Quarterback-Lead Drills for Triple Option Offense
July 26, 2014
The following diagrams demonstrate drills that are done to improve Quarterback’s performance on the Triple Option:
Triple Option Drill with the skill positions. Triple Option Drill with the skill positions. The Quarterback takes the snap, seats the ball, hops into the PLAYSIDE A-gap, points the ball, gives the ball to B unless #1 tackles the B. If so, the Quarterback re-seats the ball, steps with his playside foot, replaces #1, and scores unless #2 steps at him. If so, the Quarterback parallel pitches.
Drilling Your Quarterback on Midline Triple versus Four Potential Situations. The Quarterback takes the snap, seats the ball, hops into the BACKSIDE A-gap, points the ball, gives the ball to B unless #1 tackles the B. If so, the Quarterback re-seats the ball, steps with his playside foot, replaces #1, and scores unless #2 steps at him. If so, the Quarterback parallel pitches.
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.
