Six Things Starting Triple Option Quarterbacks Do
May 11, 2019
Quarterbacking in the Triple Option is a process… and it’s not for everyone. The Quarterback must take specific actions to be the guy; however, the guy behind him must push him to eventually become the starter. The following are six ways to earn a starting position as a Triple Option Quarterback. And, if your job […]
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 […]
Take the “Identifying Defenders In 4-3” Quiz
May 10, 2019
This quiz is designed to get you to identify who is the action key, #1, #2, #3, and the Near Deep Defender on the 4-3 Defense. Here goes… The first five questions pertain to the left side if Triple Left was called. 1- IDENTIFY the action key? 2- IDENTIFY#1? 3- IDENTIFY #2? 4- IDENTIFY #3? 5- IDENTIFY the […]
The 10 Commandments of Being a Great Triple Option Coach
May 10, 2019
The 10 Commandments of Good Football Coaching: A Psychological Perspective For Triple Option Coaches by Dr. Lou Cella, Sport and Performance Psychologist 1. What you do matters. This is one of the most important principles. What you do makes a difference. Your players are watching you. Don’t just react on the spur of the moment. Ask […]
Paul Johnson’s Three Most Commonly Utilized Tags off the Triple Pass
May 10, 2019
Read here: https://tripleoptionfootball.com/2016/09/29/paul-johnsons-three-key-passing-game-concepts-off-the-triple-option/
Executing the No-Huddle Flexbone Triple Offense
May 9, 2019
The no-huddle allows the Quarterback to put the Triple Option Offense in the best play call possible. There are three steps on how to run the Triple Option Offense with a basic no-huddle: 1. The Offensive Coach signals in a formation and a playside. 2. The Quarterback knows that Triple is the call UNLESS […]
Getting the Backside A-Back Right on Midline Lead
May 9, 2019
On Midline Lead, the Backside A-back needs to come over from the backside to the playside in order to serve as the extra blocker and lead the way for the Quarterback. He does this during the cadence. 1- The cadence is Down, Ready, Sethut (ball snapped on “S” of sethut) 2- The A-back leaves on […]
Coaching Up the Officials Before the Game for the Triple Option
May 9, 2019
Part One–Read here: https://tripleoptionfootball.com/2014/04/11/coaching-up-the-officials-for-the-triple-option-part-one/ Part Two–Read here: https://tripleoptionfootball.com/2014/04/11/coaching-up-the-officials-for-the-triple-option-part-two/
Get Great at Running Triple So You Don’t NEED to Utilize Constraints
May 8, 2019
The number one issue I’ve had when working with clients over the last decade is that they want to run so many complimentary plays. Coaches are so interested in running Wing-T concepts like Belly, Down, Buck Sweep, Power, and Jet Sweep to compliment their Triple and Midline Option. Then, there’s the old Split Back Veer coaches who […]
