High School First-Level Scoop Blocking in 2016
May 25, 2016
1. On Triple Option, the Backside Tackle is Always Scoop blocking; however, with the federation changes in 2016, he is no longer allowed to go to the ground and go to the ground on the first-level defender. 2. The Backside Tackle slightly alters his technique to the following: Open at 90 degrees (same as always). […]
Scoop Blocking 101
January 29, 2016
There are three situations to practice when your Offensive Linemen are on the backside of the Triple Option. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple Option Football System In Four Years Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella, is a Sports Performance Specialist, and […]
Answers to the Triple Option Football Academy Quiz: Zoom (Midline Triple)
December 10, 2013
Quiz questions can be found here. 1- Playside Receiver 2- Playside A-Back 3- Quarterback 4- Quarterback 5- Center and Backside Guard (Playside Guard if Zoom is run to an A-gap defender) 6- Backside Tackle 7- Backside Receiver 8- Playside Tackle via Veer release 9- Playside Guard via Veer release 10- 3 ______________________ About The […]
Triple Option Football Academy Quiz: Zoom (Midline Triple)
December 10, 2013
The following 10 questions pertain to Zoom (Midline Triple): 1- Who cancels the Near Deep Defender? 2- Who cancels #3? 3- Who cancels #2? 4- Who cancels #1? 5- Who cancels the Action Key? 6- Who cancels the Backside B-gap? 7- Who cancels the Backside Corner? 8- Who cancels the Playside B-gap? 9- Who cancels […]
Triple Option Anticipation-Based Coaching
December 10, 2013
There are three main features to being able to out anticipate all of your opponents with the Triple Option. They are the following: Being able to know the situation and what you should do. Basically, you run Triple, see who makes the tackle, and if the Triple gets blown up, find out who did it, and constrain […]
Triple Option Offensive Lineman Off-Season Workout Plan
December 10, 2013
In Sports Science, the physical techniques utilized in the top 20 percent of the time in games get 80 percent of the results. The Veer, Ace, Base, and Scoop blocks are the blocks utilized to make the Triple and Midline Option go. In order to get a head start on 2014, work these drills all […]
“I just don’t think I have the Quarterback to Run the Triple Option”
December 10, 2013
I was talking to a high school football coach from the East Coast who said the following to me: “Lou, I have never really run the Triple Option, but I WOULD take a look at it. I just don’t think I have the Quarterback to do it. Thanks” –Coach ___________________________ Ok, let’s examine the best […]
Triple Option Quarterback Drill Compilation
December 9, 2013
The Quarterback drill process on Triple and Midline Option is a complex process. Yet, this is a PROCESS. Quarterback Reading #1 on Triple Option.
How to Make Your Players Competitive with the Triple Option
December 9, 2013
In order to compete with the big boys on your schedule, here are five tips to get more competitive NOW in the Triple Option Offense. 1. Broaden your scope. Consider ways to take on different challenges within your role. Work on more situational football to keep players alert and guessing. 2. Seize opportunities to throw the football. […]
