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Dive· 5v5 Flag
North-south interior run. QB hands to the back attacking the A/B gap downhill — first available crease wins. In tackle the OL inside-zone-blocks (combo to the LBs). In flag, the back attacks the middle gap that opens as defenders flow to the apparent perimeter threat — receivers run quick inside routes (drag/sit) to occupy the second level. Stays on schedule, eats clock, and softens up a stout interior for the play-action that follows.
Coaching breakdown
Dive — North-south interior run. QB hands to the back attacking the A/B gap downhill — first available crease wins. In tackle the OL inside-zone-blocks (combo to the LBs). In flag, the back attacks the middle gap that opens as defenders flow to the apparent perimeter threat — receivers run quick inside routes (drag/sit) to occupy the second level. Stays on schedule, eats clock, and softens up a stout interior for the play-action that follows. Run from Spread Doubles. The handoff sets up the play; see the OL + receiver bullets below for each player's job.
- @QB: take the handoff, press the LOS, and read the playside LB — if he scrapes, cut back; if he fills, bounce.
- : inside zone — press the LOS, read the first down-block, cut on the second LB's flow.
- : 3-yard hitch inside — quick stop, eyes back to the QB on rhythm.
- : 3-yard hitch inside — quick stop, eyes back to the QB on rhythm.
- : 3-yard hitch inside — quick stop, eyes back to the QB on rhythm.
Ball flow:
- Snap: @QB hands to 4 yards behind the LOS.
When to call it
Short yardage between the tackles vs a soft front. Quick-hitting and predictable but consistent — chunks of 2-4 yards keep the chains moving and set up play-action.
Common mistakes
- Back hesitates at the hole; should hit it downhill at full speed — first available crease wins.
- Blockers high-block (tackle); need to double-team the playside DT and climb to the LB level.
- Run-action faked too softly; play-action off dive depends on the LBs honoring this look.