Zoom (Midline Triple) versus the Bear Defense
January 1, 2014
Double Eagle defenses such as the Bear are common at the high school level. When Triple Option is called and a 3-technique aligns to the call side, the Triple Option moves in one hole (Zoom). The rules on the default to Zoom (Midline Triple) are the following: Playside Receiver- Near Deep Defender Playside A- Twirl, #3 Playside […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Blocking versus Odd Stack
January 1, 2014
The Triple Option is ALWAYS blocked with the same system regardless of the defensive front. Playside Tackle- Veer (Outside UNLESS “Ace” call) Playside Guard- Base to Ace (versus 1, 2i, or 2 technique) Center- Veer to Ace (versus 1, 2i, or 2 technique) Backside Guard/Tackle- Scoop Here how this looks versus the Odd Stack The […]
Situational Organizational Management of the Triple Option Coaching Staff
December 31, 2013
Ideally, the Triple Option Coaching Staff consists of the following: Quarterbacks Coach B-Backs Coach A-Backs Coach Receivers Coach Centers/Guards Coach Tackles Coach Skill Position Staff Assistant Offensive Line Staff Assistant However, what if you don’t have eight coaches? If you had seven or six, you’d eliminate the staff assistant positions. If you had five, here’s how […]
The Sports Science of Triple Option Football: Quarterback Play
December 31, 2013
There are certain psychomotor movements and biomechanics each Triple Option Quarterback must master to serve his football team. The specific movements are all taught at Dr. Cella’s 2014 Triple Option Football Academy Camps. Here are the Quarterback’s following movements: 1- Triple Steps- The Quarterback’s progression on Triple Option. 2- Midline Steps- The Quarterback’s progression on […]
Quarterback Reading a Stacked #1 and #2 on Triple Option
December 31, 2013
When #1 and #2 are stacked over the Playside Tackle on Triple Option the Quarterback gives the ball to the B UNLESS #2 blitzes through B-gap or #1 tackles the B. The following demonstrates how to drill this with your Quarterback and your skill positions: This must be the most practiced aspect of your offense. […]
Triple Option versus Odd Stack Defense
December 31, 2013
The Odd Stack is one of the most common high school defenses. Fortunately, when the Quarterback reads his way out, the Odd Stack becomes one of the most vulnerable defenses. The rules on the Triple Option are the following: Playside Receiver- Near Deep Defender Playside A- #3 Playside Tackle- Veer (Outside UNLESS Ace call) Playside […]
Triple Option Football Academy is Getting back to Basics in 2014
December 31, 2013
Well, after nearly 600 articles, it’s time to get back to basics. At the start of 2014, we’re going back to discussing the basics of the Triple, Midline, passing game, and run constraints. You’ll get an education in the Triple Option 101. Have a Happy New Year and GOD bless you all! –Lou Triple Option […]
10 Steps to Provide All Triple Option Coaches with Prosperity, Hope, and a Great Future
December 31, 2013
There is a plan to provide all Triple Option Football Coaches with an opportunity for success. The following is the 10-step process to get you there: Webinar– this process teaches you how to run the Triple Option High School Football Program in 6-9 hours. Interactive Video Series– you have video of every Triple Option drill […]
Long-Duration, Low-Intensity Situational Repetitions Positively Effect Triple Option Quarterbacks
December 31, 2013
Recent research through the University of Montana indicates that Quarterback need more Triple Option repetitions in practice and they need more situational football to lower the intensity of implicit drill work. A study in the Perceptual and Motor skills Journal concluded that short-duration, high-intensity exercise has a negative effect on accuracy in a sports-specific task that requires […]
Triple Option Football Academy Assignment Term Quiz: Part One Answers
December 31, 2013
The quiz can be found here. 1- Triple 2- All Midline variations 3- Follow 4- Zone 5- Triple 6- All Midline variations 7- Load 8- Fan 9- Pitch 10- Vertical to Wheel (versus playside safety) Triple Option Football Academy — Online Education for Coaches 2014 Triple Option Football Academy Camps with Dr. Cella
