![]() ![]() When the ball is snapped, the quarterback will extend the ball for the running back to take. Occasionally, one of the receivers will run a Fly route straight downfield to set up a big passing play. This includes screens, quick slants, and quick out/in routes. Wide receivers will often run quick, shorter routes once the ball is snapped. He’ll anticipate that he’s getting the hand-off, running full speed toward the quarterback and extending his arms to receive the ball. Similarly, the running back will treat the play as if it’ll be a run. They do have to make sure not to go too far downfield, though, so they’re not called for a penalty in case the quarterback decides to pass. Offensive linemen will block as if it's a run play, driving their defenders forward. The quarterback will be lined up roughly 5-7 yards in the backfield with the running back a few steps to his left or right.Įvery RPO play will start the same way - as a run play. The RPO is called exclusively out of a shotgun formation and is used in conjunction with most spread offenses. The quarterback is the sole person responsible for choosing which play to run, and he'll make that decision at different points depending on the play call (more on this in a bit). That "option" for which play is run lies with the quarterback. Thank you for taking the time to join me as we study the new Oregon offensive system here at, the RPO means a Run-Pass Option play. Please let me know what you think of this “picture book” format below in the comments section. ![]() This article is a different type of analysis and format than the previous X’s vs. The best defenses are the ones that make the least amount of mental errors, and understand the how and why behind all the window dressing offenses use to create hesitation and confusion. It requires intense preparation to play sound defense. ![]() As a result, the game can, and often is, decided before the kickoff. Football is an instinctual game once you start “thinking” instead of reacting, you’re at a disadvantage as a football player. Motion from the offense usually requires and/or elicits a response from the defense.Īnytime the offense can hear the gears turning in the heads of the defenders, it has gained an edge. Not only is this a quads formation, but the jet motion adds yet another element the defense must respect. Nevertheless, this play highlights how Taggart’s offense employs unique formations that test defenders’ discipline and communication skills in a high pressure environment. Some defensive coordinators will even specifically gameplan blitzes like this to be mixed in with their base checks, just to keep the offense on its toes and hopefully force a negative play. The defense is practically guaranteed a free rusher against this empty pass protection scheme. The aggressive Cat Blitz (above) is especially well-suited to disrupt a play that needs time to develop. I’m not suggesting that Oregon would not have had success on this play against these alternative defensive schemes, but WSU could have been in a better position to defend this well-designed, well-executed scheme from the Ducks, had they checked to one of the above man coverage options. Due to the fact that the routes require time to develop, and to create more space for the crossing route, the concept is typically attached to a play action fake (as it is in our example). This classic two-on-one scenario demands proper technique from this defender as well as disciplined play from the underneath defenders as the route concept develops.Īnd while this is the play’s primary design, it is a versatile concept that can be effective against other types of zone and man coverages. By sending S3 on an intermediate crossing pattern and sending another receiving threat up the seam, the defender is placed in a bind. This concept stresses the defender responsible for the vertical of the #3 receiver (S3). This concept has spread like wildfire through the college ranks in recent years as split field coverage checks in response to trips (3 WRs to one side) and quads (4 WRs to one side) formations have become the norm. In the above diagram, you can see the route combination Oregon employed. ![]()
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