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You Can Throw Four Verticals in the Triple Option Offense… Just Like Those “Spread” Teams Do

You don’t need to wear a visor and vote Democrat to throw Four Verticals.

When executing Four Verticals in the Triple Option Offense, you blow the top off the coverage.

Just when the Secondary is focused on sacrificing pass coverage for run support… well, here you go.

On Four Verticals, the Receivers Fade to the sideline, the A-Back away from the call side runs up the field, and the Playside A-Back runs up the field UNLESS the middle of the field is open.  If so, he bends into the middle of the field once he gets 10 yards vertically up the field.

The Offensive Line slides away from the call, the B-Back slides to the call, and the Quarterback five-step drops and throws to the Playside A-Back UNLESS the Safety covers him.  If so, the ball is thrown to the Backside A-Back.

 

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Advantages of the Spread Formation in the Triple Option Offense

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Paul Johnson likely wishes that he, Tim Stowers, and Erk Russell came up with another name for this formation.

When they started running Triple Option out of the “Spread” formation in 1985, this represented the balanced set seen below:

Here are the advantages of the Spread Formation in the Triple Option Offense

The balanced structure of the offense creates balance in defense.  This leads to 3-on-2 matchups when running the Triple Option.

Defenses must decide if the offense is 2X2 or 1X1 due to the alignment of the slots.

Four verticals blows the top off coverages, especially Cover 3 as seen below:

Over the last several years, Navy has utilized the Spread formation more than any other formation.  Navy stayed balanced 7 out of every 10 plays in 2013.

 

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Installing the Spread Formation with All 11 Positions

The diagram below shows you exactly how all 11 players align in the Base Formation of the Triple Option Offense–The Spread Formation.

Alignment and Stance of All 11 Skill Positions

Alignment and Stance of All 11 Skill Positions

Running Four Verticals out of the Spread Formation for a Big Play Passing Game

Running Four Verticals out of the Spread Formation is fairly simplistic.

1- Four Verticals is called to one particular side.  If the middle of the field is closed, the Quarterback will throw the ball to the A-Back who the Free Safety does not cover.

Four Verticals vs. one-high safety.

2- If the middle of the field is open, throw to the Playside A-Back who will run the post in the middle of the field.

Vert Right versus Two-High Safeties. The Playside A runs to seven yards and posts into the middle of the field because it is open.

This simplistic concept blows the top off the coverage and leads to big plays.

If you are interested in creating a Triple Option Offense that can also throw for big plays, call the Triple Option Football Academy at 570.332.0265.

 

Triple Option Spread Formation Alignment

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All 11 positions and their alignment are included here:

Spread Formation Alignments Offensive Line- 3-plus foot splits--inside hand on heels of Center. Center in four-point stance. A-backs- one yard behind Offensive Tackle; inside foot on outside foot of Offensive Tackle. Receivers- 12 yards from Offensive Tackle. If ball is on hash, eight yards from Offensive Tackle. B-Back behind Quarterback. Depth is determined how fast he can get into the point when the Quarterback points the ball on Triple/Midline. Quarterback- behind center with balanced feet.Spread Formation Alignments
Offensive Line- 3-plus foot splits–inside hand on heels of Center. Center in four-point stance.
A-backs- one yard behind Offensive Tackle; inside foot on outside foot of Offensive Tackle.
Receivers- 12 yards from Offensive Tackle. If ball is on hash, eight yards from Offensive Tackle.
B-Back behind Quarterback. Depth is determined how fast he can get into the point when the Quarterback points the ball on Triple/Midline.
Quarterback- behind center with balanced feet.

Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come out of Dr. Cella’s Triple Option Football System Over the Last Four Years

Triple Option Football AcademyOwner, Dr. Lou Cella, is a Sports Performance Specialist, and a 20-year coaching veteran of the Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cellacollege and high school level.  

Over the last five years, Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous…

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The Four Most Important Triple Option Formations

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Spread Formation. This is the default formation of the Triple Option Offense.Spread Formation Alignments Offensive Line- 3-plus foot splits--inside hand on heels of Center. Center in four-point stance. A-backs- one yard behind Offensive Tackle; inside foot on outside foot of Offensive Tackle. Receivers- 12 yards from Offensive Tackle. If ball is on hash, eight yards from Offensive Tackle. B-Back behind Quarterback. Depth is determined how fast he can get into the point when the Quarterback points the ball on Triple/Midline. Quarterback- behind center with balanced feet. Spread Formation. This is the default formation of the Triple Option Offense.Spread Formation Alignments
Offensive Line- 3-plus foot splits–inside hand on heels of Center. Center in four-point stance.
A-backs- one yard behind Offensive Tackle; inside foot on outside foot of Offensive Tackle.
Receivers- 12 yards from Offensive Tackle. If ball is on hash, eight yards from Offensive Tackle.
B-Back behind Quarterback. Depth is determined how fast he can get into the point when the Quarterback points the ball on Triple/Midline.
Quarterback- behind center with balanced feet.  

Trips Formation. This is the formation primarily utilized to throw the football. Trips Formation. This is the formation primarily utilized to throw the football.

The Heavy formation is utilized on the goal-line to create the extra gap. Additionally, Heavy is utilized to create the extra gap versus 0-technique/1 high safety defenses. The Heavy formation is utilized on the goal-line to create the extra gap. Additionally, Heavy is utilized to create the extra gap versus 0-technique/1 high safety defenses.

Double Flex. This formation is utilized to run Rocket better versus the blitz. Double Flex. This formation is utilized to run Rocket better versus the blitz.

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Utilizing the Freeze Concept to Run the Triple Option Offense

Freeze is utilized when a defense is stemming, stunting, and blitzing in an effort to reveal themselves before the snap.

Once the defense reveals themselves, the Quarterback can put the offense in the best possible play. 

Freeze in Action

Freeze in Action

To learn all the advanced techniques of the Triple Option Offense, call 570.332.0265.

 

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 a 20-year coaching veteran of theTriple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cellacollege and high school level.  

Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.

In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.

At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA)and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.

Contact: (570) 332-0265

Drilling the Rocket Toss with Skill Positions

The following diagram shows you how:

Rocket with the Skill Positions.

Rocket with the Skill Positions.

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 a 20-year coaching veteran of theTriple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cellacollege and high school level.  

Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.

In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.

At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA)and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.

Contact: (570) 332-0265

Throwing Triple Pass Out to the Voided Flat

When the flat zone is voided for any reason, fake the Triple and throw the six-yard out to the A-Back:

When the Overhang Folds Inside on the Dive--Triple Pass Out. PR- Vert-Skinny (Playside Safety) PA- Six-Yard Speed Out OL- Slide Away BA- Pitch-Kick BR- 17-Yard Drag Q- Five-Step Drop, Throw to Playside A B- Veer Path-Kick

When the Overhang Folds Inside on the Dive–Triple Pass Out.
PR- Vert-Skinny (Playside Safety)
PA- Six-Yard Speed Out
OL- Slide Away
BA- Pitch-Kick
BR- 17-Yard Drag
Q- Five-Step Drop, Throw to Playside A
B- Veer Path-Kick

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 a 20-year coaching veteran of theTriple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cellacollege and high school level.  

Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.

In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.

At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA)and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.

Contact: (570) 332-0265

How to Load on Triple Option

The following shows what to do when #3 is in the middle of the field:

Load Scheme. If #1 comes upfield, the Playside A goes right to the Free Safety.

Load Scheme. If #1 comes upfield, the Playside A goes right to the Free Safety.

Load scheme. When #1 cancels B-Back, Playside A cancels Mike Linebacker.

Load scheme. When #1 cancels B-Back, Playside A cancels Mike Linebacker.

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 a 20-year coaching veteran of theTriple Option Football Academy Owner, Lou Cellacollege and high school level.  

Dr. Cella assisted in the turnaround of numerous high school football programs through his triple option-based camp system. Just months after Dr. Cella served as camp director,Cashmere (WA) and Timmonsville (SC) went to the state semifinals, Bayfield (CO) went to the state championship game, and Falls City (TX) won their first regional and first state championship in school history.

In addition, Hereford (MD), Johnson (NJ), Lakewood (SC), Petaluma (CA), Piedra Vista (NM), Poland (ME), Riverwood (GA), San Benito (CA), Seminole County (GA), and Temple City (CA)posted drastic turnarounds just months after Dr. Cella served as their camp director.

At the heart of the American Football Sports Science-Mental Conditioning Academy (AFSSMCA)and the Triple Option Football Academy is the mission to lead the high-performance football environment through sports science and mental conditioning coaching practices.

Contact: (570) 332-0265