Air Force’s answer to slowing down the inside linebackers: Cutback.
Tag: Triple Option
Triple Option Counter – How to ‘Slice’ an excessively shifting defense.
Triple Option Counter – How to ‘Slice’ an excessively shifting defense.
Defensive Line Gaps and Alignment – What is a ‘4i’ Coach?
This post is for all of you young players learning to play this great game or for those fans who want to understand a bit more of what those football announcers are talking about. Consider the scenario… Coach looks over at you and says ‘Line up in a 4i if there is a tight end… Continue reading Defensive Line Gaps and Alignment – What is a ‘4i’ Coach?
Coaching the Quarterback in the Triple Option
Coaching the quarterback who is running the triple option is such a fun challenge. You need a quarterback with the feel for running the triple option and the explosiveness to take advantage of a blown assignment. Let’s dive into it! Pun intended! The above formation is the base one we are used to seeing in… Continue reading Coaching the Quarterback in the Triple Option
Coaching the B Back in the Triple Option
The B back is where it all begins! The defense has to fear him getting the ball, breaking a weak arm tackle and running down the middle of the field for a touchdown. In the triple option the offense will leave two defenders unblocked. After the snap the quarterback and the B back will then… Continue reading Coaching the B Back in the Triple Option