Mastering the Blocking Fundamentals of the Triple Option is Far More Important than Mastering the Scheme
December 27, 2013
Blocking and perfect ball security are the core fundamentals of the Triple Option Offense. Here’s what’s required from a blocking standpoint: B-Backs- Zone Path, Sprint Pass Protection, and Vert Pass Protection A-Backs- #3, Twirl #3, Load, Fan, Pitch-Kick, and Gate Receivers- Near Deep Defender, and Cutoff Centers- Veer, Ace, Scoop, Down, Slide, Base, Gate Guards- […]
How to Get the Triple Option Ready for 2014
December 26, 2013
2014 is happening in less than six days. There are 15,000 high school football coaches getting ready for competition. Everybody is looking to score more points in 2014. The offensive market is changing. Football coaches are looking to snap the ball in the air, run zone schemes and bubble screens to beat you. This has […]
Triple Option Football Academy Playbook: What Happens when there’s No #1 on Triple?
December 26, 2013
In high school football, Defensive Coordinators play all sorts of junk defenses to stop the Triple Option. Here is an example of one of them. Versus the Spread formation, the defense aligns in a 5-3 Double Eagle with two techniques; however, there is no down lineman touching the Playside Tackle…. This means THERE IS NO […]
Triple Option Football Academy Playbook: Follow versus the 6-3 Defense
December 26, 2013
In Short Yardage/Goal-line situations, nine-man fronts are commonplace. This is an example of one of those situations. The Follow gets the extra blocker (B-Back) involved in the play. When this happens, the Quarterback follows the B up the hole. The rules on Follow are the same as Triple EXCEPT the Playside Tackle base blocks and […]
Triple Option Football Academy Playbook: Triple Option v. 6-1 Defense
December 26, 2013
The 6-1 Defense is an old-school way to play defensive football. At the high school level, this defensive front is still utilized. Running Triple versus any defense is always the same. Here are the rules on Triple Option Playside Receiver- Near Deep Defender Playside A- #3 Playside Tackle- Veer (Outside UNLESS Ace call) Playside Guard– Base to Ace […]
How Much do you Know about A-Back Play in the Triple Option Offense? Triple Option Football Academy Quiz Answers
December 26, 2013
The quiz can be found here. 1- #3 2- Twirl, #3 3- Fan 4- #3 5- Twirl, #3 6- Vertical route to Wheel (2 safeties) 7- #3 8- Free Safety 9-10 Playside Safety or Cornerback (whoever shows in the alley) Triple Option Football Academy — Online Education for Football Coaches
How Much do you Know about A-Back Play in the Triple Option Offense? Triple Option Football Academy Quiz
December 26, 2013
The following questions are designed to test your knowledge on A-Back play in the Triple Option: 1- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment on Triple Option? 2- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment on Zoom (Midline Triple)? 3- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment on Lead (Midline Double)? 4- What is the Playside A-Back’s assignment on Rocket Toss? […]
The Process to Improving Intrinsic Motivation in Triple Option Football Players
December 26, 2013
Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards. In other words, the motivation to engage in a behavior arises from within the individual because it is intrinsically rewarding. This contrasts with extrinsic motivation, which involves engaging in a behavior in order to earn external rewards or avoid punishments. There are ways to […]
Maximizing Anticipation Skills Leads to a Better Triple Option Offense
December 26, 2013
When players technique their assignment, they must envision the worst case scenario. This leads to great blocking and ball security in the Triple Option Offense. The following are the anticipation skills for which to work in the Triple Option Offense: 1- Anticipate the type of movement the defender is going to make and where you have […]
Building Teamwork in the Triple Option Starts when All 11 Players Dominate their Assignment
December 26, 2013
Teamwork is simultaneous domination. When all 11 players simultaneously dominate their assignment, this is the true concept of teamwork. There are three keys to domination within the Triple Option. They are the following: 1- Programming The coaching staff has a process-based systematic action plan. 2- Simplicity There must be overemphasis of blocking, ball security, and […]
