Triple Option Offensive Line Footwork–Mastering the First Step on Each Block
July 13, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses Offensive Line footwork on the Triple Option. In recent months, Dr. Cella has had NFL Offensive Line Coaches tell him and those close to him that every footstep in the process is not as important as the placement of the hat and the hands on every block. In […]
Offensive Line Blocking Assignments on the Triple Option
June 26, 2016
In this podcast, Dr. Cella goes through each Offensive Lineman’s assignment on the Triple Option. On the Triple Option, the Action Key (first Defensive Lineman inside of the read) is double teamed. The Offensive Linemen in front of the double team will veer and block the Mike to the Free Safety while the Offensive Linemen […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Blocking Guide
June 6, 2016
This column focuses on the six most important drills that matter in Triple Option Offensive Line blocking and the progression involved in executing the Triple Option as a concept. One of my clients asked me which six Offensive Line drills matter the most. So to provide you with appropriate visual information, here are six Triple […]
The Playside Receiver’s Six-Phase Blocking Progression of the Deep Defender
May 25, 2016
1. On Triple Option, the Playside Receiver is responsible for blocking the Deep Defender, which is the defender who drops over the top of the Receiver when the Receiver sprints off the ball. 2. The Deep Defender is the Corner UNLESS the Corner clouds (moves forward) at the snap. If so, the Deep Defender is […]
High School First-Level Scoop Blocking in 2016
May 25, 2016
1. On Triple Option, the Backside Tackle is Always Scoop blocking; however, with the federation changes in 2016, he is no longer allowed to go to the ground and go to the ground on the first-level defender. 2. The Backside Tackle slightly alters his technique to the following: Open at 90 degrees (same as always). […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Blocking Versus the Triple Stack
May 14, 2016
This is an article EVERY Triple Option Football Coach must have for the 2016 season. When running Triple Option, the Offensive Line possesses the following assignments based on the alignment of the Action Key: 1st step- 3-technique=”Deuce” call by Playside Guard PT/PG- Deuce; C/BG/BT- Scoop 2nd step- 2, 2i, 1-technique=”Ace” call by Playside Guard and […]
The Most Important Block for the Triple Option Receiver: Blocking the Near Deep Defender
March 9, 2016
Triple Option Football Academy Interview with Former Army Offensive Lineman Zach Peterson: Part One
March 7, 2016
