Zone Blitz Read it for Success
Our base package at Hartwick College is a 4-2-5 alignment which allows us to be multiple, but simplistic for our players. With the flexibility of our…
Utilizing the “Drive” Concept - Part 2
As mentioned in the previous article, this package may look extensive and complicated to implement, but in reality the repetitive nature of the serie…
Effective Play-Action Passing Techniques
Play-action passes can be a great method to attack an overly aggressive defense and make them defend the entire field. Play-action is a term that can…
Defending Trips
Part 3 of this series will discuss our adjustment to motion and how we use certain coverages against certain formations and different situations. Bef…
How Can You Make Your Linebackers Faster?
Can your linebackers have great acceleration without possessing top-end speed? Yes, if they learn how to accelerate before their opponents. In…
Maximizing the Success of Your Punt Team
The punt: the most important play in football. At Monmouth College, we believe sound execution, communication, and efficiency in the kicking game are…
Exercises Specific to Tackling (Part II)
Note that most football strength training programs do not target specific skills. They are usually general in nature and target multiple joints, acti…
Coaching Athleticism on the Offensive Line
Most offensive linemen are not at that position by choice. If you have ever worked your school’s kid’s camp, you know exactly what I am talking about…
More Speed
After interviewing and discussing what most coaches need – more than anything else – the unwavering answer is ‘more speed.’ Coaches also respond with…