with Russ Martin,
Colorado Mesa Head Coach;
Back-to-Back Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Co-Champions (2016-17);
2016 NCAA DII playoff qualifier; three straight 9-win seasons (2015-17)
Russ Martin has put his 39 years of coaching experience to work to build his team into a dominant zone running team. In this video, he gives you a detailed look at a comprehensive spread running attack and complementary passing concepts.
Throughout this video, Martin draws up his best zone runs for the inside, outside, and read looks. He brings in video footage to teach how to improve blocking schemes and who to read. Coach Martin diagrams the blocking scheme, how the running back needs to run, and who the quarterback is supposed to read to ensure a strong play.
Coach Martin's Offensive Philosophy
Martin explains his philosophy of offense and how to teach it to athletes. He explains why it's important that his offense be multiple in its appearance to the defense and in its ability to adapt to how the defense defends. However, his offense must also be simple enough for players to learn and be able to execute. In this section, you'll:
- Hear Coach Martin explain how his offensive scheme allows his team to play fast and be physical.
- Learn how to tie in multiple formations, personnel groups, motions, and tempos to keep the defense off balance.
- Learn how Martin teaches the offense to his players, including his philosophy on getting players to truly understand what they are being asked to do.
Learn the Inside Run Game with Complementary Passing Concepts
Coach Martin diagrams and shows video examples of each play that makes up the inside run game in his offense. He adds diagrams of complementary play action passes and RPOs that take advantage of how the defense attempts to defend the run game. Martin gives a detailed explanation of why each play is used and how to make adjustments depending on what the defense does. You'll learn:
- The inside zone, dart, power, power read, and midline schemes. Martin explains each scheme, including blocking assignments against various defenses and possible adjustments to each play
- The draw and RPO schemes that Martin uses to control how the defense utilizes second- and third-level defenders in run support.
- How Coach Martin uses play action and quick passing game concepts to control secondary players and take advantage of overaggressive players on the defense.
Attack Defenses on the Perimeter
Learn how Martin's teams attack the defense with perimeter runs, option concepts, and quick throws; he shares how he attacks the secondary based on the coverage, force principles, and motion adjustment mechanics of the defense.
- See diagrams of the stretch pin and pull scheme and the speed option play against a variety of defensive fronts.
- Learn how Martin uses the play action and quick passing game to control box linebackers.
Creating a philosophy and implementing it is so vital in building a strong program. This video is a must if you are considering adopting the zone running scheme!
84 minutes. 2018.
FD-05300B:
with Russ Martin,
Colorado Mesa Head Coach;
Back-to-Back Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Co-Champions (2016-17);
2016 NCAA DII playoff qualifier; three straight 9-win seasons (2015-17)
Do you have the zone running game installed, but are still looking for more of an advantage? This video from Russ Martin has what you're looking for! Adding RPOs and play action to an already successful zone running game will drive opposing defensive coordinators crazy.
Coach Martin draws up his best RPOs and explains which routes work best, depending on the situation. On top of that, he breaks down game footage so you don't miss a beat. Martin covers who the quarterback needs to read and shows why his offense allows receivers or tight ends to find open spaces, making opportunities for home run plays.
Throughout the presentation, Martin uses game footage to explain the run game concepts that he uses in conjunction with his RPO package.
Coach Martin's RPO Philosophy
Coach Martin explains how he builds his RPOs as a natural component of his team's run game. You'll learn how Martin uses multiple formations, personnel groups, and adjustments to blocking schemes to serve as the base for his run game/RPO system.
Route Combinations for the RPO Package
Coach Martin explains and shows examples of a variety of route combinations that he uses with the RPO package. He also shows how he uses motion and unbalanced formations to gain a numbers advantage on the defense. You'll learn:
- Coaching points to teach the seam, hitch, slant, stick, out, bubble, and spot routes within Martin's RPO package, including the quarterback's read progression and mechanics.
- How to use motion with the bubble concept to create a triple option concept.
- How you can adjust blocking schemes on the inside zone and stretch play to change the read key.
Traditional Play Action Passes to Complement Your Offense
Coach Martin knows that you might not want to use RPOs all the time, so he breaks down his play action passes that are designed to give opportunities for big plays. You'll see:
- The read progression of the quarterback on each play.
- How to teach the quarterback to throw to intermediate routes if the defense doesn't react to the run fake as expected.
- Various route combinations and pass protection rules.
The RPO has been one of the biggest developments in offensive football over the past several years, and by implementing some of the concepts in this video with your team, you'll be able to gain an advantage over your opponents.
75 minutes. 2018.
FD-05300C:
with Russ Martin,
Colorado Mesa Head Coach;
Back-to-Back Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Co-Champions (2016-17);
2016 NCAA DII playoff qualifier; three straight 9-win seasons (2015-17)
In this video, Russ Martin shows you how to stretch the defense, create open routes, and find ways to score. He covers important concepts that will open up the passing lanes for high percentage throws.
Hitch and Vertical Concepts
Coach Martin explains the hitch concept and vertical concepts that are featured in his offense. You'll see how he takes a simple hitch route and, using simple rules, turns it into a dynamic passing play. He explains how he uses vertical routes that provide an opportunity to score in every game.
Using whiteboard diagrams and game video examples, Martin explains the quarterback's read progression, footwork, and mechanics as well as the built-in adjustments the receivers make to their routes. Coach Martin diagrams both concepts from 2x2 and 3x1 formations.
Quick Passing Game Concepts
Martin diagrams several quick passing game concepts, sharing examples of several 2- and 3-man games that gives the quarterback several easy reads and throws. You'll learn:
- Route combinations that Martin uses to the 3-man side, including the deep cross concept and the dig concept along with several tags and adjustments.
- Several 2 man games that Martin uses to a running back and single receiver side. Included are: slant-flat, curl-flat, spot-wheel, seam-wheel, out-seam, and dig-angle.
Learn how Coach Martin determines which side of the field to attack based on the coverage and leverage of the defenders.
Pass Protection Rules
Martin explains his 5- and 6-man pass protection rules that he uses with his spread passing game. Using video examples, Coach Martin explains how the running back and quarterback are part of the protection scheme, and how the quarterback accounts for free rushers.
This video from Coach Martin will help you get your offense off the ground!
64 minutes. 2018.