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Spread Option Run
aSSIGnMenTS:
The Spread Option run is the base play of the Spread running game. It is a very basic read for the QB, which determines whether he hands
the ball off to the B Back or keeps the ball and runs with it. If the unblocked backside Defensive End turns his shoulders and comes flat down
the line, the QB should pull the ball and attack the area vacated by the defender. However, if the D. End stays square and comes up field the
QB should give the ball to B Back.
lIne FOrMaTIOn:
4 Balanced 22 Spread formation.
Backside Tackle – Zone block to playside, leave Defensive End for
option read
Backside Guard – Zone block to playside
Center – Zone block to playside
Playside Guard – Zone block to playside
Playside Tackle – Zone block to playside
#1 – Inside leverage on defender, stalk block to outside.
#2 – Inside leverage on defender, get positioned between him and the
box, turn to outside.
Quarterback – Step back for option read handoff, focusing on the backside D. End.
If the defender crashes inside, pull the ball and attack the vacated
spot. If D. End comes up field, hand the ball off.
B Back – Take a playside directional step and create hand off pocket, allow the QB
to seed the ball into the pocket and read the defense, do not take the ball
until the QB releases his inside hand.
#3 – Inside leverage on defender, get positioned between him and the box,
turn to the outside.
#4 – Inside leverage on defender, stalk block to outside.
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