The Midline play can easily be defined as the primary “up-the-middle” concept for an offense. The most basic type of Midline play is a double-option between the quarterback and the B-back. The B-back looks to dive right over the center or to the left or right of the center’s butt cheek. The quarterback looks to attack playside to the B-gap.
| Position | Assignment |
|---|---|
| QB | Get off midline read first defender outside 2i |
| B | Midline path. You are responsible for mesh |
| A | Inside footwork get hip to hip with PST. You are responsible for outside defender |
| C | Dot the I and get down hill quick through B gap. Looking for safety but don't pass up off color |
| X | Stalk |
| Z | Cut off BS safety |
| PST | Inside footwork blocking first defender outside read on LOS. Don't let him go inside. |
| PSG | Veer for first LB A gap to backside. Blocking for dive. |
| C | Block backside A gap defender |
| BSG | Go through B gap to BSLB |
| BST | Gap-Hinge. Vs 4/4i Scoop. |
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