to run the single wing offense complete football guide. If your team runs the double wing, poweri or a wing t offensive set and you are faced with a 3rd and 10 or 4th and 10, this tagfootball playtag will surprise the defense and get you the yards needed for a first down or more. You can use this offensive lineup in any type of football, but its great for a peewee league.
It is the base play of the offense that caused landslide victories for don markham enroute to his national scoring record in bloomington, ca. Other offenses elect to spread out and use shotgun or pistol backfield sets while still running wingt scheme. Flavoroftheweek defenses rarely work, but making nuances to your defense can be effective. These plays form the nucleus of our offense and we must be able to attack any team any where on the field with these three plays. Apr, 2007 with the 6 teams ive had running single wing over the years, we have seen some very unusual techniques, schemes and strategies used to try and stop our offense. The louisville cardinals double wing formation inside the pylon. If the ball does get into the post, you must decide whether you are going to play this with your post defender sliding between the ball and the basket and playing this 1on1, or whether you want to doubleteam with either. Sep 26, 20 use them to create powerful fronts like the under front, the 62 defense and other fronts that everyone else is lining up in to stop the double wing. Too many times if you see a wingt team get behind in a game they are destined to stay that way based on their inability to present a true drop back passing threat. With any wing t or slott offshoot, the defense must address the guards. One of the benefits of the 335 is the ability to create looks by stems and shifts. Teams install new schemes and formations all the time, but rarely are they as successful as this example during the first acc game of the 2016 season. If your team runs the double wing, poweri or a wingt offensive set and you are faced with a 3rd and 10 or 4th and 10, this tagfootball playtag will surprise the defense and get you the yards needed for a.
The base alignment is a balanced formation with two tight ends aligned foottofoot. Its important, then, to vary defensive backfield coverages. Spread wing offense by coach james thurman the wingt has been a staple of high school football for the last 50 years. Their goal is to only allow one shot each possession. But the main thing i like about the wing t is the sequential play calling. But the father of the offense, the man who nurtured it, helped it grow into what it has become today, is don markham, who set the national high school scoring record, winning the national championship with a whopping 880 points in 14 games. Choosing the right offense is one of the most important aspects in building a successful youth football program. To counteract the pulling and trapping of the wingt offense, the defense has to eliminate the guards. Sean cottrell breaks down the louisville cardinals double wing formation after they used it to dismantle syracuses defense.
Oct 15, 2006 this defense served us well and we went 30 with it over the next 3 years. The few teams that have given us problems do so in an area you wouldnt think would have much to do with stopping the single wing, it is the opponents offense. It was like taking a college course in the double wing. Sometimes at the football clinics i do, one of my supporters will mention that they overheard a coach behind them mutter all you have to do is do xxx to stop that offense. Adam asked me to write about the switch to 8man football and our 8man single wing offense. Bruich has found that showing a twodeep but shifting to a threedeep, and vice versa, is an effective way to. How to defend the double wing offense usa football. Defense wants the ball out of the middle of the floor. This works with this defense because the wing defenders deny the baseline. The power wing beast offense playbook is coach parkers multiple formation offensive system based on the single wing beast, double wing, and power i formations. Home double wing defense practicedrills dwi emagazines order now creator of the g. Once the defense starts committing to stopping the power, the counter play will gut the. The double wing offense, which coach bruich feels is a big play offense, includes a center, two guards, two tackles and two tight ends toe to toe at the line of scrimmage.
Former tiger assistant football coach wayne link let us use his double wing offense book. May 05, 2010 its important, then, to vary defensive backfield coverages. Nov 11, 2016 the double g or double 2i look is the best against a wing t offense. Philosophy first in order to run the double wing offense you have to understand it is a philosophy of what we do and how we do it. How do you stop the double tight, double wing offense. The only difference for you, is that the offense does not know which one youll be in until after the snap. In the base formation, double tight end double wing, a defense must. A thorough explanation of why the offense works so well and why less talented players can beat teams they have no business competing against. Coach parker developed this proven and successful offensive system over the last 10 years in very competitive colorado and texas pee wee tackle football little leagues for ages 5 to 12 years old. They run power, wedge, counter, and waggle very well. X5 sprints out of the trap and finds the wing o1, while x1 sprints to the top o3.
Glen mcnews defending the wingt with the 44 defense coach glen mcnew ran a different style of wingt talk stopping the spread wingt with the 44 defense. We run the spin series almost entirely with some direct snap and buck lateral series as well. I love the down blocks and the kickout at the point of attack. Glen mcnews defending the wingt with the 44 defense. This strategy is easy for kids to understand and will help you win your games. It is the play that convinced hugh wyatt that this offense was for him. In a motion dependant offense, like the double wing, the defense may run with coverage as the motion wingback begins his motion as shown above. The second part of the play call is the motion, if any. In fact, the beauty of the singlewing offense is that many different running plays can be called out of the formation, with the idea being that the more confusion an offense can create, the better.
Mastering the double wing at the youth level hudl blog. Mastering the double wing at the youth level a chicago coach breaks down why the double wing is great for young players, and gives his top tips on how to use it. Common defensive strategies used against the single wing offense. Dec 10, 2017 the wing t has many things going for it. Check out this video on defending the double wing offense with the 335 defense. The passing attack is secondary and works best when the defensive backs are forced to commit to stopping the run. Double wing offense, make sure you check out our double wing playbook. Understanding defense is the key to running good offense. How to run the entire offense out of the wildcat, pistol and double wing.
For defenses familiar with this, the two defensive sets to use against the wing t thor and sicem can be easier to install. We are a freshman football team who opens the season against a double tight double wing team. Defending the double wing part ii coach and athletic director. Football offensive plays double wing over load right. Once the ball is dribbled past half court, it is a live 3 on 3 situation. May 27, 2007 the few teams that have given us problems do so in an area you wouldnt think would have much to do with stopping the single wing, it is the opponents offense.
They run the power pitch, fullback trap and a qb run. This is a comprehensive subject to cover in just one hour, but he brought up some good points that you might find helpful. All of those safeties and linebackers, and just 3 defensive linemen. Our goal is to be able to run power against any defense at anytime. Because the offense is designed to pull one of the post players to the high post, it allows the other to be isolated in the low post with room to. Background reasons for motion offenses essential components of motion offenses basic principles of motion offense basic concepts vs man to man defense 3. The double wing is a poweroriented offense that features two tightends, two wing backs, one fullback, and a. The 6 keys to victory against the double wing offense. I absolutely love the wedge, power, and counter play out of the double wing. We will use rip and liz for slow motion or rocket and laser for sprint motion. Coach glen mcnew ran a different style of wingt talk stopping the spread wingt with the 44 defense. The louisville cardinals double wing formation inside. The player at the position may even have a hybrid rbwr skill set. Defending the double wing free download as pdf file.
While the under front creates the look of a reduced 50 defense, it uses 43 defense principles that will be tougher for the wingt offense to handle. The offense can split a wing out in a receiver alignment to spread the defense. This will allow the offensive line to execute double team and down blocks on the defense very easily. This approach is a variation of my base youth 62 monster zone defense.
Common defensive strategies used against the single wing. The double wing offense for youth football youth football online. The most effective way to defend wingt utilizing 33stack. Most of the plays called out of a singlewing formation will be running plays.
Double wing created by pop warner, the double wing offense has been tearing defenses apart for 100 years now thats a lot of touchdowns. If the defense sticks in a threedeep, there are plays to attack it, and the same with a twodeep. This offense makes it possible to develop the offense and your players at the same time. When that antiquated old offense comes to town this season, be steadfast in your 43 defense. Glen mcnews defending the wingt with the 44 defense wing. Defending the double wing quarterback sports rules and. How to get a double team on every play and more blockers at the point of attack than the defense can assign defenders to. So how to stop an offense that can score 880 points in a single season. The ball handler 2 advances the ball and tries to beat the defender x2. Defending the double wing offense in youth football. Stop the double wing offense with the 335 defense it seems like a mismatch on the surface. How to defend the wingt offense in the under front defense.
No, wingt coaches are not scared of your gimmick defense. Use them to create powerful fronts like the under front, the 62 defense and other fronts that everyone else is lining up in to stop the double wing. It is imperative for the defense to eliminate these to lineman from ever being able to pull. My wing t offense is very similar to the double wing. It may be derived from the three yards and a cloud of dust attitude that dominated football decades ago, but the wedge play is a vital part of the runoriented double wing offense.
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