Fixing Midline Triple Option Mistakes: How to Diagnose Playside A-Back Run Support Issues
July 11, 2025
Fixing Midline Triple Option Mistakes: How to Diagnose Playside A-Back Run Support Issues
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Video Description
This video shows how to fix common midline triple option mistakes from the playside A-back.
You will learn how to adjust based on where the run support is coming from defensively.
We cover four common scenarios you will see against the midline triple option.
Each scenario shows where run support is and what to do with your A-back and tackle.
In the “Load” scenario, run support is inside the tackle box.
This requires the A-back to block the first threat outside the tackle.
In the “Arc” scenario, run support is outside the tackle.
Your A-back arcs to the force defender while your tackle goes second level.
The “Switch” scenario appears when the run support is the cornerback.
Your A-back becomes the pitch player, and the receiver must stalk block the corner.
The “Tackle” scenario happens with double run support: linebacker and safety.
Now your tackle arcs to the #3 and the A-back executes play-action go.
This video helps coaches teach A-backs to adjust their responsibility in real time.
It eliminates confusion for your skill players during the midline triple.
We use simple diagrams to walk you through each solution step by step.
You’ll understand how to rep each scenario in practice with assignment clarity.
This system works for 8-man, 9-man, and 11-man football formats.
We also provide coaching camps and online training to install this system.
Visit www.TripleOptionFootball.com or call 570-332-0265 to bring this to your program today.
Let’s build your offense to dominate the line of scrimmage this season.
Simplify your option game and stop guessing on playside A-back mistakes today.
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Tags:
midline triple option, football offense, A-back blocking, run support defense, high school football, option football, flexbone offense
