Overcome Offensive Line Deficiencies With the Army Flexbone Offense
February 11, 2025
The Army Flexbone offense helps overcome offensive line deficiencies through:
- Tripling the Defensive Tackle on Fullback Dive
- Neutralizes strength: Triple teaming neutralizes the defensive tackle’s strength, freeing the fullback.
- Creates seam: The triple team blocks create a seam for the fullback.
- Reading the Entire Playside Defensive Line on Midline Triple Option
- Utilizing the Rocket Toss
- Geometric advantage: Tossing far outside exploits defensive angles.
- Eliminates interior defenders: Defensive linemen are out of play.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexibility: Adaptability against varied defensive schemes.
- Speed emphasis: Quick-hitting plays stress defenders.
- Execution over strength: Strategy triumphs over physical superiority.
To fully leverage these strategies:
- Quarterback training: Develop decision-making skills.
- Linebacker and defensive line preparation: Anticipate and react to defensive movements.
- Practice game-like scenarios: Enhance teamwork, timing and reaction speed.
- Versatile personnel: Utilize diverse skill sets.
The Triple Option’s flexibility and strategic blocking maximize effectiveness despite size disparities, emphasizing execution, speed and adaptability.
