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21 Double Dive (Wishbone) youth football play diagram
21 Double Dive (Wishbone) diagram

What is 21 Double Dive (Wishbone)?

21 Double Dive (Wishbone) is a youth football play from the Wishbone Formation built as a run play concept. FantasyHQ rates it Easy for youth, peewee, and Pop Warner installs, featuring the Running Back.

  • 21 Double Dive (Wishbone) belongs in a youth football playbook as a easy install.
  • Primary look: Run Play.
  • Formation family: Wishbone Formation.
  • Export the graphic for parents, assistants, and mid-week install reminders.

Play overview

Implement back-to-back fake hand-offs to throw off the defense. Fire the backs quickly at the inside holes, faking to one and handing it off to the other with a flurry of backfield action in hopes that the linebackers can not track down the real runner.

Use this as a great companion play with 32 Double Dive to always keep the defense second guessing the true location of the ball.

How to install 21 Double Dive (Wishbone)

Use this teaching progression for youth football practice — walk-through first, then live reps.

  1. Walk the Wishbone alignment on air — every player finds their landmark before the snap.
  2. Teach the Running Back assignment first from the diagram, then layer the rest of the call.
  3. Rehearse the mesh or handoff at walk-through tempo until timing is automatic.
  4. Add a scout look (or cones) that matches when you want to call this play in a game.
  5. Script 4–6 live reps, then export the diagram for your staff chat or install sheet.

When to call this play

Use this as a great companion play with 32 Double Dive to always keep the defense second guessing the true location of the ball.

Coaching tips for youth teams

  • This is an easy youth football play — install it early in camp before adding hard concepts.
  • Keep language identical on the practice field and in the huddle — one name, one job.
  • Film the first live reps; pause on the landmark, not just the ball.
  • Pair this with a complementary play from the same formation so defenses cannot key one look.
  • If outside contain is soft, keep a sweep or toss in the same personnel as a change-up.
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Same play name, different alignments — keep language consistent across your youth football playbook.

21 Double Dive (Wishbone) FAQ

What is the 21 Double Dive (Wishbone) youth football play?
21 Double Dive (Wishbone) is a youth football play from the Wishbone Formation built as a run play concept. FantasyHQ rates it Easy for youth, peewee, and Pop Warner installs, featuring the Running Back.
Is 21 Double Dive (Wishbone) a good play for beginners or peewee football?
Yes — FantasyHQ rates 21 Double Dive (Wishbone) as Easy. It is built for early installs, peewee football plays, and simple football playbooks.
How do I install 21 Double Dive (Wishbone) in practice?
Walk the Wishbone alignment on air — every player finds their landmark before the snap. Teach the Running Back assignment first from the diagram, then layer the rest of the call. Rehearse the mesh or handoff at walk-through tempo until timing is automatic.
When should I call 21 Double Dive (Wishbone)?
Use this as a great companion play with 32 Double Dive to always keep the defense second guessing the true location of the ball.
Does 21 Double Dive (Wishbone) have formation variants?
Yes — 5 formation variants are linked on this page so you can keep the same play name across Ace, I, Pro, Wing-T, and other looks.

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21 Double Dive (Wishbone) is a youth football play from the Wishbone Formation built as a run play concept. FantasyHQ rates it Easy for youth, peewee, and Pop Warner installs, featuring the Running Back.

Implement back-to-back fake hand-offs to throw off the defense. Fire the backs quickly at the inside holes, faking to one and handing it off to the other with a flurry of backfield action in hopes that the linebackers…

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