Power Shovel Read

Power Shovel Read is a great wrinkle to the power read. It is easy to install because the blocking is the same for the OL but the backfield is a very different look for the defense. By having the H as the inside run instead of the quarterback, it allows for a triple option wrinkle.

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Just Play Diagram – Power Shovel Read

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Assignments

Pos.	Notes
QB	Get flat and shovel off 1, option off 2.
T	Get in 4×1 pitch path with QB. If ball is shoveled, carry out fake.
X	Stalk corner.
H	Big step back, then come down hill at an angle expecting the shovel. If ball is kept or pitched, find work.
F	Seal LB inside you are blocking for pitch. Work to PS Safety if LB is stuck inside.
Z	Stalk corner.
PST	Vs 3 double with PSG to 1st LB over the Center to backside.
PSG	Vs 3 double with PST to 1st LB over the Center to backside.
C	Block back on 1st defender backside.
BSG	Pull and wrap looking OSLB to Mike.
BST	Gap-Hinge