Flexbone Triple Option Explained: When to Run It & How to Win with It - Matt Jones

The Flexbone Triple Option can be one of the most effective offensive schemes in football, but only when executed with precision and the right timing. In this video, we break down exactly when to run it, why it works against modern defenses, and how to implement it successfully to give your team a winning edge.

In the video below, excerpted from Running the Triple Option in the Flexbone: When, Why, & Especially How, Kentucky Country Day High School Head Coach Matt Jones provides insights on how they run it.

🏈Coach Jones breaks down the fundamentals of running the Triple Option in the Flexbone offense, focusing on simplifying defensive identification for players.

🏈He shares a numbering system for defensive alignments, replacing traditional techniques like Bear Bryant’s system, which helped players process defensive fronts more quickly.

🏈He explains how to identify key defenders—the "read key" (number one) and the "pitch key" (number two)—to ensure proper execution of the option.

🏈The video covers three key defensive looks—Boom-Boom (quick pitch against an aggressive edge blitz), Stack (hardest read requiring quick decision-making), and Loose (forcing a pull-read to attack the perimeter).

🏈Coach Jones emphasizes the importance of daily repetitions, using drills to ensure quarterbacks recognize these reads instantly. This in-depth breakdown provides valuable insights for coaches looking to install or refine the Flexbone Triple Option in their offense.