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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

 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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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- … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →