Defending Split T offense

mcoach,

Sorry coach, I took your original post to mean all three backs in an "I" when you mean a "full house" alignment. Yes, thats the old split T alright. Your flow and flow away is sound. Make certain to emphasize the need for total discipline on the backside when flow is away! On your change outs, I like the insertion of the LB if they are running it, the inverted safety if they start throwing it. Make certain assignments are straight for defending the option! Your keying of best back and cross keying is sound. Really stress LB's not losing sight of the ball as Split T was great for running the belly(send one back through one hole and the ball through another after a good fake) Remind your secondary not to get in a relaxed mode because they have run it 15 plays straight! Good luck!