In our last article with Option Plays from Coach Beckish, we featured two plays based on Trap Option concepts. In this second installment, we show two more. Since the origins of today's Midline Option can be traced to the 40-60…
Option Central recently became a member of the CompuSports Network of web sites. CompuSports Staff Writer Jim Reese sat down with Coach Mike Schuster to discuss a variety of topics. In this first part of the interview, Mike talked about…
The History of Option Football - the beginning In 1941, while watching a basketball game, a college football coach had an epiphanous moment. Seeing a two-on-one fast break develop, he realized whatever choice the defender made would be the wrong…
Using play action is nothing new to anyone. But, maybe the way the West Coast Offense uses play action is a little different. The objective is the same - to utilize the defensive reaction to run action against them in…
The Power Sweep had long been the Marquis running play for the 49ers, especially since Bill Walsh was the Head Coach. It had allowed the 49er staff to set up numerous play action possibilities. The Power Sweep has also long…
by Larry Beckish If I were running a version of the trap option, midline option or the freeze option I would incorporate a combination fullback dive with the bubble screen Bubble / Cut The play would be a unique form…
This is an excerpt from the book, The Shotgun and the Modern Short Punt, by Lou Howard. ------------------------------------------------------- In his book, I Pass, Y.A. Tittle discusses the first time on November 22, 1960 when he and his fellow San Francisco…
Publisher's note: We're thrilled to have Larry Beckish back with us after a serious illness. He's back at the keyboard sharing his thoughts, expertise and passion for option football. To successfully and consistently run a dive option the offense must:…
A few basic thoughts for developing a young quarterback by Larry Beckish Fundamentals: For a quarterback to be an effective and consistent he must develop a fundamentally sound throwing motion. A mechanically sound throwing motion allows the quarterback to develop…
by Larry Beckish Decision-Making The essence of a quarterback, whether an option or passing quarterback is his ability to make decisions. Teaching the quarterback a decision making process is essential for an offense, regardless of style to be successful. Indecision…