Alternate Blocking for Midline

PST always block that second DL. i like the OT ALWAYS blocking 2 no matter what because it widens the QB running lane.

but here is a suggestion.

PSG on 1 tech.
PST on 2 (DE)
TE - Tex block - fold inside on LB. You can blindside the LB with this scheme. we have done it. so just tag your midline with TEX call.

Does your HB lead up or is he a pitch man.

Coach, here are our rules for midline versus ANY FRONT

PSE- Stalk
PHB- Iso on inside linebacker
PT- If read key is on you, veer release to ILB; if not block 1st defender outside read key
PG- If read key is on you, veer release to ILB; if not down block
C- Base-1st man backside
BG, BT, BSE- Cutoff
BHB- 3-step mo, midline path
QB- Midline steps
FB- Midline path

I hope this helps coach.

Captain,

Dont be afraid to run midline out of differetn looks or motions within your system. and keep blocking the same.

I assume this is your wing-t alignment and you run the midline to the TE as typically you will have a 3 tech on the strong side.



-----X----------T-G-C-G-T-Y
----------------------Q-------R

-----------------L----F

1. I have put R in motion (long motion towards X or in a motion out to the strong flank position and ran the midline without him as a blocker with a TEX block as indicated in my original post.

2. Use a bastard split with the TE. This usually gets the D in a 'funk'. The split is about 3 yds. If you have been seeing a 6 tech on the TE, what is he going to align to now??

-----X----------T-G-C-G-T------Y
----------------------Q-------R

-----------------L----F

3. Put L in a motion from the set position in my original set. Motion him long to either side and run the midline without a pitch-man. i do this once or twice a game with good results.

Our midline is 100% FB or QB (we dont pitch out of it never) and teams ALWAYS defend the pitch and if i can line up that useless pitch back in a number of areas (in which i do other things like passing), I run the midline!!!! Dont be afraid to be DIFFERENT!!

Coach,

We ran four options:

1. 110-111 midline left and right (no pitch on this one, but usually had a pitch back the def ALWAYS respected regardless)
2. 133-134 belly option left and right
3. 114-115 was triple option (however 114-115 told the offense that we were either giving or QB keep with NO pitch) For our QB, this was just a 'wider' midline for him.
4. 118-119 was triple option (this play 'looked' like 114-115 but this was an automatic fake to the FB and we read the DE)

For plays 3 & 4, this was my way of pre-determing the triple option play and giving the QB only 1 read, not 2 reads. In my opinion, I was not confident that he could do this unless I committed 100% to the option. If I felt I could get the ball on the perimeter, I called the 118-119 and the belly option.

I feel that implementing and practicing the first phase (FB/QB read) of the midline is very easy. Now, beyond that the timing, mesh and pitch off the DE brings a whole new element to themidline that I did not want to waste time on in my summer and fall practices. (Please keep in mind that it was my first time here with the program and they were learning a new offense, new defense, all with new terminology and a new coach). So I left it out. Our QB was a playmaker and we let him run the FB as much as possible. We did NOT want the ball in the hands of the slot-guys. They were good blockers but not very good runners or receivers. I do NOT downplay the pitch at all. This is just how it worked for me.

We run the option as a 'part' of our offense. Some nights, we run it 5 times, others 20 times. We We feel it brings alot to our program:

1. we can spread people out and run the FB
2. Our OL are usually smaller and quicker than the opponent's DL, and the option scheme allows us to 'avoid' big on big blocking and we can still move the football on the ground.
3. forces Defensive coordinators to prepare for midline, triple and belly option.

GC Tigers, do you ever run midline from an I formation with the halfback leading up on the ILB? I was never sure if he could get there in time, but I know that Nebraska used to do something similar.

Captain,

I do not know where the site is (and I think it is something composed by Coach Campbell), but I found a site last year that has the Midline ran out of every possible formation (spread, wishbone, pro-I, wing-t) and it has it drawn up against 4 or 5 different fronts. It is about a 30 page printout i found on the website. i got it on hard copy but not on my computer or i would send it. i will try to find it. maybe someone here has it.

Thanks for your explanation once again.

Coach Easton

Option football FORCES the defense to play WELL DISCIPLINED ASSIGNMENT FOOTBALL, ESPECIALLY ON THE OPEN SIDE. If the backside becomes undisciplined and starts LEAVING THEIR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN OVER PURSUIT, it is a simple matter of the offense taking immediate advantage of that scenario.

Coach Easton

Thats it, that are ESTABLISHED AND SOUND. Why worry about finding any other ways? Use your time more productively in other areas that need attention. You know the old saying; if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just a suggestion as always.

Coach Easton