I formations and the IV, OV and Mid-line

[bkoption]

What are your opinions on using I formation variations to run the inside veer, outside veer and Mid-line options?

How would you compare these to flexbone formations?

Pros and Cons?

[Rebel Yell]

I ran the Midline and IV form I very often. As matter of fact Midline for the I was one of our better plays.

we always ran it to the TE with a 3tech The TE either arched or went to backer. for us.

IV we used the TE and flanker (Z) the same as you would the slot and Se for our blocking schemes.

I think the Flexbone will provide an even better chance at blocking and angles due to alignment. I also like the passing threat that is available in it ad well as the better misdirection game.

[coachjimd]

what do some of you think about having flexbone formations as well as i formations.....or is that too much

[wingtoc]

We are going to try to go to that this spring. I don't think it is too much. It's all about timing the motion and our cadence lends itself to the deep motion. I think that it is a good change up from the "I".

[tribepride]

coachjimd said:

what do some of you think about having flexbone formations as well as i formations.....or is that too much

Not very difficult to do. We are a very formation "happy" team. If we have a stud "I" back type kid we will line up in I backs and run some basic I plays a long with our flexbone formations. We feel the our kids can handle the different formations and it gives us an advantage over the defense because we can usually dictate a numbers advantage.

[olinecoach61]

We ran some I this season. It was basic stuff but we were able to run lead and power when we needed to get a yard or two and the option wasn't going well.