Proper Double Flex Formation Alignment
February 22, 2018
Below is the alignment for the Double Flex formation, which is Army and Navy’s modern-day primary formation.
Throwing Triple Pass Out of Double Flex Simplifies the Process
January 8, 2018
When throwing the Triple Pass out of the Spread formation there are two situations: Triple Pass Switch (versus Playside Safety) Throwing Triple Pass out of Double Flex eliminates the conversion into ONE all-encompassing concept. This is because the Corner is FORCED to be the run support due to the compressed formation. […]
Executing Double Flex, Zone Option versus 6-2 Defense
January 7, 2018
When running Zone Option out of Double Flex, the Offensive Line, A-Backs, and Backside Receiver have the same responsibilities as Triple Option. The Playside Receiver blocks down. The B-Back leads for the Quarterback and blocks the Mike to the Free Safety while the Quarterback takes the snap, goes down the line, turns up and scores […]
Running Double Flex Midline Lead versus 4-2
January 4, 2018
When the defense aligns with a 3-technique and a Backside Action Key, Midline Lead is a great concept to run when the give is forced on Triple Option. The 3-technique is put in a situation where he cannot be right. Midline Lead gets tremendous numbers at the point of attack and by compressing the Receiver, […]
How the Triple Option Offense is Evolving with Army and Navy as We Move Into 2018
December 31, 2017
Army and Navy’s top three formations in 2017 (combined): 1- Double Flex 2- Heavy 3- Flex Spread Army and Navy’s top three concepts in 2017 (combined): 1- Zone Option 2- Zone Dive 3- Triple Option Happy 2018!
Navy Flexes 99% of the Time
December 30, 2017
In Navy’s huge bowl win versus Virginia (49-7), Navy was in a Flexed formation 99% of the time. This means they brought the Receiver in two yards from the Tackle. 63% of the time versus Virginia, Navy was in Double Flex: […]
The Two Offensive Formations Army West Point Ran in 2017
December 30, 2017
In 2017, Army West Point had their best season in 22 seasons, and they were based out of two formations–Double Flex and Heavy. They were aligned in one of these formations, or a combination thereof, 95% of the time in their bowl win versus San Diego State. Double […]
The Game that Changed it All–Part One of Navy’s 2007 Win versus Notre Dame
May 25, 2017
In 2007, Navy defeated Notre Dame for the first time in over four decades. The Double Flex formation was utilized throughout most of the game by Navy. Watch the below-listed four videos to see how Navy defeated Notre Dame, and part two occurs tomorrow.
The Best Way to Keep the Defensive Line from Making the Tackle — Double Flex, B-Toss Crush
January 4, 2017
Cancelling Defensive Linemen is a staple of the Triple Option Offense. The B-Back Toss with the “Crush” tag guarantees this. This is because the ball is tossed one yard outside the tackle where the Defensive Line cannot make the tackle. Now, all the pressure is put on the Linebackers and Defensive Backs to make the […]
Strength in Numbers: Navy’s First Touchdown Against UConn (2016) Was Heavy Bunch B-Back Toss Crush
September 13, 2016
Navy has not utilized the Heavy Bunch formation frequently in the past. After Saturday’s first touchdown, perhaps they should. Heavy Bunch puts both Receivers on the same side. One is flanked and the other is on the line of scrimmage. The A-Back aligns outside of the Heavy Tackle. In addition, the Backside A aligns on […]
