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Reg,
What I am basically trying to describe is a QB roll with a option to pitch the ball to a RB. The board is started with the QB rolling back (max of 15yds), or to the left or the right, flanked by RB's. The whole time the board is on and the defense is in pursuit. The offense must stop the board to determine whether or not to pass, pitch , or scramble. If the offensive coach decides to pitch the ball, then the defense is allowed to react after the ball is advanced 10yds. from the los. If the QB scrambles, then the defense can read & react immediately. I hear where you're coming from Reg...I don't want the defense to be at a disadvantage either. I think to run the option this way will take about as long as a QB roll out. Lets try this with the defense adjusting on the pitch, and without, then post the results of what we found, and then suggest the best, or most fair way of doing this without totally exploiting the defenses. I also like to experiment with Mikes' ideas...adjusting all un-engaged players on the pitch. Also, Mike mentioned the RB passing the ball after being optioned to...it would cut down on confusion if the defense provided the QB for the offense (RB) to pass with. What do you guys think?