Midline Triple

Groundchuck -

Sounds like they were running the midline arc scheme. QB reads the 3 tech and pitches off #1. The play side slot arcs #2. The rest of the midline rules are the same.

Remember, the count starts from the B gap out.

I hope this helps.

What you're seeing is actually the midline, adjusted for the 50 defense.

Typically, what teams like Navy and Georgia Southern see from 50 teams are a lot of slants, angles and stunts. By running midline at a 50 instead of inside veer, it gives them a few advantages:

1) The mesh is further removed from the dive key
2) The fb is running straight ahead, making it easier to cut off the NG's movement
3) The playside blocking rules are basically the same as the loop inside veer
4) The FB's path dictates a more aggressive inside move by the dive key, causing a quicker read.
5) It's easier to pull and pitch because there is more space between the QB and the pitch key
6) The PSG attacks the PSLB RIGHT NOW, not allowing him to read flow and scrape into proper position.

To run this vs a 5-3,I think you would have to seal on OLB with your WB instead of arcing him to force.Center and guard would have to double NG to MLB,tackle inside for OLB or MLB,whichever shows and WB down on OLB.Read DT for dive and DE for pitch.

Groundchuck, in response to your question "is the fullback on a tight course for inside veer?" Their fullbacks aiming point is the inside hip or leg of the playside guard for their inside veer. Navy spoke at the A.C. megaclinic 2 or 3 years ago, as we watched video clips of their practice sessions, I remember being struck by how tight the play was run.

Veerbone-where do you coach?I coach in Louisiana,option football(Flexbone) is what I hang my hat on.Always looking for an edge.

Veerbone,

What are the rules for the backside guard and tackle whn running the midline like Georgia Southern or Navy?

What do you mean by double-chip?