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.


Just Play Diagram – Power Shovel Read

Power Shovel Read


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