The “O” set. Aka, the slot-t’s I formation.

Hey y’all, I realize that I have yet to update this in over two years! Since then I’ve created a YouTube channel, which I’ve made a couple slot t videos, but not in about a year, I want to keep talking slot t. But as I sat down to make another video on the “O” set out of the slot t I realized how camera shy and terrified of talking to a camera haha. So, I’ve decided to write it all down and talk through text. 

Anyhow, I’ve spoken to many coaches interested in the slot t, but wanted more of a downhill run game. (I know I know, the slot t is definitely a downhill run offense) anyhow, many people asked about that dang “I” formation that some slot t teams run. Which, ironic enough, they call the “O” set.

Just thought I’d get that out of the way before I dive into some of the “O” set stuff and maybe make this a blog series thing. Now, onto the “O” set. 

The “O” set is the I formation in the slot t offense, it moves the HB from his normal backfield position to behind the FB in an I alignment, everyone else in the offense place stays the same. 

Subtle change huh? But, you can run some cool things out of it. 

First of all, I’d align the Hb 6-7 yards from the nose of the ball, as stated on the paper. 2 or 4 pt. Stance is acceptable, except I love the 4 pt. So that’s what I’d prefer. 

Running the 200 or “power” series out of this is not ideal, as you lose your HB as a lead blocker on 234/36 and 228. But you can can still run 243TT like in A set. 

The 300 series is legit out of this set. But the FB traps is the reason why, having a deep back I feel like the defense loses the FB while keying the HB more than in A set. Would not reccomend running 349 (the bucksweep) our if this. But there is a play, 345 that hits more inside, but with less pulling. It’s really a split flow play with the FB going one way, and the HB going another. 

The 400 series or “G” series is also a must have in this set. With the HB being the ball carrier, plays 447 and the PA off of it, Pass 419 are great great plays. 

Also, the toss series to the HB is good such as plays 648 and 649 respectively. 

The 8HR (8 hole reverse is a must have in this set as is 422 which is the TB inside trap) 

I can get into greater detail with these in future blog posts if y’alld like. 

As always, I appreciate all y’all coaches that reach out. And as always, y’all can holler at me anytime and I’ll try to help anyway I can. 

PaKetterman

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