OL swapping sides

CoachK
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OL swapping sides Sept 13, 2005 11:16:30 GMT

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Post by CoachK on Sept 13, 2005 11:16:30 GMT

Coaches,

I would like to know your thoughts on swapping linemen. Having linemen that only play to the open side and having linmen that only play to the TE (strong) side. We are looking at doing this and just want to know some other coaches thoughts on the subject.

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Oneback Senior Member EMAIL: billmountjoy@yahoo.com Posts: 6,225 Member is Online	OL swapping sides Sept 13, 2005 15:13:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Oneback on Sept 13, 2005 15:13:24 GMT Need more depth to do it because (for example) your #3 Guard can't replace BOTH of your starters. He is EITHER "strongside" or "openside". A lot of good teams use it, however!
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OL swapping sides Sept 14, 2005 12:11:41 GMT

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Post by joboo59 on Sept 14, 2005 12:11:41 GMT

I would agree with Oneback, it takes depth and talent to make this strategy work. Consider your offensive scheme and place your lineman accordingly. For example, if you like to throw the ball your T's should be fairly athletic with your left T your best blocker. If you like to "pound the rock" align your OL according to the defenses you see most often. My best drive blockers are my guards since we see numerous even front defenses.

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CoachK Senior Member Posts: 394	OL swapping sides Sept 16, 2005 10:45:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by CoachK on Sept 16, 2005 10:45:42 GMT You both make excellent points. I have no depth and my kids are not very bright so I was trying to make it as simple as possible for them as I could. So instead of flopping the lines we have cut our offense dwon to 6 running plays and 3 protections.
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