In this blog post we will be discussing midline double, how to run it successfully and why.  Midline double in its simplistic form is a double option concept where we are reading the B gap defender.  There are several ways to execute the play and we will get into the schematics of that below.

Let's discuss the why, some coaches feel having an open A gap by defensive alignment helps with executing the play because the B gap defender vacates B gap to defend the dive portion of the play thus opening up a bigger running lane for the QB when he pulls/disengages from the B back.  Other coaches feel running midline to the smallest technique or open B gap creates advantages in execution and blocking scheme. Either way, I hope to provide you with some nuts and bolts to make this play more efficient for your option offense.