Dr. Cella’s Triple Option Practice Methodology: Part One
June 9, 2016
Nothing is more distinctive in the Dr. Cella-lead program than the practices, which are fast and uniquely structured into alternating individual and team periods. Loud music blares throughout so that players get a taste of the excitement and confusion of a game, and so they don’t get used to communicating with their voice—which is non-vital […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Blocking Guide
June 6, 2016
This column focuses on the six most important drills that matter in Triple Option Offensive Line blocking and the progression involved in executing the Triple Option as a concept. One of my clients asked me which six Offensive Line drills matter the most. So to provide you with appropriate visual information, here are six Triple […]
Understanding the Triple Option B-Back, Offensive Line, and Quarterback Positions from the Player’s Perspective
June 4, 2016
Understanding the Triple Option B-Back, Offensive Line, and Quarterback Positions from the Player’s Perspective are four interviews done by Dr. Cella. These interviews get in depth with the players that actually played the position. Here, the players discuss how they played the specific positions and how they excelled doing so. Vince Murray started in 2009-2010 […]
Paul Johnson’s Seven-Step Process on How to Install the Triple Option
June 2, 2016
Paul Johnson has discussed how to install the Triple Option. In this column, the information provides gives a summary of the rules, installing the Triple Option versus a 4-3 Defense to the shade side, installing the Triple Option versus a 4-3 Defense to the 3-technique side, installing the Triple Option versus a 4-3 Defense versus two, […]
The Triple Option Offense Consists of 11 Skill Position Players
May 31, 2016
I GREW UP PLAYING FOOTBALL AS A 6-2, 270 pound Offensive-Defensive Lineman. Suffice to say, I was not a skinny kid. It’s tough to be a fat kid. It’s tougher to be a fat kid when your offense is the Triple Option. The Triple Option Offense is designed for military-like players – military players are only allowed […]
The Rise of the B-Back Toss
May 28, 2016
OVER THE LAST TWO SEASONS, Navy and Georgia Tech have increased the frequency that they are running the B-Back Toss. This concept has been helpful to both of these Triple Option college programs. The reason why is that the B-Back Toss occurs at the same width as the Rocket Toss and by tossing the ball to the B-Back, […]
Utilizing Triple Pass X to Take Advantage of the Safety
May 26, 2016
When you just can’t get the Safety to move on Triple Option, run Triple Pass X. Triple Pass X has one Receiver rub the Safety while the other goes outside the rub. The below-listed diagram shows you how all 11 players execute Triple Pass X: To learn all the intricacies of the Triple Option Offense, […]
Executing Triple Pass Drag when the Mike Tackles the B-Back on Triple Option
May 25, 2016
1. The Mike tackles the B-Back on Triple Option. 2. Once this occurs, Fake the Triple, and have the Playside A run a 12-yard Drag right where the Mike is supposed to be covered. 3. This takes advantage of the overaggressive of the Mike plugging on the dive. PR- Vert PA- 12-Yard Drag OL- Slide Away […]
Beating Cover 2 with the Triple Pass
May 25, 2016
1. Triple Pass is utilized when #1 takes the B-Back and the offense cannot get four yards on the pull/pitch. 2. Due to the fact that #1 is taking the B-Back, the ball now enters the perimeter, and the secondary has to come up to run support. 3. Versus Cover 2, the Corner is the run […]
The Playside Receiver’s Six-Phase Blocking Progression of the Deep Defender
May 25, 2016
1. On Triple Option, the Playside Receiver is responsible for blocking the Deep Defender, which is the defender who drops over the top of the Receiver when the Receiver sprints off the ball. 2. The Deep Defender is the Corner UNLESS the Corner clouds (moves forward) at the snap. If so, the Deep Defender is […]
