This is one of my favorite plays out of 12 personnel. It gives you deception, creates misdirection, and brings multiple blockers to the point of attack. It’s a simple, physical concept that puts the defense in conflict and gives your ball carrier a great chance to hit downhill with numbers. 12 Personnel features one running back and two tight-ends. Here’s a breakdown of my QB Buck out of 12 Personnel.
𝐐𝐁 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐤 out of 12 Personnel | vs. Odd Front
LTE: Gap-Down-Backer.
LT: Gap-Down-Backer.
LG: Pull, kick-out contain player.
C: Step play-side, base the N.
RG: Pull, wrap for PS linebacker.
RT: Step down- replace the RG.
RTE: Step down- replace the RT.
T: Fake hand off to the right- fantastic fake is needed!
QB: Catch Snap, fake to the T, follow the RG’s lead / wrap block. Right as the RG crosses face, jab and go!
S: Bubble Screen,
Z: Block the most dangerous defender to the bubble.
If you don’t have a mobile QB or don’t want to get your QB hit, you can also direct snap to a running back.
𝐁𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩 𝐑𝐏𝐎
If the defense doesn’t match the two receivers you can have the QB catch the snap, throw the bubble to the S. If the bubble is thrown, nothing changes for anyone.
The best part about my QB Buck Play out of 12 Personnel is that it looks like one thing, but hits like another. The backfield action forces defenders to hesitate, while the extra tight end gives you another surface to run behind. If your team can execute the fakes and stay physical upfront, this is the type of play that can consistently pick up yards and wear down a defense.