Speed Option Left
Quarterback attacks the edge and pitches to the back off the force defender.
Concept: Playside blocks the perimeter while the quarterback options the unblocked contain man.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 6UIntroduce: Nail the snap/exchange, aim the right hole, and finish downhill.
- 8UMaster it: Run it fast both directions and check into it by defensive look.
Every position's job
Attack the edge, read the force/contain defender, and keep or pitch to the back.
Run the pitch relationship outside and slightly behind the QB, ready to catch the pitch.
Reach or block the playside interior defender.
Reach or scoop playside to seal the interior.
Reach or down-block the first inside defender.
Scoop and cut off backside pursuit.
Block the perimeter or arc to the second level.
Stalk-block the corner to spring the perimeter.
Block the overhang/alley defender.
Cut off backside coverage.
How to teach it
- 1Playside blocks the perimeter while the QB options the unblocked contain man.
- 2QB attacks the outside shoulder of the contain man to force a decision.
- 3Pitch back maintains a 4x1 pitch relationship, ready and square to the QB.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB pitches too late or off-target — rep the pitch timing and trajectory.
- !Pitch back drifts too far ahead — teach the correct pitch relationship.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.