Flexbone Offense: Passing Game

with Brad Seaburg,
Cary Grove High School (IL) Head Coach;
2021 & 2018 Illinois 6A State Champions;
100+ wins in 11 years at Cary Grove HS;
4x State Championship appearances (2012, 2014, 2018, 2021)

In this video, two-time Illinois State Champion head coach Brad Seaburg diagrams the passing game that can be utilized within a Flexbone offense. The passing game is the final piece of the puzzle in terms of making any Flexbone offense a nightmare for opposing defenses.

Pass Protection

Coach Seaburg gives a detailed description of the pass protection that is used in the Flexbone offense. He explains the technique used on individual blocks for both the front-side and back-side offensive lineman, as well as fullback and slot blocking assignments and technique. Additionally, coaching points to counter the blitz are covered and several examples are shown using game footage. Coach Seaburg explains:

• How to teach the attack step and jump step for offensive lineman.
• Pass protection schemes for play action, 3-step and 1-step passing games.
• Coaching points for the fullback and slot back that enable these players to make their blocks more efficiently.

Pass Concepts

Next, Seaburg diagrams several of the passing game concepts he uses with his own team. Individual route mechanics, as well as quarterback footwork and ball handling are covered using both practice drill and game footage. Pass game route concepts covered include: The skinny/out, skinny/wheel, Bench/void, as well as quick game and now pass concepts. You will learn what to look for when determining whether to call a pass play, how to run the "2 minute pass drill" to work on timing and route running, and several simple yet effective ways to get the ball to a playmaker in space.

The passing game concepts of the Flexbone offense round out a terrifying scheme for defenses to cover. Add them to your playbook today!

65 minutes. 2022.