8-Man Flexbone: Running Empty Follow Fan
October 6, 2025
8-Man Flexbone: Running Empty Follow Fan
Video Description
In this video, Dr. Lou Cella breaks down 8-Man Flexbone: Running Empty Follow Fan. This play is designed to simplify your option system while maximizing player efficiency and field spacing. The Empty Follow Fan allows your offense to threaten—without changing your blocking structure or personnel. Dr. Cella explains how to teach the quarterback to make the correct read and how to influence the defense with formation.
You’ll see how the Empty Follow Fan works against common 8-man defense. The play creates numbers advantages while maintaining the same execution rules used in your base Flexbone scheme.
If you’re a head high school football coach looking to improve your program, the Triple Option Football Academy can help. For $997, you get lifetime access to the online Flexbone Academy, including video instruction, playbooks, and installation support. If you want a personalized, on-field experience, Dr. Cella offers in-person Triple Option Football Camps for $2,997–$3,997, where he installs the entire system with your team.
Over the past 15 years, countless teams have transformed their programs through Dr. Cella’s proven methods. His system helps coaches who want to simplify their offense, win more games, and dominate opponents with disciplined execution.
Contact Dr. Lou Cella today to bring the Flexbone Triple Option to your school and revolutionize how your program wins football games.
Tags:
8-Man Flexbone, Empty Follow Fan, Triple Option Football, Dr. Lou Cella, Flexbone Offense, High School Football Coaching, Triple Option Football Academy
