OPTION FOOTBALL FROM THE DOUBLE WING

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Introduction

An opportunity to expand your offensive system with a unique play Option adds a new dimension to your offense; attacks perimeter & eliminates one block Provides a complete package - base play, counter & pass offense Forces the defense to account for a broader attack & forces assignment football

Definition & Types of Option Football

Lead Option - QB - Pitch back - Lead back

LEAD OPTION - QB - Pitch Back & Lead Back to block

Definition & Types of Option Football

Lead Option Speed Option - QB - Pitch back - no lead back

SPEED OPTION No Lead Back

Definition & Types of Option Football

Lead Option Speed Option Dive Option - QB - Dive Back - Pitch back -

DIVE OPTION - dive back followed by keep/ pitch off DE

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Advantages of Option Football

Utilizes athleticism of the QB

Advantages of Option Football

Utilizes athleticism of QB Eliminates one defender with the QB read

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DE is eliminated as QB keeps or pitches.

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Advantages of Option Football

Utilizes athleticism of QB QB eliminates one defender with the read Tight OL splits of DW get ball on the edge quickly Forces defense to play assignment football Provides good blitz control

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Tight Line Splits Constrict Defense & Pitch Gets to Edge

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Disadvantages of Option Football

Potential for errant pitch Lack of conventional DE play may make option impractical

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Double Option Basics

QBs footwork at the snap QBs footwork (drop step vs. reverse piviot) Path to the pitch key

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QBs path to DE - INTO the LOS - not parallel

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QBs Reverse Pivot Footwork

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Double Option (Lead or Speed)

QBs footwork QBs path to EMLOS Pitch backs path

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Double Option (Lead or Speed)

QBs footwork QBs path to EMLOS Pitch backs path Pitch relationship

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Pitchback relationship 4.5 to 5.5 yards off outside hip of QB at 45 degree angle

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Double Option (Lead or Speed)

QBs footwork QBs path to EMLOS Pitch backs path Pitch relationship Lead blocker (Lead Option)

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LEAD BLOCKER's path - first defender outside pitch key

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QB Technique & Mechanics

C/QB exchange

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QB Technique & Mechanics

C/QB exchange Footwork to Pitch Key (as discussed above)

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QB Technique & Mechanics

C/QB exchange Footwork to Pitch Key Technique of read: eyes on EMLOS immediately; ID the pitch key ball at sternum level attack inside hip of pitch key dont get too close to EMLOS once you decide to pitch, look pitch in to the pitch back
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QB Technique & Mechanics

C/QB exchange Footwork to Pitch Key Technique of read

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Pitch Mechanics & the Act of Making the Pitch

Thumbs down pitch; Pop elbow to locked out position; Short jab step in direction of pitch; Look ball in to pitch back; Tuck off-side shoulder as pitch is made to take any contact by DE; Rib pads

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Pitch Back Technique

Footwork (motion - no motion)

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Pitch Back Technique

Footwork (motion - no motion) Depth & width - catch up to QB, get on outside hip and maintain pitch relationship

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Pitch Back Technique

Footwork (motion - no motion) Depth & width Relaxed back arm

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Pitch Back Technique

Footwork (motion/no motion) Depth & width Relaxed back arm Eyes on the pitch key initially - then eyes on QB

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Pitch Back Technique

Footwork (motion/no motion) Depth & width Relaxed back arm Eyes on the pitch key initially Duty to maintain pitch relationship Against hard end get back shoulder open

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Pitch Path & Pitch Relationship

4.5 - 5.5 yds off QB's outside hip at 45 degree angle

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Defensive End Play

Boxing DE (a la Gap Air Mirror)

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Defensive End Play

Crashing DE - (hard DE) - pitch right now !!

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Defensive End Play

Crashing DE - LOAD play

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OFFENSIVE LINE PLAY

Double Option Leaves End Man Unblocked Various Schemes to block this: G.O.D. G.O.L. O.I.L. Counting Method SAB (????) No need to change your usual scheme

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Double Option vs. 53 (Counting Defenders -0-1-2-3)

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Double Option vs. 6-2 F C B B C E E

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QB DRILLS & SKILL WORK

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Kneeling Pitch

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QB Pairs Down-the-Line-Drill
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END MAN OPTION PITCH E

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HARD END DRILL E O O

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PERIMETER DRILL F

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Supplemental Option Offense

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TIGHT A FLY 38 OPTION

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TIGHT A GO 28 OPTION LOAD

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TIGHT A GO 47 COUNTER

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TIGHT EMPTY RIGHT A GO

28 0PTION

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Pass Offense - (option action)

TIGHT A GO PASS 28 OPTION
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TIGHT A GO PASS 28 OPTION - B BACKSIDE RAIL

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Belly Option Series

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Tight A Go 34 Belly Triple (True Triple Option)

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Tight A Go 34 Belly TRAP

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Tight A Go 38 Belly OPTION

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Tight A Go 38 Belly OPTION DOUBLE G

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SPREAD DOUBLE WING

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SPREAD A GO 28 OPTION

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SPREAD A FLY 38 OPTION

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EMPTY SPREAD RIGHT 28 OPTION

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EMPTY SPREAD RIGHT AU 29 OPTION

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SPREAD A GO 47 COUNTER

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WILDCAT A GO 28 OPTION

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