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The Screen Game in the Pistol Spread Option
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- WN-08275
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About this video
The screen game inside the Pistol Spread Option is low risk and high reward, and Leonardtown High School (MD) head coach Anthony Pratley shows exactly how he uses it. This session details four quick screen plays - the Bubble, Swing, Quick and Middle screens - along with a misdirection draw, all blocked and taught so they can be adapted to an offense you already run. For Pratley the quick screen is another element of surprise that keeps a defense off balance and the offense moving.
What you'll learn
- Why the screen play belongs in your offense and what it protects you from
- When to call a screen and how to execute it properly
- The Bubble screen: alignment, release and quarterback decision
- The Swing and Quick screens as answers to leverage and pressure
- The Middle screen against an aggressive rush
- A misdirection draw play that runs off the same picture
- Complete blocking assignments for each of the screen plays
Who it's for
High school and college offensive coordinators, receiver coaches and quarterback coaches - especially in spread, pistol or option systems that need safe ways to get the ball outside.
About the coach
Anthony Pratley served as head coach at Leonardtown High School in Maryland, where he built and ran the Pistol Spread Option offense.
Part 5 of Coach Pratley's five-part series on the Pistol Spread Option, with extensive use of game film. Runtime: about 38 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which screens are taught?
Four quick screens - Bubble, Swing, Quick and Middle - plus a misdirection draw, each with its complete blocking assignments and the timing that makes it work.
Can a non-pistol team use these?
Yes. Pratley presents the screens as plays that adapt readily to another offense, so high school and college staffs in any shotgun or spread system can install the Bubble or Swing without changing their base.
What do I get when I buy it?
It is a Buy Now, Watch Now streaming video. $19.95 puts it in your AFM Videos account immediately, viewable on any device with unlimited replays, and it stays in your library. It is also included with the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year).
Why does Pratley lean on the quick screen?
He calls it an element of surprise - a safe, effective way to keep the offense moving and the defense guessing when they are loaded up to stop the option run. The game film shows how defenses react to each one.