Jet Sweep From Empty Formation
To make the Jet Sweep more effective, we run it from unique formations. In this case we use Empty Formation to spread the Defense & create large running lanes & blocking angles. We never change the O. line Blocking -…
TD Interviewing Manny Matsakis for Option Central
A special Play of the Day, My interview of Manny Matsakis. Manny is one of the most innovative & creative football coaches around. I’ve gotten many great ideas from him & always enjoy talking football with him. He was the…
TD On Unscripted Huddle: Small Worlds With Great Wisdom
I had a great time doing the popular Unscripted Huddle Podcast with Joe Rafter & John Reagan. We covered lots of areas about football & coaching. Here’s the recording: https://youtu.be/pIyPIzlyURQ?feature=shared
Speed Option – Pitch
The Triple Gun Speed Option is another Double Option for the The Quarterback. It’s a Keep/Pitch decision, there is No Give involved. The TB is a Lead Blocker. The Quarterback pitches off the HOK so it will be a Quick…
Triple Gun Offense – Flip Zone Read Chalk Talk
This week we’ve been focusing on “Read Plays” Which are Give/Keep Reads with no pitch dimension. Flash is still the 1st look (8 Between the Slots rule). But what makes this play so interesting is The Flip Motion which creates…
Adding Midline to the Triple Gun Offense
The Zone Read & The Triple Gun Midline are READ PLAYS - they are Give/Keep Reads - No Pitch involved. We like to run Midline from a 3 WR set to spread out the front. We also use the Tight…
Comparing The Zone Read with The Gun Triple
When we were wanting to put the Triple Option in the Shotgun, I first researched the Zone Read but I didn’t find it effective enough to be our core play. I looked at Rich Rodriguez’s version and Kevin Wilson’s Version…
Some Final Four Inspiration from Pat Summitt Head
While I was at Washburn University, I had the privilege of sitting next to legendary women’s basketball coach, Pat Summitt. Billie Jean Moore, the 1st US Olympic Women’s Basketball Coach was being honored. Pat played on that Olympic team &…
Jet Naked on the Goal Line – QB Keep
The Jet Naked is a simple High % Run/Pass Option on the Goal Line. It’s an easy read for the Quarterback, he throws to the WR at the back pylon but if covered, he runs it in. The O. Line…
Adding The Midline to The Triple Gun Offense
The Zone Read & The Triple Gun Midline are READ PLAYS which it’s a Give/Keep Read - There is no Pitch involved. The Flash is still part of the Play. We like to use 3 WRs when we run Midline…