Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at the split zone running concept. Split zone is one of my favorite plays not only to watch as a fan but to install and call as an offensive coordinator. It has all the benefits of counter without pulling a lineman or being married to the backside of the play. It’s also easy to tag RPO’s (run-pass options) with and comes easily equipped for play-action passing and naked bootlegs.
I covered split zone way back in 2016 with a rudimentary knowledge of the play compared to where I am standing today (yes, I feel 100-times more knowledgable about it in only three years; that’s football for ya!