A-11 Packages for Spread Option Offenses:

Packages of A-11 play formations are perfect for teams running the spread option offense.  With some slight adjustments and utilizing motion you can run all your same (2x2) and (3x1) passing routes in A-11 formations.  In the play below we tighten down our ineligible (R) to help with our pass protection, run the (A) in zoom motion and run a (1x3) Smash combination with Sprint motion. This same concept can be applied to any route in your playbook.

The Zone Running Game

Our "241" A-11 formation lends itself perfectly to the spread option zone read running and even passing game.  A successful play for Piedmont has been the "X Fly Zone Option" play.  The quarterback can give to the running back underneath or pull it and run option on the Sam backer to the right.  With so much open space, your experienced linemen will do very well translating their zone blocking techniques of the spread option to this A-11 play. You can easily apply this formation to your passing game by sliding the linemen right with the running back filling left.  Remain in the formation for your (2x2) route or utilize motion for (1x3) routes.

Another Formation the 43!

The "43" formation is another A-11 formation that gives the defenses significant issues. The wall to the left is good for QB flares, quick screens double passes, etc.  You can apply this formation to your spread option passing game by using (2) back motion in either direction for (2x2) and (3x1) routes.  In all the examples shown on this page, all of the pass routes can be used on all three different formations.  This shows the power of the A-11 Offense play packages.  Multiple formations for the same play.  

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