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Post by Option on Feb 4, 2005 22:42:26 GMT -5
Is there any reason to run the option from the gun if you do not have a real throwing threat?
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Post by slickoc2004 on Feb 6, 2005 16:46:29 GMT -5
When you are in the Shotgun you force the defense to play for the pass and it takes some players out of the box. If they keep playing the run any qb can hit someone that is wide open.
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Post by scoresomemore on Feb 7, 2005 11:42:25 GMT -5
Too many positives about going to the gun without a gun-slinger......
1. QB is comfortable throwing being back in the gun (sense of security)
2. Shotgun is a pass set, FS and other defenders react accordingly.
3. QB can read the end in either front side option or read the backside end with the utah type stuff.
4. spread the field and force the defense to remove defenders from the box, regardless of how good little jimmy is out there in the slot, they better defend him or we'll throw un-covered all day long.
5. its a numbers game, find the most grass and go to work.
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tog
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Post by tog on Feb 7, 2005 19:24:54 GMT -5
You will be forced to throw as they will outnumber you in the box to see if you can.
You must be able to complete hitches and at least throw some fades up there. If you use some bunch stuff the throws are not that hard.
It also gives the qb a good angle to head downhill.
It also gives a better angle imo for the jetsweep itself and compliments off it like qb dart, gt, qb stretch, qb inside zone.
Yes you have to be able to throw. Do you have to throw 20 yard out routes downfield? no
Someone should be able to toss it around enough to make it worthwhile. If you don't have that, get in two tite gun one back with your best athlete at about 3 yards, run some jets, leads, power stuff. Play with all 11. That is the best part about the gun. Utilize all of your players for the numbers game and get them to where they can head DOWNHILL.
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CoachF
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Post by CoachF on Feb 7, 2005 21:20:42 GMT -5
I like how my backs can get downhill out of the gun. On my speed option my back often catches the pitch in from of the QB. It also allows you to use the QB as an extra back to run iso, zone, trap an danything else a "regular" rb would run. www.parkdalefootball.bravehost.com |
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