Utilizing Midline Triple to Constrain the 0-Technique
July 30, 2014
When Triple Option is run and the 0-technique makes the tackle, Midline Triple is utilized to constrain the 0. This is because the 0 is influenced off the Midline.
Here are examples of how to utilize Midline Triple to constrain the 0-technique:
Midline Triple Option and the Reverse Scoop–Why the 0-technique is no longer effective. The Center steps away from the 0, which leads to the 0-technique moving with the Center. This clears the Midline for the B-Back on the dive. If the 0, doesn’t move with the Center, the Playside Guard Reverse Scoops the 0, and the B-Back will bend to the playside.
Midline Triple versus 50 with 4i
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3, 4
PT- Veer to Tiger (vs. 4)
PG- Veer to Scoop (vs. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
Midline Triple versus 5-3 Wide.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3
PT- Veer to Tiger (two #3’s)
PG- Veer to Scoop (v. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
Midline Triple versus 50 Eagle Stack.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3 (Tiger call if 4)
PT- Veer to Arc (Tiger Call)
PG- Veer to Scoop (v. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace (A-gap)
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
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.
