Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Option

1. Quarterback, opens up to the dive back that will run over the guard opposite of the option.

2. Dive back will fake a dive (or receive the ball in the case of option dive) over the opposite guard that the option is called.

3.Option back will take a jab step away from the play then run parallel to the line of scrimmage.

4. Quarterback will challenge the defensive end (who is unblocked) and determine whether to keep the ball or option to the back.

5. Tight end will arch to block the farthest outside man.

6. A split man or man out of the backfield will block second man in second tear of players usually inside line backer.

7. The offensive will dive block head going to play side hip.

8. In the case of a dive all the key will be played out as if running the option.

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