Three Sports Performance Tips to Help you through the Triple Option Process
December 19, 2013
Rule 1: Simplicity. Focus on concrete, specific actions, selecting bottom-line strategies. If you’re an A-Back, for instance, your cues might be “Dropstep-Crossover-Run” (Playside) and “Hammer-Step-Drive” (Backside). Rule 2: Positivity. The thought of failure makes people anxious and fearful. When you, the A-Back tell yourself not to do something–“Don’t drop the pitch”–you’re actually reminding yourself of […]
Five Reasons Why The Quarterback is a Position of Service in the Triple Option
December 19, 2013
The Quarterback serves his Triple Option Offense. By reading #1 and pitching #2, the Quarterback makes everybody else do their job easier. The Quarterback is doing two jobs for the price of one. He is making two people miss, so the offense can have a 10-on-9 matchup. Here are the reasons why the Quarterback is […]
Triple Option Football Academy Playbook: Zone Option versus 4-3 Cover 2
December 19, 2013
The Zone Option is the top constraint in the Triple Option Offense. When the Mike or the Action Key are making the tackle on Triple/Midline, the ball needs to the perimeter. The Zone Option rules always stay the same. Playside Receiver- Near Deep Defender Playside A- #3-Down (v. 5-technique) Playside Tackle– Veer (Outside UNLESS 5-technique = […]
Seven Principles for Dealing with Triple Option Haters
December 19, 2013
1. It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do. As long as you’re accomplishing your objectives with the Triple Option, the haters will possess a cascading effect–and then they don’t matter. 2. 10% of people will find a way to take anything personally. Expect it. NEVER respond […]
Here’s the New Year’s Resolution for your Triple Option Football Program
December 19, 2013
I ask that all coaches who run the Triple Option make ONE New Year’s Resolution for 2014. Just one…. because this is the ONE resolution that will help your program. This resolution is the following: Run Triple Option at least 40 percent of the time in 2014. That’s it. Now, when I mean run Triple […]
10 Vital Drills for the Triple Option Offensive Process
December 18, 2013
The following are the necessary drills to build the Triple Option Offensive Process. Drills 1- Ball Security Circuit 2- Skill Triple/Midline Drill 3- Skill Constraint Drill (Zone Option, Rocket, Counter, Follow, Triple Pass, Vert, Sprint) 4- O Line Scoop Drill 5- O Line Veer Drill 6- O Line Base Drill 7- O Line Ace/Fan Drill […]
The Sports Science of Triple Option Football
December 18, 2013
The following is the Sports Science of Triple Option Football. This is a list of all the physical techniques that must be practiced, analyzed, and practiced again. Fundamentals Quarterback B-Back A-Back Receiver Center Guard Tackle Triple Steps Veer Path Arc Near Deep Veer Base Veer Mid Steps Mid […]
10 Steps to Building a Winning Process with the Triple Option Offense
December 18, 2013
Coaches need to identify strategies that reinforce the process. The following is recommended for building a winning process with the Triple Option Offense. Step 1: Get the right Quarterback. Find a 4.0 student who lives a responsible lifestyle. Step 2: Be the model for the attitude you want. Extreme conviction toward all the physical techniques […]
How Much Do You Know about Midline Lead? Triple Option Football Academy Quiz Answers
December 18, 2013
The quiz can be found here. 1- Read #1 (3-technique), Pitch #2 2- Fan (overhang player) 3- Fan (5-technique) 4- Veer (inside) 5- Ace (with Backside Guard) 6- Ace (with Center) 7- Scoop 8- Cutoff 9- Mid Path 10- 3, safety Triple Option Football Academy — Online Education for Football Coaches
How Much Do You Know about Midline Lead? Triple Option Football Academy Quiz
December 18, 2013
The following 10 questions deal with Midline Lead: 1- What is the Quarterback’s assignment? 2- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment? 3- What is the Playside Tackle’s assignment? 4- What is the Playside Guard’s assignment? 5- What is the Center’s assignment? 6- What is the Backside Guard’s assignment? 7- What is the Backside Tackle’s assignment? […]
