Playside A-Back Blocking Process on Triple Option
January 8, 2014
On Triple Option, the Playside A-Back’s assignment is #3.
He dropstep-crossover-runs and blocks whoever shows up in the alley (this is #3) UNLESS…
#3 is already in the middle of the field pre-snap.
If this occurs, the Playside A-Back LOADS #3.
Here is the Playside A-Back’s Process on Triple Option.
The Playside A-Back arcs to #3 and blocks whoever shows in the alley. This can be either the safety or the corner in a 4-across look. Here, it’s the safety.
The Playside A-Back arcs to #3 and blocks whoever shows in the alley. This can be either the safety or the corner in a 4-across look. Here, it’s the Corner.
When #3 is already in the field pre-snap, the Playside A moves vertical and LOADS #3.
This is why the count system is so important. The Playside A-back has a very technical job within the Triple Option Offense and should be coached with high standards.
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