There’s Only One Difference for the Quarterback on Triple and Midline…
August 1, 2014
There’s only one difference between Triple Option and Midline Triple Option for the Quarterback position…
The hop.
The below-listed grid demonstrates the process for the Quarterback on Triple and Midline…
| Steps in Process | Quarterback on Triple Option | Quarterback on Midline Triple Option | |||||
| 1 | Take the Snap | Take the Snap | |||||
| 2 | Seat the Ball | Seat the Ball | |||||
| 3 | Hop into PLAYSIDE A-gap | Hop into BACKSIDE A-gap | |||||
| 4 | Point the ball | Point the ball | |||||
| 5 | Give ball to B unless #1 tackles B | Give ball to B unless #1 tackles B | |||||
| 6 | If so, reseat the ball | If so, reseat the ball | |||||
| 7 | Step with playside foot, replace #1, and score | Step with playside foot, replace #1, and score | |||||
| 8 | Unless #2 steps at Q | Unless #2 steps at Q | |||||
| 9 | If so, parallel pitch | If so, parallel pitch |
Triple Option.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Veer
PG- Base to Ace (v. 1/2i/2)
C- Veer to Ace (v. 1/2i/2)
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer 1, Pitch 2
B- Veer Path
Midline Triple.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3 to 4
PT- Veer to 3 (Tiger call)
PG- Veer to Scoop
C/BG- Ace
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.
