OPTION FOOTBALL FROM THE DOUBLE WING

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 Diagram of QB/Pitch Back & Lead Back

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

Advantages of Option Football • Utilizes athleticism of the QB

Advantages of Option Football Utilizes athleticism of QB Eliminates one defender with the QB “read”

DE is eliminated as QB keeps or pitches.

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

Tight Line Splits Constrict Defense & Pitch Gets to Edge

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

Double Option Basics QB’s footwork at the snap QB’s footwork (drop step vs. reverse piviot) Path to the pitch key

QB’s path to DE - INTO the LOS - not parallel

QB’s Reverse Pivot Footwork

Double Option (Lead or Speed) QB’s footwork QB’s path to EMLOS Pitch back’s path

Double Option (Lead or Speed) QB’s footwork QB’s path to EMLOS Pitch back’s path Pitch relationship

Double Option (Lead or Speed) QB’s footwork QB’s path to EMLOS Pitch back’s path Pitch relationship Lead blocker (Lead Option)

QB Technique & Mechanics C/QB exchange

QB Technique & Mechanics C/QB exchange Footwork to “Pitch Key” (as discussed above)

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 • don’t get too close to EMLOS • once you decide to pitch, look pitch in to the pitch back

QB Technique & Mechanics C/QB exchange Footwork to “Pitch Key” Technique of read

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

Pitch Back Technique Footwork (motion - no motion)

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

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

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

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

Pitch Path & Pitch Relationship

Defensive End Play Boxing DE (a la Gap Air Mirror)

Defensive End Play • Crashing DE - (‘hard’ DE) - pitch “right now” !!

Defensive End Play Crashing DE - “LOAD” play

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

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

Double Option vs. 6-2

QB DRILLS & SKILL WORK

Supplemental Option Offense

Pass Offense - (option action)

Belly Option Series

SPREAD DOUBLE WING SPREAD DOUBLE WING

WILDCAT SET