Running the Option Play in Football

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Learn the proper techniques and roles for each player to successfully run the option play in this free series of football coaching videos.

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  How to Avoid Losing Yards During an Option Play in Football

  The option play can be very successful if run correctly but if not it can turn into negative yards. In this free video Sean Hobson explains how to avoid a loss of yards when running this play.

  

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  How to Make the Proper Pitch in Football Option Plays

  When running the option play it is very important that the quarterback makes a good pitch if he decides to give the ball to the running back. You’ll see the proper technique in this free video.

  

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  Running the Football Option Play in an I Formation

  Learn how to run the basic option play out of the I Formation in this free football coaching video.

  

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  Running the Option Play Out of a Split Backfield

  Learn how to run the basic option play out of a split back formation or Pro Set, in this free football coaching video from our championship coach Sean Hobson.

  

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  The Blocking Assignment for Each Lineman in Football

  The option play takes a little more time to develop than a normal running play so it’s important that each lineman lock somebody up and block them downfield, as explained in this free coaching video.

  

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  The Fullback’s Role in the Football Option

  The fullback needs to help sell the fake if he doesn’t get the ball and then turn into a blocker downfield to help the running back or quarterback as shown in this free video.

  

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  The Quarterback Run in Football Option Play

  The quarterback has to make the correct read when running the option play. If the quarterback decides to keep the ball he needs to get up field as quickly as possible as explained in this free video.

  

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  The Quarterback’s Role in the Option

  The Quarterback is very important in running the option play. In this free video you’ll learn what the quarterback must do and his responsibilities when running the option.

  

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  The Receiver’s Role in the Football Option

  A receiver can make or break an option play that gets to the outside. In this free video the proper technique for blocking downfield by a receiver to help the option play is explained.

  

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  The Tailback’s Role in the Football Option

  The tailback may get the ball or he may just be a decoy when running the option play. In this free video you’ll see the technique and footwork a tailback must have to run this play successfully.

  

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  What Not To Do When Running the Football Option Play

  The option play can turn bad very quickly if done the wrong way. In this free video Sean Hobson explains the things you don’t want to do when running the option.

  

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  What the Running Back Does After Pitch in Football

  A successful running option play needs a running back that can get up the field quickly with the football. The proper technique a running back should use after getting the ball is explained in this free clip.

  

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Summary: The option is one of the most exciting plays in football. Will the quarterback toss the ball to one of his running backs or will he keep it himself and try to run up field? This play keeps the crowd guessing, as well as the defensive players, offensive players...even the quarterback himself often does not know whether he is going to pitch the ball or keep it until the defense comes rushing toward him. Will the running back trailing the quarterback be carrying to ball or blocking for the quarterback? He doesn't know what's going to happen until it happens. But practice and an understanding of how the play works can take some of the guesswork out of this wild play.

In this free series of football coaching videos, our championship coach will give you an overview of the option play and tell you how to prepare your team to run it. He gives you the lowdown on how your offensive line should play the option, as well as what your receivers, running backs and quarterback should do when this play is called. Learn how to run the option out of an I formation and out of a pro set formation. Learn how to pull off the late pitch to keep the opposition guessing. As for you defenders, well you could also learn a thing or two by watching these coaching videos.

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