The Flexbone Triple Option Offense’s Most Common Trick Play
March 24, 2019
The Reverse is designed when the backside is chasing down the Quarterback on Triple.
The first thing of which to notice is the following: If the backside defender can trail the Triple/Midline, the offense’s splits are likely too tight.
So before the Reverse is called, the offense must widen their splits.
This is usually the tell-all solution when backside defenders are making the tackle on Triple/Midline Option.
If they are STILL trailing the ball and making the tackle on Triple/Midline Option–then it’s time to run the Reverse…
Reverse Rules
PR- Cutoff for seven steps, block Near Deep Defender
PA- Pitch
PT- Scoop for three steps, dropstep, run, and block 1st threat inside of the Near Deep Defender
PG- Scoop for three steps, dropstep, run, and block 1st threat inside of the Playside Tackle
C- Veer for one step, dropstep, run, and block 1st threat inside of the Playside Guard
BG- Base to Ace
BT- Veer
BA- #3
BR- Reverse Path
Q- Fake Dive, run down the line, pitch ball to BR
B- Veer Path
Triple Right Reverse v. 4-3.
The Reverse constrains the Backside when they are chasing down and tackling the Triple/Midline ball carriers.
