Split Back Veer: O-line Splits/HB Alignment

I start my C-G split at 2 ft, the G-T split at 3 ft, and the T-TE split at least 3 ft. I stress to my T and TE that they need to understand how and when to expand their split. I have had TE's with 6-7 ft splits, and running outside veer to that type of gap is unreal! The basic rule is "if you are covered expand, if you are not, you may contract". Also, in shortyardage/goalline situations, you will need to cut everything down to 2ft splits (at most). Runingbacks depend on your athleticism. I would start with heels at 4.5 yds and adjust from there. I usually tell them to split the G with their inside foot, but have had them everywhere from stacked directly behind the G to inside foot to outside foot of the OG. The key to this is timing. You need to play with things so that the timing is right. Also, if you are going to work outside veer primarily, I would advise you widen those backs slightly because it gives them a slightly more downhill angle at the meshpoint. Work with your players' alignment, getoffs, and footwork so that you have the hard, downhill meshes happening every time.

If you need anything else on alignment, plays, techniques, etc. feel free to email me at kelly.fbcoach@gmail.com. I'm a huge believer in this offense and its ability to adjust with your players.

Off set slightly, but focus on the helmets/hands rather than feet unless all your linemen are roughly the same height. The key is being sure that your linemen are able to come off together low and hard.