The Alignment of the Action Key is a Big Part of How the Triple Option is Blocked
June 29, 2014
The Action Key is defined as the first Defensive Lineman inside #1.
When the Action Key is a 0-technique, the Center Veers playside and the Playside Guard bases the Mike.
Triple versus 3-4/50 Cover 2.
Versus a 1, 2i, or 2 (three below diagrams), the Center and Guard “Ace” the Action Key.
Triple Option versus 4-3 Defense.
Triple Option versus Split 4-4 Defense.
MIDLINE TRIPLE VERSUS 50 DEFENSE WITH TWO 4IS.
When a 3-technique aligns to the call side, the Triple Option moves in one hole and becomes a Midline Triple Option.
Midline Triple versus 50 Eagle Stack.
About the Author
Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple 
Option Football System Over the Last Four Years
Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella, is a Sports Performance Specialist, and a 19-year coaching veteran of the college and high school level.
Over the last four years, Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.
In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.
Dr. Cella is currently conducting empirical research entitled “Utilizing the 80-20 Rule to Improve Football Coaching Performance.” He possesses four degrees with an A.S. in Education, a B.S. in English, a M.Ed in Information Technology, and a Psy.D in Psychology, Sport Performance Psychology (2014).
Both the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy and the Triple Option Football Academy are governed by AFSSMCA, LLC. At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA) and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.
