The One Difference for the Quarterback Between Triple and Midline
May 11, 2019
There’s only one difference between Triple Option and Midline Triple Option for the Quarterback position…
The hop.
The below-listed grid demonstrates the process for the Quarterback on Triple and Midline…
| Steps in Process | Quarterback on Triple Option | Quarterback on Midline Triple Option | |||||
| 1 | Take the Snap | Take the Snap | |||||
| 2 | Seat the Ball | Seat the Ball | |||||
| 3 | Hop into PLAYSIDE A-gap | Hop into BACKSIDE A-gap | |||||
| 4 | Point the ball | Point the ball | |||||
| 5 | Give ball to B unless #1 tackles B | Give ball to B unless #1 tackles B | |||||
| 6 | If so, reseat the ball | If so, reseat the ball | |||||
| 7 | Step with playside foot, replace #1, and score | Step with playside foot, replace #1, and score | |||||
| 8 | Unless #2 steps at Q | Unless #2 steps at Q | |||||
| 9 | If so, parallel pitch | If so, parallel pitch |
Triple Option.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Veer
PG- Base to Ace (v. 1/2i/2)
C- Veer to Ace (v. 1/2i/2)
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer 1, Pitch 2
B- Veer Path
Midline Triple.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3 to 4
PT- Veer to 3 (Tiger call)
PG- Veer to Scoop
C/BG- Ace
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
