Triple and Midline Triple Option Count System
August 8, 2014
The following diagrams show who the read key, pitch key, and run support players are on the Triple and Midline Triple Option:
Triple Option
#1 (Read Key)- Down lineman touching the Tackle.
#2 (Pitch Key)- Defender on or past #1.
#3 (Run Support)- Defender on or past #2.
Deep Defender- Defender who drops into the zone over the top of the Receiver–he is not part of the count.
#0 (Action Key)- First down lineman inside #1 .
TRIPLE OPTION COUNT SYSTEM FOR 4-4
TRIPLE OPTION COUNT SYSTEM FOR 4-3
TRIPLE OPTION COUNT SYSTEM FOR 50
Triple Option Count System for Odd Stack
Midline Triple Option
#1 (Read Key)- Down lineman touching the Guard.
#2 (Pitch Key)- Down lineman touching the Tackle.
#3 (Run Support)- Defender on or past #2.
Deep Defender- Defender who drops into the zone over the top of the Receiver–he is not part of the count.
#0 (Action Key)- First down lineman inside #1 .
Running Midline Triple to the Shade.
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
Midline Triple versus 50 with 4i
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3, 4
PT- Veer to Tiger (vs. 4)
PG- Veer to Down (vs. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
When the Tiger Call is Utilized: Midline Triple versus 4-3
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 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.
