POWER PLAY (GAP SCHEME)
POWER PLAY (GAP SCHEME) By Chennis Berry, Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach Southern University When we install the “Power” play, our go…
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3 Drills to Improve Your Passing Game
The ‘Pat and Go’, ‘Noose’, and ‘Rapid Fire’ Drills will help improve your quarterback’s efficiency. While I did not invent any of these drills, we ha…
Packaging Plays Part III Packaging Three Concepts Together
In the previous two articles on packaging plays, we looked at ways to package a pair of concepts together. In this article we are delving into new ar…
Packaging Plays Part II Packaging Basic Run Plays with Short Passes and Screens
A run play can be packaged with a quick screen or pass play which can disrupt the defense. In Part I of this series we looked at ways that an offensi…
The Double Gun System A Unique Combination of the Double Wing and Shotgun Formations
This is an offensive system that is intended for use by high school teams and older youth football teams. It describes the merging of two existing of…
CONVERTING ON THIRD DOWN: KEEPING YOUR OFFENSE ON THE FIELD
Third down is one of the most crucial situations in a football game. The offense either converts to stay on the field or they fail and give the ball…
Packaging Plays Part I Introduction to Packaging
Packaging plays can not only ignite an offense but also confuse a defense. All offensive play callers strive to make the perfect call on Friday night…
Developing the High School Quarterback
Proper techniques – from having the correct grip to managing footwork during passing drops – can improve the mechanics of your quarterback. There is…
The Bounce Package
This package uses the H-Back in a new position in pre-snap motion to confuse the defense. A college coach recently convinced me that we needed to add…
THE INSIDE ZONE RUN GAME
This is a two part series on the inside zone. The first part of the series will discuss the inside zone philosophy and using the number identificatio…
RUNNING BACK BASICS
Paying attention to the “little things” can help maximize the production of your running backs. The off-season is a critical time to develop your…
The Quick Passing Game
The objective is to get the ball into the hands of your playmakers. Our offensive theory began with having a sound but diversified running attack, so…
Multiplicity Through Simplicity - Being Multiple in 21 Personnel
“Multiplicity Through Simplicity”- this short phrase is a pillar of our offensive philosophy. Multiplicity means we want every player to understand t…
Breaking Down The Run n Shoot
In this offense, the receivers make adjustments to their routes based on coverage. These coverages are divided into four base categories – single saf…
How to Improve Technique for Your Wide Receivers
Vertical push is critical in defeating a secondary. FIRST STEP Vertical push is the single most important element to stress a defensive secondary. Ve…
Remain Calm
Help your quarterback perform his best in the midst of chaos. While we spend a lot of fundamental time on throwing mechanics, footwork, ball handling…
Air Raid Ground Game
By following specific blocking responsibilities, the run game can be effective in the air raid offense. The Air Raid offense is a system that feature…
ELEMENTS OF QUARTERBACKING
When do you, as a coach, start looking for “that kid?” You know, that kid that is the complete package. That kid who can process information while av…