Practicing the Quarterback Reading the Stack Situations on Triple Option
November 18, 2013
When the Quarterback has a stacked #1 and #2 on Triple Option, this is how he reads the offense’s way out. He takes the snap, seats the ball, hops into the playside A-gap, extends his elbows and gives the ball UNLESS #2 blitzes through B-gap or #1 tackles the B-back.. if so, the Quarterback reseeds […]
Playside Guard and Tackle’s Scoop Technique on Rocket Toss
November 18, 2013
Navy Head Football Coach, Ken Niumatalolo told Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cella back in 2008 that on Rocket Toss the Guard and the Tackle–“Just Run.” Here’s what Coach Niumat means by “just run.” System The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem. If you can’t block defensive linemen, you’ll never move the […]
Four Ways to Get Players to Goal Set in the Triple Option Offense
November 17, 2013
Goal setting is a worldwide phenomenon designed to assist athletes. In general, goal-setting research indicates that challenging goals enhance motivation and performance. Sports performance psychologists indicate four ways to do this with athletes. They are the following: 1. Direct their attention toward the ONE, particular task at hand. Aim the offensive player’s approach at a […]
The Triple Option Football Academy Clinic is Less than Five Months Away…
November 17, 2013
Clinic The Triple Option Football Academy Clinic is held March 28-29, 2014 at Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA. Triple Option Football Academy camp directors, college, and high school coaches are present to teach you the authentic Flexbone Triple Option system in an advanced setting. You will learn how to run the high school football Triple […]
Playside Guard’s Veer-Release Process on Midline
November 17, 2013
When a 3-technique aligns on the Triple Option call side…. The play defaults to Midline. On Midline, the Playside Guard has an integral responsibility as he veers past the 3-technique. The following diagram provides a complete demonstration of the situations within this process. System The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem. If you […]
Playside Guard’s Process on Counter Option
November 17, 2013
Counter Option is run when the Backside Inside Linebacker makes the tackle on Triple Option. The Playside Guard is an important part of executing this concept. His assignment requires some detail and is thoroughly explained in this diagram. System The Big Idea in 171 Words Here’s the problem. If you can’t block defensive linemen, you’ll […]
Triple Option Football Coaching: Load Situation on Triple Option with the Playside Tackle and A-Back
November 16, 2013
When #3 is in the middle of the field, the Playside A-back loads. This means that he takes a straight path to #3. But, what if the Playside Linebacker runs over the top of the Playside Tackle’s Veer Block? What happens is that the footwork of the Playside Tackle and Playside A-Back stay the same, […]
Win Now with the Triple Option Football Academy System
November 16, 2013
System 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 occurs to overcome it and win. ______________________________________ “I know many coaches would rather install an offense the […]
Triple Option Football Playbook: Triple Option versus the 7-Diamond Defense
November 16, 2013
This question was recently posed to the Triple Option Football Academy… How would you run Triple Option versus the 7-Diamond Defense? The client saw this defense in a game situation. Well… since the Triple Option is a systematic offense, the answers are systematic answers…. Triple Rules PR- Near Deep Defender PA- #3 (Load because #3 […]
Answers to the Triple Option Football Academy Quiz: Triple Option vs. 50 Defense
November 16, 2013
If you haven’t taken the Quiz yet, here it is. 1. 4-technique (Defensive Lineman touching the Playside Tackle) 2. 9-technique (1st defender on or outside #1) 3. Whoever shows in the alley (Safety or the Corner) 4. Cornerback 5. He veers out UNLESS he gets an ACE call… then, he would Veer inside. The Playside […]
