Its crunch time and you need 1 yard! Your goto running play is...?

[WILLIS]

big point in the game...you need that 1 or 2 yards to convert. your gonna run the ball...your goto play is...?

i personally like the fb fake hb toss play. it's great if you have a back who can get outside quickly and if you have a reliable tackle to seal off any edge rushers to the side you run towards. how bout you fellas??

[GMONEY]

I like off tackle plays either out of I Form Big or Goaline. I see a lot of players are now stacking the middle to stop the dive plays.

[Operation Ivy]

Come out in goal line FB fake HB toss. If they leave the middle open I R-Stick audible to QB sneak or hb dive, if they freeze their D so the corners are outside I'll run off tackle.

[wazaflo]

Yeah put QB Sneak + FB Dive in audibles (goalline of course) and call Strong Toss. If they don't keep their corners out (freeze D) then you can usually break the strong toss for 20-30 yards. Heck even if they do and they didn't use the LB for CB package (jumbo I think) run it and truck the corner.

[SilkySmooth82]

Strong I- HB Dive

[Sully]

QB Sneak lead blocking with the center ohhhhhh yeaaaa.

[stickskills1]

Strong I HB slam or SB Big HB slam.

[Packersrule1]

I Form-Twin TE HB Sweep.

[JTsteez]

weak I twins
fb dive

or

strong I twin te
fb dive

[blueblood]

I-Form Big HB Blast.

[Rodplus]

weak I twins
fb dive

or

strong I twin te
fb dive
I second that!

[Crookfolife110]

Shotgun 5WR
(when i play with titans)


Take Vince Young and use him :)


*regular team*
Goalline- Fake wtfe then HB toss :)
Fools them everytime, they stack the line like little *****s.

[LHSPanther62]

oh yeah like you dont stack the line when they are 4th and inches get outa here

[daverz06]

Singleback big jumbo (only in wash's pb) basically the same as singleback big 3 TE, HB Plunge. Use a bruiser at HB, like brandon jacobs and it is virtually unstoppable. I run this play 10-15 times per game and I can still go to it late in the fourth on a short yardage situation and get it nearly everytime, even though the d knows its coming.

[Muddy Cleats]

I'm going to add my vote for weak I twin Wr Fb dive. it's quick run right behind Lt who is usually lined up opposite a speed end, will it break for 20 ? usually not, but it will get that yd when you need it. Everyones always thinking about runs that can be broken for 30- 40 yds I'm finding I don't need 175 rushing yds to win, I just need to be able to move the chains a few times at the right time ( usually for me the 3qtr)

[sumtingwong]

the weak-i fb power/dives out of any formation are all great, not only in short yardage but to get consistent downhill running between the tackles. for 1 yard my favorite play is goal line strong toss, but obviously i also have to mix in other stuff like weak-i fb dives, qb sneak, hb slam as well.

[TNT713]

Singleback Normal - TE Post

It's a pass play... But it's a really good run play too. Here's a few variations on the play (no route changes) that are good for short yardage:

1) Sprint Option

At the snap, the QB rolls opposite the TE but stays in front of the HB running to the flats... If the DE attacks inside, run around the edge with the QB. If the DE attacks outside, run inside with the QB. If the OLB rushes, flip the lateral to R1 as he runs to the edge. If the OLB flares out, flip the short pass to Square on the drag.

2) Naked HB Psuedo-Screen

Motion the HB running the flat route to the slot and snap the ball before he's set. He should beat man defenders to the corner where you can fire the ball to him on the QB's 1st or 3rd step. The SE running the drag should occupy the CB long enough to get the HB the ball in space.

3) QB Draw

After using the Naked HB Psuedo-Screen a few times, the middle should be more open when the HB is motioned to the slot. Use this!!! Motion the HB to the slot, and wait until the defense adjusts out of the middle... Once they clear the middle snap the ball, take a 3 step drop, read the blocks up front and take off for 2-5 yards.

4) Strongside Sprint WR Drag

Roll to the TE side of the formation to draw the pass rush up, then dump the pass to the SE running the drag across the field. Against zones, he will be uncovered but will have to earn yardage after the catch. Against man coverage he should be able to run away from his assigned defender.

These are a few of the variations I use for Singleback Normal - TE Post... I have about 30-40 in all. I love that play for short yardage. I also use this play on 3rd and 15+ with equal success.

Later

[UnDisputedChamp]

Weak-I - HB Inside or Shotty Normal - Direct Snap

[rank is dumb]

I use SB Big HB slam, SB normal HB plunge, Weak I twins FB dive, SB PA deep post, And any one of the serveral FB flat PA passes in my playbook.

[ICreate]

I Form Big- HB Lead Dive
I Form Big- HB Lead Toss
or
SB Tight Flex- HB Off tackle (motion TE to FB position in the I Form)

[Light's Out]

I Form Big- HB Lead Dive
I Form Big- HB Lead Toss
or
SB Tight Flex- HB Off tackle (motion TE to FB position in the I Form)

I second that, I use I-Form Normal and HB dive. This play works 98% of the time for at least 1 yard. I use LT, so even if he gets hit at the Line of Scrimage, he can drag the defender a couple of yards.

I don't like running the Fake FB Dive HB Pitch like some people previously mentioned because when I'm running short yardage Defense, I make sure I am getting pressure from my OLB and CB to force the run inside to my waiting Defensive line. I like to funnel all runs to the inside where there are more defenders. So for 1 yard, and you use your FB Fake etc, it will be 4th and 3 for you! :D

[BakeNasty19]

Goaline, WR wing, QB sneak.

Motion the Wr to the far left/right(short side)

Hike the ball, and run directly to the left/right(oppo side of motion) off tackle your qb needs good carry (i use tui with the raiders).