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title: Constrict the Defense with the Quick Hitting Spread Gun Insert Zone - Derrick Pennington
description: Discover how to implement the Quick Hitting Spread Gun Insert Zone, a powerful offensive play that constricts defensive movement and creates consistent running lanes. Learn the simple installation process and key coaching points
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# [Constrict the Defense with the Quick Hitting Spread Gun Insert Zone - Derrick Pennington](https://www.glazierclinics.com/football-coach-resources/constrict-the-defense-with-the-quick-hitting-spread-gun-insert-zone)

 Written by [Glazier Football](https://www.glazierclinics.com/football-coach-resources/author/glazier-football) | Nov 14, 2024 1:50:21 AM

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](https://production.glazierdrive.com/library/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!

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