Outsmarting Giants: Strategic Zone Dive, Midline Triple Option, and Rocket Toss for Underdog Success
October 29, 2024
INTRODUCTION In football, smaller teams need efficient offense to compete. They can beat stronger opponents using the zone dive, midline triple option, and rocket toss. Each play gives teams with fewer resources a powerful edge. ZONE DIVE The zone dive starts with triple-teaming the defensive tackle. This approach weakens the defense’s line control. By collapsing […]
Comparing Navy’s 2007 and Army’s 2024 Top 3 Flexbone Plays
October 27, 2024
Video Description: In this video, Dr. Lou Cella compares the top three plays from Navy’s 2007 season with Army’s 2024 season. This video is highlighting the core concepts of the Flexbone offense over the years. Learn why the Triple, Zone Dive, and Rocket Toss have remained staple plays. There are insights into how each […]
Why Lots of Rocket Toss Requires the Down Play
October 27, 2024
Video Description: Running the rocket toss eight or more times requires the down. Adding the down helps to conflict the force player effectively. This is essential for creating big gains in the run game. The force player, or edge setter, adjusts to the rocket. By adding the down, you keep the defense off-balance. This strategy […]
Army’s Top Flexbone Plays to Go 7-0 through Week 7 of 2024
October 27, 2024
Video Description: Discover Army’s top 5 Flexbone plays for 2024. Breakdown includes Zone Dive, Follow, Midline Triple Option, Kick, and Rocket Toss. See how each play is utilized in-game and maximize your Flexbone offense strategy. Army’s Top 5 Flexbone Plays to Go 7-0 through Week 7 of 2024
Overcome Offensive Line Deficiencies With the Army Flexbone
October 26, 2024
The Army Flexbone offense helps overcome offensive line deficiencies through: 1. *Tripling the Defensive Tackle on Fullback Dive* – *Neutralizes strength:* Triple teaming neutralizes the defensive tackle’s strength, freeing the fullback. – *Creates seam:* The triple team blocks create a seam for the fullback. 2. *Reading the Entire Playside Defensive Line on Midline Triple Option* […]
Why Lots of Rocket Toss Requires the Down Play for Big Gains
October 26, 2024
Video Description: Running the rocket toss eight or more times requires the down. Adding the down helps to conflict the force player effectively. This is essential for creating big gains in the run game. The force player, or edge setter, adjusts to the rocket. By adding the down, you keep the defense off-balance. This strategy […]
Army’s Top 5 Flexbone Plays to Go 7-0 through Week 7 of 2024
October 23, 2024
Video Description: Discover Army’s top 5 Flexbone plays for 2024. Breakdown includes Zone Dive, Follow, Midline Triple Option, Kick, and Rocket Toss. See how each play is utilized in-game and maximize your Flexbone offense strategy. Army’s Top 5 Flexbone Plays to Go 7-0 through Week 7 of 2024
Why Rocket Toss and Boot Pass Are Key Breakers in the Triple Option
October 22, 2024
Video Description: In today’s triple option offense, the Rocket Toss and Rocket Boot Pass are critical plays that break defensive tendencies. These plays allow the offense to exploit defenses that over-commit to stopping the dive and quarterback keepers. Learn why these key breakers are essential for maintaining flexibility and attacking different defensive looks. Lou Cella […]
9-Man Flexbone Football: Checking to Rocket Toss (Day 19)
October 21, 2024
Video Description: In this video, learn how to effectively check to the rocket toss when facing three defenders on the nub side of the formation. This crucial adjustment in the 9-Man Flexbone offense ensures the ball gets to the edge when the defense is overloaded. Watch this breakdown to see how it works in real-time […]
How Army is 6-0 Running 3.5 Plays
October 14, 2024
Video Description: Dr. Lou Cella breaks down how Army Football is 6-0 for the first time since 1996 by running just 3.5 plays 35 times a game. In this video, he discusses the importance of tagging the zone dive with follow and kick, utilizing the midline triple option, and the rocket toss. This powerful combination […]
