The Power Read Run – Add this innovative run to your spread to rack up the yards.

by Matt Ballard
Offensive Line Coach, Amherst College
American Football Monthly February 2012 Issue Online

When we made the switch to a spread style offense prior to the 2008 season, our main objective was to maximize our talent at the skill positions while not having to rely on our offensive line to out-physical the biggest and strongest defensive fronts in our league. A variety of bubble screens and zone-read run game concepts helped us to achieve this objective. We also quickly evolved into the up-tempo, “play fast” style of offense that Oregon has popularized and we also use the pistol and...Login to Read More

Log In, or Subscribe to AFM