Spread offense

[detroitchild]

Are there any coaches out there that run the spread offense? If so, how do you run it? Is it similar to the QB option or wishbone? For those of you who run it do you have any pics or video?

Thanks,

DC

[FrustratedFinFan]

I run that offense now. I find it really causes trouble for opposing defenses, just like on a real football field. Here are the elements I consider key to making the offense work:

-have a good running QB and use his mobility often. It is hard for the "D" to target something that is always on the move! My running QB is very fast....just have to make sure he doesn't run backwards!!!

-have at least two WR's that can get open on their own....not needing stacks or such to get open....boat bases, well tweaked TTC's....maybe creative use of weight balancing to cause the WR to veer off but still go forward when hit.

-have a good RB....on a TTC or ITZ dial....that way he is a threat to hit any hole....not tipping your hand like you would with a rookie base being angled to the hole.

-learn how to pass well.....that is my biggest weakness...but I have improved a bunch lately, and Geno's TDQ was a Godsend.

[detroitchild]

Do you have any diagrams or pics of the formations you use?

Originally Posted by FrustratedFinFan

I run that offense now. I find it really causes trouble for opposing defenses, just like on a real football field. Here are the elements I consider key to making the offense work:

-have a good running QB and use his mobility often. It is hard for the "D" to target something that is always on the move! My running QB is very fast....just have to make sure he doesn't run backwards!!!

-have at least two WR's that can get open on their own....not needing stacks or such to get open....boat bases, well tweaked TTC's....maybe creative use of weight balancing to cause the WR to veer off but still go forward when hit.

-have a good RB....on a TTC or ITZ dial....that way he is a threat to hit any hole....not tipping your hand like you would with a rookie base being angled to the hole.

-learn how to pass well.....that is my biggest weakness...but I have improved a bunch lately, and Geno's TDQ was a Godsend.

[Coach_J]

I am putting together plays for the Seawall Brawl that involve the run and shoot formation. As you know that formation is similar to a spread offense. As was mentioned previously I also highly recommend a moblie QB. Make sure you utilize your RB even on pass plays. Looper bases can be effective as well. I will let you know how well my advice works after the Seawall Brawl. I also agree in that Geno H's TDQ made a big difference. If you don't have one that I highly recommend that you place an order. Unfortunately I do not have a video but if you want to talk let me know and we can exchange numbers.

Coach J

[detroitchild]

Thanks coaches. I came across the following site that has quite a few diagrams of the spread offense.

http://www.bign2football.com/xs1.htm

Let me know your thoughts?

Thx,

DC

[FrustratedFinFan]

Well....I can't say I liked that diagram with the QB all alone in the backfield....I prefer keeping a TE in the equation and a RB in the backfield with the QB, similar to most shotgun formations.

Before you start getting addicted to using real football strategy for the electric football game, let me give you some sage advice that I got from Bill Porche....a real veteran of the game!

Bill saw me trying to set up 3-4 defenses and 4-3 defenses.....and not doing too well with them. Bill often put 10 men or more on the line.....and kicked my butt. Bill told me....design your plays and players based on electric football and use what works. Don't worry about simulating the real thing....that won't necessarily work on an EF board.

So...I began using unorthodox formations....stacking receivers, putting 9 or more me on the defensive line of scrimmage, etc....and wow, it works! I started picking player poses and base combos with EF functionality in mind.

Does that mean I have learned it all? Hell no. Other veterans will still school me, but at least now I can hold my own. Am I a great tweaker? Nope, but I sure am a lot better now than I was a couple years ago....and I am always looking to learn new tricks!

That said, don't think the spread isn't a viable offensive scheme for EF...it is. However, start thinking more along the lines of using the way things actually work on the EF game board and then exploiting/using your knowledge of those tabletop physics! Here are the kind of questions to be asking....What happens when bases hit each other? Do they veer off? Do they turn away or bounce? Why? How can I use this to my advantage?? How does all that change if the weight balance of the figure is changed? Why does jacking up a base in the rear seem to provide strength/leverage?

[Coach K-LO]

check out the thread and see the formation and tell me what you think