RPO Zone Game

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

Modern offenses are all about giving players the tools they need to attack the soft spots in the defense. RPOs are a fantastic way to ensure your team does just that.

This video from St. Xavier's Mark Yanule includes his RPO scheme and the complementary zone run plays that help his offense consistently move the ball. You'll get the coaching points and game film review necessary to help you implement Yanule's system within your own program.

RPOs from 2x2 and 3x1 Formations

First, you'll get Coach Yanule's philosophy behind the RPO game. He diagrams several of his favorite RPOs that complement the inside and outside zone run game. Bubble, Now, Flash, as well as several quick game concepts such as Double Slant, Hitch, and Fade/Out are covered.

Next, Yanule touches on some of his favorite concepts from 3x1 formations, including stick and pop. He explains the "gift" concept and how he teaches his quarterbacks to make quick decisions that are necessary in an up-tempo system.

Rules for Inside and Outside Zone Plays

Coach Yanule continues by giving a complete overview of the inside and outside zone running plays. You'll see him diagram both plays against an even front, explain the philosophy behind each play, and give a detailed explanation of the running back footwork and aiming points.

A bulk of Yanule's presentation is spent showing several examples of both run plays and examples of all of his RPO concepts. He provides several examples of many different defensive front structures and coverages.

You'll come away with plenty of knowledge on:

• The blocking rules and offensive line techniques for the inside and outside zone plays.
• Running back footwork and aiming points for both the inside and outside zone running plays.
• Coach Yanule's philosophy behind each running play, including when he likes to run one or the other.

This video does a great job showcasing the RPO system that Coach Yanule's team utilizes, along with his preferred inside and outside zone running plays. If you want to learn a comprehensive RPO package with a complementary run game, look no further!

60 minutes. 2019.