Spin Offense Playbook

1. TheSpinSeries

from the ShotGun
By Coach Tim Klingbeil
Concordia University

2. TheSpinSeries
•The spin series is derived from
the most original offense in all
of football… the “Single Wing”
•The single wing is an offensive
formation that is a run-oriented
offense featuring multiple
backs, a snap, a spin,
misdirection and mostly
gap/down blocking.

3. TheSpinSeries
•Although the Single-wing has lost
much of its popularity since the late
60’s its characteristics and features
are still prevalent in all levels of
modern football.
•They include…
–Pulling guards
–Double teams
–Play action passes
–Laterals
–Wedge blocking
–Trap blocking
–Sweeps

4. WhytheSpin
?
Series
•We are able to use some of
the classic principals of the
Single Wing and convert them
into an affective style of
modern offense useable here
today.
•Its unique and untraditional.
•Its a lot of fun!!!

5. Whatwecando
•We have developed a run
based package with a
complimentary play action game
off of it.
•We can incorporate traditional
blocking principals such as
Zone and Gap.
•We can keep the defense on
their toes by using misdirection
and motion.
•Its simple enough for our
coaches and players to adjust
with on the fly.

6. RationalforSpin
Series
•With so few teams using this style
of offense today we enjoy a distinct
advantage.
•There are very few teams that run
its concepts there for making it very
difficult for opposing defenses to
gather film.
•It is extremely difficult for a team in
one week of practice to prepare for
an offense that it will face once in a
year.
•Our opponents also have to teach
their scout team players to give an
accurate simulation of our offense.

7. Itsnothardto
teach
•There is a prevalent myth that
this offense is extremely difficult
to teach… this is untrue.
•Although the system is very
simple it only appears complex
due to the spin action and
misdirection of the backfield.

8. Formations
,
Motions
and
Terminolog
y

9. PositionTerminology

PositionTerminology
BackfieldBackfield
QB = Quarterback QB = Quarterback
HB = Half Back (HB = Half Back (Str/Wk when in Shot gunStr/Wk when in Shot gun))
FB = Fly Back (FB = Fly Back (Away from HB in Shot gunAway from HB in Shot gun))
WB = Wing BackWB = Wing Back
Wide Receiver TagsWide Receiver Tags
X = Wide Receiver (X = Wide Receiver (FlankerFlanker))
Z = Wide Receiver (Z = Wide Receiver (FlankerFlanker))
H = 1H = 1
stst
Slot Wide Receiver ( Slot Wide Receiver (Split EndSplit End))
Y = 2Y = 2
rdrd
Slot Wide Receiver ( Slot Wide Receiver (Split EndSplit End))
Tight End TagsTight End Tags
Y = Tight End (Y = Tight End (Sets strength of formationSets strength of formation))
H = 2H = 2
ndnd
Tight End Tight End
Offensive Line TagsOffensive Line Tags
RT = Right TackleRT = Right Tackle
RG = Right GuardRG = Right Guard
C = CenterC = Center
LG = Left GuardLG = Left Guard
LT = Left TackleLT = Left Tackle

10. NumberingSystem

NumberingSystem
Main Menu
2 4 6537
24
1
9 8
1 0
Back Numbering System
All eligible backs are numbed. This will coincide with play
calling and play terminology.
Offensive Hole Numbering System
We use a even to the right and odd to the left hole
numbering system.
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11. PlayCalling

PlayCalling
2
4
1
1
st
Number is who receives the snap, 2
nd
Number is who
takes the ball and the 3
rd
Number is the assigned hole.
Play call will go as follows
2.Backfield set
3.Strength
4.Formation
5.Motion
6.Play
7.Cadence
3
Example: 127
Example: “Strong, East Wing
bone, 127 Blast on 2 on 2 ready
break”
Strength:
East to the right
West to the left

12. Weak Wing Bone
QB
HB
X
W
Z
W
QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QB’s
Toes. Both WB’s are 1x1 off the OT’s.

13. Strong Wing Bone
QB
HB
X
W
Z
W

14. Strong Razor
QB
HB
X
W
Z
F
QB is at traditional depth. with HB/FB aliened on OG out side hip
at QB’s Toes. WB is 1x1 off the OT’s to the called side.

15. Weak Razor
QB
FB
X
W
Z
HB

16. Weak Harvard
QB
HB
X
W
Z
FB
QB is at traditional depth with HB straddling OT inside leg at QB’s
heels. FB is one yard removed splitting the OG/OT. WB is 1x2.

17. Strong Harvard
QB
HB
X
W
Z
FB

18. Lip/Rip Motion
QB
HB
X
W
Z
W
Lip Motion by LW

19. Teaching

theSpin

20. TeachingtheSpin
•Its not really a spin but a series of small steps.
•To start the toes should be pointing at 12 o’clock.
•The 1
st
step is with the inside leg (side of 1
st
ball
career), as he sets this foot down, that foot should
be parallel to the line of scrimmage. This position
will make the rest of the spin simpler. The next
steps simply follow in a coordinated pattern.
•The 2
nd
step is with the outside foot. How far the
QB’s steps depends on where he is going after he
comes out of his spin.
•Upon receiving the snap The QB should be
moving slightly toward the line of scrimmage so
as to have a better mesh with the back. This will
also aid in misdirection and deception.
LR
L
R
LR
L
R
RL
R
L
Full 360 Spin Half 190 Spin

21. TeachingtheSpin
•Upon receiving the snap the QB should bring the
ball close to his body to aid in hiding the ball. This
will help the deception and misdirection.
•The snap is very important for the spin to work, it
must be low and on target. It must be accurate and
low (between the knee and thigh) this is how the QB
can conceal the ball, which freezes the defense.
•The motioning back will receive the 1
st
hand off or
hand off fake. The 2
nd
back will take the 2
nd
hand off
or the 2
nd
fake. The timing must be practiced to
perfection.
RWLW
LR
“Rip” Motion

22. WingBone
plays
114/115 Spin Blast
114/115 Spin Wham
133/132 Spin Counter
133/132 Spin Zone Counter
138/139 Spin Sweep
138/139 Spin Sweep Zone
118/119 Spin Option

23. 114 Spin Blast
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
Vs. Over
Short pull for first declared LB.
Hugging DBL team by PSG/PST.
Double team with PST to assigned
LB.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration.
Double team with PSG to assigned
LB.
Block head up to back side gape.
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake.
Fake underneath hand off, Carry out
Ball fake.
Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out.
Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then
Read double team and PSG pull. Try and
come tight of double time.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.

24. 114 Spin Wham
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration.
Block head up to inside.Double team with C to assigned LB.
Double team with PSG to assigned
LB.
Block head up to outside. Push
defender outside creating ideal run
lane for QB.
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake.
Fake underneath hand off, Carry out
Ball fake.
Full spin, fake to LW, fake to RW. Then
Read IB’s kick out block. IB should QB a
2 way go on block read.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Block 1
st
inside backer in the box.
Vs. Over

25. 133 Spin Counter
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Block head up to backside. Your
block will depict the angle of the
pullers so ensure defender.
Flash down defender. Block 2
nd

backer inside.
Pull for 1
st
defender off the edge.
Log outside so as to create ideal
run lane. “Pull”
Pull and follow BSG and kick 1
st

backer inside. Log outside so as to
create ideal run lane. “Pull”
Block head up to backside. Do not
allow penetration.
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake
Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to
RW. Carry out ball fake through
backside B gap. Block if pressured.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Take hand off from QB. Read DBL
pull by BST/BSG. Come underneath
PST block.
Kick out bloc EMOLS inside/out. Go
outside of QB’s ball fake.
Vs. Over

26. 133 Spin Zone Counter
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Double team with C to assigned
LB.
Base block man on.
Block head up to outside. Push
defender outside creating ideal run
lane for RW.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration. Allow space for QB’s
fake.
Double team with PSG to assigned
LB.
Lip Motion, Fake underneath hand off,
Carry out ball fake.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Take hand off from QB. Get in HB’s
back hip pocket and read double team
by PSG/C. Watch PST block.
Full spin, fake to LW ,forward hand off to
RW. Carry out ball fake through
backside B gap. Block if pressured.
Lead block on 1
st
inside LB. Block for
RW’s run lane.
Vs. Over

27. 138 Spin Sweep
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration. Allow space for QB’s
fake.
Pull for 1
st
defender off the edge.
pin inside so as to create ideal run
lane. “Pull”
Block head up to backside. do
not allow penetration.
Reach outside shoulder of man on.
do not allow penetration.
Flash down defender. Block 2
nd

backer inside.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.Lip Motion, take underneath hand off.
Read outside sweep blockers.
Chip block with PST to secure
edge. If PST does not need help
then work to 2
nd
level backer.
Arc release, look to chop down
alley defender.
Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run
fake to backside B gap. Block if
pressured.
Vs. Over

28. 138 Spin Zone Sweep
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration. Allow space for QB’s
fake.
Reach outside shoulder of man on..
If you are getting beat you may
receive help from RW.
Dig out head up to inside gap
defender.
Double team with C to assigned LB.
Double team with PSG to assigned
LB.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.Lip Motion, take underneath hand off.
Read outside sweep blockers.
Chip block with PST to secure
edge. If PST does not need help
then work to 2
nd
level backer.
Arc release, look to chop down
alley defender.
Full spin, hand off to LW. Carry out run
fake to backside B gap. Block if
pressured.
Vs. Over

29. 118 Spin Option
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
W W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
RW QB
X
ZLW
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration.
Reach outside shoulder of man on.
do not allow penetration. Work with
FB to secure edge.
Double team with PSG to assigned
LB.
Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap
defender.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block.Lip motion, obtain 4x5 pitch
relationship with QB.
Arc release, chop down CB or alley
defender.
Chip block with PST to secure
edge. If PST does not need help
then work to 2
nd
level.
Drop step and go. If backer flows tuck
and go up. If backer comes pitch off 1
st

inside LB. Attack inside shoulder and flip
cup Look for 4x5 pitch relationship with
LW
Vs. Over

30. Razor
plays
148/149 Spin Sweep
148/149 Spin Sweep Pass

31. 149 Spin Sweep
N E
M
T
SW
$
C C
F
E
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
F
W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
FB QB
X
ZWB
Block head up to backside gap. Do
not allow penetration. “Down”
Pull for 1
st
defender off the edge.
Log outside so as to create ideal
run lane. “Pull”
Reach outside shoulder of furthest
down linemen. Do not let defender
beat you outside. “Reach”
Pull and follow PSG and kick 2
nd

defender off the edge. Log outside
so as to create ideal run lane. “Pull”
Vs. Over
Block head up to backside
gap. Do not allow penetration.
Prevent penetration from B gap. Allow
for timing with pulls
Open step, fake underneath mesh
hand off, carry out ball fake through
whistle. (1
st
)
Open step, Take underneath hand off.
Read Pull lane that is created. (2
nd
)
Half spin, fake to FB, give to HB. Carry
out fake through assigned hole. Block if
pressured.
Stalk man on.
Stalk man on.

32. 149 Spin Sweep Pass
N E
M
T
SW
$
C C
F
E
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
F
W
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
FB QB
X
ZWB
Pull for 1st defender off the edge.
Do not gain to much depth so as to
ensure pass protection.
Man block head up to backside. Do
not allow penetration.
Reach Block man on, do not allow
penetration. Must stale mate
defender.
Pull and follow PSG and kick 2nd
defender off the edge. Do not gain
to much depth.
Man block head up to backside.
Do not allow penetration.
Prevent penetration from B gap. Allow
for timing with pulls
Open step, fake underneath mesh
hand off, carry out ball fake through
whistle. (1st)
Open step, Take underneath hand off.
Release into flat rout.
10-12 Flat Post
10-12 Post Corner
Full spin, fake to FB, fake to HB. Roll out
play side read triangle 1-2-3. read post
corner to flat to backside drag. If no route
take off and run!!!
Vs. Over

33. Harvard
plays
148/149 Fly Option
118/119 Spin Full Sweep
218/219 DBL Reverse
138/139 WB Lead

34. 148 Fly Option
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
WF
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
FB QB
X
ZWB
Vs. Over
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Full spin, hand off to FB. Carry out run
fake to play side B gap. Block if
pressured.
Base block man on
Flash down defender. Block 2
nd
LB
inside.
Double team with BSG to assigned
LB.
Arc release for 1
st
thing outside the
edge. Try and hook defender inside.
Obtain 4x5 pitch relationship with
Fly Back.
Fake inside route, take hand off from
QB. Option EMOLOS… Attack!
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
Level.
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration.
Double team with C to assigned LB.

35. 118 Spin Full Sweep
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
WF
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
FB QB
X
ZWB
Vs. Over
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Jab pick, protect inside gap from
penetration.
Block head up to backside
gap. Do not allow penetration.
Block head up to backside
gap. Do not allow penetration.
Pull and follow PSG. Look for
work, once established lock on!
Pull and lead path. Should be 1
st

defender that shows. Look for
work, once established lock on!
Arc release for 1
st
thing outside the
edge. Try and hook defender inside.
Arc release, chop down CB or alley
defender.
Fake underneath hand off, Carry out
Ball fake.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
By pass C for FS. Leave C for RW block.
Full spin, fake to HB. Then read sweep
lanes. Find lane and cut it up field.

36. 218 DBL Rev.
RG RT XLT
QB
Z LG
WF
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
FB QB
X
ZWB
Vs. Over
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
HB
#1
#2
Double team with BSG to assigned
LB.
Flash down defender. Block 1
st
LB
inside.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Double team with BSG to assigned
LB.
Block down, hold for count.
Release for 2
nd
level and look for
work.
Block down, hold for count.
Release for 2
nd
level and look for
work.
Trap block edge, kick outside.
Take hand from HB. (1
st
) Give
underneath hand off to QB, carry out
run fake to assigned lane.
Take snap give underneath hand off to
WB, carry out run fake to play side C
gap. Block if pressured.
Fake run weak, snap back take hand off
from WB (2
nd
). Then read lanes. Find lane
and cut it up field.

37. 136 WB Lead
RG RT XLT
QB
HB
Z LG
WF
POSPlay Side Assignment Back Side Assignment
TE
C
T
G
HB
FB QB
X
ZWB
Vs. Over
T T
M
E
SW
$
C
C
F
E
Trap block edge, kick outside.
Double team with C to assigned LB. Dig out head up to inside gap
defender.
Dig out head up to inside gap
defender.
Double team with PSG to assigned
LB.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Stalk man on, 2
nd
level.
Full spin, hand off to RW. Carry out run
fake to backside C gap. Block if
pressured.
Flash down defender. Block 1
st
LB
inside.
Take underneath hand off from QB.
Read trap block and HB/OT’s block.
Arc release for 1
st
thing outside the
edge try and hook defender inside.

38. The End.