RPO Trap Game & Inside Pulls

with Mark Yanule,
St. Xavier University Offensive Coordinator;
4x MSFA Mideast League Assistant Coach of the Year;
2011 NAIA National Champions

Running the ball from a spread formation can be a tough nut to crack since there are naturally fewer blockers to pave the way for your backs. However, you can still find great success running the ball if you can outsmart your opponent. Mark Yanule, St. Xavier University offensive coordinator, shows you exactly how to do that in this instructional video.

Trap Game System

Coach Yanule starts by diagramming the trap scheme that he uses with his team. Since his team does not have a tight end or fullback in its offense, this trap scheme is how Coach Yanule runs a power look. You'll see Yanule diagram how his QB takes the place of the second puller in a traditional power scheme by incorporating RPOs. He provides three variations of the trap scheme, including a guard pull, center pull, and tackle pull. You will also learn how the defensive player that is being trapped can be changed according to the game plan.

Trap Scheme Rules and Complementary RPOs

Next, Yanule covers the blocking rules for each variation of the trap play. Offensive lineman footwork, aiming points, and techniques are described and several examples are shown on game film. Coach Yanule also shows examples of several of the RPOs that complement the trap scheme from both 3x1 and 2x2 formations. He explains how this scheme and RPOs can be run out of empty sets as well.

In all, you'll learn:

• The blocking rules and offensive line techniques for all three versions of the trap scheme.
• The running back footwork and offensive line coaching points against a variety of defensive schemes.
• Several complementary RPOs and quick game options that can be tagged onto the trap scheme that help keep the defense from overloading the run game.

This is an outstanding presentation of the trap scheme and complementary RPO system that can be utilized with any spread offense. Coach Yanule provides an in-depth look at a unique way to run the traditional gap scheme while maintaining a spread offense mindset. Give your offense a huge advantage over any defense next fall with this video!

61 minutes. 2019.