2007 Option Offense - The Running Game Glazier Clinic
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Option Offense and the Running Game
Option Offense and the Running Game
Glazier Clinic
Chicago 2007
Session #5
General PhilosophyGeneral Philosophy
Option Football forces the defense to play assignment football.
Option Football allows you to not block up to 2 defenders per play
Option Football puts pressure on the defense from sideline to sideline
VersatilityVersatility
Fits into any offensive structureSplit back
“I” or Power “I”
Full House
Wing T
Single Back
Shotgun
Midline and the Inside VeerMidline and the Inside Veer
At the high school level these plays are paired.
Defenses are hard pressed to stop both plays with the same front.
Midline (Mike)Midline (Mike)
Double OptionAttacks 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
Inside Veer (IV)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
Outside VeerOutside Veer
Triple optionAttacks the “C” Gap to the outside
Forces the defense to expandPS G, T, and TE responsible for
clearing out DT and LBGive Read is the DEPitch off of the force player
Lead and Load OptionsLead and Load Options
LeadDouble Option
PS G,T, and TE take DT and LB
WR will crack
FB leads out on Corner
QB will pitch off DE
Load optionDouble option
This time we will block the DE with FB
WR will crack
QB will pitch off next defender downfield
Complementary PlaysComplementary 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