1) On most run plays, the QB is able to “read” a defender instead of us having to block him. This is a tremendous advantage since the players who would…
PISTOL-FLEX MISCONCEPTION: CAN’T SCORE QUICKLY IF BEHIND LATE IN GAME
One of the keys in the overall Pistol-Flex philosophy is for the offense to be able to take as much time off the clock as possible. Remember, the Pistol-Flex Triple…
THE IDEAL PISTOL-FLEX A-BACK
Every type of offensive philosophy (strategy) requires certain “traits” in the players who will be required to execute the offense. The Pistol-Flex is no different! Each position within the greater Pistol-Flex…
Turnovers: The Arch-Enemy Of Option Football
No coach on offense ever enjoys seeing their team fumble the ball. With that said, ball security is even more important in an offense such as the Pistol-Flex. This is…
Pistol-Flex Misconception: More Difficult To Pick Up 1st Down on 4th and 1 or less
The beauty of the Pistol-Flex offense is that it is all-encompassing. What I mean by that is we do not need a “special” package of plays for short yardage situations. …
FOR THE LOVE OF MANUALS
In this digital age of ours, many coaches prefer to watch a DVD about a football concept or strategy. It would appear that the time of the written playbook or concept…
A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Nick Bobeck
Navarro Junior College lost their first game of the regular season last fall, 16-10, to Butler Community College. The Butler Grizzlies went wire-to-wire as the #1 team among junior colleges…
B-BACK as a BULLDOZER
Though the Pistol-Flex B-back may not have to be as physically large as the prototypical fullback within a Wishbone or T-Formation scheme, he still must be extremely tough! Why? Well,…
WHY “LESS” IS ALWAYS BETTER
When it comes to the Pistol-Flex Triple Option offense, “less” is indeed much better than “more”. What I mean by that statement is broken down as follows: A) the Pistol-Flex…
DOES YOUR PISTOL-FLEX QB HAVE TO BE AN ATHLETE?
What are the qualities that make a great Pistol-Flex quarterback? Suffice to say that there are many things that a QB in this offense must possess but the purpose of…