Defend Option with 2-High Safeties

This session explores defensive strategies against the option from a two-high alignment, focusing on denying the dive and forcing the ball laterally. Coach Brian Vaughn emphasizes reading blocking schemes rather than assigning rigid responsibilities, ensuring defenses adapt to the strengths of Flexbone offenses. He highlights the importance of varying perimeter looks, teaching option responsibilities within every defensive call, and connecting these concepts to defending modern RPOs.

Practical insights on practice planning (spring, camp, bye weeks, and Friday reviews) illustrate how to keep players prepared year-round while maintaining alignment with a team’s defensive identity.