Vertical vs spread

[DisabledAccount]

What's the difference between the 2?

[BrowardHandicapper]

Spread Offense has at least 3 WRs and are widely spread.  The idea is to stretch the Defense.  Short quick passes are common as are routes to keep Defenders spaced.

 

Vertical Offense usually has 2 or no more than 3 WRs and the WRs will usually run directly in between the LBs and Secondary in a zone defense.  If there is any hesitation or confusion between the Defenders the QB will usually take advantage of it.  Keep in mind the ball is still run a lot in a Vertical Offense.

[DisabledAccount]

Spread Offense has at least 3 WRs and are widely spread. The idea is to stretch the Defense. Short quick passes are common as are routes to keep Defenders spaced.

 

Vertical Offense usually has 2 or no more than 3 WRs and the WRs will usually run directly in between the LBs and Secondary in a zone defense. If there is any hesitation or confusion between the Defenders the QB will usually take advantage of it. Keep in mind the ball is still run a lot in a Vertical Offense.

I know a lot of teams in Florida use spread, us included, but any teams use the vertical?

[gator boy]

I know a lot of teams in Florida use spread, us included, but any teams use the vertical?

Some have vertical packages but I don't think you can run too many plays out of it and pass sucessfully

[tampa1]

BTW runs the vert, 5 wide empty style

[Cat_Scratch]

BTW runs the vert, 5 wide empty style

Richardson is fast getting the ball out and was on target by the end of the season. He will be even better this year. Their quick passes and QB runs will create 5 and 10 yard gains more times than not. They thrived on the short pass last year.

 

When Harris was QB they had 3 very talented WR's and were torching defenses with 20, 30, and 40 yard passes all game long. The 2013 team was one of the best all time. Harris was no slouch, he could read and run.