Play action pass?

[andre kc]

How do you do a play action pass play?

[FrustratedFinFan]

Good question.....in most leagues, a true play action pass play can't be done. However, the way to pull it off in EF is to line up in what looks like a running set. You and the "D" make adjustments and then you call pass and run the play. Hopefully, the "D" is surprised by your call. Set this up by running out of the same set consistently and switching up to a pass only occasionally and when it is not expected.

[Coach_J]

That's a good analysis FrustratedFinFan. This might something you described in your reply. The play is set up to look like a dive to the RB. The QB is on an immobile base so that he does not interfere with the RB. The RB goes into the line faking the dive play while the QB looks for his receiver. Is this an example of what you are talking about ? I think I am going to put that into my offensive game plan.

Coach J

[andre kc]

So, maybe I should set up in an I formation?

[Crandog]

Andre,

An I-formation is great as it will really look like a run; moving the linebackers up closer to the line of scrimmage(just like real football). I would use an offset I, having the I-formation say, to the left of the QB(with the QB on immobile base, roll-out base(TTC) or drop back base(tweaked to go backwards)).

Let the defense set up and then really make it look like you have a plan to run by pivoting one or both of the RB's.

You could do the same with an I-Formation right behind the QB if you pivot both RB's

That's play-action, EF style!

[detroitchild]

Originally Posted by Crandog

Andre,

An I-formation is great as it will really look like a run; moving the linebackers up closer to the line of scrimmage(just like real football). I would use an offset I, having the I-formation say, to the left of the QB(with the QB on immobile base, roll-out base(TTC) or drop back base(tweaked to go backwards)).

Let the defense set up and then really make it look like you have a plan to run by pivoting one or both of the RB's.

You could do the same with an I-Formation right behind the QB if you pivot both RB's

That's play-action, EF style!

Hhmmmm. Good stuff!

Love the descriptions you guys laid out. I love the playaction pass and until someone stops it I will utilize until the bases fall off.
In my first game of the season I was play action pass left and right...soon the defense kept protecting the outside then I gave the hand off to my back for an 80 yard td run.

In the 3 shots below you will see how i do it.

photo 1 - i use a spread offense with 1 back. We have angles and motions so i set up as if my RB could run right up the middle

photo 2 - i angle my QB to roll out right and angle my HB

photo 3 - my QB is designed to roll all the way to the sideline and cut back up field if I need to keep the board on and run. This time I have a WR open across the middle. It was a completed pass.

photo 4 - same set up as before this time I angle my RB to come under the QB like a shuffle or dump pass

photo 5 - QB rolls out and has an open field to run or dump to the open HB. Had I given the ball to the RB as a handoff he would have found the hole.

photo 6 - I went for the WR open downfield. This resulted in a TD.

This was actually a good game against Chris and he did have some very good safeties. My WR is pretty had to contain and leads the league. The final score was 21-14.

AJ

[andre kc]

Hey! BUCKEYES1, well that play work in the pro set formation or other formatioms?

It sure will with more running options. And if your QB is good you can have him roll to either side with a RB flaring out out of the backfield both ways.

Makes the defense real honest and can open up the middle for the run.

AJ

[Coach K-LO]

you can run that play all day for sure AJ!!!

You can use any formation to run that play. One of my favorite plays to use in the redzone...gives the offense an extra option down close.