The Situation

You’re on offense and down 21-13 with only 1:15 left before halftime. Your opponent’s been using a multiple front defense based out of a 4-4 with a base Cover 3 behind it. It’s 3rd and 10 and the ball is on the right hash of their 35 yard line. Your spread offense has been somewhat successful but you need a first down to continue the drive and, hopefully, score before the half. What play do you call? John Flath, Offensive Line Coach, Lakeland High School (FL). AFM subscriber since 2003. In this situation, we would use our play: ‘Leo Far 7 Cowboy.’ Objectives: 1. Get the first down – move the chains. 2. Hit the big play – Score! Take the momentum into halftime. Clock Considerations: The priority is to get the first down. We will manage the clock accordingly based on the outcome of this play. With a conversion there is plenty of time and the issue becomes scoring while