Counter option (bksd G)

Coach, i dont know what set you run from, but we fill for the pulling guard with the fullback. we run from the I formation and the counter option is a double option off the emlos in which we fake dive to the FB opposite and then spin around, TB counter steps and gets into pitch relationship, and we then pitch on a log block or duck up under that pulling guard for that free 4-5 yards as well.

-Coach E

Coach,

it depended on the player playing that 2 technique, sometimes we would scrap the counter option and run a form of the same option, with midline action, toward the playside. We would use our midline footwork which would deepen our QB and then we ride the FB up the middle as he veers backside at the last second, allowing the pulling guard to pull before he filled. This allowed us to vary our assignments, we could block back with the center and have the FB fill for center if you will, but usually, we wanted that FB filling for the pulling guard. This with the success of the midline this really held the LB'ers and allowed us to get to the perimeter, also a great play for those who stunt to the pitch man instantly.

-Coach E

Coach, I am sorry to butt in to your conversation however, (I'll do it anyway)

In my opinion and we run the triple rather well, I would put smart quick kids at G, C, G. If you are running a midline, you need kids that can be smart enough to know the defense when they come to the line and then be able to move when the ball is snapped.

I have found that the hesitation that normally comes from a larger kid (one doing his best but can't physically get the body in motion) will stop your play before it starts. I prefer my size to be at tackle or on the bench in most option situations. If a big tackle is coming down hard and "crashing" back down the line he is a great asset, if he has to move people NOW, he is usually not able to get this done, not his fault, he is just to big to get the feet moving,

Long answer, sorry, the line starts with the center, he must be in charge of the line and dictate blocking asignments, he must also be able to get a good snap up and then immediately create a lane on the midline, he does not need to move people persay, just make a wall and open a safe lane for the FB.

Your guards should be able to make it to level two right now, not later, they are aslo a quick "fence" and move up.

I run the option because I have found very few kids that will stay low and sustain a block, if you have a few kids that can move their feet, not affraid of a nose tackle or DT they will be fine on an option, remember, you are selling them a program, you must commit to the option, it is not possible to run a few plays with any success. If you want to run a couple midline plays per game, make them quick dives and force your quarterback to fake it out of the hole as if he is running the ball, then use a fake for midline if you want him to keep it, don't try to mesh and throw in blocking assignments in if you just want something quick up the middle.

Sorry for the excitement, I worked under another coach that "threw in" a few option plays and it was a complete disaster, the ball goes to the turf 7 times out of ten....

Blocking is not the issue, the mesh is...

thanks for your patience.

dbfannwis

Coach Easton-
Are you running out option out of I or Splitback.
Coach B

Coach Berlin,

My post above pertains to the triple option in general. We run the counter option out of the pro with i backs.
Coach Easton