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Step 1
Learn the various audible plays, and memorize the codes used to call these plays. Recognize which audibles to call when confronted with particular defensive formations. For instance, if the designed play is a run up the middle and the defense has stacked players in the middle, call an audible to run a screen pass or a sweep.
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Step 2
Set up at the line of scrimmage. Study the formation of the defense. Decide if the play called in the huddle can work against the current defensive formation. If not, make the decision to call an audible play.
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Step 3
Call out the appropriate color and code to alert the other offensive players that you're calling an audible. The color lets the offense know the play is an audible, and the number tells them exactly what play is going to be run.
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Step 4
Shift the necessary offensive personnel to ready for the new play. Remember that only certain positions can move. for instance, a receiver or running back can shift, but an offensive line player must remain in his stance.
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Step 5
Survey the defense on every play. Beware of constant shifts in defensive formations, and prepare to call an audible play on any given down. Defenses are constantly shifting and substituting personnel between plays. Note these changes and how these might affect the called-in play. Prepare to make these split-second decisions throughout the game.
