This is a triple option play with the “shovel pass” being the first option instead of the B-Back Dive. Notice that the two defensive keys (Shovel Key and Pitch Key) are the very same as they would be if this was our regular triple play (12 or 13).
Notes: Upon the snap of the ball, the QB attacks his Shovel Key defender and if that defender comes up-field towards him, the QB then shovels it to the BS A-Back. If that defender takes the A-Back, the next phase of the option then takes form. The QB attacks his pitch key defender. He will either keep the ball or pitch it depending on how he plays the QB.