Constrict the Defense with the Quick Hitting Spread Gun Insert Zone - Derrick Pennington

Why would you want to run wedge (Insert Zone)?

Derek Pennington, Head Coach at Caledonia HS (MI) believes:

• Can be Run versus Even or Odd Fronts
• Great for RPO or Play Action... No Unblocked Defenders
• Hard to Spill
• Old School Run Down Hill
• Physical and Quick Hitting
• Forces Defenses to constrict and leaves them vulnerable to the Pass
• Easy to Execute...No Read!

He discusses their version of wedge with chalk talk and game filme.

Take a look at his entire presentation on Glazer Drive: Cal Spread Gun Insert Zone with Play Action & RPO

What is the Cal Gun?

• Shotgun spread
• Make the defense defend the whole field. Width and length.
• Spread the ball to all weapons
• Speed in space. Find ways to get your players in space
• Downhill tough running game
• Protect the run with the pass
• Spread doesn't mean soft
• Ride and read and predetermined runs. 50-50 balance
• Create angles and double teams by leaving defenders unblocked and reading them
• Attack the vulnerabilities of the defense
• Built around a dual-threat quarterback
• Screens fast and slow
• Packaged play concepts
• Multiple formations
• Boundary concepts and grass concepts Attack and score!