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Orbit Triple Option WK

Pistol·Doubles Y Off·11
Triple OptionMotionRun Play
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Superstar QB Scrambler

Breakdown

Orbit Triple Option WK is a true triple option run play out of the Pistol Doubles Y Off set with 11 personnel, built on the classic dive, quarterback keep, and pitch progression. The orbit motion man circles behind the quarterback pre-snap to become the trailing pitch option, while the line executes zone blocking to seal the read defender for the QB's give or keep decision. This is a pure run play with no pass option attached, and the primary read progression starts with the dive key on the interior defensive lineman, then flows to the edge defender for the QB pull or pitch call.

Defensive Reads

Key the unblocked edge defender after the snap, since his crash or contain decision dictates whether the QB should keep or pitch to the orbit man. Watch for a scrape exchange from the linebacker level, where the read defender crashes down and a second defender scrapes outside to take away the pitch. Check safety alignment pre snap, since a safety cheating into the box signals run support that can beat the dive phase before the option even develops. Look for user controlled defenders flowing hard to the ball on the snap, which often opens the backside cutback lane if the play side is sold well. Blitz packages that send extra defenders off the edge tend to disrupt the pitch key timing, so option teams should expect the QB to keep and try to outrun the leverage rather than force a bad pitch.

Usage Tips

Use motion boost by snapping the ball right as the orbit man crosses behind the QB to maximize his pitch speed and angle to the edge.

Attack defenses that show light boxes or run blitz fits with off ball linebackers cheating inside, since the edge defender is often left unblocked by design.

Pair this play with HB Dive and Read Option from the same set so defenses cannot sit on the triple option keys and start jumping the dive or the pitch lane.

Best called on early downs or short yardage when the defense is in a base front, since exotic sub packages and dime looks remove the extra blocker needed for the option to hit.

If the defense shows a hard crash call from the edge defender pre snap, be ready to pull and pitch immediately rather than forcing the dive read into a stacked box.

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