This session explores the role of “creative” or trick plays within the Flexbone framework, emphasizing how innovation often arises from necessity. Coach Dieterich reflects on decades of coaching experience, the evolution of modern offensive football, and the supportive Flexbone community. Highlighting how formations, motions, RPOs, and tempos can blend into unique wrinkles, the talk underscores that creativity in play design is less about chasing novelty and more about solving problems and maximizing competitive advantage.
This course covers connector plays within the flexbone offense. Draws, screens, shovels, dash, fast screens, and even a simple under‑center RPO. Coach Dietericj explains how these creative wrinkles complement core concepts, add variety, and keep defenses honest, while still staying true to the foundational principles of the flexbone. He reflects on the balance between tradition and innovation, noting how modern football evolves through formations, motions, RPOs, and tempos, yet the flexbone remains effective and resilient.
This session explores creative wrinkles within the flexbone offense, focusing on perimeter passing concepts like sprint-outs, boots, and shallow screens. Coach Dieterich emphasizes adapting traditional schemes with modern elements (formations, motions, RPOs, and tempos) while reaffirming the enduring effectiveness of the flexbone. Alongside technical insights, he shares personal experiences, the importance of open-minded coaching, and appreciation for the broader coaching community and resources that support program-building at all levels.
“HIGH-SCHOOL FRIENDLY FLEX”
Coaches don’t decide to run FLEXBONE because they want to throw the ball.
BUT the opportunities to throw the ball are never greater than in this offense:
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5-TIME LOUISIANA STATE CHAMP SCOTT DIETERICH will show you....
EASY QB reads & progressions