Kyle Weisbrodt

The Short Pistol’s snap alignment is the “happy medium” between being under center and the traditional shotgun snap. The depths for the Short Pistol are critical to the success. The quarterback’s heels will be at three yards and the running back, in a three-point stance, will place his hand at five yards from the football. When moving to under center, the running back will move his hand to three yards. The Short Pistol allows the downhill option run game to still attack the line of scrimmage quickly, while also being able to get the football to the Perimeter by incorporating traditional shotgun spread principles. 

The geometry created by the offensive line’s splits and the running back’s short pistol alignment creates a lot of stress for the Dive Key. Due to the angles created, the Dive Key has to very aggressive with his close on the running back. This prevents the Dive Key from being able to attack the mesh point and forces him to be very definitive in his intentions and angle of attack.

By using triple option runs and quick passing concepts as the base offense, the offense can easily transition to under center. Being under center helps “weather-proof” the offense and it provides a starting point for Grades 7-9. The “recruiting grades” can focus on the Base Schemes and then can transition to the Short Pistol if or when they are ready.

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The Short Pistol’s snap alignment is the “happy medium” between being under center and the traditional shotgun snap. The depths for the Short Pistol are critical to the success. The quarterback’s heels will be at three yards and the running back, in a three-point stance, will place his hand at five yards from the football. When moving to under center, the running back will move his hand to three yards. The Short Pistol allows the downhill option run game to still attack the line of scrimmage quickly, while also being able to get the football to the Perimeter by incorporating traditional shotgun spread principles. 

The geometry created by the offensive line’s splits and the running back’s short pistol alignment creates a lot of stress for the Dive Key. Due to the angles created, the Dive Key has to very aggressive with his close on the running back. This prevents the Dive Key from being able to attack the mesh point and forces him to be very definitive in his intentions and angle of attack.

By using triple option runs and quick passing concepts as the base offense, the offense can easily transition to under center. Being under center helps “weather-proof” the offense and it provides a starting point for Grades 7-9. The “recruiting grades” can focus on the Base Schemes and then can transition to the Short Pistol if or when they are ready.

Do want to save game planning and practice time?

Are you tired of stuffing those plastic sleeves and binders with scout cards?

Do want to increase team and group reps in a more game-ready and organic setting?

These Defensive Scout Wristbands will change the way you run your Scout Team! 

The wristbands are position-specific with each Scout Team player wearing one that tells him exactly what to do for each defensive play call. The Scout Team DC's call sheet has a wide variety of fronts, coverages and pressures on it. Implementing this wristband system will eliminate the need to huddle, blankly stare at a scout card and wate valuabe time and reps. The Scout Team DC will simply make his play call off the call sheet and each player will look at their corresponding field, executing what it says. 

The Defensive Scout Wristbands use the same philosophy that up-tempo, no huddle offenses employ. However, it takes it one step further by individualizing the assignments and increases the football IQ of your Scout Team/JV players by introducing basic defensive terminology and schemes. 

The Defensive Scout Wristbands are downloadable and can be fully customized to match your team's terminology. Each wristband already has the formulas in them, so whatever you type in the "Master Sheet" will auto-populate into the individual positions wristband inserts. 

If you have any questions or improvements, please feel free to email me at kyleweisbrodt@gmail.com

The Short Pistol’s snap alignment is the “happy medium” between being under center and the traditional shotgun snap. The depths for the Short Pistol are critical to the success. The quarterback’s heels will be at three yards and the running back, in a three-point stance, will place his hand at five yards from the football. When moving to under center, the running back will move his hand to three yards. The Short Pistol allows the downhill option run game to still attack the line of scrimmage quickly, while also being able to get the football to the Perimeter by incorporating traditional shotgun spread principles. 

The geometry created by the offensive line’s splits and the running back’s short pistol alignment creates a lot of stress for the Dive Key. Due to the angles created, the Dive Key has to very aggressive with his close on the running back. This prevents the Dive Key from being able to attack the mesh point and forces him to be very definitive in his intentions and angle of attack.

By using triple option runs and quick passing concepts as the base offense, the offense can easily transition to under center. Being under center helps “weather-proof” the offense and it provides a starting point for Grades 7-9. The “recruiting grades” can focus on the Base Schemes and then can transition to the Short Pistol if or when they are ready.