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B-BACK as a BULLDOZER

Though the Pistol-Flex B-back may not have to be as physically large as the prototypical fullback within a Wishbone or T-Formation scheme, he still must be extremely tough!  Why?  Well, just like a triple-option FB must both lead block and…

 

WHY “LESS” IS ALWAYS BETTER

When it comes to the Pistol-Flex Triple Option offense, “less” is indeed much better than “more”.  What I mean by that statement is broken down as follows: A)  the Pistol-Flex only has a total of two (2) formations. Who needs…



DOES YOUR PISTOL-FLEX QB HAVE TO BE AN ATHLETE?

What are the qualities that make a great Pistol-Flex quarterback?  Suffice to say that there are many things that a QB in this offense must possess but the purpose of this article is to talk about just how athletic the…



USING ROCKET TOSS AS COMPLIMENT TO TRIPLE

Complimentary Play Call: 18 (Rocket Toss) When to Call it: The coach must call 18/19 when the inside linebackers are blitzing the inside gaps (A or B) on our base 12/13 triple option play.  What the defense is trying to do…