MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

How do you play Trips? Pt. 1

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Cody Alexander
Jul 18, 2016
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The 3×1 Dilemma

While working at Baylor, one of the first questions the defensive staff would get from visiting coaches was, “How do you defend Trips?” The Trips formation stresses the defense to the max. By using a 3×1 scheme, offensive coordinators have a plethora of options to attack a defense. If the defense stays in an Over front and tucks the Mike …

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