CalvinandHobbes Offensive Scheme
What is my Scheme?
I run a WCO compressed offense. This means I believe in short timed routes
out of compressed sets. Often I will
have routes that create rubs and/or flood zones.
Who can use this?
Anyone can use this scheme. I focus on routes more than plays. It just seamed a lot of people use the Seattle PB so I thought I would do a write up for that one. If you use a different PB just run my plays in Seattle then copy the routes to your PB.
What team best fits this scheme?
THA is way more important for your QB then THP. Your WRs need good acceleration and hands. I would suggest a pass catching RB because I almost always put the RB in the flats. I would have a good pass catching TE or 3 really good WRs.
How do you run this is in a game?
I like to run no-huddle if the rules permit, but you don’t have to. While running no huddle I approach it like the Colts. I come out with an outside run, an inside run, and a pass for the formation I am in. I then choose my play at the LOS. However unlike Manning I don’t choke in the playoffs and I can handle the blitz (
).
Pre-game steps:
Go and lab all the plays and routes, try to find at least 2 formations that you like best. Then either print out what I write or rewrite it yourself so you can reference it during a game.
This is just a suggestion, but I believe in drive scripting. This is where you plan your first group of play before the game. I do this and only change if I see something bad in the defense (run play with 8 in the box). This is because as Bill Walsh said “we are always more calm and collected on Thursday”. The idea is if you are done by 7 you want shoot your scheme to hell and call the deep ball every play. Instead you will proceed with great play calling (hopefully).
Pre-Snap Steps:
Look at your script and see what play to call, then choose it. Or if your script is done, choose a play. ALWAYS TRY TO COME ON TO THE FIELD WITH AT LEAST 15 SECONDS ON THE PLAY CLOCK.
You will now see the D your opponent choose. It is now time for the: Pre-Snap Reads
Pre-Snap Reads:
-How many down linemen, if there are only 3 and the LBs are spread a HB dive will often work, and if there are 5 you are better off with a pass.
-How man men in “the box”? If there are 6 or less run, 8 or more pass. However if there are 8 men in the box, try to avoid passes over the middle.
-Where are the DBs?
If they are crammed in a deep ball is a good bet. If they are playing loose coverage you want
short passes quick passes. If they slide in on a compressed set you want short quick passes. If they are pressing you want a 7 step drop pass, or an unbumpable.
-How many LBs or DBs are blitzing, often the D will give themselves away when they get in that “athletic stance” this is often a sign they will blitz. If you are running or don’t need a receiver motion him in front of the blitzer then hike.
Ok, so now make your adjustments and hike the ball. (try fake snapping on crucial downs)
Post-Snap:
Ok now you make your reads.
This is how:
1.) Watch
the DBs or LBs
Watch the DBs for a long pass and the LBs for a short pass. The number of DBs that drop back determine
the coverage type (2 drop cover 2). This easiest way to do this is to divide the field in vertical thirds. Then just watch one third. If you are watching the LB, divide the field in 1/3s horizontally and watch the middle third. For my short passes the LBs are usually more important.
Why you watched the LBs or DBs:
If you watched the DBs you now know what zone the D is in and can now pass to the weak spot (flats cover 3, purple zones/deep zones cover2, Short passes cover 4).
You also know who can jump your routes.
2.) Get rid of the ball.
For each pass I say whether it is a 1 step, 3 step, 5 step, or 7 step pass, this roughly corresponds to how many yards you drop back. Make sure to pass ontime.
Without further Delay The Scheme:
SB Tight Doubles:
SB Tight Doubles Quick Fade
Motion WR1 Left put him on an in-slant
RB Flats (motion out put on shallow cross motion back)
TE out-slant/out/shallow cross
SB Tight Doubles Shallow Cross
Quick Out WR 2
Deep Out WR 3
Any SB Tight Doubles
WR 3 Shallow Cross out
WR 2 quick-in
Any SB Tight Doubles
WR 2 quick-in
WR 3 quick-out
RB Flats
Any SB Tight Doubles
WR 2 out-slant
Wr 3 out-slant
RB Flats
Any SB Tight Doubles
TE shallow cross in
WR shallow cross out
WR 2 quick-out
Any SB Tight Doubles
WR 3 hitch
WR 2 quick-out
Any SB Tight Doubles
TE quick-out
RB quick-in
SB Normal Post Corners:
Shift to Tight Doubles (left)
WR 2 slant-out
SB Normal Double Hitch:
Shift to Tight Doubles (left)
Smart Route WR 2 and WR 3
SB Normal WR Option
Shift to Tight Doubles (left)
Hot Route WR 2 (unbumpable)
SB Normal PA HB Look
Shift to Tight Doubles (left)
Motion WR 2 Left (best quick pass route)
SB Slot Strong Twin Outs
Shift to Tight Doubles (left)
WR 3 slant-out
SB Slot Strong Slot Hook
Shift to Tight Doubles (left)
WR 2 quick-out
RB Flats
Subject: Running a WCO offense in Madden (Seattle PB) 
