Defending the Zone Read Play
One of the most popular plays in football today is the zone read. Spread Offensive teams will try to create confusion among the defense by bringing t…
Issue
August/September 2009
10 articles in this issue
The Shotgun Veer Offense
This is an offense that was used by a majority of teams in the 80’s and early 90’s. Today some teams still run the Veer, but our team has started to…
Passes to Supplement the Double Wing Running Game
The Double Wing offense has yielded a flood of rushing yards for those who use it. But not to be overlooked is the high percentage passing game that…
Tackling Drills to Improve Techniques and Defensive Stats
Watching film of previous defensive struggles may be frustrating, but fixing some of those problems might not be as difficult as you think. Many time…
Combo Coverages out of the 46 Defense
When discussing the 46 or Bear Defense, most coaches chalk up the defense with an 8 man front, utilizing blitzes and man coverages to: • stop the run…
MULTIPLE COVERAGES FROM A COVER 4 PACKAGE
At Parkview High School, we are a 4-3 defense with a multiple cover 4 package. The things we try and do well are to be gap sound, to be in the right…
The Quad Option
About six years ago, while looking at some plays from the “Maryland I”, I thought why not run a “quadruple option”. This play would have the fullback…
Q&A with Bobby April
Breaking down special teams tape can be a pain. Luckily, Buffalo Bills assistant Bobby April, the NFL’s special teams coach of the year, is here to h…
Coaching the Inside
This past season was our staff’s second year in Swanton as we are attempting to restore the proud tradition that the program once held. Although our…
78.2% of Coaches Believe Tackling Has Gotten Worse
We recently conducted a survey of high school coaches to get their thoughts on the state of tackling today. We were surprised to find that 78.2% said…