MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

5 Tips for Defending Spread Option Teams

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Cody Alexander
Oct 06, 2017
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One offensive play that has not lost its power in modern football is the option. Spread offenses utilize option principles to test the mettle of a defense’s structure. An option offense forces the defense to play assignment football. Each player on a defense must stay gap sound and understand how the structure of the defense adapts versus each option pl…

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