Option from Double Slot

The school I graduated from and now coach made the switch from a split back team to a flexbone team 3 years ago because the enrollment numbers declined a little and they lost the ability to field a quality TE. They had and still do have many guys in the 5'10'' - 6'1'' 160-190 range, and have had alot of success with the flexbons system.

I've been a flexbone for 6 years now and running 3 back option for 16+ - I think with the highschool hashes it's a good idea to kep a tightend in your offense (although how much we use him depends on the gameplan and defensive structure. You can still be two splits (and we use this also) you can also run everything you've said to a TE and away. TE does not have to be great if you are basing out of 2 WRs. Just an adaquate blocker and maybe a receiver. It does the following for you.

A) Sets the defense - you can usually tell defensive structure when you put a Te in (i.e. where's the 3 tech)
B) shortens the flank to the boundary. - All our big gains to the boundary have been when a tightend is present. (there are a number of reasons for this - too many to explain here) With 2wr's you tend to get strung out to the boundary on hs hashes.
C) Allows for a solid load blocker on the option. We never ask our HB's to load on a defensive player on the line.
D) creates one extra gap that the defense must defend. This takes out a lot of the stacks and echo stunts.
E. forces a squeeze player on a TE inside release - this makes the pitch shorter and flank shorter. See B
F) goalline and short yardage - you need one if not two.
G) Takes away back to backreads if the QB is having a tough time
H) Adds one more backside gap if the defense is chasing from the backside (This is especially true on midline with an overhang (I.e. 50)

You can base from 2 wrs but I would be able to use a te.

WE run the following
A) triples (with tags) also double option tags
B) Midlines (with Tags)
C) Down (option) series (If we have exceptional FB / QB game)
D) Sally series (misdirection)
E) Ctr Iso (FB lead not HB) (We only put this in when we are very big up front and have exceptional HB's)
F) Rocket series (We don't run jet - we found this is easier due to timing)

Passes
G) Play action off triple (off the line)
H) play action on the line - we run this off of midline action
I) Boot off Rocket
J) sprint / roll out series

Seems like a lot but if you have a "system" and a teaching methodology - it's pretty easy to accomplish.

Just my opinion - hope it helps

Coach I

Coach, can you explain your rocket series and how you run it? Thanks

We have run the option out of double slot (double flex). We run the Tackle Trap series and we come off of our fake with the TB and our option man becomes one of our slots who tightens his alignment to about 6 yards from the tackle. The slot takes a 2-3 drop steps and almost runs a bubble type route and gets into pitch relationship with the QB.

Coach D, I am considering running more double slot. We have a tight end who is 6-3, 200 and runs a 4.6. We need to get the ball in his hands more. Also, we have a receiver who is 6-3, 190 and runs a 4.6. We need to get the ball in his hands too. Next year, we only have one quality running back, so we are considering running more of this to get the ball to our playmakers. Coach D good luck, and I may see you in Rye as well.

kc361,

I WOULD LIKE TO COMMEND YOU FOR YOUR VERY LAST STATEMENT OF YOUR POST. WHAT WORKS FOR YOU IS ALL THAT REALLY COUNTS! I REALLY BELIEVE THAT SOMETIMES WE ALL TRY TO DO A LITTLE TOO MUCH. SO MANY DIFFERENT PHILOSOPHYS THESE DAYS, I AM JUST AS GUILTY AS ANYONE ELSE, I REALLY STILL BELIEVE THAT IF YOU WANT TO REALLY ENJOY TRUE SUCCESS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS YOU NEED TO BE THE MASTER OF WHAT YOU HANG YOUR HAT ON. COACH TOWARD PERFECTION AT ALL TIMES AND REALLY DRILL THE KIDS IN EVERY SCENARIO THAT THEY MAY SEE ON GAME NIGHT, NOW DURING THE SUMMER WHEN YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME AND ARE NOT RUSHED. I KNOW SOME OF YOU ARE HAMSTRUNG BY NOT BEING ABLE TO DO MUCH IN THE SUMMER, BUT THE ONES WHO CAN SHOULD REALLY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS VERY VALUABLE TIME FRAME TO WORK.

Coach Easton

I agree. It always seems that each member of the staff comes in with two basic thoughts. First, here is what I learned in the off-season to help us improve what we already do. Second, here are some new great plays that we can run.

The first thought always helps. There are always drills, techniques, practice schedules, staff organization, etc. that can help our kids maximize their potential.

The second thought is beneficial, at times. Sometimes, you get a new play that integrates perfectly with your system and your kids. Other times, it just gives your kids more to learn. In the past, we have had great ideas for plays and/or formations that we installed in the summer and threw out by week 1. We have learned that it's whether your Jimmy's and Joe's can learn and execute your X's and O's.

kc361

D86,

We have installed several plays that go away from the motion. This seems to help. Otherwise, we don't disguise the motion.

In the run game, we run trap, counter iso, counter option and reverse.

In the pass game, we run backside post, backside slant and we drag a playside receiver to the backside all off of play action.

The trap, reverse and backside post were particularly good for us.

kc361

I hate when people say motion will take you to the play.A few counters and bootlegsare all you need.Motion is quick in our offense,so if they are looking at our slots,they might get a half step on us.But where is the ball going?It might go right where they left!Also,we have a lot of plays run with no motion.Now,while the defense is staring at our slots,the ball is snapped and we have the half step --- to 3 step advantage!!!! And with option football,"HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST!!!!"

you can also run midline triple away from motion and with no mo.

you can also run loaded triple scheme away from motion (twirl) and with no mo. because it is loaded the back can cheat like midline and catch up. not ideal pitch phase but pretty close. and on loaded scheme qb is running 90 % of time.

we've also fooled around with orbit sweep and cutback zone off midline with twirl. (tech. wise this phases up with our rocket.

Jet is flat motion handoff

Rocket is back motion toss

COACH I,

"BACK MOTION TOSS" (YOUR TERMINOLOGY) = MOTION TO WHERE BACK VACATES FROM? MY TERMINOLOGY = "DEEP MOTION" FOR THE SAME THING. JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE WE ARE ON THE SAME PAGE, I DON'T LIKE IT WHEN I AM NOT SURE WE ARE TOGETHER TERMINIOLOGY WISE. HAVE ALWAYS WISHED FOR A "UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE" THAT WOULD SOLVE THAT PROBLEM, BUT IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

Coach Easton

Coach I -

How are you blocking the Rocket differently?

Thanks in advance!

Coach I -

What do you do with the frontside A on the Rocket?

Also, is gut blocking like wedge blocking? I am not a Wing-T guy!

Thanks in advance!