2007 option offense - the running game glazier clinic
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Option Offense and the Running Game
Glazier ClinicChicago 2007
Session #5
General PhilosophyOption Football forces the defense to
play assignment football.Option Football allows you to not block
up to 2 defenders per playOption Football puts pressure on the
defense from sideline to sideline
VersatilityFits into any offensive structure
Split back“I” or Power “I”Full HouseWing TSingle BackShotgun
Midline and the Inside VeerAt the high school level these plays are
paired.Defenses are hard pressed to stop both
plays with the same front.
Midline (Mike)Double Option
Attacks the center of the defenseForces the defense to constrict
Give read is the 2 or 3 tech tackleTackle and End cross block on DE and
LBHB inserts through C Gap and gets
MDM
Midline (Mike) Right
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
Inside Veer (IV)Triple optionAttacks inside and outside of DefenseGive Read is the first down Defensive
player past the “B” GapPitch Key is the Force PlayerGood play to the Tight or Open side
Inside Veer (IV) Left
C E N T E C
W M S
FS SS
Outside VeerTriple option
Attacks the “C” Gap to the outsideForces the defense to expand
PS G, T, and TE responsible for clearing out DT and LB
Give Read is the DEPitch off of the force player
Veer Right
E T N T E
W MC FS SS C
Lead and Load Options Lead
Double OptionPS G,T, and TE take DT and LBWR will crackFB leads out on CornerQB will pitch off DE
Load optionDouble optionThis time we will block the DE with FBWR will crackQB will pitch off next defender downfield
Lead Option (LO) RightW M
E T N T E
C FS SS C
Load Option RightW M
E T N T E
C FS SS C
Complementary Plays Midline triple options (Marc, Mitch) An option offense should have the following
complements:ReversePlay ActionCounter Action
The inside trap with the FB is also an excellent
JET and ROCKET Sweeps
Marc (Midline Triple)
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
Mitch (Midline Triple)
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
IV Left Reverse
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
Veer Pass Right
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
HB Counter Left
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
Trap Right
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
Jet Sweep Left
E N T E
C W M S C
FS SS
Rocket Sweep Right
E N T E
C W M S SS C
FS