2007-08-20 04:41:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
In an option play, the receiver has the option of taking the play off. He can basically walk his route or just stand there balancing his checkbook, much like Randy Moss for his entire two seasons in Oakland.
2007-08-20 05:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's used more often in high school and college. The quarterback has the option of handing the ball off or running with the ball. He has certain reads at the snap to help him decide which would be the best option. In the triple option he either hands off to the fullback or pulls the ball back and runs with the 3rd option to pitch back to a trailing halfback. In professional football you don't see these types of plays used very often because they don't want their prize possession, the quarterback, to absorb that kind of punishment. In an option play it's not unusual for the quarterback to get hit over half the time. Ouch!
2007-08-20 07:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by bozopolis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a running play where the QB runs the ball to the outside, and a RB runs alongside of him about 5 yards away. As the two approach the line of scrimmage and the defenders, the QB has two options. He can either keep the ball and run himself, if the defender chooses to cover the RB, or he can pitch the ball over to the RB if the defender comes at him.
It is a play that is used more in HS and college and is intended to isolate one defensive player and force him to commit to one of the two runners, leaving the other open to pick up a few extra yards. It is not used at the NFL level because the players are faster and it is harder to get the 2 on 1 matchup.
2007-08-20 04:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by T F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Option offensive football can be the most difficult scheme to defend if it is run with high execution. Many offensive teams in college football have some option plays in their offense, but only a few, like Air Force and Rice, have devoted their entire offensive package to this scheme in Division I-A.
There are many different styles of option offense and this week we will focus on the true triple option that is the most difficult to defend. Option football is unique because this scheme leaves defensive players unblocked at the line of scrimmage and relies on the quarterback to make split-second decisions while the football is in his hands.
Option offenses can either predetermine who will carry the football or call double- or triple-option plays, relying on the quarterback to make decisions based on how the defense reacts to him.
What is the triple option?
If the offense chooses to run a triple-offense play, that means the quarterback has three decisions -- none of which are predetermined. He can give it to the fullback, keep it to himself or pitch it to the slotback who has motioned from the other side.
This takes a great amount of execution because no one knows on offense who will end up with the football.
It obviously forces the defense to be disciplined and account for the fullback, quarterback and slotback on every play.
The offense can also run a double-option play meaning that it has been predetermined the fullback will not get the ball. The quarterback is now limited to two options: Keeping it himself or pitching it to the slotback.
What formations does the offense use?
Even the formations the offense aligns in look foreign to the defenses when you are facing a triple-option team. In the old wishbone, the halfbacks were aligned in the backfield giving it a true wishbone look. The backs in modern option football are commonly aligned in a slot position at the heels of the offensive tackle or tight end. This gives them a lot of flexibility because it allows them to motion before the snap of the football and either catch pitches on the run or get into pass patterns much more quickly.
Another advantage is they are aligned in a position to outflank defensive ends and also be closer to linebackers they are sometimes responsible for blocking.
2007-08-20 04:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Option play is just what it says...The qb has the option to either run the ball or pitch it to the running back that is following him.
2007-08-20 04:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by J Dub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres 2 kind of option plays
1) the reciver has a route with three different places he can go and he chosses or
2)the qb runs the ball 2 the side and rite b4 he gets takled he pitches it 2 the running back behind him
2007-08-20 04:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a play that has a option
2007-08-23 16:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by badasssteve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually means the quarterback (or halfback) will flare out, and has the option of running, or passing to an open receiver downfield.
2007-08-20 04:46:19 · answer #8 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
an option play is when you have more then one option to choose from...
2007-08-20 04:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋