RunBest for: Base down

Speed Option Left

Mirror speed option left with a quick pitch read on the edge defender.

Concept: Line reach-blocks playside as the quarterback attacks the alley and pitches off the force man.

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Base alignment — schematic, not to scale

Every position's job

QB

Attack the left pitch key, keep or pitch based on his choice.

FB

Fill/lead for the puller.

Playside Slot

Left slot blocks the inside support defender.

Backside Slot

Right slot is the pitch back.

Playside OL

Left side reach-seals the edge.

Backside OL

Right side scoops.

Center

Reach the left A-gap.

WR

Left receiver stalk-blocks the corner.

How to teach it

  • 1Mirror image of the right speed option.
  • 2Only one read: the pitch key.
  • 3Get downhill fast to stress the edge.

Common mistakes to fix

  • !QB rounds the path and loses ground (fix: aim at the key's outside shoulder in a straight line).
  • !Late pitch (fix: pitch before contact with the key).

Build this into your call sheet.

Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.