It is extremely important that Pistol-Flex O-Line coaches preach two cardinal rules to their charges: a) get depth; b) use large splits.
Getting Depth: O-Linemen need exceptional footwork in order to complete their assignments properly. Ensure that, with the exception of your Center, all O-Linemen line up as “deep” off the LOS as possible. Have them push the boundaries during the game until an official lets them know that they are not to move deeper or else risk a penalty. Having your linemen sit deep from the LOS allows them to explode at the snap and complete their assignment with all due diligence! O-Linemen need to “fire” off the LOS and engage (or cut) their target with all due speed.
Huge Splits: ensuring that your linemen are in very big splits (min. 3 foot) is extremely important in any triple option offense. The wider your linemen can take their opponents along that LOS, the easier you are making the “reads” for your QB. A QB reading a 5-tech lined up over a tackle who is in a very tight split with his OG will not give your QB that much time to make that all important “dive key” read. In other words, by taking your opponent as far out from the QB as possible, you will make your Pistol-Flex offense run like a well oiled machine!
