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PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quarterback: Reverse pivots and fakes to diving fullback.
Fullback: Takes the fake and fills vs. an even front or inside on the linebacker vs. an odd front.
Tailback: Runs a straight line to outside leg of the pulling offensive tackle. Block the first defender to show.
Swing Back: Runs a straight line to the inside leg of the offensive end. Ducks inside trap and reads off the TB's block.
Play-Side End: Double down and slide off from the LB outside in.
Play-Side Tackle: Double with the PSE and works the defender on to the LB.
Play-Side Guard: Traps and contains.
Center: Against an even front, blocks the play-side defensive guard. Against an odd front, blocks the inside DG.
Backside Guard: Against an even front, takes out the DG. Against an odd front, takes the LB inside out.
Backside Tackle: Releases inside, works from LB to defensive back.
Backside End: Releases to the safety.

�Jim Coady, Lawrence High School, Lawrence, Mich.

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