Throwing the Double Hot Route
July 23, 2015
1. The Playside A bends inside if the Mike blitzes. 2. The Playside A bends outside if the Mike does not blitz, but the flat is voided. 3. The Playside A runs vertical when the Mike drops and the flat is covered. To learn how to run the Triple Option Offense, contact the Triple Option […]
Corning (NY) Goes to the State Quarterfinals after their Triple Option Football Academy Camp with Dr. Cella
July 22, 2015
In 2014, George Bacalles was hired as Head Football Coach at Corning High School (NY) after years as an assistant. In 2014, Corning High School (NY) went to the state quarterfinals after their Triple Option Football Academy (2014) and Triple Option Football Academy Camp (2013). “We have been an option team for many years, though […]
Beat the Blitz with Double Flex Rocket Blast
July 21, 2015
If the defense starts blitzing, get into Double Flex and run Rocket Blast.They will run out of defenders on the perimeter. To learn all the intricacies of the Triple Option Offense, contact the Triple Option Football Academy at 570.332.0265. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. […]
Running Triple Option versus a 4-4 Defense
July 20, 2015
The answer to this is simple. Find the smallest technique (1/2i). Run to this side. Double the smallest technique. Veer the Tackle inside. The Quarterback has #1 and #2 and makes sure they don’t tackle the offensive player with the football. To learn how to run the Triple Option Offense, contact the Triple Option Football Academy […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Gap Assignments
July 19, 2015
So how does the Offensive Line cancel gaps when running the Triple Option? A simple rule of thumb is that the Backside Tackle, Guard, and Center always cancel their playside gap. The Playside Guard and Tackle have their playside gap unless there is a double team. Versus a 3-technique, two Offensive Linemen (Playside Guard and […]
All 11 Offensive Positions and their First Step on the Triple Option
July 18, 2015
The following are all 11 positions and their first steps on the Triple Option: Quarterback= 90 degree jump. B= 45 degree step at inside leg of Playside Guard. Playside A= Rhythmic 90 degree drop step. Backside A= Hammer Step (wide 90 degree step). Playside Receiver= Six-inch vertical step with back foot. Playside Tackle= Six-inch T-step […]
Throwing Titan to Beat One-High Safety Defenses
July 17, 2015
Titan is a concept where the outside Receiver runs an eight-yard stop and the inside Receiver (A-Back) runs a Corner route. This puts immense pressure on the Secondary, especially the Cornerback. To learn the Triple Option Offense, contact the Triple Option Football Academy at 570.332.0265. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State […]
How the Quarterback Reads the Stack v. a Fast Easy Stunt
July 16, 2015
An Easy Stunt is a 2-1 exchange. Here, the stacked Linebacker runs through the B-Back and the down lineman aligned on the Playside Tackle immediately jumps to the Quarterback. When this happens, the Quarterback acts like he is on fire–he STOPS, DROPS, AND ROLLS……… the ball to the Backside A-Back. The 2-1 exchange (easy stunt) […]
Blocking the A-Gap Down Lineman and the B-Gap Mike Linebacker on Triple Option
July 15, 2015
This diagram shows you how to block the A-gap down lineman and the B-gap Mike on Triple Option: To learn all the techniques of the Triple Option Offense, contact the Triple Option Football Academy at 570-332-0265. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple […]
Drilling the Offensive Tackles on the Triple Option
July 14, 2015
The Playside Tackle (Veer) and the Backside Tackle (Scoop) work their techniques on Triple Option versus the most common situations. To learn the techniques for all 11 positions on the Triple Option, contact the Triple Option Football Academy at 570.332.0265. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come […]
