Against a good defense, the single back and the weak I pitch are dead. The I sweep is decent but because you can't dictate to run only that play, overall it's not really worth it.
I wouldn't take it out entirely. Just limit it's use. Make it more a surprise play than a main running play. For a pitch play to be really successful you need a HB with the speed to get outside, a fulback fast enough to get there ahead of him, a WR with some strength and blocking ability ( doesn't take a lot just some ), and a Guard with enough speed and agility to lead block for him. I have had a great season running the ball outside. 2 running backs over 1500 yds on a team that throws the ball a lot.
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