Triple Option Right
Quarterback reads the dive key for give, then attacks the pitch key to keep or pitch to the trailing slot.
Concept: Line veer-blocks inside as the playside slot arc-releases to the alley and the backside slot pitches deep.
Every position's job
Ride FB reading the dive key; if give unclear pull, then attack downhill and pitch off the pitch key.
Dive aim at the playside guard-tackle gap, ball on same track every rep.
Arc and block the deepest run-support defender (safety).
Pitch back trailing at pitch relationship.
Veer release, leave dive key free, climb to the second-level defender.
Scoop and wall backside pursuit.
Reach or scoop to seal the playside A-gap.
Stalk-block the corner over the top of the play.
How to teach it
- 1Two clean reads: dive first, pitch second.
- 2Pitch back never crosses the QB's face.
- 3QB gets north-south quickly once he keeps.
Common mistakes to fix
- !QB tries to run through the pitch key instead of pitching (fix: coach the phrase 'the defense decides' at each read).
- !Slot blocks the wrong support defender (fix: identify the alley player pre-snap in the huddle).
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.