Triple Option Cover 2 Situational Compilation
August 6, 2014
The following are a list of Triple Option concepts run versus Cover 2:
COUNT SYSTEM FOR TRIPLE LEFT VS. 4-3 COVER 2.
Triple Option Perimeter Blocking versus Cover 2.
Triple versus 3-4/50 Cover 2.
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
Triple Right versus 4-3 Cover 2.
Midline Triple versus 3-4/50 Cover 2.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3
PT- Veer
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
Rocket versus 4-3
PR- Deep Defender
PA, PT, PG- Arc
C, BG, BT- Scoop
BA- Rocket
BR- Cutoff
Q- Rocket Steps
B- Veer Away Path
Triple Pass v. 4-3 Cover 2
Versus TWO safety defenses, the Playside Receiver runs a SKINNY POST and the Playside A runs a WHEEL.
The Quarterback stares down the safety from the time he gets out of the huddle and throws over the safety’s head UNLESS the safety backpedals at the snap–if so, the Quarterback throws the ball into the lawn (Playside A).
The Offensive Line slides away from the call, the B-back blocks the 1st threat off the Playside Tackle and the Backside A runs the pitch route and kicks out the first threat off the B.
The Backside Receiver runs a 17-yard drag.
Running Four Verticals Versus Cover 2.
PR- Stretch
PA- Stretch to Post (if MOF is open)
OL- Slide Away
BA/BR- Stretch
Q- Five-Step Drop, Throw to PA
B- Veer Path-Kick
Trips Four Verticals Versus Cover 2.
PR- Stretch
MA- Vert
PA- Stretch to Post (if MOF is open)
OL- Slide Away
BR- Vert
Q- Five-Step Drop-Throw to Post
B- Veer Path-Kick
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.
