Complements That Cause Confusion
WE’VE REACHED AN era in football, especially at the high school ranks, where some of the old guard who educated many of us are retiring or leaving th…
Issue
December/January 2005
10 articles in this issue
“Blue Thunder” Defense Helps You Be Offensive With Your Defensive Pressure
OUR DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY is based on being aggressive, tough and fundamentally sound. We consider this attacking brand of defense to be almost offens…
Wide Receiver Drills Offer “Lots Of Catches In Little Time”
ONE OF THE MANY challenges facing coaches at all levels of competition today is finding a way to cram as many reps or catches into a compressed time…
“Miami University Punt Return” Comes Up Big
OUR PROGRAM PRIDES itself on having solid special teams. Last season our team finished 11th in the NCAA in punt-return average with an 18.33 yards pe…
Pro Right “Winner” (End-Of-Half, End-Of-Game Play)
DIAGRAM: This play is designed for use at the end of a half or game-ending situation and is used primarily against a 4-3 Cover-2 alignment. The objec…
Doubles Right 34, R Zone Option
DIAGRAM: This play is an effective double-option to work as either a QB keep or as a handoff for the R-receiver. The rules for the play are fairly si…
Ace 28 Merry-Go-Round
DIAGRAM: This play is run off our speed or Jet sweep play. This has been a great “special” play for us in the open field. The QB executes the speed s…
Keys To Making Effective Defensive Adjustments During A Game
HOW AND WHEN to make defensive adjustments during a game is a complex subject. I have developed steadfast rules and procedures that may help make thi…
RB Footwork Can Make A Big Difference
BALL CARRIERS HAVE numerous things to worry about on each rushing attempt. They need to know their assignment on each play, secure the handoff, read…
Guidelines For The Assistant Coach
EVERY COACH WHO wishes to become a successful assistant coach and eventually a head coach must possess certain qualities and observe certain principl…