Trap Options
by John Gendron
The core play of a spread option offense is the triple option. Defenses must commit to stop the triple. This commitment by defenses to stopping the triple will create the potential for big plays on the perimeter, especially as the game progresses. Two plays that give the spread option offense the ability to exploit this and get the ball outside are the trap option and the counter dive option. The advantage of these plays is that they allow you to get the ball outside without having the QB rea
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