I-option

Don't forget power.

Coach Easton

Coach,
Aside from the complimentary plays already mentioned, a good option team willl throw the ball at least 8-10 times a game. It is my opinion that when a true option team throws the ball, it should be off of well designed play action (off option action in other words). For a QB to line up in a conventional passing formation and try to establish any kind of a rhythem is very difficult. I was the QB coach at a large school in Florida where went 33-3 at one point running the bone. We threw an average of 8-12 times a night, but we worked faithfully each day in practice on our passing game, which consisted mainly of a 3 step drop passing game that put both wideouts in the pattern running mirror routes, in order to be ready when we were caled upon to throw it. As a testament to that work ethic, our QB went 7 for 7 one night for 161 yds. and 2 touchdowns. We won by a field goal with less than 20 seconds to go in the game. The point being, have a well designed play action passing game ready to roll when you need it. s always, just a suggestion.

Coach Easton