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In today’s post Coach Scott Martin discusses the Rocket Play in the Double Wing.
Coach Martis states that if the defense crowds the box they will run Rocket every time to get outside.
This clip was taken from Martin’s complete course.
If you would like to learn more about that course click the following link: Big Play Potential ...
Lincoln Riley: Giving the QB Two Options
In the video below Coach Lincoln Riley explains how he likes to keep it simple for the QB in the run game
He typically gives the Qb two choices.
He reads the defense and either a quick pass or keeps the balls.
In the clip below he shows a play out of a two back formation.
The QB either ...
In the video below Coach Gabe Fertitta uses game film to discuss OL Outside Zone Fundamentals.
In this segment, he breaks down the Out Call and Backside Calls.
This clip was taken from Coach Fertitta’s complete course.
If you would like to learn more about that course click the following link: OL Outside Zone Fundamentals & Variations
Helping the Quarterback Play Freely
In the clip below Coach Dave Patenaude has simplified the job of coaching the quarterback down to one simple concept – alleviate stress and anxiety on the quarterback.
While many coaches will focus on philosophy, technique, drills and plays Coach Patenaude stresses that the most important thing is to reduce stress and anxiety so that the ...
Zone Extra: Blocking the 4th Defender
Coach Jim Jackson likes to use the tight ends often, and one concept he uses to protect the edge is Zone “extra” which allows his team to block the 4th defender.
He explains the concept in the video clip below.
This clip was taken from Coach Jackson’s complete coaching course. To learn more about that course click ...
In this video, Coach Mike Cummings discusses his key coaching points in the Pin and Pull.
The clip is taken from a full coaching course. For more information about that course click the following link: Teaching Pin & Pull Schemes
Building Confidence in Young Quarterbacks
In this clip, Coach Joe Davis discusses easy completion concepts for building confidence in young quarterbacks.
Here are concepts that he uses as to build confidence and get drives started:
1. Minimal pre-snap reads
2. Look for half field or access reads
3. Divide the field
4. Quick game footwork or rhythm throws
5. No two hitch trows
6. Move the pocket
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The Y-Cross is versatile because of the numerous ways that the play can be designed.
For example in the clip below Lincoln Riley illustrates a version in which the front side of the progression can be any quick game concept that clears out space for the Y-Cross.
To learn more about the Y-Cross and Coach Riley’s offensive ...
In this clip, Coach Jason Hahnstadt covers the basics of the Pro Style Spread Offense.
Coach Haunstadt believes that if your offense is simple and teachable that you are the path to a successful offense.
In this video, he will cover the basic formations of the Pro Style Spread Offense.
After watching the video and you feel that ...
In this video clip Coach Cris Reisert discusses the 2 Count Screen in his offense.
This clip was taken from Coach Reisert’s complete course in which he shares his entire screen game made up of two count screens, one count screens, now screens, and RPO screens.
He gives a look at how these are drilled in practice ...
In the clip below Coach Jim Zebrowski talks about “The Rule of Zero”, a catch phrase he likes to use with his Quarterbacks.
It is simply a reminder the the QB that if we still have the ball after the play is over everything will be OK.
He discusses how this type of mindset helps the QB ...
In this video clip, legendary high school coach Todd Dodge discusses the reads in his 3×1 passing game concept he calls Marcus
The clip below is taken from a full presentation by Coach Dodge.
If you would like to gain access to the full presentation click the following link: Westlake Football: 3×1 and 2×2 Passing Game
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In the clips below Coach Art Asselta breaks down the reads in his Base RPO Hitch Play vs 5 in the box
He states his goal is to be simple and put players in conflict.
Here is the read progression for the QB
1. Does he have a yes or no outside
2. Does he have 5 or 6 ...
Unbalanced formations can provide many benefits for an offense.
For one, it forces the defense to adjust to something that isn’t necessarily a part of your normal offense. It also allows you to create a better surface for your blocking scheme with a better blocker in the offensive lineman that you move to ...
Kevin Kelley gave defenses nightmares are both the high school and college level with his unique approach to the game and by using what he terms “unstoppable plays.”
One of those plays is from Quads. Defending Quads requires an adjustment by the defense, and most defenses carry just one, so having a package of plays that ...
In the video below Offensive Line Coach/Co-OC Sherrone Moore shows and explains his step-by-step drills for teaching zone and gap scheme combos in this training video. Included are 2-step fit and drive, 2nd level, Base Drive, Double Teams, Fronstide Combos, and Backside Blocks.
This clip was taken from a full presentation by Coach Moore. To gain ...
If you are going to run the ball, you have to be tough and physical. Army uses what they call the Close Quarters Combat Drill to accomplish this. As OC Brent Davis explains, it is a drill that can be used for any offense. This is a team drill in which each coach is coaching ...
Shifts and Motions in the Quick Screen Game
The screen package allows you to neutralize pressure, attack from sideline to sideline, and find creative ways to get your players the ball in space.
In the video clip below veteran coach at the high school, college, and professional level Shawn Liotta shares two ways that he utilizes motions and shifts in the quick screen game ...
Adjustments to Beat the Tite Front
The RPO has worked its way into just about every type of offense at every level.
Defensive Coordinators have responded with the Tite Front and it’s variations to defend against the inside zone and RPO.
So now its time for the offense to make adjustments to attack the Tite Front?
Matt Drinkall, now the tight ends coach at ...
The RPO has changed football and it continues to evolve.
Coaches are having success running RPO’s at every level and in every type of offense.
Coach Bobby Acosta is one coach that has utilized the RPO to have tremendous success at both the high school and collegiate levels.
While there are many different RPOs, In this video below ...
In developing a game plan Coach Andy Kotelnicki, Offensive Coordinator at the University of Buffalo, begins with Distortion of the Defense.
His philosophy is pretty straightforward: Do what you need to do to create grass.
Things to consider when game planning:
You must figure out how to use formations, motions and route concepts to create space.
your game plan ...
Coach Todd Dodge won 7 state championships during his legendary career as a high school coach in Texas. He finished his coaching career winning three straight championships at Austin Westlake.
Coach Dodge has a great reputation for developing quarterbacks and in the video below he discusses quarterback expectations.
He is a brief overview of what he discusses:
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You might not be able to use the drill exactly as it is presented, but ...
Best Ways to Run Power Read Option
This post was syndicated with permission from the Glazier Clinics Free Coaching Resources at Building Blocks: Pro Gun Spread—Power Read Option.
The power read option is a formidable element in the Pro-Gun Spread. Catch up on the rest of this offensive formation series here:
Midline Option
Coach Jarrett Troxler provides helpful tips on the quarterback’s reads, the blocking ...
How to Stress the Defense with the Sugar Huddle
By Keith Grabowski
Many teams do a great job with their formations. Those that really want to stress a defense use shifts and motions on most plays.
Some of the most successful offenses in the NFL move almost every play. They like this because it stresses a defense in that they have to recognize, communicate and adjust. ...
By Keith Grabowski
You may want to think about your comprehensive plan for training Quarterbacks in your program grades 7-12. Five time state champion head coach Todd Dodge does exactly that.
Beginning with his 7th graders, Coach Dodge has a comprehensive plan for training quarterbacks in his program. He explains the approach of how it starts with ...
3 RPO Drills to Maximize Your Repetitions
By Keith Grabowski
It’s a simple objective of the RPO, but in order to have a quarterback who can do that, it does take drill work and repetition.
Here are 3 drill methods to get your RPO game functioning proficiently as you work your way through your installs.
#1) Strip all away but those involved in the read
New ...
Create Space for Your Playmakers
By Keith Grabowski
One of the basic ways to get the ball to a playmaker is to either force the ball to a player with quick game or with a screen and expect him to create after the catch.
It’s not always the most productive for that playmaker. The defense can either scheme to take that away ...
Phil Longo QB Drills and Techniques in the Air Raid
By Keith Grabowski
The one thing that North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo spends a lot of time evaluating is INSTINCTIVENESS.
Coaches talk about the concept of wanting players to play fast. The idea is that a well-trained player can play fast and without having to think much.
Phil Longo likes to call it “playing instinctually.” On the ...
Coaching Points to Run the Ball vs. Tite Front
By Keith Grabowski
Over the last few seasons, the tite front has become all the rage in defensive circles. It is the modern-day version of the Bear front which is being utilized to to defend spread offenses
You will most likely ss some version of the Tite front this season. It is important that you have go-to ...