with Chris Klenakis,
former University of Louisville, Iowa State University, and University of Arkansas Assistant Coach;
former University of Nevada Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach;
was the first Offensive Coordinator in D-I history to coach an offense that led the nation in rushing and passing during his career;
has developed over 20 NFL offensive linemen;
worked to develop Lamar Jackson and Colin Kaepernick into elite dual-threat quarterbacks;
the 2009 Wolf Pack squad featured three different 1000-yard rushers - the only school in NCAA history to do so
Chris Klenakis has been one of the most innovative offensive minds, and a part of some of the most remarkable football successes, in the game of football over the last several years.
In this video, Klenakis covers how to make your Pistol Option Offense better by adding three-man and four-man triple option schemes. He leaves 'no stone unturned' and keeps nothing behind the curtain in his breakdowns!
Three-Man Triple Option Scheme
Coach Klenakis kicks things off by explaining that the three-man game is a triple option scheme. The basic zone read blocking scheme, quarterback and running back mechanics do not change from a traditional Pistol option look. The only difference is a third man is added to the play that become the pitch man. Klenakis diagrams several ways to gain the pitch man from a variety of formations. Also, coaching points for pitch relationship, and the QB's pitch read are covered in detail. You'll learn how:
- To include a triple option component in your zone read scheme.
- Coach Klenakis adds a third man as a pitch option.
- To game plans ways to take advantage of the defense's plan to attack the zone read.
Four-Man Game
Next, Klenakis covers the four-man game. The four-man game is a triple option scheme with a lead blocker. It's designed to outnumber the defense at the point of attack, and allows the offense to keep more running backs on the field at the same time. Coach Klenakis diagrams ways to gain the lead blocker, plus types of lead blocks that can be used, including: arc, insert, slice, and ice blocks. You'll also get several formations that are used with the four-man game, as well as ways to use motion to keep the defense guessing.
Want to add three-man and four-man attacks to your Pistol Option Offense? If so, this video from Chris Klenakis provides the ultimate breakdown you need!
54 minutes. 2020.