Cleveland Tiger Offensive Philosophy I.

Multiplicity through simplicity Be simple by keeping the number of runs and Passes utilized to a minimum to allow for Maximum execution. A. Be multiple by presenting opposing defenses With sophisticated looks by utilizing many formations, motions, and shifts. B. Maintain simplicity by communicating via Block approach. 1. Small blocks of information given to the Individual or group of players. 2. Each individual or group need only know the information that pertains to them. II. Protect The Quarterback A. The quarterback will be protected through Utilizing a scheme that is among other things: Easy to teach Easy to learn Easy to adjust B. Everyone involved in the pass protection must

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Be focused on becoming a well-coordinated unit. Uncovered receivers must be thrown to at every opportunity. Draws and screens must be emphasized and used Accordingly in order to discourage hard up field pressure by the defense. The launch point of the quarterback must be varied as much as possible. Quarterbacks and receivers must be coached to continually work on perfecting their timing so the quarterback will not have to take an undue amount of time before throwing the ball; reducing the probability of sacks or pressure.

III. Control the football with the forward pass by throwing it short, as many times as possible to people who will score A. The offense must strive to control the football by gaining first downs and eating up the clock B. Maintain a high completion percentage by utilizing simple underneath throws and dumpoffs. C. Throw the ball short to good athletes who Have the ability to not only help maintain time of possession, but who can produce game breaking plays.

IV. Utilize Runs that Compliment the Forward Pass A. Run the football utilizing a scheme that compliments the forward pass. B. Make the defense play assignment football And take away their aggressiveness by utilizing the option. C. Utilize an assortment of draws, sweeps, and Traps to take advantage the hard up the field rushing defenses. D. Make full use of the play action pass to take advantage of the defenses eagerness in stopping our better running plays. V. Take what the Defense Gives A. Take advantage of what the defense is doing By attacking certain portions of the football field or weaker personnel. B. Through formation variation, motion, or shifts Attempt to match up the offenses strongest personnel with the defenses weakest. VI. Utilize All the Abilities of All the Individual Players A. Players will be presented the opportunity to Play out of a flexible system that emphasizes their individual strengths. B. Football is a team sport and must be played as such. 1.Distribute the ball to as many players as

possible: As many players as possible can feel They are a part of the offenses success The offense does not rely on a single Player for success 2. Utilize each member of the backfield as a Ball carrier. 3. Utilize all five eligible receivers as targets For the forward pass.