Back to Basics: Triple Option Offensive Line Blocking Rules
September 3, 2014
The following are the Triple Option Offensive Line blocking rules:
Playside Tackle- Veer
The Playside Tackle veers outside.
Triple Option versus 50
If he gets an “Ace” call, he Veers inside to the Mike.
Over Triple versus 4-4 Stack.
Playside Guard- Base Blocks
Triple Option versus 50
If a 1, 2i, or 2-technique align to the call side, the Playside Guard Ace blocks (Center/Guard double team).
Triple Rules.
The Center Veers to the Playside.
Triple Option versus 50
If a 1, 2i, or 2 appear to the playside, the Center and Playside Guard Ace this player.
Triple Crack v. 4-4.
The Backside Guard and Tackle scoop the threat in their gap.
Triple versus 50 Eagle Stack.
If no threat in their gap, they would touch the adjacent Offensive Lineman and vertically turn.
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.
