Running Four Verticals out of the Spread Formation for a Big Play Passing Game
February 24, 2016
Running Four Verticals out of the Spread Formation is fairly simplistic. 1- Four Verticals is called to one particular side. If the middle of the field is closed, the Quarterback will throw the ball to the A-Back who the Free Safety does not cover. 2- If the middle of the field is open, throw to […]
The Difference Between the Wishbone and the Veer
February 23, 2016
The wishbone formation, also known simply as the ’bone, is an offensive formation in American football. The style of attack to which it gives rise is known as the wishbone offense. Like the spread offense in the 2000s, the wishbone was considered to be the most productive and innovative offensive scheme in college football during the 1970s and 1980s.[1] The Veer is an option running play often […]
Get Implicit Training in the Paul Johnson Flexbone Triple Option Offense
February 23, 2016
The Big Idea If you’re a football coach, then you probably have Offensive Linemen who struggle to block Defensive Linemen. You’ve tried zone blocking, down blocking, trapping, and by the time you’ve done all this, it’s 3rd and 10. It’s frustrating to have all these hopes and dreams stuck on a group of kids who […]
Utilizing the Trips Formation to Advance the Four Verticals Passing Game
February 23, 2016
By placing both A-Backs on the same side, the defense has to make the decision whether to close the middle of the field or open the middle of the field. If the keep the field closed (as listed below), the Quarterback will throw the ball to #2 (A-Back in red). Trips Four Verticals versus […]
Have Dr. Cella Teach and Install All the Fundamentals, Schemes, and Blocking Rules for All 11 Positions of the Triple Option
February 23, 2016
The Big Idea If you’re a football coach, then you probably have Offensive Linemen who struggle to block Defensive Linemen. You’ve tried zone blocking, down blocking, trapping, and by the time you’ve done all this, it’s 3rd and 10. It’s frustrating to have all these hopes and dreams stuck on a group of kids who […]
Triple Option Offense Success Story: Odessa-Harrington (WA)
February 22, 2016
In 2015, after running a camp with Dr. Lou Cella as Camp Director, Odessa-Harrington (WA) scored 508 points in 11 games, averaged 46 points/game, made it to the second round of the Washington State Playoffs, and did all this with a roster of 20 players. Dr. Cella is an absolutely fantastic instructor of triple-option football […]
The Play to Run versus the Easy Stunt is Rocket Toss
February 22, 2016
The Easy Stunt is an exchange between #2 (pitch key) and #1 (read key). How the Easy Stunt works is listed below. On Triple versus the Easy Stunt the Quarterback takes the snap, seats the ball, hops into the Playside A-gap, points the ball, gives to the B, unless 2 runs through the B or 1 […]
The Simplest, Most Effective Way for the Quarterback to Read the Stack on Triple Option
February 22, 2016
Here is the simplest, most effective way for the Quarterback to read the stack on Triple Option. 1- Quarterback takes the snap. 2- Quarterback jumps into the A-gap and extends his elbows. 3- Quarterback gives ball to B-Back unless #2 runs through the B-Back or #1 can tackle the B-Back. If so… 4- Quarterback re-seats […]
2016 Offensive Line Blocking Drills, Techniques, and Fundamentals for the Triple Option
February 22, 2016
Offensive Line blocking fundamentals in the Triple Option have changed with the elimination of cut blocking inside the tackle box (at the high school level). 1- Scoop Blocking is the same except if there is a first-level threat the Offensive Lineman will cutoff the 1st level threat. 2- Veer releasing continues as planned. […]
