Attacking the 50 Defense with Midline, Rocket, and Triple Pass

July 21, 2014

When running Triple Option versus a 50 defense, the goal is to gain 5+ yards every play.

If not, here’s what to do.

If the Action Key or Will tackle the dive–run Midline.  This influences the Action Key away from the Midline and prevents the Will from running over the top.  The Will gets pinballed by all five Offensive Linemen on Midline.

Midline Triple Option versus 50. 

If the Safety makes the Tackle on the dive–run Triple Pass.  This makes the Safety pay for sacrificing pass coverage for run support.

Triple Pass v. 50

If the Mike Pops and/or #1 makes the tackle on the dive–run Rocket.  This creates a numbers and angles advantage on the perimeter.

Rocket Toss versus 50. 

If anyone else on the 50 defense makes the tackle on the dive–widen your splits.  These other defenders shouldn’t be.

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.