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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

    0 2 4 6 813579

    1

    34

    ZY

    X

    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.

    Y

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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

    T

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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

    T

    MIn This Case, The Mike Attcked The BGap, So The PSG worked up to FS

    F

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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

    E T ETSMWRC CF

    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

    E T ETSMWRC CF

    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

    E T ETSMWRC CF

    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

    E T ETSMWRC CF

    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

    T N$

    E SMW

    R

    C C

    F

    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

    O

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    Midline Option: Weakside

    E T ETSMWRC CF

    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

    E T ETSMWRC C

    F

    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

    Midli O i QB I

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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.

    Th I id R l Ill d

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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.

    E

    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.

    E

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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.

    T T k T D ill Ill d

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    Two Track Two Drill Illustrated

    B

    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

    E TW

    E TB

    E TB

    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.

    V A U d F

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    13 Veer to An Under Front

    E T ET SMW RC C

    F

    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

    TM SW

    E

    R

    E TCC

    F

    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.

    TMS W

    ER

    E TCC

    F

    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.

    TMS W

    ER

    E TCC

    F

    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

    H Z

    Y

    TM SW

    E RE TCC

    F

    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.

    TMS W

    ER

    E TCC

    F

    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.

    HZ

    YX

    TMR W

    ES

    E TCC

    F

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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

    E T ETSMWRC C

    F

    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

    E T ETSMWRC C

    F

    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.

    S O

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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

    F

    Y

    A

    TMS W

    ER

    E TCC

    F

    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

    HY

    A

    TMS W

    ER

    E TCC

    F

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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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    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

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    MW 1 2

    2

    13 3

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    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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    Zone To The Right

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    Double Eagle Eagle Weak

    Inside Zone Numbering Versus Fronts

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    E N E

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    Zone To The Right

    0

    2

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    11

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    T2 3

    E2

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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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    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.

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    Pistol Orbit 42 IS Read Cowboy

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    Pistol Orbit 42 IS Read Cowboy

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    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.

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    Bunch Right 43 IS Read Option

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    Bunch Right 43 IS Read Option

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    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.

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    33 Inside Read Option

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    33 Inside Read Option

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    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

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    Navy Jet 19 Speed

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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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    The Option Game From The Pistol

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    The Option Game From The Pistol

    By James Vint

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