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Installing The Option From ThePistol
By James Vint
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If You Have A Systematic WayTo Teach An Offense, Your Kids
Will Have A Systematic Way OfLearning The Offense
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Topics We Will Cover
Advantages of the Option Game Player and Hole Numbering Option Plays
Midline IS Veer Outside Veer Speed Option Zone Read Option
Load Option Trap Option
Check With Me System
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Why The Pistol?
Allowed us to eliminate some tendencieswith our option game
Gives our QB depth in the pass game
We could run our entire option package!
We could flip plays without flipping ourrunning back
Allowed us to run our base one and twoback offense from the gun
Offense could be run based from the gun!
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Advantages Of The Option Game
Allows You To Get The Ball Onto The Perimeter
Forces The Defense To Play Assignment Football
Allows Your Best Athletes To Get The Ball In Space
Allows You To Account For Eight Man Fronts
Gives You The Opportunity For Big Plays
Systematic Approach Allows You To Audible At LOS
Forces Your Opponent To Prepare For Something TheyDont See Every Week
Your Opponent Cant Emulate The Option
Takes Away The Ability Of The Defense To Blitz
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Hole And Back Numbering
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We number our play with the number of the ballcarrier, followed by the hole number. For example,IS veer left would be 13 veer. All option plays startwith a 1, with the exception of trap option.
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Our Base Formation
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
X and Z Align 2 yards inside the top of the numbers.Our H splits the distance between the tackle and theX receiver.Our QB aligns 4 yards behind the center.Our A Back aligns 7 yards deep.
Our offensive linewill have 2 to 2.5foot splits.
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Our Pistol Set Illustrated
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Pistol Base (Wide)
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Navy
YH
Q
ZX
A
Navy is a 2x2 formation popular with traditional option teams
Our H and Y will align 1x1 off the tackles
We can personnel this by bringing in a third running back
We want our H and our Y to press the line of scrimmage. Wewant them as tight as they can be without getting covered upby the X and Z
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Navy Strong
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
The Z will line up 1x1 on the TE
The H will align 1x1 on the weakside offensive tackle
The A will align at 6.5 yards
The Z becomes awing in Navy Strong.
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Navy Trade
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
Our Z will align in his normal alignment
The X will align as a twin receiver, splitting the distancebetween the tackle and the Z
The H will align as a wing on the tight end.
Trade alerts our weaktackle and tight end theywill flip.
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Bunch
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
Our Y will align 2 yards outside the tackle
The Z aligns one yard outside the Y and 1 yard deep
The H will split the distance between the tackle and the Y
The X will take his normal alignment
We can personnel tobring our second TEin the game.
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Even
YH
Q
ZX
A
The Y and H split the distance between the tackle andthe #1 WR.
We can widen ortighten our Y and Has needed
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Trey
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
The Z will take his normal alignment
The H will split the distance between the Y and the Z
Trey is similar toTrips, with our Y onthe LOS
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Trey Bunch
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
The H aligns 1x1 on the TE
The Z aligns 1 yard outside the H
We can personnelthe Navy set fordifferent concepts.
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Navy Bunch
YH
Q
ZX
A
Z and H line up 1x1 from the EMOL.
Our X and Z close down and line up 2 yards outsidethe Y and H.
Compressed formationsare great versus mancoverage.
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Queen
Y
H Q
ZX
A
The Y lines up in his base alignment.
The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard.
Queen alerts the H he will line up away from our Y.
In our 2 back look wewill bring our F into thegame for our H at times.
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King
Y
HQ
ZX
A
The Y lines up in his base alignment.
The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard.
King alerts the H he will line up on the same side asour Y.
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King Pro
Y
HQ
Z
X
A
The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle.
The H lines up on the outside leg of our guard.
King alerts the H he will line up on the same side asour Y.
Pro alerts the TE he willline up on the LOS in ourKing and Queen Sets.
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Queen Pro
Y
H Q
Z
X
A
The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle.
Queen alerts the H he will line up opposite the TE.
Pro alerts the TE he willline up on the LOS in ourKing and Queen Sets.
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Queen Twins Closed
Y
H Q
Z
X
A
Our #2 receiver is on line 6 yards from the tackle.
Our #1 receiver lines up 12 yards from the tackle and 1yard off the ball.
We will line up with ourTE on line, and twinsopposite the TE.
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King Twins Closed
Y
H Q
Z
X
A
Our #2 receiver is on line 6 yards from the tackle.
Our #1 receiver lines up 12 yards from the tackle and 1yard off the ball.
King allows us to line upwith a twins closed look.Our FB is offset with the Y.
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Queen Bunch
Y
H Q
Z
X
A
Our Z lines up 2 yards outside the tackle.
Our X lines up 1x1 on the Z.
Our H lines up straddling the IS leg of the tackle.
We will line up with ourTE on line, and twinsopposite the TE.
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King Pro Bunch
Y
HQ
Z
X
A
The Y lines up in a 3 pt. stance 2.5 feet from our tackle.
Our Y lines up 1x1 on the TE.
Our H will widen his alignment.
Bunch alerts the H he willwiden to straddle theoutside leg of our tackle.
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Motion Concepts
We use motion to gain an advantage atthe point of attack
We want to remove a defender
We want to gain leverage
We want to change the strength
We want to make a coveragedetermination
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Receiver Motion
Zip- #1 into the formation Zap- #1 away from the formation Zoom- #1 across the formation Rip- Left IS Receiver across the formation
Liz- Right IS Receiver across the formation Motor- Right IS WR motions out past the #1 WR Motel- Left IS WR motions out past the #1 WR Tom- Y shuffle motion to the play Ted- Y Shuffle motion away from the play Hop- H Shuffle motion to the play Hip- H Shuffle motion away from the play Jet- Motion to mesh with the QB as on Jet Sweep
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RB Motion
Hump- A Back to the TE
Jump- A Back away from the TE
Away- H (in the backfield) away from the TE
To- H (In the backfield) to the TE
Orbit- Motions our H or A back into the backfield
Adding Re to any motion brings the player back
Adding slow to any motion slows the player down
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Example of Zip
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
The ball will be snapped when the Z is 2 yards outside
the Y.
If we flip the formation, the X would be in motion.
The Z will motion into theformation.
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Example of Zip
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside
the Y.
To the Right, the Z is inmotion.
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Example of Zip from King
HQ
Z
X
A
We can motion our Z backto the formation from ourKing Look as well.
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Example of Motor
H Y
Q
ZX
A
The Y will motion outside the Z.
If we called MOTEL, the H would motion outside the X.The QB snaps the ball when the Y is 4 yards outsidethe Z.
We are trying to create a match-up advantage.
The Z will tighten his split
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Example of Zap
Y
H
Q
Z
X
A
The ball will be snapped when the X is 2 yards outside
the Y.
To the right, the Z will bein motion.
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Example of Rip
YH
Q
ZX
A
The ball will be snapped when the H is 2 yards outside
the tackle.
On Liz, the Y is in motionform our base look.
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Example of Rip From Trips
H Y
Q
ZX
A
If we are in trips right and want to motion back to our
base 2x2 look, the H would be in Liz motion.
From Trips Left, the Y willmotion back to his normalalignment.
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Example of Jump
H Y
Q
ZX
A
Hump tells the A back he will motion away from the Y.
The WR to the motionside will close his splitdown to 8 yards.
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Installing The Midline Option
Attacks the Midpoint of the defense
Gives us a chance to attack the A gap, Bgap, and C gap in one play
Simple read for the quarterback
Opportunities for Multiple Complimentaryplays
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Installing The Option As A System:Midline Option
We Install The Midline Option First As It Is TheEasiest Read For The QB
The Midline Attacks The Middle Of The Defense
Forces The Defense To Reduce Their Front Reduction Of The Front Opens Up The
Perimeter
Complementary Plays Answer What Defenses
Do To Take Midline Away Complementary Plays Allow You To Dictate
Who Carries The Football
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Midline Installation Rules
Run To A 3 Technique
Run To The Tight End Side (Later You WillRun It Weak and vs. a 50 Front)
FB Attacks The Midpoint Of The Center QB Reads The Jersey Number Of The 3
Tech
If The 3 Squeezes, Pull and Replace If The 3 Comes Upfield Give and Replace
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Midline Option: The Mesh
The QB Will Push Away And Step At Six
On The Push Away Step, The QB BringsThe Ball To His Third Hand (Belly)
As He Steps At Six, The QB Will ReachThe Ball Deep and Snap His Eyes To HisRead
The A back aims for the crack of thecenters butt
The FB must make a deep, soft pocket
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Reading The 3 Tech Mesh Drill
If The 3 Tech Comes Upfield,The QB Gives
If The 3 Tech Squeezes, TheQB Will Pull The Ball And
Replace The 3 Tech If the QB Has The Ball At His
Front Leg, He Will Give TheBall
The FB Must Make A SoftPocket
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Midline Option: Playside GuardPickin Grass
The Playside Guard Is Going To ReduceHis Shoulder To Get Under The 3 Techand Attack The Mike Linebacker
We Teach This Technique As PickinGrass
He Picks Grass With His Outside Arm and
Gets His Eyes To The Mike If The Mike Steps Up, Block Him
If The Mike Flows, Go To The Free Safety
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Pickin Grass Drill For The PSG
TMIn This Case, The Mike Stepped Up
In The B Gap, So The PSG PickedHim Up
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MIn This Case, The Mike Attcked The BGap, So The PSG worked up to FS
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Zone Combination Blocks
TB
We will take a Jam Step toget hip to hip.
Our second step will work upfield.
We contact the near jerseynumber.
Our eyes must go to backer.
TB
TB
If the linebacker fills the A gap,the guard will come off. If thelinebacker fills in the B Gap, thetackle will come off.
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Midline Option: The Jill Scheme
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This is the Jill Scheme Because Of The Fold Block By TheTackle and TE. The Tackle Goes First, Hence The Jill Call.The Tailback Gets Into Relationship And Calls Ball, Ball
The QB must getdownhill if he gets a pullread. We must avoid
running the hump
Queen Pro 10 Midline
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Midline Option: The Jill Scheme
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In the pistol you dont have to motion the backside slot tobecome the pitch man on any option play.
The frontside slotbecomes the secondtracker on midline.
Navy 10 Midline
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Midline Option: The Base Scheme
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The Base Scheme allows the midline to be run against a 3and a nine technique. If the Sam LB is disrupting the play wecan have the PST climb to Sam immediately and put the PSG
man on the Mike.
Versus a 9 technique theTE will make a base callwhich alerts the PST hewill be the second player
tracking the Mike to the FS
Queen Pro 10 Midline
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Midline Option: The Base Scheme
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The Base Scheme allows the midline to be run against a 3and a nine technique. The fullback will lead up on the Sam.
The F will lead up on theSam if the QB gets a pullread.
Queen Pro 10 Midline
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Midline Option: Versus a 50
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Versus the 50 the Midline is an excellent football play
The center will base nose and take him where he goes
Versus a 50 the Center isman on the Nose- Theback will cut off the block ofthe center
Queen Pro 10 Midline
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Midline Option: Weakside
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Versus a reduced front we can run midline weak. The FB willbecome the second tracker for the Mike to FS.
We can run midline weakversus a reduced front.
Queen Pro Left 10 Midline
Midli O i Pi h S h
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Midline Option: Pitch Scheme
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The Pitch Scheme allows the offense to take advantage of aSam linebacker who is falling in on the QB. The QB will widenhis path slightly and pitch off the end.
If the Sam is falling in onthe QB the TE will arcrelease to seal the TE. TheQB will pitch off the end.
Queen Pro 10 Pitch
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Midline Option: QB Iso
E T ET SMWRC C
F
If the Mike is vacating to the B gap, the Iso play takesadvantage of the vacated A gap.
Queen Pro 10 Iso
Midli O i F ll O i
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Midline Option: Follow Opposite
E T ET SMWRC C
F
If the Will is making the play on your dive back, you can runfollow opposite to attack the backside B gap.
Queen Pro 10 Iso
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Installing The Inside Veer
We will read a frontside player
Our offensive line will utilize zonecombination blocks
We can run the inside veer from multipleformations
The inside veer is an aggressive downhillrun play.
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Option Plays From Our Veer Scheme
12-13 Veer
14-15 Shovel 18-19 Speed
Each Option Play Has ASeries Of Complementary
Plays Designed To TakeAdvantage of DefensiveAdjustments
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Installing The Inside Veer
Hits the B, C, and D Gaps
Simple read for the QB
Downhill action stresses the playside linebacker
Eliminates the defensive end
Can eliminate stunts
Gives you an opportunity to hit the perimeter
Allows us multiple option concepts with oneblocking scheme
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Inside Veer Installation Rules
Run To A 5 Technique
We read the C gap defender
RB attacks the butt of the combo block
QB Reads The Jersey Number Of The 5Tech
Squeeze and Chase, Pull and Replace Anything else, give the ball
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Inside Veer Option: The Mesh
The QB will take a flat step with hisoutside foot.
He will get his second step into the
hole.
His eyes snap to the C gap.
The back will take a short drop step to
the QB.He will make a deep soft pocket andwork downhill.
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Teaching The Inside Veer Release
The PST will take a hard 6 inch step with hisoutside foot.
His outside hand will work the near breast plate
of the defensive end. He must maintain a strong base as he works
upfield as not to get slammed down.
His Landmark is the playside bicep of the firstbacker inside of him.
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The Inside Release Illustrated
BThe PST Steps with his outside foot
He will work upfield maintaining his base
His aiming point is the outside bicep of thebacker.
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BIf the DE crosses the face of our tackle, ourtackle will run his feet and block him.
The replacement player will become our read.
You must drill this during your mesh period.
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The Two Track Two Concept
Allows Us To Have A Second Player TrackThe PSLB To The FS
We can use a TE or a slot to be the
second player.
We must have four eyes to backer!
If the backer goes away, go to the freesafety.
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Two Track Two Drill Illustrated
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E
FIf the Backer steps up into the B gap the PSTwill block him.
The slot or TE then works up to the FS.
If the backer flows over the top, the slot or TEwill block the backer.
The PST would then work up to the FS.
We drill this during our mesh period.
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Offensive Line Rules
We use a gap scheme with zonecombination blocks.
Our PST is responsible for the B gap.
Our PSG is responsible for the playside Agap.
Our Center has the backside A gap.
Our BSG has the backside B gap. The BST has the backside C gap.
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Playside Tackle Rules
PST- If you have no first level B gap playeryou will release to backer.
If you have a backer in the B gap you will
block him.
If you have a DL in the B gap you will callfor a combo.
Playside Tackle Rules
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Playside Tackle RulesIllustrated
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If you have no first level B gap playeryou will release to backer.
If you have a backer in the B gap youwill block him.
If you have a DL in the B gap you willcall for a combo.
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Offensive Line Rules
If you have a down lineman to yourassigned gap away, you will work a zonecombination block to the backside backer.
If you have a down lineman in the gap toyour frontside you will work a combo withthe lineman to your frontside tracking the
backer in your gap.
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13 Veer to An Under Front
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Our tackle has a DL in the B gap. He will alert the PSG theywill combo to the PSLB.
Queen Slot 13 Veer
Inside Veer From The Queen
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Inside Veer From The Queen
QB Reads 5 Tech For Give Read, OLB or R for Pitch
Great vs. 1-5 technique playside
Great vs. 8 Man Fronts
O Line Uses Zone Combination Blocks
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Inside Veer From Bunch
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Inside Veer From Bunch
We would tag cowboy to have the inside man in ourbunch become the pitch man.
We can motion our outside receiver into or away fromthe bunch.
We maintain our same reads.
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Inside Veer From Queen Slot
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Inside Veer From Queen Slot
The A back is now our dive back.
The F is now our pitch back.
The QB can run the play either way regardless of backalignment.
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Bunch Zap 13 Veer
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Bunch Zap 13 Veer
We can run veer away from the bunch as well
The backside H would be our pitch man
The QB can check the play to either side, with a cowboycall to the strong side to make the H use a cowboytechnique
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Inside Veer From Navy
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Inside Veer From Navy
From Navy the frontside slot would track the Will to theFS.
The backside slot would become our pitch man. The QB can check the play to either side.
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Pistol 13 Veer Cowboy
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Pistol 13 Veer Cowboy
We would tag cowboy to have the inside man in ourbunch become the pitch man.
We can motion our outside receiver into or away fromthe bunch.
We maintain our same reads.
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Complementing The Veer
Defenses will use stunts and blitzes tostop our option game
We have complements to take advantage
of defensive adjustments
Our complements can be called in thehuddle or checked at the line
33 Di
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33 Dive
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When we get a linebacker vacating the B gap, we can run ourdive play. This is an automatic give. The PST must keep theslanting end out of the B gap.
13 Follow
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13 Follow
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13 Follow is a great complement to the IS Veer. Follow alertsthe OL we will be Iso blocking. The QB will ride the diveback, pull the football, and follow.
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Installing the Shovel Option
Gives the 5 technique yet another look toprepare for.
Allows our offense to take advantage of an
upfield defensive end.
We can get the ball to our best athletes onthe perimeter
15 Slide Option (Shovel)
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15 Slide Option (Shovel)
The A back is our pitch back
The F is our shovel back
The QB will take a slide step then attack the DE. If theDE comes upfield, shovel, if the DE squeezes, attack theforce player for your pitch read
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15 Slide Option (Shovel)
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15 Slide Option (Shovel)
The A back is our pitch back
The H is our shovel back
The QB will take a slide step then attack the DE. If theDE comes upfield, shovel, if the DE squeezes, attack theforce player for your pitch read
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Installing the Speed Option
Allows you to get the ball on the perimeter Your athletes get the ball in space
Forces defense to defend the alley and thesidewalk
Takes advantage when the defense reducestheir front
Allows you another way to attack the 5
technique We use our veer blocking scheme
19 Speed to An Over Front
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19 Speed to An Over Front
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The QB will attack the outside shoulder of the 5 technique.
19 Speed to An Under Front
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19 Speed to An Under Front
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With a 3 technique to the playside the PSG and PST willcombo up to the Will.
19 Speed Option
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19 Speed Option
The A back is our pitch back
The QB will slide one step and attack the DE
The QB will pitch off the DE** In the pistol we do not have to flip our back to flip the
play!
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Installing The Load Option
Load Option gets the ball on the perimeterquickly
We load the alley player (usually the free
safety) Offensive line uses slow rotating zone
combinations
Load is a double-option with a pitch phaseand a keep phase
Puts the 9 technique in conflict
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Fullback on Load Option
The Fullback will block the first defensiveplayer past our pitch read
The fullback runs at the inside jersey of
the read If the read goes upfield, the FB turns up
inside of him to block the next color
If the read squeezes, the fullback goesoutside the read to block the next color
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Load Drill
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The fullback sees the defendergoing upfield to take thepitchman, so the fullback turnsup field to load the alley player.
The defender comes down hillto take the quarterback, so thefullback goes outside of him toload the alley player.
King Pro 18 Load vs. a 1-5-9
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King Pro 18 Load vs. a 1 5 9
O-Line Uses Load Blocking
Pitch off the first man outside the 9 Tech
FB Flashes Hands and Works To Alley Player QB Slides, Then attacks 9 Tech
Zone Combination Blocks Get Great Movement
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Our Inside Read Game
We will run our inside read and inside readoption concepts.
We can run both concepts from a 1 and
two back set. We can read the backside or the frontside.
Our Zone read with the H back is our base
play in the two back set.
Inside Zone Count System
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Inside Zone Count System
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A
T T EE
MW 1 2
2
13 3
S
Uncovered and Covered lineman will work combinationThey will track the down lineman to the linebacker
We will make a solid call if everyone is covered
Inside Zone Count System
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Inside Zone Count System
T T EE
MW 1 2
2
13 3
S
C
LG
LT
Identify Mike as 0, Combo with RG, combo 3 Tech to Mike
Covered, Listen for combo call, DT is 1, combo 1 tech to Will
Identify Will as 2, make combo call, combo 1 tech to Will
RG
RT
TE
Identify 3 Tech as #1, listen for combo call, combo 1 tech to Mike
Covered by #2, make solo call, you have 2 to yourself
Covered by #3, make solo call as you and RT are covered
Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts
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E T T E S
W M
E T T E S
W M
Zone To The Right
0
11
2 323 3 2 32
1
0
1
Double Eagle Eagle Weak
Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts
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E N E
SW M
E S
Zone To The Right
0
2
2
11
3 3
T2 3
E2
W1
T0M1
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We number our stack by game plan. Whenever we face a stack defense, wego back to our gap rules. We have our gap first.
Covered/Uncovered Zone Concept
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Covered/Uncovered Zone Concept
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M
This is an example of an
Ace call on 42 IS. The RGis covered with a 3 tech,and the Center isuncovered with a man over.The RG and Center taketheir playside zone step
with eyes to their gap.
T
M
The uncovered player must
have his eyes in his PSG.In the case above, the 3Tech slanted inside and theCenter has to pick him up.The RG sees him go awayand now works to the player
filling the B gap.
If the Mac were to step up to blitz, the Center would make a base call. Thiswould eliminate the Arizona call and put both lineman on a base block.
Handling Stunts
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a d g Stu ts
L
B
T E
B
TE
B
This is a two-on-two drill
working two offensivelineman vs. a defensivelineman and a backer. Thisis a generic drill where wewill put guards with tacklesand centers with guards.
We want this to be a gamespeed drill once the initialteaching is done.
You must work againsttwists, slants, and loops!
This is our three on three drill we do a lotbecause of stacked fronts. We get head uptackles that will slant. We work this drillwith the frontside, then the backside. Weget our eyes up and this teaches the kids to
be able to work an inside threat. We teachpatience in this drill and we follow a verystrict rule, Dont Chase Backers.
32 Inside Read Option
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32 Inside Read Option
E ET T
W M
S
The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules.
The TB will dropstep and get into pitch relationship
The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keepread. He will pitch off the next defender.
R
Pistol Orbit 42 IS Read Cowboy
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Pistol Orbit 42 IS Read Cowboy
H
E
Y
ET T
W MS
The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules.
The TB will execute his backside mesh footwork.
The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keepread. He will pitch off the next defender.
R
Bunch Right 43 IS Read Option
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Bunch Right 43 IS Read Option
H
E
Y
ET T
W MS
The Offensive Line will execute their inside zone rules.
The backside H will be the pitch man.
The QB will read the backside 5 tech for his give/keepread. He will pitch off the next defender.
R
Z
X
CF
33 Inside Read Option
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33 Inside Read Option
E ET T
W M
S
The QB and tailback will utilize zone read footwork
The QB will read the EMOL
The back will read the backside A gap to frontside A
Navy Jet 19 Speed
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Navy Jet 19 Speed
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RMW
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C
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The QB will ride the jet and run a speed path out the back door.
We will block speed on the frontside.
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Downhill Concept Illustrated
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Tailback takes a hard downhill step with his playsidefoot.
Her works downhill to the Void
TB must be prepared to win a 1 on 1 battle with the LB
OL can incorporate fold schemes to eliminate leverage!
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W METT
A
Q Great Complement to theveer!
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The Option Game From The Pistol
By James Vint