The Situation

You’re on offense late in the first half with just two minutes to play with a third and five on your own 10-yard line. The score is tied and you want to convert this third down play and not have to punt. You come out in a Pro Set offense with the tailback and fullback lined up behind the QB and both the tight end and wide receiver on the right side. Your opponent is in a basic 4-3 defense with one corner lined up on the WR at the LOS. What play do you call to attack this defense and get a first down? Mike Mason, Head Coach, Lindhurst HS (CA) AFM subscriber since 1999 I would use play action boot left with right guard pulling left on lead and TE running 5-7 yd. drag to left for pass. Both backs would fill for guard and TE. WR on left would run a post-corner route while WR on right would run a seam to decoy SS. QB read is FS. If FS comes up, QB looks to WR in left corner. If FS stays