Okay, here’s my story about how I set up the “2 fullbacks power run” play.
So, I was messing around with this new formation, trying to get a solid power run game going. I’ve always liked the idea of having two fullbacks leading the way, kinda like an old-school, smash-mouth offense. I started by putting together some diagrams, you know, just sketching out different ways the blocking could work. I drew up a bunch of plays, trying to figure out the best angles and assignments for each guy.
After I had a few solid options on paper, I grabbed my buddy, Mark, and we headed out to the field. Mark’s a big dude, perfect for playing one of the fullback spots. I put myself at the other fullback, and we started walking through the plays real slow. First, we just focused on the footwork, making sure we were stepping right and staying low. We did this over and over, just walking through it, getting the steps down.
- Step one: Align in the backfield, two fullbacks side-by-side.
- Step two: At the snap, both fullbacks fire out.
- Step three: Lead fullback (me) kicks out the defensive end.
- Step four: Second fullback (Mark) leads through the hole, blocking the linebacker.
- Step five: Running back follows, bursting through the created lane.
Once we felt good about the footwork, we started adding in the blocking. Man, it was rough at first. We were bumping into each other, mistiming our blocks, the whole nine yards. But we kept at it, practicing the timing, getting the feel for where each other was going to be. We ran the play against air, then against some tackling dummies, gradually increasing the intensity.
Fine-Tuning the Play
After a few sessions, we started getting the hang of it. We figured out some little tweaks, like adjusting our angles based on how the defense lined up. Mark suggested a different way to seal off the linebacker, and it worked like a charm. I realized I could be more effective kicking out the end if I took a slightly wider first step. It’s all about those small adjustments, you know?
Finally, we decided to test it out in a real scrimmage. The first time we ran it, boom, it worked perfectly. Mark and I opened up a huge hole, and our running back scampered through for a big gain. We were both pumped. We ran it a few more times, and it kept working. It felt great to see all that hard work pay off.
So yeah, that’s how I set up the “2 fullbacks power run.” It took some planning, some practice, and a whole lot of trial and error. But in the end, we got it working pretty darn well. Now, we’ve got a go-to play when we need to grind out some tough yards. It’s a beautiful thing when a plan comes together, right?