Installing the Spread Formation and the Triple Option with Your Players

This is a comprehensive article on installing the Triple Option Offense.

First, players must accurately align and get in the proper stance.

Alignment and Stance of All 11 Skill Positions

Then, players must learn the assignments of the Triple Option and learn how to utilize their rules versus any defensive situation.

Triple Option versus Split 4-4 Defense.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Double-Veer (In/Out)
PG- Double (Deuce/Ace) to Base
C- Scoop to Double (Ace/Reverse Ace)
BG/BT- Scoop to Double (Reverse Ace)
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer 1, Pitch 2
B- Veer Path

 Then, the players must learn the technique for each assignment:

Playside Receiver- Sprint, Chop when three yards away, let the Deep Defender make the first move, shuffle to get even, sprint forward, punch hands through sternum and drive Deep Defender through end zone.

Playside A- Drop-Cross-Run-Trap.  If #3 is in the Middle of the Field=Load.  Step with inside foot and block #3 unless #1 takes B.  If so, replace #1 and block the Mike (Playside Tackle has #3 now).

Playside Tackle- Step with near foot and punch near stomach of 3-technique.  If Ace call=Step inside, dip, rip, and punch near stomach of Mike to Free Safety. If Reverse Ace call=Step outside, dip, rip, and punch near stomach of Mike to Free Safety.

Playside Guard- Step with near foot and punch near stomach of 3, 2, 2i, 1.  If there are none of these alignments, go straight to the Mike and punch near stomach with near hand.

Center- Cancel the Playside A gap.  If Ace or Reverse Ace call, step with near foot and punch near stomach of 2, 2i, 1, o with near hand.

Backside Guard- Run flat and cancel the backside A-gap.  If Reverse Ace call, step with near foot and punch near stomach of 0.

Backside Tackle- Run flat and cancel the Backside B-gap.

Backside A- Hammer, drive for five (yards behind Quarterback), turn up at 60 degrees, catch pitch, hit seam, and score.

Backside Receiver- Step with inside foot at 45 degree and run past the Corner.  Keep the Corner on the Backside of the play.

Quarterback- Take the snap, jump in the Playside A-gap, point the ball, give ball to B unless #1 tackles the B.  If so, re-seat the ball, step with playside foot, replace #1 and score unless #2 steps at you.  If so, parallel pitch.

B- Run through the inside leg of the Playside Guard and get vertical.  If Playside Guard steps down, break through the outside leg of the Playside Guard and get vertical.

Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple Option Football System In Four Years