This is an archive of Option Football posts from prior to 2016.
In the article titled Option Thoughts by Larry Beckish - The origins of today's Midline Option, "The 'Ol Coach" begins with the following introduction .. "The option series developed at Wichita State University in 1978 was labeled the Trap Option by the…
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…
Option Central recently became a member of the CompuSports Network of web sites. CompuSports Staff Writer Jim Reese sat down with Coach Schuster to discuss a variety of topics. In this first part of the interview, Mike talks about the…
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…
by Jerry Campbell The following lists are excerpts from The Ultimate Offense, an eBook that includes Jerry's offensive philosophy, scheme, defensive naming conventions, and much, much more. According to Jerry, the following are... REASONS FOR MAKING THE OPTION A PART…
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…
The option series developed at Wichita State University in 1978 was labeled the Trap Option by the staff at W.S.U. and was labeled the Freeze Option and the Midline Option among other things by high school and college coaches over…
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:…
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…