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offensiveconfusion
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Offensive design Jan 7, 2004 4:53:15 GMT

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Post by offensiveconfusion on Jan 7, 2004 4:53:15 GMT

I am trying to come up with a system. I was wondering if I could get some input from some of yall. I am wanting to install an option style offense. I am wanting to use several formations. My goal is to have all the same blocking schemes out of every formation, I would just change the backs route. What would be the best formations to use in this style of offense. I have messed around with this a little and I am came up with these 4 formations. I, inverted wishbone, flexbone, power I. Is this a good combination or do I need to make some changes

John Carbon Member Posts: 47	Offensive design Jan 7, 2004 8:24:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by John Carbon on Jan 7, 2004 8:24:22 GMT Coach, Double tight will pretty much make blocking as simple as it will get. As far as your formations, I would go with the wishbone rather than the flexbone. All others are fine. Try to build everything around the belly option. John

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Offensive design Jan 8, 2004 9:04:21 GMT

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Post by Ray12 on Jan 8, 2004 9:04:21 GMT

Coach,
I would recommend using the wishbone also. I used coach campbell's rules as far as option check with me. We paired inside veer with midline and forced teams to defend the perimeter. Out of wishbone we always had our play-side HB load LB, EMLOS, or arc on force defender. If you can keep your blocking rules to minimum by using zone schemes it eliminates a lot of teaching. We were traditional with our veer blocking till we started zone and doubling at the POA and comming off to 2nd level defenders. I hoped this helped!

clipper coach
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Offensive design Feb 24, 2004 11:20:21 GMT

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Post by clipper coach on Feb 24, 2004 11:20:21 GMT

Coach,

My team runs the option. We used multiple formations last year: I, Wishbone, Spread (double slot), Doubles (4 wide), Stack I, Twins, double tight, etc... One thing that happened thoroughout the year with the blockign schemes was that the kids became confused whe the TE was taken out of the equation. We are mainly going to run Wishbone this year. Last year we had a great reciever who we put in motion to see what how the defense would adjust to him. We do not have that this year. We have hard-nosed kids, who will run and block hard. As far as plays are concerned, I would suggest featuring the triple option. With that, run the Midline, belly, load, lead, and double options. In my opinion, the option is the best offense to run in high school because it forces kids to do something unnatural: do not believe your eyes! Also, if yoru are goign to run the option, then run the option. In other words, do not just give lip service to it. It takes time and countless repetitions to be done right. I am the O-Line coach, and we combo at the P.O.A. (double down lineman and slide off to LB when he shows), and we Track Block (or zone, whatever you prefer to call it) from the combo block back. Play Action passing off the option is also great. Most teams will cheat their safety(s) up to fill the alley. That is when you fake to the FB and hit the deep ball. Anything more I can do to help let me know. Clipper Coach.

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Offensive design Feb 25, 2004 10:03:57 GMT

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Post by greg b on Feb 25, 2004 10:03:57 GMT

clipper coach:
Someone on the option board wanted to ask you some ?'s. Posted subject under your nickname. I also want to ask why do you think so few want to run wishbone? You can do all the options you have in spread or flex, but you can have power I type power. With all the broken bone sets you can go to, it seems you can have a good/adequate passing game. I know Demeo had a great balance at Washburn before they realized he would never have a good D.
What is your all's passing game like?
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Offensive design Feb 25, 2004 11:39:17 GMT

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Post by clipper coach on Feb 25, 2004 11:39:17 GMT

greg b,

I believe that so few teams run wishbone because the fad today is to spread the defense out, and the bone brings 9-10 defenders inside. Now, I believe that you have to use formations that best suit your personnell. If you have some good speedy kids, then run the option out of the flexbone (spread). If you have hard-nosed kids who will hit hard and won't get discouraged, then the bone is the way to go. I love the wishbone. As you said, you can run all of the options out if it, and also run the power game. My team does not run the "broken" bone, but if a team does that is great too. My philosophy is that you should run an offense, not just run plays. Anyway, about our passing game. We have a play action, 3 step, and sprint-out package. We fake to the FB a lot on play action; this gets the defense thinking it is an option play and they come up hard. Our 3-step passing game is usually a quick slant, out/in, stop, or a TE seam pass. We are adding the sprint-out game this year, and we are still developing the plays for it. We have a great QB. He started as a sophomore for us, adn we made it to the second round of the playoffs (Ohio) and he will be a junior this coming season. We want to sprint out to utilize his speed (4.5 -40) and allusiveness.

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