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TRIPLE OPTION WITH SHOVEL PASS

This is a triple option play with the “shovel pass” being the first option instead of the B-Back Dive.  Notice that the two defensive keys (Shovel Key and Pitch Key) are the very same as they would be if this…

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O-LINE: GETTING DEPTH AND LARGE SPLITS ARE KEY TO SUCCESS

It is extremely important that Pistol-Flex O-Line coaches preach two cardinal rules to their charges: a) get depth; b) use large splits. Getting Depth:  O-Linemen need exceptional footwork in order to complete their assignments properly.  Ensure that, with the exception…

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“JERSEY” CALL

JERSEY CALLS: A Jersey call is when the “dive key defender” (#1 in your count) is blocked by the play side OT.  This may or may not be actually “called” by the O-Line prior to the snap.  At times, the…



TRIPLE PASS

This play is a very important complimentary play for any triple option offense.  Once you realize that the defense is “keying” on your triple play, make those safeties “pay the price” for playing the triple run play by running the play-action pass…



WHEN TO USE COUNTER OPTION

When to use it? Use Counter Option when your coaches realize that the backside LB(s) are making the tackle on your Triple Option play.  Make the defense pay for their over zealousness!



ZONE TRIPLE PLAY

  ZONE 12 This play is your everyday, basic zone run play with an option twist to it!   The backside running back (B-back) runs his zone running track.  If he is given the ball, he treats the play like a…

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WHO IS #3

Triple option teams use a “count” system in which they literally count the defenders to the play side in order to determine the following:  who is the Dive Key (#1); who is the Pitch Key (#2); and, who is the…

 

MANSFIELD RUNS OVER POST

The Mansfield football team ran over the Post University defense with their Pistol-Flex triple option attack today at Van Norman Stadium in Mansfield, PA.  The Mounties ran for 194 yards on the day.  F-Back Josh Harrison had 125 yards on…