Flexbone (Triple Option)

Quarterback rides the fullback into the B-gap and reads the first man past the tackle to give or keep.

Key: Playside tackle veer-releases inside to the linebacker leaving the dive-key end unblocked for the read.

Mirror of the inside veer to the left with the quarterback reading the dive key for give or keep.

Key: Playside line veer-blocks inside while the fullback aims for the outside leg of the guard on the dive.

Quarterback reads the first defensive tackle over the guard and gives to the fullback up the middle or keeps.

Key: Guard releases past the read tackle to the linebacker, leaving the interior lineman unblocked as the give-read.

Mirror midline read to the left with the fullback attacking the A-gap on the give.

Key: Playside guard skips the read tackle to climb to the linebacker as the quarterback rides and reads.

Quarterback rides the fullback on the midline while the backside guard traps the read tackle.

Key: Backside guard pulls to trap the first tackle over the center, hardening the give read for the fullback.

Full-speed rocket motion wingback takes a long toss and sprints to the perimeter.

Key: Playside linemen reach-block to the outside as the tackle and wing pin the edge for the rocket runner.

Mirror rocket toss to the left with the motion wing catching on the run to the edge.

Key: Playside linemen reach and the slot arc-blocks the alley defender to spring the toss.

Jet-motion slot takes a quick toss and attacks the edge faster than a standard sweep.

Key: Playside blockers reach and arc to wall the perimeter as the jet man turns the corner.

Quarterback reads the dive key for give, then attacks the pitch key to keep or pitch to the trailing slot.

Key: Line veer-blocks inside as the playside slot arc-releases to the alley and the backside slot pitches deep.

Mirror full triple option left with dive, keep, and pitch phases off the two reads.

Key: Playside tackle veers inside to the linebacker while the pitch slot runs the pitch relationship deep.

Backfield shows one way then the quarterback runs option back against the grain to the other edge.

Key: Backside guard and tackle pull to lead the counter option as the quarterback reads the contain defender.

Quarterback runs the option with the playside slot loading down on the pitch-key defender.

Key: Slot blocks the force defender (load) so the quarterback attacks downhill and pitches off the next man.

Mirror load option left with the slot kicking the force man to give the quarterback a clean edge.

Key: Playside slot loads the pitch key while linemen veer inside, isolating the quarterback on the alley defender.

Quarterback attacks the pitch key immediately with no dive phase and options to the slot.

Key: Playside line reaches to the edge while the quarterback pitches off the first unblocked perimeter defender.

Mirror speed option left with a quick pitch read on the edge defender.

Key: Line reach-blocks playside as the quarterback attacks the alley and pitches off the force man.

Quarterback reads the end man on the line and gives the fullback wider off-tackle or keeps.

Key: Playside tackle base-blocks and the fullback aims outside the tackle as the quarterback reads the edge.

Quarterback rides a belly fake to the fullback then options the edge to keep or pitch.

Key: Playside blockers down-block and arc while the quarterback reads the contain man off the belly ride.

Quarterback hands to the fullback on a quick interior trap up the middle.

Key: Backside guard pulls to trap the first defender past the center as the center blocks back.

Fullback follows a tight interior wedge straight ahead for short-yardage and goal line.

Key: Center and guards block shoulder-to-shoulder forming a moving wedge to drive the front back.

Quarterback fakes the dive and follows a lead blocker straight up the middle.

Key: Backside guard pulls to lead through the A-gap for the quarterback off the fullback fake.

Slot or fullback runs counter off-tackle behind a pulling guard and tackle from the backside.

Key: Backside guard kicks out the edge while the backside tackle wraps up through the hole for the runner.

Fullback takes a straight handoff on an interior zone-blocked dive for tough yards.

Key: Interior line zone-steps playside and combos up to the linebackers for the downhill dive.

Quick bubble to the slot on the perimeter as the outside receivers block the edge.

Key: Outside receivers stalk-block the corner and force defender while the slot catches the bubble in space.

Quarterback shows drop then throws a tunnel screen to a slot stepping inside behind releasing linemen.

Key: Playside linemen release outside to form the tunnel wall as the slot catches behind the line.

Quarterback fakes the triple option then throws deep to a slot or split end off the run action.

Key: Playside slot arc-releases as if to block then slips vertical while the backside end runs a post.

Fullback midline fake holds the linebackers while the quarterback throws the seam off play-action.

Key: Interior sells the give as the slot and end run vertical seams behind the crashing linebackers.

Rocket toss action pulls the perimeter defenders up as the quarterback pulls up to throw over the top.

Key: Toss flow sucks the secondary while the backside receiver runs a deep post behind the biting corner.

Counter option action one way sets up a throwback pass to a leaking receiver on the other side.

Key: Counter flow and option threat hold the defense as the backside slot slips uncovered into the throwback lane.