Coach Adam Donnelly’s Blueprint for Tailback Screen
In this quick hit with The Board Drill, Coach Adam Donnelly from Lake Mary High School (FL) breaks down the details of their tailback screen—a staple of their offensive attack. Coach Donnelly, a longtime offensive coordinator, shares how Lake Mary disguises their screens, key coaching points for the O-line and running back, and how they adapt based on defensive structure.
💡 Key Takeaways:
🔹 Why they run their tailback screen from gun instead of pistol
🔹 The 2-second rule for selling the screen
🔹 How they use their left tackle as the kickout blocker
🔹 Adjustments for man vs. zone coverage
🔹 Why they often favor running the screen to the boundary
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