new to option

We started in split backs last season, but ended up back in the I formation (which is all we've ever run). We thought we had two good backs, so split backs made sense. What we found was we had two good tailbacks, not two good dive backs. Halfbacks really do have to have a part fullback, part I-back mentality. Unfortunately, ours did not. By week four, we went back to the I formation. I also wanted to run the midline to take advantage of the 3 tech. This was also our first year with no TE. We had an abundance of WR types and I wanted our best 11 on the field. The spreading of the defense was great. We ran against 5 and 6 men in the box most of the year, and 3 wides really limits the fronts you'll be likely to see. Probably 4-4 80% of the time. I may never use a TE again. Even if a TE type player is one of our best 11, I'll split him out.

Did you use a wing or a flanker with your motion?

We run both option and power attacks out of the flexbone formation (two split ends, two wingbacks, fullback lined up behind center). We feel this gives us the versatility to run the Midline, Veer, and Load options as well as Off-Tackle power and Iso. The other thing you may wish to explore would be the quick passing game. If you're using the double slot and you have a young QB with a hose you may want to explore this too. The passing forum would be a great place to ask questions or get the Coverdale series on the quick passing game, it's excellent.