Triple Option Football Playbook: Counter Option versus Split
November 8, 2013
When running Counter Option versus a Split defense, the offense wants to default the playside to the smallest technique. In this case, the Counter Option should be run to the 1-technique side. Counter Option Rules PR- Near Deep Defender PA- Twirl, #3 PT- Easy Veer (inside due to the 5-technique) to Deucecom PG- Base to Deucecom […]
Triple Option Football Coaching: Offensive Line Footwork Choreography Drill
November 8, 2013
The first drill of a Triple Option Offensive Line practice at the high school level must be the footwork choreography drill. This drill indicates the footwork for all the key blocks in the Triple Option offense. Offensive Linemen align in groups and fill in directly behind their position. System The Big Idea in 171 Words […]
Triple Option Football Academy Camps
November 8, 2013
Camps 2014 Triple Option Football Academy Camps In 2014, the Triple Option Football Academy Camps are run by Dr. Lou Cella, Sports Performance Psychologist. Lead the high-performance football environment by creating teamwork, educational action, anticipation, motivation, leadership, communication, competitiveness, and character through sports science-mental conditioning coaching practices with your 2014 Triple Option Football Academy Camp. _________________________________________ […]
The Five Core Values of Triple Option Football
November 8, 2013
The following are the core values of the Triple Option Offense: 1- We must drive the length of the field running triple option. 2- We must perfectly execute everything we run the triple option. 3- All three players: Quarterback, B-Back, and A-back must be a threat with the ball. 4- Win leverage battles in blocking […]
21 Players and they Still went to the South Carolina State Semifinals Running the Triple Option
November 8, 2013
In 2010, Timmonsville HS (SC) was running the Spread Offense and finished the 2010 season with a 1-9 record. In 2011, after running a camp with Lou Cella as Camp Director, Timmonsville went to the South Carolina Class A State Semifinals and with a roster of 21 players. “The camp/system was a key factor in […]
Triple Option Football Coaching: Backside Guard on Counter Option
November 8, 2013
On Counter Option, the Backside Guard’s block serves as the catalyst of the entire concept. His assignment is to scoop #1. This is the key block at the point of attack. The Backside Guard Opens at 90 degrees; runs past the Center, Guard, and Tackle; steps upfield with his outside foot; then, steps upfield with […]
Triple Option Football Coaching: Skill Position Rocket Toss Drill
November 7, 2013
The Rocket Toss is utilized when the defense blitzes their inside linebackers. This allows the offense to toss the ball outside where nobody can scrape over the top. Here is how the drill is run… On the Rocket Toss, the Playside Receiver blocks the Near Deep Defender, the Playside A-back ARCS to #3, the Backside […]
Triple Option Football Playbook: Zone Option vs. 50 Defense
November 7, 2013
The Zone Option is crucial to constrain the Action Key and Mike Linebacker when they make the tackle on Triple and Midline. Here is how the Zone Option is run. PR- Near Deep Defender PA- #3 PT- Veer Out PG, C, BG, BT- Scoop BA- Pitch BR- Cutoff Q- Zone Steps B- Zone Path System […]
Triple Option Football Playbook: Taking Advantage of a Great Receiver
November 7, 2013
Back in 2008, Ivin Jasper, Offensive Coordinator at Navy said the following to Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cella…. “If we ever had a dominant receiver here, we’d run Trips, isolate him on the backside, and run him vertically.” Well, Paul Johnson did at Georgia Tech with Demaryius Thomas and Stephen Hill. Here’s what […]
The Most Important Block in the Triple Option Offense
November 6, 2013
There is one blocking situation that defines success in the Triple Option Offense. This occurs when Triple Option is called and there is a 0 technique. The Center must veer past the 0 and the Backside Guard scoops the 0. Execution of this blocking situation is paramount to the success of the Triple Option Offense. […]
