The Wishbone Offense
The Wishbone Offense Mission
The Wishbone Offense exists to run over defenses play after play.
The Wishbone Offense is what some might call old school football or smashmouth football. The wishbone offense, and variations of it, are very difficult to defend.
Wishbone Offense Facts:
The Wishbone Offense is a power running game offense
The Wishbone Offense, although considered old fashioned by some, is still effective
The Wishbone Offense is conservative in nature, but can become fairly versatile.
Wishbone Offense Strength:
The Wishbone Offense runs well to strong or weak side
The Wishbone Offense uses two and three backs every play
The Wishbone Offense is great inside the ten yard line
Wishbone Offense Weakness:
The Wishbone Offense is compact and limited
The Wishbone Offense is not a quick scoring offense
Wishbone Offense Base Run Plays:
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Trap
Trap•Counter
Counter•G
G•Veer
Veer•Lead
Lead •Power
Power•Zone
Zone•Cut
Cut •Counter Strike
Counter StrikeWishbone Offense Base Pass Plays:
•3 step package
3 step package•5 step package
5 step package •Sprint package
Sprint package•Play Action Passes
Play Action PassesWishbone Offense Needs:
The wishbone Offense needs a three solid running backs
The Wishbone Offense needs strong, intelligent linemen
Wishbone Offense Bottom Line:
The Wishbone Offense is old school football. It is an offense that can be adapted into any scheme as a goal line package or as the total offensive scheme. An athletic running quarterback makes this offense almost impossible to shut down and stop. The wishbone offense is successful in moving the ball, and scoring points…If you like 14 play drives, the wishbone offense is for you.
Wishbone Offense includes:
44 Page Handbook Loaded with formations, motions, terminology, and tips
Running Plays vs. Split, 4-3, 50 defense
42 plays
