Running the Triple Option versus the Okie Dog Pinch
December 23, 2014
In the 1970s, Alabama Head Football Coach, Bear Bryant would run a 50 defense. He would have his 4-technique take the B-Back. He would have his 9-technique take the Quarterback. He would have his Inside Linebackers run over the top and take the pitch. This is called the Okie Dog Pinch. Here’s how to run Triple […]
Running “Canada” versus 4-4
December 22, 2014
On Canada, the Quarterback will mesh with the B-Back to sell Triple Option. Then, the Quarterback will reverse out and utilize the Backside A-Back as a lead blocker. Look to run Canada to the A-gap defender, if possible. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. […]
Paul Johnson’s Numbering System
December 22, 2014
The following is Paul Johnson’s numbering system and has been utilized by the Paul Johnson family of coaches since 1985: 10/11- Midline 12/13- Triple Option 14/15- Outside Veer 16/17- Counter Speed 18/19- Counter Option 20/21- Zone Dive Fold 22/23- Zone Dive 24/25- Zone Belly 26/27- Zone Option 28/29- Double Option 30/31- Trap from 2i out […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Blocking to the 2-Technique Action Key
December 21, 2014
This diagram shows you how: 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 20-year coaching veteran of the college and high […]
Running Four Verticals Versus 4-3 Defense
December 21, 2014
This diagram shows you how to run the four verticals concept versus a 4-3 defense: 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, […]
The Triple Option Quarterback’s First Drill
December 20, 2014
This is the introductory drill to do when educating the Triple Option to the Quarterback for the first time. According to Coach Paul Johnson, Step #3 is the key. 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 […]
According to Paul Johnson, The Closer the Run Support is, The Faster the A-Back Must Move
December 20, 2014
When #3 (run support) is on the line of scrimmage, the Playside A-Back must cancel him. According to Paul Johnson, the closer the run support is, the faster the A-Back has to move. This drill shows you how to maximize this technique: Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have […]
Drilling the Midline Triple Option With All Six Skill Positions
December 19, 2014
This diagram shows you how to effectively drill the Midline Triple Option with all six skill positions: 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 […]
Paul Johnson Triple Option Strategy Lesson #5
December 19, 2014
Paul Johnson Triple Option Strategy Lesson #5 From the Nike Clinic According to Coach Johnson: When the Playside Tackle is able to Veer inside to the Mike Linebacker (vs. 1/2i/2 technique), the Tackle can oversplit. This means that the Playside Tackle can continue to widen his split until two defenders jump into the B-gap. Coach […]
The Triple Option Quarterback’s Progression When Reading the Stack
December 18, 2014
When #1 (read key) and #2 (pitch key) are stacked on Triple Option, this is the Quarterback’s progression in accurately cancelling both these defenders: 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 […]
