How to Stop the Option

by Curt Block

American Football Monthly October 2005 Issue OnlineSnap to the Q. He sprints to the right, instantaneously scans the defense as he is hit. At virtually the same time he pitches to the fullback. Quick cut to the left, he darts through the hole and rips off 55 yards.

How often have you seen it? How many times has it left you pacing the sidelines, shaking your head and clipboard? It’s the ageless option pitch/run. How do you stop it? What options does a coach have?

AFM contacted a number of high school and college coaches and
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