Navy’s #2 Concept of 2015: Zone Option (Illustrated vs. 4-3 Defense)
July 2, 2016
Navy’s #2 concept of 2015 was the Zone Option (#1 was obviously the Triple Option). They utilize the Zone Option when the defense forces the give read on the Triple Option. When the defense forces the Triple Option Offense to go inside, the Triple Option Offense must go OUTSIDE. The Zone Option is a great […]
Navy’s #2 Concept of 2015: Zone Option (Illustrated vs. 3-4 Defense)
July 1, 2016
Navy’s #2 concept in 2015 was the Zone Option. Zone Option is utilized when #1 forces a give read to the B-Back on Triple Option and the play results in less than four yards. If this is the case, they get the ball to the outside with the Zone Option. Navy has run Zone Option […]
Triple Option Offensive Playbooks—Yeah, Good Luck with That
June 30, 2016
In this episode, Dr. Lou Cella discusses the craze of football coaches finding playbook via the internet. Even if coaches find a playbook online, it might not be what they were expecting. Dr. Cella has a humorous take on playbooks and what really matters if football coaches want to run the Triple Option the right […]
How to Condition Perfect Ball Security in the Triple Option Offense
June 29, 2016
In this podcast episode, Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella discusses the process of how to condition perfect ball security for Triple Option Football ball handlers. A few years ago, New England Patriots Head Football Coach, Bill Belichick stated the following at the University of Florida Football Coaches’ Clinic: “As a Coach, you decide who […]
It’s 2016—You Don’t Need to Huddle to Run the Triple Option Anymore
June 28, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses how huddling is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Army, Navy, and the Citadel are huddling less now than ever before. The benefit of not huddling is that you can achieve significantly more plays run in practice. A culture of no huddling makes for a more effective […]
Eliminating Pre-Snap Motion on the Triple Option
June 27, 2016
In this episode, Dr. Cella educates listeners on how to eliminate pre-snap motion on the Triple Option. For years, the Backside A-Back would leave early to execute the pitch phase of the Triple Option. Now, the alignment and footwork is corrected to allow an ON-SNAP pitch phase of the Triple Option. This prevents the defense […]
Offensive Line Blocking Assignments on the Triple Option
June 26, 2016
In this podcast, Dr. Cella goes through each Offensive Lineman’s assignment on the Triple Option. On the Triple Option, the Action Key (first Defensive Lineman inside of the read) is double teamed. The Offensive Linemen in front of the double team will veer and block the Mike to the Free Safety while the Offensive Linemen […]
How the Triple Option Offensive Coordinator Can Coach All 11 Positions in Practice
June 25, 2016
In this episode, Dr. Cella discusses this unique practice methodology where the Triple Option Offensive Coordinator coaches the skill positions while the Offensive Linemen are on defense and then coaches the Offensive Linemen while the skill positions are on defense. This highly-effective practice format is presented to podcast listeners in this segment. The podcast can […]
Dr. Cella Discusses the Key Points of Triple Option Pass Protection
June 24, 2016
In this episode, Dr. Cella discusses pass protection on the Triple Pass. Triple Option Pass Protection includes the Offensive Line, the B-Back, and the Backside A-Back. Detail is provided regarding all seven positions. The placement of the blocker in between the Quarterback and the defender is vital to the success of Triple Pass. The […]
Properly Utilizing the Trips Formation in the Triple Option Offense
June 23, 2016
In this episode, Dr. Cella discusses how to properly utilize the Trips formation in the Triple Option Offense. Dr. Cella advocates that Trips should predominantly be utilized to throw the ball and to run Midline White. Several coaches over-utilize formations in the Triple Option Offense and an overall use of formations leads to a vast […]
