Six Base Triple Option Offensive Concepts for Beginners to Install

June 30, 2014

If you are new to the Triple Option Offense, there are six base concepts you must install to get your Triple Option Offense going.

#1- The Triple Option

Triple Option Right v. Split
PR- Deep Defender
PA- 3
PT- Veer
PG- Base to Ace
C- Veer to Ace
BG/BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Veer 1, Pitch 2
B- Veer Path

#2- Midline Triple Option 

Midline Triple versus 50 Eagle Stack.
PR- Deep Defender
PA- Twirl 3 (Tiger call if 4)
PT- Veer to Arc (Tiger Call)
PG- Veer to Scoop (v. 0/1)
C/BG- Ace (A-gap)
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path

#3- Triple Pass

Triple Pass versus 6-2 Defense.
PR- Vert-Skinny
PA- Vert-Wheel
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- 17-yard Drag
Q- Fake Triple, Five-Step Drop
B- Veer Path-Kick 1st threat off PT
*Only run when Safety or Corner is flying up on Triple/Midline.

#4- Triple Pass Drag

Constraining the Mike with Triple Pass Drag,
PR- Vert-Skinny
PA- 12-Yard Drag
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- Deep Drag
Q- Triple Pass Steps
B- Veer Path-Kick

#5- Rocket Toss

Rocket Toss versus 6-2.
PR- Deep Defender
PA, PT, PG- Arc
C, BG, BT- Scoop
BA- Rocket
BR- Cutoff
Q- Rocket Steps
B- Veer Away Path

#6- Four Verticals

Four Verticals Versus 4-3 Cover 4
PR- Stretch
PA- Stretch-Post (if Middle of Field is open)
OL- Slide Away
BA- Stretch
BR- Stretch
Q- Five-Step Drop
B- Veer Path-Kick

These six concepts should get any beginner started on his Triple Option coaching career.

About the Author

Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple Option Football System Over the Last Four Years

Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella, is a Sports Performance Specialist, and a 19-year coaching veteran of the college and high school level.

Over the last four years, Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.

In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.

Dr. Cella is currently conducting empirical research entitled “Utilizing the 80-20 Rule to Improve Football Coaching Performance.” He possesses four degrees with an A.S. in Education, a B.S. in English, a M.Ed in Information Technology, and a Psy.D in Psychology, Sport Performance Psychology (2014).

Both the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy and the Triple Option Football Academy are governed by AFSSMCA, LLC.  At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA) and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.