January 14, 2014
Lenoir-Rhyne has hired Ian Shields as their Head Football Coach, and the Triple Option stays in Hickory. A friend of mine called me last night and told me, “Lou, I know who is getting the Lenoir-Rhyne job, but I can’t tell you who’s getting the Lenoir-Rhyne job; however, you’re going to like it.” I knew […]
January 14, 2014
There are two keys to successful offensive football–blocking and ball security. The margin of errors in these two areas are minimal to none. Highlighted in RED are the blocking fundamentals and highlighted in GREEN are the ball security fundamentals. Fundamentals Quarterback B-Back A-Back Receiver Center Guard Tackle Triple Steps […]
January 14, 2014
One year ago today, I decided to build my own personalized website in an effort to showcase high-quality and invaluable Triple Option articles to coaches all throughout the world. This has been an overwhelming success. I started tripleoptionfootball.com one year ago today and through my company AFSSMCA LLC, officially built this into a full-business model […]
January 14, 2014
Ace blocking is utilized on Triple Option when there is a 1, 2i, or 2 technique. This way, this player, who is the Action Key, is double-teamed so that the B-back can stay on his path. Also, Ace blocking is utilized on Midline for the same purpose. The following is a compilation of Ace blocking […]
January 14, 2014
The Rocket Toss is utilized when the Playside Inside Linebacker blitzes to blow up the dive phase of the Triple Option. This gets the ball outside where nobody until the 3rd level can make the tackle. The Rocket Toss tremendously constrains the Playside Inside Linebacker, and is executed with the following rules: Playside Receiver- Near Deep Defender […]
January 14, 2014
Currently, the Philadelphia Eagles are the first National Football League Team to have a Sports Science Program. Now, you’ll be one of the first in the country to have one as well. Dr. Cella, Triple Option Football Academy Owner and Sports Performance Specialist, incorporates a Sports Science Program to supplement your Triple Option Offense. This […]
January 14, 2014
On the Triple Option, the Playside A-Back’s assignment is to block #3. This can become more challenging when #3 is on the line of scrimmage. Identification and anticipation are the key to success in this area. The following is how to get this done. Once again, pre-snap identification and anticipation is the key to blocking […]
January 13, 2014
There are three levels the Triple Option Offensive Lineman attacks in the Scoop Block process. This detailed diagram demonstrates the Scoop Blocking process and the three levels to which the Offensive Lineman can potentially go on a Scoop Block. Scoop Blocking is a process and is vital to eliminate the backisde run through and crossover. […]
January 13, 2014
Defenses cannot sacrifice pass coverage for run support when they face the Triple Option; however, many still do. Utilizing the Triple Pass when the safety flies up on Triple/Midline is the #1 constraint and makes the safety pay for his aggressiveness. Four verticals gets the extra receiver involved and stresses out ALL coverages. The following […]
January 13, 2014
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