Interview with High School State Finalist Triple Option B-Back, Aaron Velasquez
January 7, 2014
Bayfield (CO) B-Back Aaron Velasquez. Led Bayfield to Class 2A State Final Appearance in 2011, and was a First-Team 2A All-State B-Back in Colorado. Bayfield participated in Triple Option Football Camp with current Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cella in 2011.
The following are five questions regarding B-Back and overall Triple Option play from a high school football player’s perspective:
1- As a high school football player who went to the State Championship as the starting B-Back, what are the major coaching points playing B-Back on Triple Option?
Aaron: Having a consistent mesh point with the quarter back, Knowing who is going to block where and what guy you might have to make miss in the open field, Ball security is huge since they carry the ball 25-30 times a game, Knowing all assignments on all plays incase you audible to another one. Always carry out your fake cause then it will draw defenders to you.
2- What are the major coaching points on Midline Option?
Aaron: Major coaching points on midline are: Keep mesh point the same, being able to make a quick read and cut off of your blockers.
3- What are the major coaching points on Rocket Toss?
Aaron: Major coaching points of rocket toss: Properly identifying who blocks who, Making sure that the motion and snap of the ball are timed right, Slots can’t let their man cross face and turn the run back inside, used the width of the field when running don’t be to eager to get vertical.
4- What were your favorite concepts as a Triple Option B-Back?
Aaron: My favorite concepts of the triple option was pretty much everything. I loved how no matter what defense was being thrown at us we always had a play to counter it, I loved that if they were trying to take away one phase of our offense then that left them weak on the other 2 phases, I liked having 3 people able to carry the ball on one because then the defense couldn’t key in on one player.
5- What characteristics does a State Championship finalist need to play B-Back in the Triple Option Offense?
Aaron: I would say they need: The ability to carry the ball 25-30 times a game or maybe even more than 30 times a game, The ability to run for gains of 3 yards or 4 yards and not become discouraged, The ability to have the coaches confidence for when they need a play to be made that they know they can turn to you, Just having mental toughness because even if they don’t have the ball they are getting hit every play.
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