Installing Today’s Hybrid Pistol Offense Run & Pass from Top to Bottom
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Coaches, We are an I-back team that traditionally has run midline, inside veer and outside veer. Our first string QB got hurt last year in our 2nd game and to take some presure off our backup we started running more power and counter. It worked very well for us as the year went on and both the FB and TB return. This year I'm thinking of adding belly, belly option and tackle trap (for TB). We use a formation with the TE off the ball and send him in motion. I am think that he can be our lead back in the belly with the FB getting the ball behind him and the TB being the pitch threat. Does anyone out there have any thoughts for me? Does this scheme look promising? Any ideas about what to do vs. different defensive fronts? We were so TB oriented last year that I want to get our FB more touches. I also like the reverse out action by the QB. Thanks for any help!
Make sure you have a ballcarrier at FB. Last year our option game took a hit b/c we could not find a FB who could be a legit threat. I think what you described should work well.
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Be sure you aren't losing the TE in the wash of the line (make sure he is in the correct position when the ball is snapped). If he is not in motion trey block with the tackle and your FB is off to the races. I've noticed the belly is easier to defend with even fronts, however, inside veer is very good against them to the back side. My advice, take the whole package you mentioned above (midline, I.V., belly ((it can replace O.V.))). I've was a coach on a belly I team for many years and you hit the nail on the head saying it's TB oriented. FB is belly, trap and dive.
would you please describe the backfield action and the blocking scheme for the belly option. I have heard this name used for what I call G option with the P/S G logging the end and the QB reversing out. Not sure if this is the play you are talking about here, though.
joboo59, what is the correct position for the TE in motion to be in for the FB belly? I was thinking of running this to a SE side with a cross block by the guard and tackle and the TE leading up the hole. If run to the TE side would this play become a G-Belly scheme with the playside guard kicking out the D.End as the TE and tackle block down? You mentioned that you coached a "belly I" team, what was your total play package? Thanks!