Installing Today’s Hybrid Pistol Offense Run & Pass from Top to Bottom
This manual provides you with the full offensive line, receiver, and quarterback mechanics for installing each offensive play presented. Coach Campbell has left no stone unturned for implementing today’s Pistol Offense into your program.
I was reading about the boundary and field corners when I realized that, in college, the wideside of the field is 40 feet wider than the shortside when the ball is spotted at a hashmark. I had never thought about that. I can see how that would impact kicking FGs, especially close in, but insight from board members who have dealt with this issue and how it impacts play calling and the defensive schemes intended to stop them would be helpful and much appreciated.
Easton pointed this out in another thread you created in his forum section. But I'll elaborate in case you didn't see it or forgot about that thread or maybe add more on what I believe ball placement means to both teams. As you said the wideside is far bigger than the nearside to the boundary is. What that means is, if you're looking to split your receiver(s) off to the left and you're on the left hash, that significantly reduces the splits from your Tackle and the Receiver whose on the LOS. That means several things, a Zone defense has less of a field for their Left side of the defense to cover and the Right side has a larger field unless they shift and continually balance the field regardless of ball placement. Two it means your Running lane between the End and Tackle is smaller and the perimeter is a lot closer and it means a sweep or toss won't work more than likely. Defenses can load up on the right side cause they need less men to cover the Left side of the field. Which means you can face an overload blitz on the right. This really only happens with Zone teams since they don't need to worry about to many Man assignments if any at all. There is more but I'm sure you get the idea. It's why many teams run the ball to the middle of the field if they're trying to kick a field goal and give their kicker the best chance for kicking it straight and true.
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I like running to the short side for exactly the reasons that Deister just pointed out. Teams like to over-play the wide side at times. Running to the short side is often a good option. Passing can be a bit more challenging due to the smaller zones to the short side, but you can make it work. My philosophy has always been to not let the hash mark really dictate my offense. When you think about it, OLB keys often hit much faster on the short side--those guys are used to playing in some space. They can get uncomfortable when things get more crowded. In the end, in my opinion, if you are able to attack all gaps on the ground, and your QB is smart with the ball, it shouldn't matter too much.
Ryan Kelly
Offensive Coordinator
Austin High School
Austin, MN
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