The Triple Option and Academy Football… Still Going Strong in 2013
October 5, 2013
By John Harris (http://triblive.com/sports/nationworldsports/4820218-74/passing-army-force#axzz2gnovkXlS) Despite the federal government shutdown, the Department of Defense approved Saturday’s football games involving the service academies: Air Force-Navy in Annapolis, Md., and Army-Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Army, Navy and Air Force feature unique offenses based on their utilization of the triple-option to help lessen the talent disparity. Here’s a closer […]
The ONE Thing about Handling the Playside Linebacker: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
Here’s the ONE thing about Handling the Playside Linebacker in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense… If he makes the tackle on Triple Option or Midline–run Zone Option. Here, the Offensive Line scoops. The Receiver and A-back block Zone Option the same way as Triple. The Backside A-back runs the pitch and the Backside […]
The ONE Thing about Blocking Defensive Linemen: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
Here’s the ONE thing about blocking defensive linemen in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense… YOU DON’T HAVE TO BLOCK THEM! The Flexbone Triple Option Offense allows you to read EVERY Defensive Lineman from a 3-technique out. This means, your Tackle NEVER has to block a defensive lineman. Your Guard NEVER has to block a defensive […]
The One Thing about the Quarterback Position: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
Here’s the ONE thing about the Quarterback position in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense…. He must be OBEDIENT TO THE SYSTEM. This individual does not have to be a great athlete. At Henderson State in 2004, Henderson State had a winning season with a Flexbone Triple Option Quarterback who ran a 5.9/40 yard dash. Yes… […]
The ONE Thing about the B-Back Position: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
Here’s the ONE thing about the B-back position in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense…. The B-back better be your best player. Over the last six years, the B-back finishes the play with the football more than any other player in Navy and Georgia Tech’s offense. Build your offense from the inside-out. So, the ONE thing […]
The ONE Thing about the Odd Stack: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
When running the Flexbone Triple Option, here’s the ONE thing you need to know about the Odd Stack… The quarterback must read #1 and #2 from the top down. So, the quarterback gives the ball UNLESS the 40 technique runs through the B-gap or the 4 technique can tackle the B-back… if so, the quarterback […]
The ONE Thing about Using Tight Ends: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
There is ONE thing to know about utilizing Tight Ends in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense. DON’T The reason why is that this imbalances the offense and creates a strong and a weak side for the offense. Also, Flexbone Triple Option teams usually struggle finding ONE Offensive Lineman that can compete. How are you supposed […]
The ONE Thing about Receiver Blocking: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
There is ONE thing to know about Receiver blocking in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense….. Receiver blocking is a six-step progression… sprint–chop–let the Near Deep Defender make the first move–one he does.. shuffle to get even–sprint forward–punch hands through him through the end zone. This times up so well with the pitch on the Triple […]
The ONE Thing about Offensive Line Splits: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
If you are running the Flexbone Triple Option, there’s ONE thing you need to know about Offensive Line splits… The guards and tackles must be more than three (3) feet away from each other. This is necessary to widen #1 and #2 so the quarterback has more time to be accurate, and to take the […]
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Four
October 3, 2013
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Four 1. THE TRIPLE OPTION DICTATES HOW THE DEFENSE WILL PLAY. 2. FORMATION ADJUSTMENTS V. EIGHT-MAN FRONTS=NUMBERS ADVANTAGE! 3. EASIER TO THROW THE BALL—VANILLA AND ZONE COVERAGES STATISTICALLY ARE THE NORM V. TRIPLE OPTION (COVER 4, 3, 2). BLITZING IS MINIMIZED DUE TO OPTION RESPONSIBILITIES. _______________________________________ ACADEMY […]
