Split Back Veer:

Inside and Outside Veer

Pat Chitwood
St. Xavier High School
Louisville, KY
chitwoodp@saintxfac.com
 Why Split Backs??
Can utilize smaller, quicker players
Can get 2 TB-type players on the field
Dive hits faster than the FB in I or Flexbone

OUTSIDE VEER!
 Basic Considerations
Must devote practice time to Option
Must be able to audible out of a bad play
Must call veer plays when the Dive is available
Must have complimentary plays
Are you an option team or a team that runs
option????????
 Veer Offensive Line Play Basics
OPTION FOOTBALL = MOVEMENT!!
Double-team/Combo at the point of attack
Proper hat placement, then come off the ball
and BE AGGRESSIVE!!
SEAL Build a wall and get downfield on
the backside
 Why Outside Veer?
A quick-hitting off-tackle play
A good companion to perimeter plays
Forces a 9 technique to play assignment football
Puts 4-3 teams in a bind at the 9 technique area
A great short yardage / goal line play
Outside Veer
2010 Outside Veer:
Att.: 72
Yards: 426
Avg: 5.9
Efficiency: 51/72
Eff. %: 70.1%
Outside Veer Line Splits

4' 2' 2' 2' 2' 4'

Outside Veer Blocking Rules
FS

C
SS
C
B B
E T N T E

Playside TE Combo 1st color inside.

Playside Tackle Drive 4, 5. Combo 3, 2. 4-call.
Playside Guard 2, 3, LB. Listen for 4-call.
NEVER block a 1 technique
Center Lead 0. (Playside A gap).
Backside Guard Seal backside A gap.
Backside Tackle Seal backside B gap.
Outside Veer Backfield Mechanics
Depth Hand at 3 yards from the ball
Alignment Split inside leg of the Guard
both backs should be even
Aiming Point Inside leg of Tackle
QB Read 1st man head up to outside TE
Mesh Mechanics (demonstrate)
Hug the double-team
FILM
 Why Inside Veer?
A quick-hitting play
A good answer to C gap charge players to the TE
Forces defense to play assignment football
A good play to attack the split-end side
 Inside Veer
2010 Inside Veer:
Att.: 50
Yards: 240
Avg: 4.8
Efficiency: 38/50
Eff. %: 76%
 Inside Veer Blocking Rules
FS

C C

B B SS
E T N T E

Playside TE 3-step Veer Release. Block alley player.

Playside Tackle Combo 3, LB.
Playside Guard 1, 2, 3, LB
Center Lead 0. (Playside A gap).
Backside Guard Seal backside A gap.
Backside Tackle Seal backside B gap.
 Inside Veer Backfield Mechanics
Aiming Point Outside foot of Guard
QB Read 1st man head up to outside Tackle
Hug the double-team
FILM
 Thank You!

chitwoodp@saintxfac.com