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Premier Play Calling Package

Call Offense with Confidence

A complete, proven offensive playbook from Nebraska High School Hall of Fame coach Gene Suhr. 245 pages and more than 400 detailed diagrams of formations, motions, coverage reads and every run and pass family, with player responsibilities on every play, to help you organize, plan and call a more effective offense at any level.

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1st Downs & Touchdowns: An Offensive Playbook by Gene Suhr, the Premier Play Calling Package
245 PagesLetter-size, printable
Over 400 DiagramsEvery play drawn up
18 ChaptersFormations to screens
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By Gene SuhrNebraska Hall of Fame Coach
A complete offensive system

Built for real-world football

This 245-page playbook gives you everything you need to install, organize and call an effective offense. With over 400 diagrams, formations, a system of movement, running plays with play-action off every family, the quick, intermediate and deep passing game, screens and draws, plus coaching points and player responsibilities, it is a must-have resource for any coach who wants a complete, balanced attack and the answers to call it on game day.

Coach Suhr's three-part philosophy covers two-back formations, one-back situations and the drop-back passing game, so you can install the whole system or borrow the families that fit your personnel.

What's inside: 18 chapters

  • Personnel & Formations plus a System of Movement: shifts and motions
  • Understanding Coverages & Attacking Them with Quarterback Coverage & Identification
  • Inside Zone, Outside Zone Stretch & play passes
  • Veer, Trap & Trap Option, Power O & Power Shuttle
  • Counter Sweep, Jet Sweep variations & Sprint Option
  • Quick, Intermediate & Deep Passing Game plus Screens & Draws
Why coaches choose this playbook

Real plays. Real solutions. Real results.

Complete offensive organization

Personnel groupings, formations, motions and the general information that turns 400 diagrams into one cohesive game plan.

Detailed & practical diagrams

Every run, play pass, drop-back concept and screen is drawn up with individual player responsibilities you can teach from.

Coverage reads built in

Chapters on understanding and attacking coverages and on quarterback identification tie the passing game to what the defense shows.

Instant download convenience

Get immediate access, read it on any device or print it, and start installing today.

About the author

Coach Gene Suhr

Gene Suhr coached high school football in Nebraska for 34 years, 31 of them as a head coach, turning two losing programs into winners and reaching the state playoffs a state-record 20 consecutive years. He then spent four seasons as offensive coordinator at Wayne State College, where his balanced run-and-pass attack led the Northern Sun Conference and ranked among the top offenses in NCAA Division II.

Suhr's offenses were always considered on the cutting edge. His balance between run and pass made his teams difficult to prepare for.
231career high school wins
2Nebraska state championships, plus 3 state runner-up finishes
20consecutive playoff seasons, a state record
#12009 Wayne State offense in the Northern Sun Conference, top ten in Division II

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is the Premier Play Calling Package?

It is Gene Suhr's complete offensive playbook, "1st Downs & Touchdowns": a 245-page printable PDF with more than 400 diagrams across 18 chapters, covering personnel and formations, motions, coverage recognition, every run family with play-action, the quick, intermediate and deep passing game, and screens and draws.

What offense is it?

A balanced run-and-pass attack built on two-back formations, one-back sets and a drop-back passing game: inside and outside zone, veer, trap and trap option, power, counter sweep, jet sweep and sprint option, with player responsibilities on every play.

Is it a set of situational call sheets?

No. It is a full playbook with the formations, motions, plays and coverage reads you need to build your own game plan and call sheet. The organization chapters show how Coach Suhr structured and taught the offense.

What level is it for?

Written by a high school and college offensive coordinator, it suits youth, high school and college staffs. Take a family or two for a young team, or install the complete system.

How do I get the playbook after I order?

Instantly. Sign in to your AFM Videos account and open My Library, or use the link in your receipt email. The PDF opens in your browser or downloads to your device, and it stays in your account.

Can I print it?

Yes. The PDF is 245 letter-size pages and prints cleanly, so you can bind it for the staff or hand out sections to position groups.

Is it included in the AFM Videos streaming membership?

No. Systems and playbooks are sold separately from the video streaming membership.

Who is Gene Suhr?

A Nebraska High School Hall of Fame coach: 34 years in high school football, 231 wins, two state championships, three runner-up finishes and a state-record 20 straight playoff appearances, followed by four seasons as offensive coordinator at Wayne State College.

Take your offense to the next level

Get the Premier Play Calling Package today and start calling plays with confidence.

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