Leak

Spread Option Leak Concept

The Leak Concept is a staple of the Shanahan Coaching Tree and it’s starting to find it’s way into all offensive systems. I’ve loved the way Spread Option Offenses have implemented it.

Check out a Longform breakdown in the video below:

The key to Leak from Option Teams is to throw the ball against the grain of the Option Action. Below are two examples of Leak - the first is to the TE, the second is to the Dive Back.

Coastal Carolina - TE Leak

Coastal Carolina - TE Leak

Furman - RB Leak

Furman - RB Leak