Counter-Boot And Stretch-Pass Series Threatens Run Or Pass While Moving The Poc
USING BOOT LEGS and play-action aids our protection schemes by moving the pocket and slowing the rush, all while maintaining the threat of the run. F…
Issue
February/March 2005
14 articles in this issue
Incorporating Quick-Passing Routes Into A Sprint-Out Series
THE 3-STEP DROP series allows for easy blocking schemes and simple quarterback reads, while a sprint-out series allows you to move the QB out into sp…
Adjusting The 4-2 Defense Into A Total Blitz Package
OUR PROGRAM USES a tough-to-block blitz package out of the 4-2 defense. The concept is based on Don James’ old University of Washington defense. We p…
“2-Step Reaction Drill” Reinforces Proper Defensive Line Pursuit Angles And Pass
THE “2-STEP REACTION” Drill is one of our team’s favorite drills and it’s a great drill to help improve the play of your defensive linemen. The drill…
Stressing The “ABCs” Of Defensive Drills Teaches Critical Fundamentals
DEFENSIVE COACHES want their players to swarm to the ball and make plays. This sounds like a simple enough concept, but in reality, it’s too general…
Creating Game-Changing Impact Through Punt Returns And Field-Goal Blocks
SPECIAL TEAMS ARE a vital part of the success of a football team. Did you realize that 1 out of every 5 plays in a game is some type of a “kick-relat…
Pre-Practice In-Season Weight-Training Program Builds A Stronger, Deeper Team
HAVING BEEN A line and strength coach for many years, I suddenly found myself in position as the head coach of a struggling football program. I quick…
44 Sprint Draw
The sprint draw is one of our best plays and it’s also one of the easiest to block. It doesn’t require brute strength or massive players and it allow…
Ace Right 121, “Slam” At 9
This is a good play-action pass that’s set up by an effective stretch play and can be run out of a variety of formations. It’s a great play to use if…
Option Right, Reverse
This play can be set up great if you often run the option to the right with the Z receiver utilizing crack blocks. From a pro-right I-formation, Z go…
Lead-Draw Pass Series
DIAGRAM 1: Right Flex, Lead Draw Pass (Vs. 2-Deep Secondary). The Lead-Draw Pass has been versatile in our offense in recent years. Our success with…
Running Your Quarterback For Big Gains
WITH THE SPEED of modern-day defenses and fast-flow keys, misdirection plays have never been more important and are essential to any offense. For the…
Make ’05 The Year Of Coaching Knowledge
WINNING COACHES have a lot of different attributes, but a strong commitment to increasing one’s coaching I.Q. is found in every successful coach’s DN…
Defensive-Back Drills To Improve The Overall Skill Level Of Your Secondary
FUNDAMENTALS AND PROPER TECHNIQUE are a key component to solid defensive back play. It doesn’t matter how talented a DB is physically, but if he has…