Everyone talks about TEMPO, but very few coaches explain the timing
behind when the football should be snapped or how to properly sequence
plays within an up-tempo system.
An offense that can effectively change tempos and operate at a fast pace
places tremendous pressure on the defense. When No-Huddle Tempo is
combined with a Gun Triple Option scheme and RPOs (Run-Pass
Options), it creates constant conflict and forces defenders into difficult
assignments on every snap.
In this blog section, I’ve developed a ONE-WORD RPO TEMPO
SYSTEM designed to fit seamlessly within the offense while allowing
players to think less and play faster in no-huddle, up-tempo situations.
Here is a simple and effective One-Word Tempo System that I learned
and implemented successfully. This system is especially effective when
players are using wristbands, allowing communication to stay fast,
organized, and efficient.



























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