The best case scenario on the Goal Line is the ability to line up in a Heavy Personnel Package, push people off the ball and score. Unfortunately, not all offenses are built for that and creativity becomes essential in Red Zone and Goal to Go scenarios. Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury has a deep bag of 2-Pt Style plays that allow his teams to find advantageous matchups at the Goal Line.
Empty 4x1 Diamond with a Nub TE
Jet Motion to the Nub TE Side
Screen & Go to the Bunch Set
#1 Sells Screen
#2 Screen & Go Back Shoulder Fade
#3 Screen & Go Win Slant
In recent years, I’ve seen teams utilize Perimeter Screens in Goal Line situations. If you have the blocking matchups you like, it can create great scoring opportunities instead of running directly into a loaded box. The next step in the evolution of Goal Line Screen is the ability to run Screen & Go. This will allow receivers to win leverage and shield the defender with their body. If you have a TE who can dominate the point of attack on a perimeter screen and also use that strength to gain leverage on Screen & Go, you can create a lot of stress for the defense.
