Installing Today’s Hybrid Pistol Offense Run & Pass from Top to Bottom
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We are going up against a team that runs the option out of two main sets. The one I would like some input on is, they come out in quads and a tailback. They option either way reading the DE. The are almost purely running, only two passes thrown out of quads in two games on film. I have thought of running man out of our 5-3 or even running cover 2. Also toyed with running a cover 4 umbrella in a 5-2 that would give them room to flow downhill to the ball and keep the WR of them some....? If you have any ideas that would help.
If they have a quads set with a running back, then they only can have 3 eligible to that side. Do they have a TE lined up in a T position on the back side? Just trying to make a picture in my mind.
Ryan Kelly
Offensive Coordinator
Austin High School
Austin, MN
There is nothing that will show a man's true character like the 2 yard line.
I WAS HOPING TO GET SOME THOUGHTS ON HOW TO DEFEND THIS, THEY ARE OPTIONING THE END. SHOULD WE RUN A DIFFERENT COVERAGE TO PLAY THE OPTION AND THE PASS???
Ok...if you want to keep this set...I think I would play my Corners off playing deep halves, LB's have flats, but have to be able to run with the slot on a vertical or a wheel. I would put both DT's on the outside shoulder of the guard, and keep my ends quite wide--possibly even standing up. I would also play my MLB back at 5 yds so he can scrape to the edge effectively. Definitely play some tough bump-and-run man, though to throw off the WR's. Safety needs to read Center through to QB and RB. if he reads run, he as to come down hill in the lane hard, backside corner has to melt into the middle of the field. Corners are secondary run support only.
Ryan Kelly
Offensive Coordinator
Austin High School
Austin, MN
There is nothing that will show a man's true character like the 2 yard line.
Its a Spread. Outside Veer or ISO. He can Option too as he reads the DE to determine what to do give or keep. Watch the slots to see if they hang back as well. If they do there is a chance the QB will pitch to them as well. Here's my thought. I can show coverage with the OSLB and still zone drop the ISLB and pressure off the edge with the OSLB's. I have the middle more than covered and I can play tricks with the ISLB if I stack them over the DT, then go over DE. I would play TNT Head Up so they cant read them. Since they like to read the DE, it will be a nice surprise when that OSLB crashes down to make the tackle, or the ISLB wraps around the DE. Mix it up a bit so they really cant get a handle on your D. You can also Zone Drop and taking away everything underneath pass wise and still play the run enough to have 3 or 4 helmets get to the ball. Make them show you they can pass!!
The key is making sure the DEFENSE does their job and doesn't overreact. 7 in the box says that what they should do, and with the zone drop its gunna be tough.
jmho
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Going off what JFL says...I'd agree with the head up technique. If they are running outside veer and using the slot as a pitch man, line your DT head up on those OT's so they cannot get a downblock. End has veer back, ILB scrapes to Q and OLB has pitch...FS runs lane. Make sure the end is not boxing.
Ryan Kelly
Offensive Coordinator
Austin High School
Austin, MN
There is nothing that will show a man's true character like the 2 yard line.