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Split Back Veer: Inside and Outside Veer
Pat Chitwood St. Xavier High School Louisville, KY
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OUTSIDE VEER! Why Split Backs?? Can utilize smaller, quicker players
Can get 2 TB-type players on the field Dive hits faster than the FB in I or Flexbone OUTSIDE VEER!
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Basic Considerations Must devote practice time to Option
Must be able to audible out of a bad play Must call veer plays when the Dive is available Must have complimentary plays Are you an option team or a team that runs option????????
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Veer Offensive Line Play Basics
OPTION FOOTBALL = MOVEMENT!! Double-team/Combo at the point of attack Proper hat placement, then come off the ball and BE AGGRESSIVE!! “SEAL” → Build a wall and get downfield on the backside
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Why Outside Veer? A quick-hitting off-tackle play
A good companion to perimeter plays Forces a 9 technique to play assignment football Puts 4-3 teams in a bind at the 9 technique area A great short yardage / goal line play
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Outside Veer 2010 Outside Veer: Att.: 72 Yards: 426 Avg: 5.9
Efficiency: 51/72 Eff. %: 70.1%
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Outside Veer Line Splits
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Outside Veer Blocking Rules
Playside TE Combo 1st color inside. Playside Tackle Drive 4, 5. Combo 3, 2. “4-call.” Playside Guard 2, 3, LB. Listen for “4-call.” NEVER block a 1 technique Center Lead 0. (Playside A gap). Backside Guard Seal backside A gap. Backside Tackle Seal backside B gap.
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Outside Veer Backfield Mechanics
Depth → Hand at 3 yards from the ball Alignment → Split inside leg of the Guard both backs should be even Aiming Point → Inside leg of Tackle QB Read → 1st man head up to outside TE Mesh Mechanics (demonstrate) “Hug” the double-team
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Why Inside Veer? A quick-hitting play
A good answer to C gap charge players to the TE Forces defense to play assignment football A good play to attack the split-end side
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Inside Veer 2010 Inside Veer: Att.: 50 Yards: 240 Avg: 4.8 Efficiency:
38/50 Eff. %: 76%
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Inside Veer Blocking Rules
Playside TE 3-step Veer Release. Block alley player. Playside Tackle Combo 3, LB. Playside Guard 1, 2, 3, LB Center Lead 0. (Playside A gap). Backside Guard Seal backside A gap. Backside Tackle Seal backside B gap.
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Inside Veer Backfield Mechanics
Aiming Point → Outside foot of Guard QB Read → 1st man head up to outside Tackle “Hug” the double-team
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Thank You! chitwoodp@saintxfac.com
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