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Quiz questions can be found here. 1- Playside Receiver 2- Playside A-Back 3- Quarterback 4- Quarterback 5- Center and Backside Guard (Playside Guard if Zoom is run to an A-gap defender) 6- Backside Tackle 7- Backside Receiver 8- Playside Tackle via Veer release 9- Playside Guard via Veer release 10- 3   ______________________ About The … Read moreAnswers to the Triple Option Football Academy Quiz: Zoom (Midline Triple)

The following 10 questions pertain to Zoom (Midline Triple): 1- Who cancels the Near Deep Defender? 2- Who cancels #3? 3- Who cancels #2? 4- Who cancels #1? 5- Who cancels the Action Key? 6- Who cancels the Backside B-gap? 7- Who cancels the Backside Corner? 8- Who cancels the Playside B-gap? 9- Who cancels … Read moreTriple Option Football Academy Quiz: Zoom (Midline Triple)

There are three main features to being able to out anticipate all of your opponents with the Triple Option. They are the following: Being able to know the situation and what you should do. Basically, you run Triple, see who makes the tackle, and if the Triple gets blown up, find out who did it, and constrain … Read moreTriple Option Anticipation-Based Coaching

In Sports Science, the physical techniques utilized in the top 20 percent of the time in games get 80 percent of the results. The Veer, Ace, Base, and Scoop blocks are the blocks utilized to make the Triple and Midline Option go. In order to get a head start on 2014, work these drills all … Read moreTriple Option Offensive Lineman Off-Season Workout Plan

I was talking to a high school football coach from the East Coast who said the following to me: “Lou, I have never really run the Triple Option, but I WOULD take a look at it.  I just don’t think I have the Quarterback to do it.  Thanks” –Coach ___________________________ Ok, let’s examine the best … Read more“I just don’t think I have the Quarterback to Run the Triple Option”

 The Quarterback drill process on Triple and Midline Option is a complex process.  Yet, this is a PROCESS. Quarterback Reading #1 on Triple Option.

In order to compete with the big boys on your schedule, here are five tips to get more competitive NOW in the Triple Option Offense. 1. Broaden your scope.  Consider ways to take on different challenges within your role. Work on more situational football to keep players alert and guessing. 2. Seize opportunities to throw the football. … Read moreHow to Make Your Players Competitive with the Triple Option

The quiz can be found here. 1- #3 2- Pitch route 3- Twirl, #3 4- Pitch route 5- Fan 6- Lead 7- Base alignment 8- Backside A-Back splits the difference between the Playside A-Back and the Playside Receiver 9-Vertical  10- Wheel ____________________ About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem.  If you can’t … Read moreAnswers to the Triple Option Football Academy A-Back Quiz

The following are 10 questions about the A-back position in the Triple Option Offense: 1- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment on Triple? 2- What is the Backside A-Back’s assignment on Triple? 3- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment on Zoom (Midline Triple)? 4- What is the Backside A-Back’s assignment on Zoom (Midline Triple)? 5- … Read moreTriple Option Football Academy A-Back Quiz

The following are situations involving the Triple Option Offense and concepts that are executed inside the five-yard line.     About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem.  If you can’t block defensive linemen, you’ll never move the ball, you’ll never score points, and you’ll never win a game. You need to understand … Read moreTriple Option Football Goal-Line Compilation

When turning around a Triple Option Offense, all coaches must develop a theory of action, specific to the Triple Option offense. The Triple Option Offensive Plan must focus on establishing priorities to achieve rapid and meaningful improvement. Once drafted, coaches present their plan and receive direct feedback from assistant coaches. By the end of training … Read moreThe Triple Option Football Turnaround Project: Theory of Action and Objectives

In your first year as a Triple Option leader, you must analyze elements critical to your offense’s turnaround plan. There is great importance of demonstrating high instructional quality and expectations, translating data into action, developing effective teams, leading a change effort, and creating meaningful engagement with players and coaches.   Triple Option Offense turnaround efforts require … Read moreThe Triple Option Football Turnaround Project: Overview

When installation the Triple Option you must get to potential issues before they ever start. The following seven (7) crucial awareness points must create mindfulness in the coaching staff: 1- Allowing complacency. Players have to continually focusing on improving through the process. 2- Failure to guide through the process. Coaches have to COACH and these … Read moreThe Triple Option Process: Seven Crucial Awareness Points for Avoiding Failure

The Zone Option is designed to constrain the Playside Inside Linebacker and the Action Key on Triple/Midline. Here are examples of the Zone Option at work. About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem.  If you can’t block defensive linemen, you’ll never move the ball, you’ll never score points, and you’ll never win … Read moreTriple Option Football Playbook: Zone Option Compilation

The quiz can be found here. This quiz is designed for coaches to demonstrate an understand of Offensive Line blocking rules in a variety of situations. 1- Veer (Outside UNLESS Ace call… Ace call=inside) 2- Veer (Always inside because there’s a 3-technique) 3- Ace (He and the Backside Guard Ace the Action Key… they must … Read moreAnswers to Triple Option Football Academy Offensive Line Quiz 2

This quiz is designed for coaches to demonstrate an understand of Offensive Line blocking rules in a variety of situations. 1- What is the Playside Tackle’s assignment on Triple? 2- What is the Playside Guard’s assignment on Zoom (Midline Triple)? 3- What is the Center’s assignment on Lead (Midline Double)? 4- What is the Backside … Read moreTriple Option Football Academy Offensive Line Quiz 2

There are three primary situations for the Playside Receiver when blocking the Near Deep Defender.   ______________________ About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem.  If you can’t block defensive linemen, you’ll never move the ball, you’ll never score points, and you’ll never win a game. You need to understand why this disconnect … Read moreTriple Option Offense Playside Receiver Blocking Progression

1- They put relationships first.  There is an inherent focus on building relationship with the coaching staff and the Quarterback. 2- They know that meaning matters.  These coaches understand that the offense is more than a play… these coaches understand that the offense allows for 10 other people to live a better life because the … Read moreSix Things Successful Triple Option Leaders Do Differently

On Counter Option, the Backside has a significant role. This segment focused on the Center, the Backside Guard’s initial path to Scoop #1, and the B-Back. The following are five scenarios that must be practiced when drilling the Counter Option. About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem.  If you can’t block defensive … Read moreTriple Option Football Coaching: Drilling the Backside of Counter Option

The following is a 10 question quiz about Offensive Line blocking in the Triple Option: a. Ace; b. Base; c. Fan/highwall; d. Gate; e. Scoop; f. Scoop #1; g. Slide; h. Superscoop; i. Veer; j. Veer In Choose the letter that matches the answer. 1. Which block is a backside block where the Offensive Lineman opens, runs past the threat in … Read moreTriple Option Football Academy Offensive Line Quiz 1

The instructor leader develops people for the future. This is where the coaches work diligently with FIRST and SECOND teamers.   The second team focuses on their perfect blocking, angles, and ball security as their time to shine is near.  These players are preparing as diligently as the first unit. The coercive leader demands immediate compliance. These … Read moreThe Three Types of Triple Option Coach Leaders

The pacesetting leader expects and models excellence and self-direction. This is the player that scoops exactly as he is instructed.  He opens, runs past the threat in his gap, and vertically crashes without hesitation. The authoritative leader mobilizes the team toward a common vision and focuses on end goals, leaving the means up to each individual. This … Read moreThe Three Types of Triple Option Student-Athlete Leaders

The following are more diagrams of scenarios Offensive Linemen face when blocking in the Triple Option Offense. About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem.  If you can’t block defensive linemen, you’ll never move the ball, you’ll never score points, and you’ll never win a game. You need to understand why this disconnect … Read moreTriple Option Offensive Line Blocking Compilation: 2nd Edition

The fourth step in the Triple Option process is to teach Everyone how to Practice in the Triple Option format… Practicing is pretty simple. The skill positions practice the following: Ball Security circuit Triple Drill 7-on-7 Drill Constraint Drill The Offensive Line practices the following: Footwork Choreography Scoop Drill Veer Drill Pass Pro Drill (Slide, Gate) … Read moreTriple Option Football Process Step 4: Teach Everyone how to Practice

The third step in the Triple Option process is to get equipment necessary to effectively practice the Triple Option Offense. There is not much necessary equipment; however, the following is required: 1- Flat agility bags (for ball security circuit) 2- Footballs 3- Discs (to represent the five offensive linemen in the Triple Option drill) 4- A … Read moreTriple Option Football Process Step 3: Get Equipment

The second step in the Triple Option Football Process is to hire coaches that are loyal, accessible, and professional. Coaches are required for the following positions: Quarterbacks Coach B-Backs Coach A-Backs Coach Receivers Coach Centers/Guards Coach Tackles Coach These coaches serve as the catalyst in the implementation and execution of your Triple Option program.  They must … Read moreTriple Option Football Process Step 2: Hiring Coaches

The first step in the Triple Option process is to meet with players and teach them the Core Values of the Triple Option Offense. There are three points that must get across to players: 1- We are in this to complete verticals for touchdowns. 2- We are in this to pitch the ball outside the force. 3- … Read moreTriple Option Football Process Step 1: Core Values

So, you’ve just been hired as a Head Football Coach… Congratulations… now it’s time to get to work. Here are the first four steps in your process: 1-      Meet with players and teach them the Core Values of the Triple Option Offense. 2-      Hire Coaches that are loyal, accessible, and professional. 3-      Get Equipment … Read moreThe First Four Steps in the Triple Option Football Process

Below are five important considerations as you go about developing a plan for motivating your Triple Option Football Players: 1- Talk to your Seniors– check with your athletes to determine if what you are communicating to them is understood, what they need, and what they want. 2- Keep your athletes informed as to when, where, … Read moreFive Keys to Motivating Your Triple Option Football Players

The 10-question quiz about executing the Triple Option versus the following alignment can be found right here… SPREAD FORMATION V. 4-4 STACK DEFENSE. Triple Left is called. 1- Playside Receiver 2- 5-Technique 3- Overhang 4- Free Safety 5- 2-technique 6- Quarterback 7- Playside A-back 8- Center and Playside Guard 9- Backside Guard 10- Backside Tackle … Read moreAnswers to the Triple Option Football Academy Quiz: Triple Option versus 4-4 Stack

The following is a 10-question quiz about executing the Triple Option versus the following alignment: Triple Left is called. 1- Who cancels the Near Deep Defender? 2- Who is #1? 3- Who is #2? 4- Who is #3? 5- Who is the Action Key? 6- Who cancels #1 and #2? 7- Who cancels #3? 8- … Read moreTriple Option Football Academy Quiz: Triple Option vs. 4-4 Stack

There are five drills that must be utilized to enhance Triple Option Offensive Performance. In order of importance, they are the following: 1- Bullets Drill This is where the first two offenses go against a mass number of fronts versus the defense.  There are two huddles versus a defense.  The defense provides various alignments, assignments, and … Read moreThe Five Most Important Drills in the Triple Option Offense

When facing the Odd Stack, the overhang player can be responsible for taking the pitch versus the Triple Option. Although he is blocked by the Playside A-back, the overhang player can cause for a great collision at the line of scrimmage. This action by the overhang player can easily be thwarted with the Sprint Pass. … Read moreTriple Option Football Playbook: Sprint Pass versus Odd Stack (3-3-5/3-5-3/5-3)