The Five Most Vital Concepts in the Triple Option Offense

October 8, 2014

#1- Triple Option cancels the two defenders from the Playside Tackle out.

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

#2- Midline Triple Option cancels the two defenders from the Playside Guard out.

Midline Triple versus 4-4
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3
PT- Veer to Arc (“Tiger” call)
PG- Veer to Scoop (vs. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace (A-gap)
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path

#3- Rocket Toss beats the blitz and #1 on the dive as the offense now outnumbers the defense on the perimeter.

Rocket Toss versus Blitz.
PR- Deep Defender
PA, PT, PG- Arc
C, BG, BT- Scoop
BA- Rocket
BR- Cutoff
Q- Rocket Steps
B- Veer Away Path

#4- Triple Pass takes advantage of over aggressiveness by run support.

Triple Pass Versus Odd Stack:
PR- Vert
PA- Vert
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- 17-yard Drag
Q- Triple Pass Steps
B- Veer Path-Kick

When the Overhang Folds Inside on the Dive–Triple Pass Out.
PR- Vert-Skinny (Playside Safety)
PA- Six-Yard Speed Out
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- 17-Yard Drag
Q- Five-Step Drop, Throw to Playside A
B- Veer Path-Kick

#5- Four Verticals blows the top off the defensive coverage.

Four Verticals Versus 4-3 Cover 4
PR- Stretch
PA- Stretch-Post (if Middle of Field is open)
OL- Slide Away
BA- Stretch
BR- Stretch
Q- Five-Step Drop
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.