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…
ATTACKING COVER 3 WITH FOUR VERTICALS
This play is great when you want to get a big gain vs a cover three shell. Having four of your best athletes go straight down the field and attack the two corners and FS puts the defense at a…
A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Colorado State-Pueblo’s John Wristen
When John Wristen returned to his alma mater to become head coach at Colorado State-Pueblo in 2007, he was charged with restarting a program that had been discontinued in 1984. In the course of just over a year, he had…
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…
“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…
2012 GEORGIA SOUTHERN COACHING CLINIC
The 2012 coaching clinic at Georgia Southern University is upon us! Click on the link below to find out more information about the clinic and accommodations. https://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=18700&KEY=&ATCLID=205106434
A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Willie Fritz
During Willie Fritz’s first pre-season camp at Sam Houston State in 2010, he handed each player a T-shirt with ‘Opportunity Is Now Here’ printed across the front. The Bearkats then completed a 6-5 season that fall. After attending the FCS…
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!