The ONE Thing about Handling the Playside Linebacker: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
Here’s the ONE thing about Handling the Playside Linebacker in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense… If he makes the tackle on Triple Option or Midline–run Zone Option. Here, the Offensive Line scoops. The Receiver and A-back block Zone Option the same way as Triple. The Backside A-back runs the pitch and the Backside […]
The ONE Thing about the B-Back Position: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
Here’s the ONE thing about the B-back position in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense…. The B-back better be your best player. Over the last six years, the B-back finishes the play with the football more than any other player in Navy and Georgia Tech’s offense. Build your offense from the inside-out. So, the ONE thing […]
The ONE Thing about Using Tight Ends: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
There is ONE thing to know about utilizing Tight Ends in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense. DON’T The reason why is that this imbalances the offense and creates a strong and a weak side for the offense. Also, Flexbone Triple Option teams usually struggle finding ONE Offensive Lineman that can compete. How are you supposed […]
The ONE Thing about Receiver Blocking: Flexbone Triple Option Offense
October 4, 2013
There is ONE thing to know about Receiver blocking in the Flexbone Triple Option Offense….. Receiver blocking is a six-step progression… sprint–chop–let the Near Deep Defender make the first move–one he does.. shuffle to get even–sprint forward–punch hands through him through the end zone. This times up so well with the pitch on the Triple […]
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Four
October 3, 2013
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Four 1. THE TRIPLE OPTION DICTATES HOW THE DEFENSE WILL PLAY. 2. FORMATION ADJUSTMENTS V. EIGHT-MAN FRONTS=NUMBERS ADVANTAGE! 3. EASIER TO THROW THE BALL—VANILLA AND ZONE COVERAGES STATISTICALLY ARE THE NORM V. TRIPLE OPTION (COVER 4, 3, 2). BLITZING IS MINIMIZED DUE TO OPTION RESPONSIBILITIES. _______________________________________ ACADEMY […]
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Three
October 3, 2013
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Three 1. DEFENSE HAS TO ACCOUNT FOR SOMEONE TO TACKLE THE DIVE, QUARTERBACK, AND PITCH—ONE OF THOSE PLAYERS HAS TO BE A BLOCKED DEFENDER! 2. THE FLEXBONE SPREAD FORMATION FORCES THE DEFENSE TO BALANCE. 3. GIVES OFFENSE THE TRIPLE OPTION AND A FOUR-WIDE PASSING GAME! __________________________________________ ACADEMY […]
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Two
October 3, 2013
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option: Part Two 1. UNFAMILIARITY WITH THE SCHEME CAN LEAD TO DEFENSIVE CONFUSION. 2. INCREASED DEFENSIVE PREPARATION TIME. 3. CREATES OFFENSIVE MISMATCHES—ALWAYS 3-ON-2 WHEN RUNNING THE TRIPLE OPTION—SOMEBODY MUST BEAT A BLOCK TO STOP YOU! ________________________________________ ACADEMY The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem. If you can’t […]
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option Offense: Part One
October 3, 2013
Reasons to Run the Flexbone Triple Option Offense: Part One 1. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BLOCK ANY DEFENSIVE LINEMEN OUTSIDE THE PLAYSIDE GUARD UNLESS YOU WANT TO DO SO. 2. OPPORTUNITY TO PUT YOUR BEST ATHLETES ON THE FIELD (NOT A BIG-BOY DRIVEN SYSTEM—EX. NAVY AND ARMY). 3. FLEXIBILITY/DISGUISE—WHO IS GETTING THE BALL? _____________________________________________ […]
Flexbone Triple Option Playbook: Utilizing Formations
October 3, 2013
Flexbone Triple Option Playbook: Utilizing Formations No longer is there a need to use formations for the sake of using formations. This shows you how. Coaches, here is how our Division-1 Flexbone schools call formations during the course of a game, and what you need to do as the play caller. 1. Find the Free […]
Triple Option Coaching: Pre-Snap Identification
October 3, 2013
Triple Option Coaching: Pre-Snap Identification #1=Read Key– First man in a 4i out on the line of scrimmage; playside tackle makes a call to distinguish between a 3 and a 4i. #2=Pitch Key- Next man out from #1; will be the linebacker if playside tackle makes an “outside” call. #3=Support Player- A-back is responsible for blocking; run […]
