4 Runs to Defeat the Tite Front
Mar 29, 2022 1:43 pm
Coach ,
Did you face the Tite Front in 2021?
If you didn’t you probably will, and if you did, most likely you will see it again in 2022…maybe even more. Why? Because it is a front that allows a defense to force the ball wide as it is designed to plug the inside gaps.
With defenses finding ways to put more and more hybrid defenders on the field to highlight their athleticism, a defense that forces the ball sideways and allows these athletes to run it down is desirable.
So expect more Tite front, and prepare a plan to defeat it.
Here are 4 successful ways to defeat the Tite front with multiple schemes.
Inside Zone
Yes, the Tite Front is designed to take away the inside zone, but when formationed correctly, the combos can push to the front side in a way that allows the lane to develop. Here, Ed Warriner explains how the guard is able to push to the backer by the design of the play:
Outside Zone
Like many offenses, Oklahoma State likes Outside Zone to defeat the Tite Front. It is designed to distort the defense and open running lanes across the front. Here, a 20 personnel variation with the fullback inserted is utilized. Coach Jason McEndoo explains how it sorts out:
Video: 20 Personnel Outside Zone
Counter Trey
Coastal Carolina loves the Counter Scheme. “Trey” is utilized to run the play to the TE side vs. the 3-man Tite Front. Coach Bill Durkin diagrams the play here:
Duo
Two tight ends are a great way to defeat the front, Arkansas Cody Kennedy loves 12 personnel plus the DUO play. It’s an effective way to get combos across the front and move level one. He explains the Duo on film here:
In football, anything can be defeated with a well-designed plan. It’s about thinking about your players, formations, and plays and setting them up to win against whatever the defense throws at you.
There’s no magic play. It’s about figuring out what fits best for you.
Always be growing!
Coach Grabowski