Installing Gun option, without option under center

We personally only run the option out of the gun. We read the backside end when we run our zone play, and usually the wing away from the play becomes pitch man in (2x2). We also run speed and crazy option out of this as well. It has worked for us so far. We by no means are an option team. The option is just part of our arsenal. So I guess it depends on your approach.

Coach,

Our package is based out of the spread no huddle, (shotgun, 2x2, with one back) Primarily we base most of our run game off of the inside zone. When we run zone, Dart (tackle wrap) , or trap, the quarterback keys the backside DE, If the DE comes upfield then the QB gives the ball to the FB. If the DE chases the FB on the zone then the QB keeps the ball and replaces where the DE vacated. If we are in 2x2 then the inside receiver away from the zone side takes three steps backwards and gets into a pitch relationship with the quarterback. He must be patient. The quarterback now looks to the cover down defender (invert) for a possible pitch. If we are in a 2 back look then the opposite back becomes the pitch man by gaining depth and staying on the QB's hip pocket. We also run this out of a 3x1 look as well but remember, unless you bring someone in motion there will be no pitch man to the 1 receiver side.

The crazy option is the same play Utah runs with the Quarterback running speed option with another back or receiver coming underneath in pitch relationship as well. The QB reads the defensive end , and depending on the DE's reaction the QB either pitches it out on the speed or " shuffles" it underneath to the other back/receiver.

We Run our speed option just like crazy except without the other pitchman. This is just a basic rundown of our option package, If you would like me to get more in depth about something pleas feel free.