Defensive Backs Drills -11 Drills to Improve Your Secondary
A good defensive back must have the ability to cover receivers, tackle running backs and do this most of the time in a one-on-one situation. In this…
Former Peterstown Assistant Coach, WV
Chris Booth
18 articles
Bringing the Heat with The 4-3 Defense
Sometimes rushing the front four doesn\'t put enough pressure on the quarterback. Sometimes you just have to throw caution to the wind and run some s…
8 Sure-Fire Youth Football Plays To Use Against Specific Defensive Alignments
AS A YOUTH FOOTBALL coach, your team needs to be prepared to attack a variety of basic alignments. This article provides you with two effective plays…
Using Various Companion Plays To Keep Opposing Defenses Guessing
MANY TIMES IN our offense we’ll run a certain play to set up other plays for later in the game or for later on in the season. The following is a demo…
Proper Preparation For Away Games Gives You Peace Of Mind
DURING THE WEEK of an away game we strive to eliminate as much of the stress of travel preparations as possible. Monday On Monday, we give players an…
White Left 10 Boot Leg Pass (Vs. 5-2 Defense)
The flanker runs a 7-yard route, while the TE runs a drag route from right to left in front of the LBs. For the offensive line, the left OT blocks th…
Hustling 2-6 Defense Demoralizes, Confuses Offensive Attacks
THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND the 2-6 defense is to put continuous pressure on the offense. In this defensive formation, you have the flexibility to stunt in…
Blue 11 Bootleg Pass
DIAGRAM 1: PLAYER ASSIGNMENTS: TE: Runs a 5-yard, out-and-up route. Left OT, Right OT, Right OG, Center: Pass block. Left OG: Watches for blitz, if t…
White Right 6-5-8
DIAGRAM 1: White Right 6-5-8. PLAYER ASSIGNMENTS: Split End: Runs a 5-yard post pattern. Offensive Linemen: Pass blocks. Tight End: Runs a 5-yard fla…
Blue Sprint Flood Right Vs. 5-2
In this play, the QB sprints right at a 5-yard depth, reads the defense and throws to the first open receiver. PLAYER ASSIGNMENTS: Tight End: Runs a…
White Left 31 Sweep Pass
This is a great fake that will usually catch opponents off guard. It looks like the 31 Sweep, but turns into a sweep pass thrown by the fullback. PLA…
12 Key Principles For Scouting An Opponent Live
THE FOLLOWING are 12 principles for scouting a future opponent, which will prove to be very effective for game preparation. Come Prepared. Before you…
“Go” Screen Left
DIAGRAM 1: PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES Tight End: Runs a shallow post pattern. Left Tackle, Left Guard, Center: Pass block for 3 seconds, then sprint lef…
Blue Screen Left
DIAGRAM 1: PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES Tight End: Runs a shallow post pattern. Left Tackle, Left Guard, Center: Pass block for 3 seconds, then sprints le…
Bags And Shields Gauntlet Helps Skill Players
ONE OF THE drills that we’ve had success using is the Bags and Shields Gauntlet drill. We’ve found that by incorporating this drill into our practice…
White Left Zip 37 Boot Leg
PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES: Tight End: Chip blocks the defensive end, releases and runs a short route behind the linebackers. Left Tackle: Blocks the de…
Empty Backfield Keeps Defenses Reeling
THE PHILOSOPHY OF the empty backfield formation is to spread the offense and opposing defense from sideline to sideline. Once the defense has been sp…
Maximizing Your Halftime Efficiency
TIME MANAGEMENT skills are essential in making your halftimes more productive. The coaches need to meet and make any necessary game plan adjustments.…