24 Quick Counter
This is a very good play that has worked well for us against a number of defenses. It’s run out of a double-slot formation and the two slot backs mus…
Issue
April/May 2002
14 articles in this issue
Perfecting the Center Stance, Exchange
THE BEST STANCE for an offensive center is a 3-point stance with his weight evenly distributed on both feet and the down hand on the football. This s…
Simple QB Reads In A 4-Wide Set
IMPLEMENTING an effective passing game can be problematic as the ability of your quarterback changes from year to year. A complex passing system can…
No-Huddle Package Attacks Defensive Soft Spots
OUR PROGRAM had great success for several seasons using the Wing-T offense and variations of a Wing-T that utilized a one-back set with three and fou…
Run/Pass Option Overload Works Every Time Inside The Five
HERE IS A GOAL line or 2-point conversion play that has been very successful for us over the years and is effective against various goal-line defense…
Loaf Board Inspires Defensive Hustle
IT’S A SAFE bet that no football player wants to be seen as a loafer. Greg Mattison, defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for the Universit…
6 Building Blocks For Great Tackling
IMAGINE THE PERFECT PLAY. Everyone on defense doing exactly what he’s supposed to do. Everyone has perfect alignment and plays the right assignment.…
Let’s Make “Talkin’ X’s And O’s” A More Valuable Resource
THE STAFF OF Gridiron Strategies has launched an exciting new coaching tool on its Web site, but now we need your participation to help make it work!…
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…
Proficient Punting Can Turn A Game Around
FIELD POSITION WINS and loses football games. If you consistently allow your opponent to start their drives with better field position than your team…
Off-Season Training Key To Building Faster, Stronger Players
AT THE CONCLUSION of your season, all players not involved in a winter or spring sport should be expected to participate in your winter and spring…
34 Veer
This is a very effective multi-option play. Your QB and FB should work on the ball-handling fundamentals that are needed for this play every day in p…
Rip 492 Boot
The Rip 492 Boot is a basic boot pass that all Wing T teams use off sweep action. The wrinkle that our team adds is that we like to use our motion ma…
Supplementing Your Zone Game With A Power Running Game
IS YOUR TEAM UNDERSIZED? Does your offense have trouble running the ball up the middle? Do you need a scheme that provides some clock control with a…