This play is great for gaining short yardage especially near the goal line. It places the ball in the hands of your best player….QB! Why take chances handing that ball off with so many defenders in the box?
The QB Follow play is executed by having the QB perform a very quick flash-mesh with the diving B-back. The play starts out looking like a fullback dive. However, after the quick fake to the B-back, the QB pulls the ball and “follows” his lead blocker (B-back) into the hole. The B-back’s assignment is to block the second level inside backer.