OL in Veer

GC,

My team runs the option (all phases of the option game), and our splits are 2-2-3. However, we sometimes widen the splits if we are getting an inside read on a play such as a midline option or an inside veer. This widens out the option defender, and consequently he is slower to react to the fullback which allows us to give it to the fullback. In a perfect world of option football, the fullback gets the ball every time! Glad to see you are implementing the best high school offense! Continuing on the topic of O-Line play, we double team/combo at the point of attack and slide off to the backer. The key is to get a vertical push on the down defender, and let the backer come to you. Clearing the L.O.S. allows the QB to have a clear read on the option defender. We "Track Block" (or zone, whichever you prefer) from the combo on to the backside. Track Blocking involves the lineman taking a 45 degree first step upfiled to the playside, and staying on that 45 degree track upfiled, and allow NOBODY to cross your face. Anything more I can do to help, feel free to ask. I will try the best I can to answer. Clipper Coach.