Utilizing Triple Option-Concept Playaction versus the 4-3 Defense:
September 17, 2014
The following are Triple Option playaction concepts utilized versus the 4-3 defense:
Triple Pass versus 4-3
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.
Double Flex, Triple Pass.
Rocket Pass Drag versus 4-3.
PR- Post
PA- 12-yard Drag
OL- Slide To
BA- Rocket-Kick
BR- Corner
Q- Rocket Steps, Boot Away, Pull Up, Throw Drag
B- Veer Away Path
Rocket Pass Right Vert Left versus 4-3.
Playside Receiver- Vert-Skinny
Playside A- Vert-Wheel
OL- Slide to
BA- Rocket-Kick
BR- Vert
Q- Fake Rocket, five-step drop, throw Vert to BR
B- Veer Away Path
Triple Pass versus 4-3 Cloud.
Playside Receiver- Vert-Skinny (playside safety)
Playside A- Vert-Wheel (playside safety)
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- 17-yard drag
Q- Triple Pass Steps
B- Veer Path-Block 1st threat off PT
Double Flex Rocket Pass versus 4-3
PR- Skinny
PA- Wheel
OL- Slide To
BA- Rocket Path, Block 1st threat off PT
BR- Post
Q- Fake Rocket, 5-step drop, throw over Corner’s head.
B- Veer Away 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.
