Running Triple Option Versus 5-3 Double Eagle
November 26, 2013
Many times, high school defenses align in unique ways. This is an example of one of them. When running Triple Option v the 5-3 Double Eagle, here are the key unique points. 1- There is no #1. 2- #2 becomes the overhang. 3- #3 is the safety. 4- When the Playside Tackle is uncovered, he […]
Utilizing the 80-20 Rule to Improve Video Analysis of Your Triple Option Offense
November 26, 2013
The average high school football game consists of 48 plays. The 80-20 rule states that 80% of outcomes can be attributed to 20% of the causes for a given event. In football, the 80-20 rule is used to help coaches identify problems and determine which operating factors are most important and should receive the most […]
Running Triple Option to the Nub Side versus the Odd Stack (3-3-5/3-5-3/5-3)
November 26, 2013
In the Triple Option Football Academy’s most recent article, demonstrated was how to run the Triple Option to the Over side versus the Odd Stack. This is done when the defense fails to bring someone from the backside to the over side in order to even out the numbers in the run game. Now, we […]
Running Triple Option to the Over Side versus the Odd Stack (3-3-5/3-5-3/5-3)
November 26, 2013
When teams run eight-man fronts like the Odd Stack (3-3-5/3-5-3/5-3), they put their free safety in a vulnerable situation. Utilizing the OVER formation forces the safety to declare where he is going. In order to effective defend the OVER formation, the defense must bring somebody over from the backside to the over side. If they […]
Triple Option Football Playbook: Zone Option v. 6-3 Defense
November 25, 2013
In high school, defenses play a lot of junk. This is an example of alignments that high school defensive coordinators give to stop the dive on the Triple. Many times, Defensive Coordinators align in a goal-line defense in the middle of the field to cancel the dive. Fortunately, the Triple Option Offense has many facets. […]
Cashmere HS (WA) Advances to the Washington Class 1A State Semifinals
November 25, 2013
After working with Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cella this summer, the Cashmere High School Football Program is playing this weekend in the Class 1A State Semifinal game. Congrats to Coach Z, Coach Jones, Casey, Rex, and all of the coaches and players at Cashmere High School. The Triple Option is alive and well […]
Triple Option Football Playbook: Counter Option versus the 50 Defense
November 25, 2013
The Counter Option is utilized when the Backside Inside Linebacker makes the tackle on Triple/Midline. This is the ultimate way to constrain that player. On Counter Option PR- Near Deep Defender PA- Twirl, #3 PT- Easy Veer-Deucecom (v. 2/3 tech.) PG- Base-Deucecom (v. 2/3 tech.)-Down (v. 2i/1 tech.) C- Base (v. 0 tech.)-Down BG- […]
Triple Option Football Playbook: Throwing the Backside Route on Sprint Pass
November 25, 2013
Scenario: One-high safety defense. Sprint Pass is called. Safety helps out on the flat. Come back the next series, and throw the backside route on Sprint Pass. The Quarterback does everything he usually does on sprint pass. Eventually he stops, sets his feet in position where he doesn’t have to turn his shoulders and throw […]
Answers to the 10 Question Triple Option Playcalling Quiz
November 24, 2013
The quiz questions can be found here. 1- Triple Option 2- Lead (Midline Double) 3- Zoom (Midline Triple) 4- Counter Option 5- Zone Option 6- Rocket Toss 7- Triple Pass 8- Zone Option 9- Rocket Toss 10- Follow ___________________________ About The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem. If you can’t block defensive linemen, […]
10 Question Triple Option Playcalling Quiz
November 24, 2013
After nearly 450 articles from the Triple Option Football Academy, the Triple Option Playcalling Procedure is transparent… We’ll… we will see about this. You’re the Offensive Coordinator. In order to maximize effectiveness and stay on par with Paul Johnson, here are the following quiz questions: 1- What is the default concept of the Triple Option? […]
