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Universal Truths of Offensive Football
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Tony Demeo - www.tonydemeo.com/about/ |
Defending the Spread Option
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Jerry Gordon,
Purcellvile, VA
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The Diamond Hybrid Pistol Wing-T in a Fast-tempo attack
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Jerry Campbell,
Offensive Coordinator Clovis West HS, Clovis CA
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Defensive Front Identification System for Option Football
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Steve Gunther, Author
How to Coach the Wishbone Football Offense, according to Emory Bellard |
Combine the Option and the Jet
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Rick Bouch, Former Head Football Coach, Kane HS, PA |
Pairing Option Plays
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Jerry Campbell,
Offensive Coordinator Clovis West HS, Clovis CA |
A Brief History of Option Football
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Jerry Campbell,
Offensive Coordinator Clovis West HS , Clovis CA |
Stopping the Option with Cover 2 Roll
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Vaughn Volpi, Def. Coordinator, Robinson HS, Tampa, Florida , |
40-60 Series Complimentary Runs
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Larry Beckish, Author, The Trap Option - 40 Plus 60 Equals Option |
The Veer Counter Package
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Buddy Taylor, Medicine Lodge, KS |
The Trap Option - 40 Plus 60 Equals Option
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Larry Beckish, Author |
Option on Me
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Jerry Campbell,
Offensive Coordinator Clovis, CA |
Defending the Option
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Scott Cramer, Defensive Coordinator, Verona WI |
Option Plays I would run today
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Larry Beckish, Author, The Trap Option - 40 Plus 60 Equals Option |
Outside Veer from the Strong Set
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Dan Knause, Head Football Coach, Cornell H.S., Coraopolis, PA |
Option Plus Jet Equals Success!
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Mike Ervin, Head Football Coach, Calistoga H.S., Calistoga, CA |
2008 Fall Install and In-Season Practice Templates
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Terrance Banks, Asst. Head Coach, Lakeside H.S., Atlanta, GA |
The Possibilities of the Diamond-T
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Mike
Schuster, Defensive Coordinator, Cornell H.S. Coraopolis, PA |
The I-Bone Multi-Option Offense
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Joey Lozano, Austin, TX |
Why the Shotgun Veer?
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Mike Ervin, Head Football Coach, Calistoga H.S., Calistoga, CA |
The Counter Trap Option
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Ryan Tundevold, Head Football Coach, Colon H.S., Colon, MI |
The Midline Package
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Buddy Taylor, Former Head Football Coach, Medicine Lodge H.S., Medicine Lodge, KS |
The Warrior Counter Option
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Greg Youngblood, Head Football Coach, Waldorf College, Forest City, IA |
To Flexbone or Not to Flexbone
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Jay DeCann, Head Football Coach, Melrose H.S., Melrose, MN |
Inside Veer From the Gun
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Lou Varley, Head Football Coach, Nebraska City H.S., Nebraska City, NE |
0/1 Midline Arc
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Scott
Dieterich, Offensive Coordinator, Parkview Baptist H.S., Baton Rouge, LA |
The B-Gap Boundary
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Mike
Schuster, Defensive Coordinator, Cornell H.S. Coraopolis, PA |
The Advantage of Motion
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Mike
Schuster, Defensive Coordinator, Cornell H.S. Coraopolis, PA |
Play-Action to Complement Your Spread Option Offense
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Nathan
M. Cochran, Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator, Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL |
The Ace-Deuce Shotgun Package
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Mike
Schuster, Defensive Coordinator, Cornell H.S. Coraopolis, PA |
Shotgun Option with Wings-The Trap Option Series
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Terrance Banks, Asst. Head Coach, Lakeside H.S., Atlanta, GA |
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Add Some Flexibility to Your Option
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Matt
Turney, Head Football Coach, Nueces Canyon H.S., Barksdale, TX |
Formulating Formations
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Mike
DiMatteo, Head Football Coach, Hinsdale Central H.S., Hinsdale, IL |
Why the Gun Triple
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Pat
Mitchell-Head Football Coach, Forbush H.S. East Bend, NC |
A Flexible Approach to Check With Me
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Mike
Wilson, Assistant Coach, Rayville H.S., Louisiana |
Putting Some Tripps In Your Triple: Part II-Handback
| Bill
Moore, Head Coach, Westfield H.S., Westfield, MA |
Running the Option Attack from the Shotgun
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Nathan
M. Cochran, Running Backs Coach
University Of Wisconsin-Platteville |
The Steele Dawson Counter Trap
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Jack
Biesterfeld, Offensive Coordinator
Steele-Dawson H.S. |
Flex to the Outside Veer
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Stephen
Lotief, Head Football Coach
North Vermilion H. S., Maurice LA |
The Cutback Veer
| Cody Mallory, Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
Frankfort H.S., Frankfort, MI. |
The Midline "Out" Scheme
| Scott Dieterich, Offensive Coordinator
Parkview Baptist H.S., Baton Rouge, LA. |
Play Action Pass from the Flexbone Option
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J.D. Jones, Assistant Coach
Bishop McCort H.S., Johnstown, PA. |
Maximum Practice in Minimum Time
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Kirk Brandenburg,
Head Football Coach
Hardin-Calhoun H.S., Hardin, IL. |
Put Some Trips In Your Triple Part 1: Napalm Right
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Bill Moore, Head Coach,
Westfield H.S., Westfield, MA |
One Way to Run the Option
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Mike Ervin, Head Coach
Cardinal Newman H.S., Santa Rosa CA. |
Attacking the 3-3-5
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Mike Wilson, White Hall, AR.
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QB Drills for the Inside Veer
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Chris Lewis, West Lynn Pop Warner “A” Squad
Lynn, MA
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Incorporating the Load Option Pass Into Your Offense
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Scott Jazdzewski,
St. Mary’s Springs H.S.
Fond du Lac, WI
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Option Football for Middle School |
Derrick Jones,
Newton-Conover H.S.
Newton, NC
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Daily In-Season Drills for an Option Quarterback |
St.
Vital Mustangs Football Club, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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The Zone Option: It's like Stealing! |
Mike Dicenso,
Arlington Catholic H.S., Arlington, MA.
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Midline to A-gap Defender with “SLIP” or “SAM” Call |
Mike Wilson, White Hall, AR.
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Complementary plays to the Outside Veer |
Doug
Kovacs, Offensive Coordinator, Sisler H.S., Winnipeg, Manitoba (CN)
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Combining the Jet Sweep with the Midline Option |
Jim DiPofi, Head
Coach, Chardon H.S., Chardon, OH.
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Giving the Quarterback the Tools To Handle the “Echo” Stunt |
John Iannucci
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Option Theory 101 |
Mike Wilson, White Hall, AR.
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Attacking With the FB Trap and Trap Option |
Darren Willis, Head Coach, Trask
H.S., Rocky Point, NC.
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The Muskegon Midline |
Rob Zeitman, Offensive Coordinator, Muskegon
H.S., Muskegon, MI.
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Option Adjustments for the 5-3 Defense |
Will Fields, Head Coach,
Bath County H.S. Hot Springs,
VA.
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Using the Basketball Pitch in the Option |
Ted Newsome, Offensive Line Coach,
Portsmouth H.S., Portsmouth, OH
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Belly/Belly Option Series from Splitbacks |
Lou
Varley, HC, Nebraska City H.S., Nebraska City, NE.
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The Three-Back Option Theorem |
Charles Wilson, Scout,
Northeast H.S., St. Petersburg, FL.
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A Complete Passing Attack for the Flexbone Option Offense |
Charles Wilson, Scout,
Northeast H.S., St. Petersburg, FL.
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Maximizing Practice Time in an Option Offense |
Al Wolski, Head Coach, Reading H.S., Reading, PA.
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Coaching and Executing the Outside Veer |
Kevin Crane, Offensive Line Coach, Portales
H.S., Portales, NM.
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The Wing-T Belly Triple |
Jim DiPofi, Head
Coach, Chardon H.S., Chardon, OH.
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Advantages of the Souble-Slot Formation for the Triple Option |
Stuart
Salling, Asst.
Offensive Line Coach, Parkview Baptist H.S., Baton
Rouge, LA.
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Complete Fullback Play in the Triple Option |
Scott Deitrech, Offensive
Coordinator, Parkview Baptist H.S., Baton Rouge, LA.
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Training the Option Quarterback |
Rob Zeitman, OC, Muskegon H.S.,
Muskegon, MI.
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Complementary Plays to the Triple Option |
Coby Long, OC, Federal Hocking H.S.,
Stewart, OH.
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The Malvern Sally |
Joe Sells, OC, Malvern
Prep H.S., Philadelphia, PA.
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Make Your QB a Runner With Midline Action |
John
Millward, OC, Morgan H.S., Morgan, UT. |
Complements to the Midline |
Buddy
Taylor, HC, Medicine Lodge H.S., Medicine Lodge, KS. |
The El-Camino I and One-Back Option Offense |
Herb
Meyer, HC, El Camino H.S., Oceanside, CA. |
Blocking the Midline Option the Pueblo County Hornet Way |
John
Villani, OL/JV OC, Pueblo County H.S., Pueblo, CO. |
The Mulvane Triple Shoot |
Dave
Fennewald, HC, Mulvane H.S., Mulvane, KS. |
Inside Veer @ 7 |
Marcelo
Metzelar, OC, LaSalle H.S., Miami, FL. |
The North Tonawanda Counter Game |
Eric
Jantzi, HC, North Tonawanda H.S., North Tonawanda, NY. |
Using the QB Follow in the Option Game |
John
Anderson, OC, US Navy/USMC Inter-Command Teams (Ret.) |
The Lake Zurich Outside Veer |
Mike
DiMatteo, HC, Lake Zurich H.S., Lake Zurich, IL. |
Teaching the Wishbone to Jr. High Kids |
Derick
Price, Athletic Coordinator, Snyder J.H.S., Snyder, TX. |
Triple Option From the Gun |
Dale
Spitzer, HC, Ft. Defiance H.S., Ft. Defiance, VA. |
Slide Option From the Gun |
James
Vint, OC, Christopher Columbus H.S., Bronx, NY. |
Double Option: The Tiger Way |
Steven
Moss, OL, Noxapater H.S., Noxapater, MS. |
The 600 Series Attack: The Triple Threat |
Shawn
Liotta, Asst. OC, Springdale H.S., Springdale, PA. |
Using Play-Action to Complement the Option |
Darrell
Sutherland, HC, Bartram Trail H.S., Jacksonville, FL. |
Effectively Using Audibles in Your Offense |
Doug
Kovacs, RB/Asst. Recruiting Coordinator, University of Minnesota,
Crookston. |
Backside Blocking: A Neglected Necessity |
Jim
Meighan, OC, Blairsville H.S., Blairsville, PA. |
The Nebraska City Midline Trap Series |
Lou
Varley, HC, Nebraska City H.S., Nebraska City, NE. |
The Kane H.S. Load Option |
Rick
Bouch, OC, Kane H.S., Kane, PA. |
Pairing Perimeter Option Schemes With Play-Action |
Kevin
Ahern, HC, Golden Sierra H.S., Garden Valley, CA. |
Option Football for 5 to 7 Year-Olds |
Michael
Cathey, Youth Coach, Tellico Plains, TN. |
The Florida Multiple Wishbone |
John
Anderson, OC, US Navy/USMC Inter-Command Teams (Ret.) |
Empty Your Backfield! |
Mark
Snow, OC, Surry Central H.S., Pilot Mountain, NC. |
The Medicine Lodge Midline Veer |
Buddy
Taylor, HC, Medicine Lodge H.S., Medicine Lodge, KS. |
The Lake Zurich Counter Option |
Mike
DiMatteo, HC, Lake Zurich H.S., Lake Zurich, IL. |
The Golden Sierra Midline |
Kevin
Ahern, HC, Golden Sierra H.S., Garden Valley, CA. |
Keys and Reads for the Option QB |
Terry
Wheeler, OC, Granville H.S., Granville, NY. |
The Malvern Power Option |
Joe Sells,
OC, Malvern
Prep H.S., Philadelphia, PA. |
The Hillcrest Hornet Midline |
Brian
Moler, OL, Hillcrest H.S., Springfield, MO. |
The Poor Man's Flexbone |
Chip
Seagle, HC, DA Smith M.S., Ozark, AL. |
Kick the K.I.S.S.! |
Mike
Smith, OC, Paola H.S., Paola, KS. |
The No-Back Option |
Larry
Getts, HC, Paris Union H.S., Paris Union, IL. |
Supporting the Freeze Option With the Freeze Iso |
Joe Sells,
OC, Malvern
Prep H.S., Philadelphia, PA. |
The Bulldog Split-Back Package |
Dave
Large, HC, ElDorado Springs H.S., ElDorado Springs, MO. |
The Petaluma Midline Series |
Steve
Ellison, HC, Petaluma H.S., Petaluma, CA. |
The Bridgewater Counter-Option |
Bob
Colbert, OC/OL, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA. |
Changing From the Wishbone to the Hambone |
Mark
Snow, OC, Surry Central H.S., Pilot Mountain, NC. |
Putting the Trap in the Option Game |
Don
Herman, HC, Martha's Vineyard Regional H.S., Oak Bluffs, MA. |
Running the G-Option |
Joe Sells,
OC, Malvern
Prep H.S., Philadelphia, PA. |
The North Catholic Option Offense |
Mike
Schuster, WR/DB, North Catholic H.S., Pittsburgh, PA. |
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Add Some Flexibility to Your Option |
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Matt Turney authors his
first article for Option Central this month with this great look at how
he teaches his QB to recognize advantages and make play checks at the
line. 5 diagrams and a quick 'check chart' round out this in-depth piece
on checking at the line. |
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Formulating Formations |
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Our own Mike DiMatteo
chips in once again this month with an intriguing look at how one might
go about seriously screwing with the defense via some unconventional
formations. Mike takes a look at 2 unbalanced sets here and how trips can
be used to advantage from the double slot as well. A great read for
those looking for a little more out of their formation system! |
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Why the Gun Triple |
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Pat Mitchell contributes
his thoughts this month on why his team employs the gun triple. No
diagrams, but a thoughtful discussion that just might make you want to include
this variant into your option game. |
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A Flexible Approach to Check With Me |
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The highly cerebral Mike
Wilson pays Option Central yet another visit with this in-depth
discussion of the thinking that should go into your check with me system
if you plan on checking into plays at the line. In this article, Mike
outlines a detailed 3-step system that any coach can use to get a better
picture of what needs to be addressed when installing this facet of the
offense. Great reading for those trying to get a handle on this
potentially critical aspect of their offense! |
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Putting Some Tripps In Your Triple: Part II-Handback |
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Bill Moore returns this month to continue his series on creative ways to complement the inside veer from trips sets. Included in this follow-up article are some nasty switch-up type plays such as the 'shoot' and trips 'handback', trips gun 'napalm' and the very sneaky 'handback shovel'. Excellent reading for those looking to open things up a bit in the misdirection department! |
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Running the Option Attack From the Shotgun |
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University Of Wisconsin-Platteville RB
coach Nate Cochran gives us some insight this month into some creative
ways to employ the Option from the shotgun. Includes schemes for both
the Triple and Speed Options with one and two backs vs. 4-man fronts. 7
diagrams total. |
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The Steele-Dawson Counter Trap |
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Jack Biesterfeld checks in this month with
an excellent counter trap play from the double-slot look. Includes
diagrams vs. a 4-4, 4-3, 5-3, 5-2, 6-2 and 6-1 look along with a
discussion of tips and techniques for this excellent switch-up
play. |
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Flex to the Outside Veer |
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Steven Lotief spreads the knowledge this
month with an in-depth look at a nice second-level scheme for running
outside veer from a 1-TE flexbone set. 6 diagrams including schemes vs.
a 50, 4-4, 4-3 and 3-3-5 front. An excellent switch-up scheme to
optioning the EMOL. |
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The Cutback Veer |
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Cody Mallory contributes this month with
an additional scheme to deal with "fall-in" players on the
second level creating problems for your Midline game. Includes 2
diagrams and a listing of position responsibilities. |
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The Midline "Out" Scheme |
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Scott Dieterich brings us a short look at
a special adjustment designed to prevent the "fall in" player
on the second level from messing with your Midline. Includes 3 diagrams
and a short table of position adjustments for this inventive and
effective Midline scheme. |
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Play-Action Pass From the Flexbone Option |
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J.D. Jones contributes his thoughts on the myriad of ways to spank the
defense with play-action from the flexbone. Includes 6 diagrams of base
flexbone plays and some possible play-action schemes from those run
actions. |
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Maximum Practice in Minimum Time |
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Kirk
Brandenburg writes hs first Option Central article this month
detailing one of his favorite drills for maximizing reps in the Option
game, the "Bama Drill". One big diagram and a thorough
discussion of how to run the drill and what to look for. |
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Put Some Trips In Your Triple Part 1: Napalm Right |
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Bill
Moore offers up the first in a series of articles discussing his
implementation of the triple option from trips sets. 9 diagrams,
including schemes against 6 different defensive looks plus a table of
assignments round out this comprehensive and informative article. |
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One Way to Run the Option |
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Mike Ervin checks in this
month with a short look at some ideas for quick pass routes off of inside
veer action. Tips and suggestions along with 4 diagrams to illustrate
the discussion. |
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Attacking the 3-3-5 |
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Mike
Wilson continues to grace the pages of Option Central with this great
analysis of the 3-3-5 trend and 4 basic schemes that a lot of Triple
Option teams are using to deal with it. Includes a breakdown of the
3-3-5, 4 diagrams for some common schemes against it along with blocking
rules for those, and some tips and pointers. |
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QB Drills For the Inside Veer |
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Chris
Lewis makes his Option Central debut this month with a good in-depth
piece on some fronts and stunts that you can set up in half-line drill
to work against. Featuring 12 diagrams running from the flexbone, along
with full explanations on the tactics and reasoning behind each look. A
great way to prepare for that multiple front/stunt team that you have to
go against this year. |
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Incorporating the Load Option Pass Into your Offense |
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Scott Jazdzewski
checks in with his first guest article this month, submitting a short but to the
point scheme on how to build a simple Load Option play-action pass into your
scheme. Features 2 diagrams out of split-backs highlighting the base running
play and its companion play-action pass. Includes key assignments and footwork
along with helpful tips. |
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Option Football For Middle School |
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Derrick
Jones arrives on the Option Central article list this month by providing
a look at how a middle-school program can incorporate a basic Veer
package from the I. A complete strong and weakside Veer package is
highlighted from the I, along with a companion play-action pass for a
nice switch-up. Includes 11 diagrams running from the I vs. the more
prevalent 5-3 and 6-2 fronts run on the middle school level, along with
key assignments, footwork and helpful tips. |
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Daily In-Season Drills for the Option Quarterback |
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Coach
Christian Csatari checks in from the Great White North this month with a
primer on keeping your QB's edge sharp while in-season. Includes a
review of warm-up drills, technique exercises and some practice ideas
for the read phase. |
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The
Zone Option: It's like Stealing! |
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New Guest Author Mike
Dicenso contributes his schemes on several variants of the zone option.
Includes diagrams and one base blocking scheme for seal, lead, counter,
g-lead and bounce option. |
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Midline
to A-gap Defender with “SLIP” or “SAM” Call |
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Mike Wilson
checks back in this month with his second guest article. Dealing with
alternate blocking schemes to open up the a-gap for the midline
quarterback, Mike provides his thoughts based on film study and an
analysis of common defensive tactics used to counter the midline.
Includes 4 diagrams of the flexbone running against 40 fronts. |
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Complementary Plays To the Outside Veer |
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Coach Doug Kovacs returns
for his second guest author appearance in this comprehensive article on
companion plays to the Outside Veer. Providing 10 separate complimentary
plays along with 10 diagrams, Coach Kovacs gives a great look at what a
well-tuned Option offense can go to when base plays are proving
ineffective. Schemes such as the Load, Lead, G, G-Veer and Play-Action
compliments are all detailed in this complete discussion. |
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Combining the Jet Sweep with the Midline Option |
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Chardon H.S. (OH) Coach
Jim DiPofi authors his second guest article on Option Central in this
great piece on the "Jet Sweep" concept. Featuring 9 diagrams
and a host of great experience-based tips, this article is sure to help
any Option team ramp up the pressure on defenses that blitz inside
heavily to stop the Midline. |
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Giving the Quarterback the Tools To Handle the “Echo” Stunt |
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New Guest Author John Iannucci provides a
look at how to defeat the "Echo" stunt that many Option teams
see employed against them. Coach Iannucci brings 26 years of scholastic
coaching experience to this article that features 4 separate schemes to
handle the Echo along with 8 diagrams illustrating the concepts. A great
read if you're looking for schemes to handle a pressure defense. |
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Option Theory 101 |
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Electrical
engineer and future coach Mike Wilson contributes a complete Option
system running from the Flexbone. Topics include a listing of Option
strong points, basic Option theory, general scheme principles against 7
and 8-man fronts, perimeter blocking schemes, complete discussion of a
count system for determining best option and blocking scheme, using the
count system with unbalanced formations, general play calling
considerations and a thorough analysis of 5 separate problem situations
and their solutions. Features 19 diagrams illustrating the concepts.
This is a great guide to anyone looking for a sound, dependable system
for the Flexbone! |
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Attacking With the FB Trap and Trap Option |
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Trask H.S.
(NC) Head Coach Darren Willis gives an inside look at how to attack the
defensive interior and still put pressure on the perimeter using the
Split End Wishbone with the FB Trap and its companion play the Trap
Option. Includes a complete discussion of blocking rules for the line
and backs along with steps and reads for the QB and FB. 2 diagrams illustrate
the package vs. the 53 and 44 fronts. |
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The Muskegon Midline |
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Rob Zeitman, Muskegon H.S.
(MI) OC returns with his second guest article covering the ins and outs
of the Muskegon Midline. Complete with 5 diagrams highlighting
adjustments vs the 44, 43 and 5-2. Rob illustrates his midline attack
from a one back set with both a TE and from the double-slot and includes
special case schemes that each set brings with it. If you're looking for
a winning tradition, look no further:
Muskegon High School is the winningest football program in the history of the state of Michigan. |
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Option Adjustments for the 5-3 Defense |
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Bath County Head Coach Will Fields checks
in with his first guest article. 14 diagrams illustrate the multitude of
adjustments that BCHS uses to attack the 53 defense. Midline, Veer and
Load are the emphasis here, using one TE and multiple backfield sets. |
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Using the Basketball Pitch in the Option |
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Ted Newsome, OL coach at
Portsmouth H.S. (OH), serves up his first guest article by providing
an argument for the less-traditional method of getting the ball to the
pitch-back: The Basketball Pass |
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The Belly and Belly Option Series from Splitbacks |
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Coach Lou
Varley contributes a quick, no frills Splitback Belly/Belly Option
series this month. Features the main Belly/Belly Option play, a WB counter play and 3 play action pass plays off
of the Belly action. |
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The Three Back Option Theorem |
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Charles
Wilson contributes his second guest article detailing the theory and
dynamics of the three back option attack vs. the typical two-back,
split-back set. The Double-Split Wishbone is highlighted for its balance
and ability to execute the triple equally to both sides with no
adjustment, and for what it lends to the flexbone in attacking a four
deep secondary. 10 diagrams illustrate the concepts presented. |
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A Complete Passing Attack for the Flexbone Option Offense |
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Northeast H.S. Scout Charles Wilson draws up
a protection and route progression package for use in the flexbone
offense. Features a complete discussion of QB drop steps and reading
techniques as well as protection check-downs and alternate route
packages vs. several defensive schemes. 7 diagrams illustrate the
protection and route concepts. |
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Maximizing Practice Time in an Option Offense |
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Head Coach Al Wolski discusses the Reading
H.S. philosophy and techniques behind maximizing practice repetitions in
the Option offense. Features the six main steps that Coach Wolski uses
to optimize on-field practice time and includes a complete discussion of
the most important group drill that Reading runs, the "Veer Skel".
Includes 6 diagrams illustrating the drill along with sample play lists
that the drill incorporates. |
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Coaching and Executing the Outside Veer |
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Line coach Kevin Crane explains the X's
and O's behind the Portales H.S. Outside Veer series. Includes a
discussion of tactical advantages the Outside Veer provides, steps and
reading techniques for the QB, coaching points for the rest of the
backfield and a discussion of blocking schemes and variants for a
variety of defenses. Includes 4 sample diagrams illustrating the
concepts vs. 4 different defenses (50, 4-3, 6-5 and 5-3 Stack). |
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The Wing-T Belly Triple |
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Chardon H.S. Head Coach Jim DiPofi
explains how his team leverages the strengths of the Outside Veer from
the Wing-T. Includes a discussion of some problems that might be
encountered when running the Belly Iso and Belly-Down and how the Belly
Triple solves those problems. Features 9 diagrams and coaching points
for the backfield and wings including steps and QB reads. |
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Advantages of the Double Slot Formation for the Triple Option |
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Parkview Baptist assistant offensive line
coach Stuart Salling discusses why PBHS favors the Double Slot formation
for its Triple Option attack. Coach Salling covers five major points of
tactical advantage that the double slot provides, and includes 2
mini-diagrams illustrating some of these advantages. |
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Complete Fullback Play in the Triple Option |
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In a second article from the Parkview
Baptist H.S. program in Baton Rouge, LA., PBHS OC Scott Deitrech
outlines the finer points of coaching the fullback in the triple option.
Coach Deitrech covers stance, aiming points, mesh drills and other
various FB coaching points with an emphasis on developing the fullback's
"feel" for the proper mesh, timing and footwork in the triple
option game. |
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Training the Option Quarterback |
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Coach Rob Zeitman,
Offensive Coordinator of Muskegon H.S. in Muskegon Michigan discusses
how MHS trains it's QB's in and out of season. Includes the 7 major
points of evaluation MHS uses for its QB's and a look at the first 10
pages of the manual that MHS issues to its QB's. |
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Complimentary Plays to the Triple Option |
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Offensive Coordinator Coby
Long from Federal Hocking H.S. in Stewart Ohio presents a short look at
2 plays that FHHS uses to compliment their base midline and veer
package. Drawn up from the 2-TE Wishbone vs. the 50 (cover 2), Coach
Long discusses the tactics and base blocking schemes of both plays,
including suggestions for alternate schemes and companion plays. 3
diagrams. |
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The Malvern Sally |
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One of 4 articles authored
by Malvern Prep OC Joe Sells. A very large
article containing 49 diagrams. When printed it's 10+ pages. This is a complete discussion of the
Sally package used at Malvern Prep - a perennial power in the
Eastern PA Prep leagues. Includes discussion of blocking schemes and
techniques and a long list of variations from which the play can be
run. Diagrams for every major defense. An extremely thorough and useful article AND one of the largest
single articles on Option Central.
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Make Your QB a Runner With Midline Action |
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John Millward presents a
short, 3 diagram article here detailing some complimentary plays to the
base Midline - "G", "Spin" and "Spin-G".
These are all good plays to have in the arsenal for times when people
are really keying hard on your base Midline. "Spin" and
"Spin-G" have the added effect of introducing misdirection
into the scheme.
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Compliments to the Midline |
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Returning guest author
Buddy Taylor presents his schemes for the Midline Trap and Trap Option.
11 diagrams in all, complete with blocking assignments against a variety
of defenses including reductions and shades. Also includes a short
discussion of Trap/Trap Option pass protection schemes.
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The
El Camino Wildcat I and One-Back Option Offense |
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Authored by Coach Herb
Meyer, the football coach with the most wins (329 as of 2002) in the state of
California at any level. 14 diagrams take you through the El Camino H.S.
implementation of the Speed, Veer and Midline Options. Plays are
featured from the I, Offset-I and single-back sets against 43 and 50
looks.
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Blocking the Midline Option the Pueblo County Hornet Way |
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John Villani introduces the
Hornet Midline package. 8 diagrams cover his base Midline play from 2
TE/2-and-3 back heavy sets vs. the 4-4, 6-2 and 5-2 looks. This is
excellent reading for those looking for a 2 TE "Heavy" Midline
package. Complete discussion of blocking rules, techniques, splits and
alignments. |
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The Mulvane Triple Shoot |
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Dave Fennewald provides a
short-2 diagram article of Mulvane's implementation of the Delta State
"Triple Shoot". Includes base blocking rules from the flexbone
and flexbone-trips set vs the 43. This is the classic Flexbone Midline
scheme. |
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Inside Veer @ 7 |
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Marcelo Metzelar provides a
look at the LaSalle (Miami) H.S. implementation of the Wing-T Veer. 8
diagrams cover the hole system, blocking schemes and adjustments for 5
plays vs. the 50 and 43 fronts. Excellent discussion of Wing-T
adjustment / progression principles. |
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The North Tonawanda Counter Game |
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This file is a .PDF (Adobe
Acrobat file) by NTHS Head Coach Eric Jantzi. 10 diagrams cover the
North Tonawanda Counter package from the Flexbone vs. variations of the
43 and 50 front. Complete discussion of philosophy, blocking rules and
adjustments. Very good reading if you need more counter plays from your
Flexbone offense. |
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Using the QB Follow in the Option Game |
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Retired coach John Anderson
discusses the evolution and philosophy of the "follow" play in
the Option game. 5 diagrams cover the base power and follow schemes and
the resulting combination of the two - all from the I vs the 50. Also
includes 2 diagrams from the Army/Navy game of 1996 breaking down
specific instances of Darren McAda running the follow for Army out of
the single-back/1 TE and Flexbone sets. |
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The Lake Zurich Outside Veer |
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Returning Guest Author Mike
DiMatteo covers the LZHS implementation of the outside veer in this
short, 2-diagram article. Discusses philosophy, steps and footwork for
running the outside Veer from the Flexbone (single-back/double-slot) vs.
the 43 and 50. |
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Triple Option From the Gun |
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Dale Spitzer from Ft.
Defiance H.S. in Florida provides a short look at the FDHS
implementation of the Triple Option from the Shotgun set, based on
schemes run at Northwestern University. Having roots in the classic
gun-counter trey, Coach Spitzer discusses the evolution of the play and
it's philosophy, along with 2 variations that can be run. 3 diagrams
along with blocking assignments drawn up vs. air. |
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Slide Option From the Gun |
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Christopher Columbus H.S.
OC Jim Vint provides a short look at the CCHS variation of the Triple
Option from the 2-back/3-wide Gun set. Includes 2 diagrams showing the
play vs. the 43 and the 50 and discussion of the philosophy, base
blocking scheme, footwork and reads for this unique package. |
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Double Option: The Tiger Way |
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Coach Steve Moss from
Noxapater H.S. in Mississippi details his implementation of the called
double Option out of the Flexbone. 4 diagrams vs. the 53 defense in this
article. Includes system / formation terminology and base blocking
assignments. |
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The 600 Series: The Triple Threat |
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Assistant OC Shawn Liotta
from Springdale H.S. in Springdale, PA covers the basics of the SHS
sweep/belly series from the Flexbone. The 600 attack is a combination of
many offensive systems and ideas including the run and shoot, single
wing, wing-t, and fly offense. Complete discussion of philosophy, motion
terminology, attack areas and tracks and blocking assignments/techniques
and reads vs. the 53 and 40 fronts. 9 diagrams. |
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Using Play-Action to Compliment the Option |
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Head Coach Darrell
Sutherland from Bartram Trail H.S. in Jacksonville, FL provides his
philosophy and schemes behind the BTHS play-action package off the
Flexbone Inside Veer. Basic reads, routes and backfield footwork are
covered and presented vs. base 2 and 3-deep coverages. Also discusses
practice drills and techniques for countering aggressive run-support. |
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Effectively Using Audibles In Your Offense |
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University of Minnesota
Crookston RB Coach and Asst. Recruiting Coordinator Doug Kovacs presents
the philosophical, strategic and tactical considerations behind the
development of an effective audible system. Both run and pass audible
situations are considered, as well as a discussion of specific ways to
integrate audible calls into your present scheme. Includes 2 sample
diagrams highlighting specific situational examples. |
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Backside Blocking: A Neglected Necessity |
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Blairsville H.S. OC Jim
Meighan discusses 2 specific techniques for protecting the backside -
the full zone and the modified fan scheme. Features a complete
discussion of defensive recognition and threat evaluation as well as a
guide to taking proper steps. 4 diagrams highlighting specific
situations. |
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The Nebraska City Midline Trap Series |
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Inspired by a Jerry Kill
clinic lecture, Nebraska City Head Coach Lou Varley discusses the NCHS
adoption of the Midline Trap/Keep series. 2 diagrams present specific
play examples from the Flexbone with and without a TE vs. the 50.
Complete blocking assignments included. |
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The Kane H.S. Load Option |
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Kane HS OC Rick Bouch
discusses attacking both the even front defense and the reduced 50 with
the Load Option out of the I. Includes blocking rules, tactical
considerations and reads. 3 diagrams covering the 44, 50 and 6 man
front. |
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Pairing Perimeter Option Schemes With Play-Action |
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Golden Sierra Head Coach
Kevin Ahern presents sample schemes and tactics for tying Option
perimeter blocking into an effective play action package. Includes 2
basic perimeter schemes to counteract 2 and 3-deep coverage. 4 diagrams,
complete with route details. |
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Option Football for 5 to 7 Year-Olds |
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Tellico Plains Youth Coach
Michael Cathey discusses the challenge of installing and running a
simplified Option offense at the extreme youth level. Teaching
considerations, numbering and terminology simplifications and
installation phases are all part of this informative guide to the
"Kiddy Option". What the heck! Might as well start em young! |
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The Florida Multiple Wishbone |
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28 diagrams highlight this
excerpt from the Sept/Oct edition of the 1978 "Medallist Sports
News". Originally authored by former Florida Head Coach Doug Dickey
and submitted to Option Central by former US Navy/USMC Inter-command
team OC John Anderson. Includes a complete look at the Florida Wishbone
as run by Dickey vs. both even and odd fronts, blocking schemes, steps
and reads along with a short look at both the broken bone and I
formation variants and a passing game discussion. |
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Empty Your Backfield! |
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Surry Central OC Mark Snow
discusses adjusting from the Georgia Southern Spread set (Flexbone) to a
no-back set and then running a Lead Option out of it. Includes one
sample play vs. a cover-2 even front and base blocking scheme along with
a discussion of strategic elements. |
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The Medicine Lodge Midline Veer |
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Head Coach Buddy Taylor
covers the MLHS Midline package focusing on the Midline Veer from the 1-
TE Flexbone . 4 base schemes with 5 different blocking variations vs.
the reduced 50 and 43 are highlighted in 19 specific diagrams. |
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The Lake Zurich Counter Option |
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Head Coach Mike DiMatteo
provides a short look at the Lake Zurich implementation of the Flexbone
Counter-Option derived from the Georgia Southern scheme. 2 diagrams
illustrate the play vs. the 50 front. Includes a brief discussion of
tactical considerations and reacting to the blitz. |
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The Golden Sierra Midline |
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Head Coach Kevin Ahern
illustrates the Golden Sierra base Midline package from the 1-TE
Flexbone vs. the reduced 50. Includes discussion of pre-snap reads, base
blocking rules, QB footwork and play-action protection off the base
scheme. 3 diagrams covering 2 variations and the play-action. |
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Keys and Reads for the Option QB |
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Granville HS OC Terry
Wheeler draws up this overview style article of basic reading techniques
for the Option QB vs. a number of fronts including the 50, 43, 44 Stack,
50 Shade, 3-man prevent front and a typical defensive overload. Emphasis
is placed on the give or keep read using 7 simplified diagrams to
illustrate the authors points in this excellent primer. |
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The Malvern Power Option |
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Malvern Prep OC Joe Sells
covers the basics of this great twist on the classic iso/lead play. 8
diagrams illustrate blocking the 50, 40, 43, 53 and adjustments for each
of those fronts. Also includes a basic set of blocking rules. |
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The Hillcrest Hornet Midline |
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Offensive Line Coach Brian
Moler illustrates the Hillcrest Midline Belly package using the 1-TE
Wishbone set vs. the 44. Includes a discussion of reads, base blocking,
steps and adjustments. 3 diagrams. |
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The Poor Man's Flexbone |
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DA Smith JHS Head Coach
Chip Seagle covers some of his Flexbone package highlighting the
Midline, Veer, Counter and Play-Action vs. the 44. Also includes a
Wishbone-Unbalanced changeup play. Complete discussion of personnel
considerations, formation variations, blocking assignments, steps and
reads. 9 diagrams. |
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Kick the K.I.S.S! |
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Paola HS Offensive
Coordinator Mike Smith discusses his teams' transition into the Flexbone.
Topics covered include evolution of the transition, philosophy, base
formations and schemes for the Midline and Veer vs. the 50 shade. 6
diagrams. |
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The No-Back Option |
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Paris Union Head Coach
Larry Getts introduces the empty-set Option concept. 12 diagrams
cover formations, blocking rules, adjustments, steps and reads vs. the
43. Also includes a play-action scheme. |
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Supporting the Freeze Option With the Freeze-Iso |
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Malvern Prep OC Joe Sells
outlines the Malvern Freeze-Iso package. 6 diagrams highlight this
Nebraska scheme variant from the I and Stack-I vs. the 50 and 43.
Includes basic blocking rules, steps and some tactical considerations. |
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The Bulldog Split-Back Package |
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For the split-back fans out
there, El Dorado HS Head Coach Dave Large shows off the EDHS split-back
Midline, Belly and Trap Option packages. 24 diagrams highlight each play
vs. the 43, 44, 52 and 53. Also includes base blocking assignments for
each play, formation changeups and a short discussion of tactical
considerations. |
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The Petaluma Midline Series |
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Petaluma Head Coach Steve
Ellison draws up the Midline Load and Midline Arc variants of the PHS
Flexbone Midline package. Complete discussion of coaching points,
blocking assignments, mesh and read keys and installation
considerations. 2 diagrams of the Flexbone vs. the 44 highlight each
play. |
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The Bridgewater Counter-Option |
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Bridgewater OC Bob Colbert
presents the Counter-Option from the I vs. variations of the 40 and 50
front. 7 diagrams and includes tactical considerations and play notes. |
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Changing From the Wishbone to the Hambone |
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Offensive Coordinator Mark
Snow explains his team's transition from the Wishbone to the Georgia
Southern double-slot (Flexbone). Strategic reasons for the change are
introduced, and 2 base plays - the Veer and the Counter - are drawn up
vs. the 43. Includes base blocking rules and tactical considerations. |
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Putting the Trap in the Option Game |
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Martha's Vineyard Regional
H.S. Head Coach Don Herman introduces his bread and butter play,
"The Bend". 4 diagrams explain the hole system and highlight 3
variations of the play against 3 fronts (43, 44, 50). Also includes the
personnel numbering scheme and coaching points for the backfield steps. |
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Running the G-Option |
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Malvern Prep OC Joe Sells
authors his first guest article with this in-depth piece on the Malvern
G-Option. 37 diagrams take you through the 30 and 40 series variants of
the play vs. a variety of defensive fronts including 13 play-action
route combinations. Also includes a list of 20 separate coaching points
on running the G. |
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The North Catholic Option Offense |
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A complete detailing of the Option offense out of the I run by North Catholic H.S. in Pittsburgh, PA.
This multi-page layout was the original basis for Option Central |
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Inside Veer From the Gun |
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Lou Varley enriches the Option Central library once again with this complete look at his inside veer scheme from the gun. Both strong and weak side plays are included along with scheme diagrams for multiple fronts. Also included are three play-action passes from the veer action. |
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0/1 Midline Arc |
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Scott Deterich provides a strategic discussion and detailed rules for blocking his 0/1 Midline Arc triple Option from a double-slot set. Includes diagramming against 5 different fronts. |
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The B-Gap Boundary |
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Mike Schuster adds a little extra this month with his presentation of an easy to teach scheme for getting the inside veer blocked from a 1 TE Ace set. Includes 12 diagrams for running against various fronts to both the strong and weak side. |
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The Advantage of Motion |
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Mike Schuster throws out some ideas on how to best make a defense adjust on the fly with simple motion. Includes 10 diagrams dealing with making life more difficult for 40 and 50 fronts. |
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Play-Action to Complement Your Spread Option Offense |
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Nathan Cochran contributes some great play-action schemes from the double-slot formation straight out of the Blackburn College playbook. Includes 7 diagrams detailing the routes and backfield action vs. different coverages as well as a discussion on protection. |
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The Ace-Deuce Shotgun Package |
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Mike Schuster presents a look at how to transition your basic run schemes into a simple high-quality gun running game. Includes 22 diagrams involving everything from blocking schemes to sample play-action routes. |
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To Flexbone or Not to Flexbone |
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Coach Jay DeCann contributes his thoughts on what went into his teams decision to switch to a flexbone offense. (Essay, no diagrams) An excellent read for anyone wondering what is involved in making a switch to the flexbone. |
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The Warrior Counter Option |
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Waldorf College Head Coach Greg Youngblood discusses tactics and schemes for implementing a solid counter-option game from the flexbone. 3 diagrams vs. a 5-2, 4-4 and 4-3 front. |
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The Midline Package |
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Coach Buddy Taylor provides six different schemes for running the midline from the flex vs. a 40 front. Includes Base, Veer, Trap, Drive and Rocket. |
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The Counter Trap Option |
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Coach Ryan tundevold writes up his schemes and tactics for running the counter trap option out of the flex. Includes 5 diagrams for attacking the 5-2, 5-3, 5-3 Eagle, 43 and 6-2 fronts. |
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Why the Shotgun Veer? |
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Coach Mike Ervin contributes his thoughts on the why and how of transitioning from the I to the shotgun veer. Includes 7 diagrams for attacking a 40 front with inside veer, outside veer and belly action and also includes a look at slide protection and a shuffle-pass and misdirection scheme. |
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The I-Bone Multi-Option Offense |
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Former journalist Joey Lozano recounts his work with Dr. R. Smith in the creation and development of the original I-Bone offense in 1983. A great read for Option historians and part 1 of future series by Mr. Lozano. Includes 7 diagrams of I-Bone running plays. |
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The Possibilities of the Diamond-T |
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Mike Schuster experiments with legendary Arkansas high school coach Don Campbell's signature formation, the Diamond-T. 24 diagrams versus even and odd fronts and an embedded video clip of Illinois high school Mt. Vernon running the set illustrate the flexibility and deception this formation can provide. |
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2008 Fall Install and In-Season Practce Templates |
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Lakeside Assistant Head Coach Terrance Banks returns to Option Central this month to provide his complete offensive install schedule and in-season practice templates. A great guide for those looking into how to structure their practices when installing an option-based offense. 7 install practices and a full week of in-season practice schedules are included. |
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Option Plus Jet Equals Success! |
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Calistoga Head Coach Mike Ervin returns with a look at how to integrate Jet motion with the ability to run the inside veer, the zone, zone option and the Jet itself. 8 basic diagrams illustrate the concept for the veer, zone option, jet sweep and some play action. |
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Outside Veer from the Strong Set |
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Head Coach Dan Knause from Cornell H.S. in Coraopolis, PA authors his first article this month on running the outside veer using an offset tailback, the strong set. Includes a discussion of basic tactical considerations and benefits of the set and includes 3 diagrams to illustrate the play vs. 40 and 50 fronts. |
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Shotgun Option With Wings-The Trap Option Series |
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Assistant Head Coach Terrance Banks from Lakeside H.S. in Atlanta, GA authors his first article this month on running the trap option using a shotgun set. Includes 3 diagrams for the trap, trap option and lead option vs. a 50 front along with complete rules for each play. |
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Option on Me |
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Coach Jerry Campbell returns to Option Central with an introduction to Option on Me, a system he developed for
reading the defenders in the box and calling the perfect play. |
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Defending the Option |
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Coach Scott Cramer has been Defending the Option for a number of years as a HS Defensive Coordinator.
In this article, he introduces a number of concepts for defending the Option. |
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Option Plays I would run today |
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Coach Larry Beckish, creator
of the Trap Option and author of The Trap Option - 40 plus 60 equals Option,
kicks off the new Guest Writer program with the first article for 2010.
Coach B looks at today's game and talks about plays he would run today, and how. |
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The Trap Option 40 Plus 60 Equals Option |
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This 199 page coaching classic is like an encyclopedia for Option Football, and will appear in its entirety in the Option
Central books section.
Over 40 pages of material - the first 5 chapters are online as of May 1 2010, and make an ideal introduction for coaches
that are considering adding the Option to an offense or who want to better understand the Principles and
Concepts behind traditional Option Football.
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Veer Counter Package |
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Coach Buddy Taylor returns as a Guest Writer to talk about his Veer
Counter Package. This article is available in both PDF and Playmaker Pro
formats.
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40-60 Series Complementary Runs |
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In this Chapter from his Trap Option, 40 Plus 60 Equals Option,
Coach Beckish provides 10 running plays that complement the 40 - 60 Series with a variety of 0-1 and 8 - 9 blocking
adjustments to take advantage of specific defensive alignments and techniques.
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Stopping the Option with Cover 2 Roll |
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Coach Vaughn Volpi discusses how implementing Cover 2 Roll enabled his team to contain a powerful option attack and contributed to a playoff victory.
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Combine the Option and The Jet |
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Rick Bouch explains how to use of the Jet Sweep to complement the Spread Option, Shovel and Boot to put extra pressure on a Defense.
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Pairing Option Plays |
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Coach Campbell expands his Option on Me concept with a new concept that puts yet more pressure on a Defense.
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Defensive Front Identification System |
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Steve Gunther, Author of How to Coach the Wishbone Football Offense, According to Emory Bellard shares a system that Coach Bellard developed
to
identify Defensive Fronts when running the option. Gunther was a
long time High School Coach in Iowa and a Bellard Assistant from 1990-1994. |
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Diamond Hybrid Pistol Wing T |
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Jerry Campbell discusses the Diamond Formation and how it can be incorporated in a Hybrid Pistol / Wing-T Offense to
put more pressure on a Defense. The
article also discusses how this offense lends
itself to the fast-tempo, no huddle
style of attack that was popularized in
2011 by the explosive offenses of West
Virginia and Oklahoma St. |
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Defending the Spread Option |
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Jerry Gordon discusses an approach to Defending the Spread Option that can be effective when facing a "super-athlete"
at Quarterback.
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Universal
Truths of Offensive Football |
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Tony Demeo, well known and widely respected for his 25+ years as a Collegiate Head Football Coach, Option Football expertise, and his innovative Gun Triple Option identifies
(30) Universal Truths of Offensive Football.
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