We have already talked about trap plays in another section of the Gridiron Guide 14, but we want to go into more detail about a new trap play that has been added to this year’s game. The name of the play is called 01 Trap. In several Sinlgeback formation in the San Francisco playbook, you can find a variation of this trap play. Below, we break down how it’s ran from the Singleback TE Flex.
Singleback TE Flex – 01 Trap
The Singleback TE Flex – 01 Trap has the TE1 (A) and TE2 (RB) lined up on the, while the SE (X) and FL (B) line up on the right. The TE2 is lined up in a wing position. The play is designed to get the runningback through the 1 hole between the center and right guard. The left guard pulls to the right and looks to block the right end if the defense comes out in the 3-4 Odd.
Gridiron Guide 14 Tip: The 01 Trap play is a quick hitting play, meaning the runningback to gets to and through the line of scrimmage quickly.
There are a few key blocks that make this trap play work. First and foremost, the left guard must block and wall off the left end.
The right tackle needs to block the left inside linebacker.
The center and right guard wall the nose tackle off.
This allows the runningback to find an open hole (1 hole), where he must get through quickly before it closes.
Gridiron Guide 14 Tip: There may be times where the 0 hole (between center and left guar) is open for the runningback cut back towards to pick up yardage.
In the image above, the runningback picks up 5 yards before being tackled by the right inside linebacker.
Final Thoughts
For those of you who plan on running the San Francisco playbook or using some of the playbooks Singleback formations in a custom playbook, consider adding some of the 01 Trap plays to help with your inside rushing attack.
