Line Calls

We have alwasy used line calls. The important reason for using the line calls is to give the offense the best call versus the front. For example, with a 3tech Dt lined in the B-Gap the inside veer would now be forced to go to an Outside veer or you could go to a Midline. The line has the best vison and will (if coached consistantly) give you th best call 95% of the time. This will also allow the offense to have an answer for whatever the defense has to dish-out. I have also found it relatively easy to coach the line calls. The practice and 'rules' for particular calls are all up to you but in the long run the line calls and the overall communication between the linemen will be the best thing to have with your offense.

We live by our line calls. We run option, but it is not our base scheme. I think line calls give you better matchups up front and allow your linemen to get help were help is needed and to pickup any surprises that might come their way during the course of the game. I think line calls help keep the OL mentally focused on the game and it helps the offense work more efficiently.