Bunch Passing In The Double Wing Offense

BUNCH PASSING IN THE DOUBLE WING OFFENSE Edmond E. (Ted) Seay III

Copyright © 2004 Edmond E. Seay III

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The Need to Pass the Ball • I watched San Francisco Lowell HS lose by 35 points in November 2003 because they COULD NOT pass the ball, even with 10 defenders in the box. • I don’t want any of you to find yourselves in this situation.

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What is a Bunch? • Definition: Three receivers in close proximity to each other (i.e., within 5-7 yards) when the ball is snapped. • Examples Follow:

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This is a Bunch

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This is a Bunch

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This is a Bunch – Both Ways

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...as Coach Don Markham knows...

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Why Bunch Pass? • Complicate defensive task – adding a third dimension to the field. (Why Pass?) • Make zone coverage harder and man coverage nearly impossible. (Why Bunch?) • Strengthen ground attack through play action. • Situational Weapon.

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How to Bunch Pass in DWing • Five Suggested Pass Route Packages from Bunch; one from modern Spread Passing Game (Texas Tech, etc.) • These are Situational Tools/Weapons

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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TOSS PASS - FLOOD

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WEDGE PASS - FADE

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WEDGE PASS - FADE

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WEDGE PASS - FADE

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WEDGE COUNTER PASS

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HINGE PASS

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TWIST PASS

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OVER PASS

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K-MESH PASS

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Other Passing Options • Spread formations, Over variations, etc.

• Direct Snap Ideas:

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SST SMASH

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SST Y CROSS

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MARKHAM’S 18 BOOT

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TITAN IIIC

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THANKS FOR YOUR TIME

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