234/235 Quick Screen Right Or Left
DIAGRAM: This play is a play-action screen off Iso action. The quick screen pass always goes away from the action. Even-number call (234) means the s…
Off-Tackle Power Play A Dangerous Multi-Threat
OUR OFF-TACKLE Power Play serves as eight plays in one. The backfield action and linemen rules apply for the five running plays and the play-action p…
Running The Single Wing In The 21st Century — Part 3: The 30 Fullback Series
ANY COACHING STAFF implementing the single-wing offense must decide what the role the fullback will play in the overall offensive scheme. In the Sing…
Double-Dive Series Springboards Offense Downfield
DEFENSES ATTEMPT TO be comfortable with the formations and plays that an opponent may throw at them in any given situation. Defensive coordinators…
Coaching Cornerstones: A 37-Year History Of Excellence
A COACHING FRIEND once told me, “One good coach equals 4 or 5 good players.” I believe that this is absolutely true. Coaches who are highly motivated…
“Kicking-Game Circle Drill” Maximizes Your Valuable Special Teams Time
IT’S NOTHING NEW to say that the kicking game is one-third of a football game. And, of course, all coaches know that, most of the big breaks in a gam…
Best Ways To Differentiate, Treat And Rehab Strains And Sprains
COACHES AT ALL levels of competition have to deal with the frustrating, yet critically important issue of athletic injuries. In heavy contact sports…
4 Midline Right Series
DIAGRAM 1: 4 Midline Right, Vs. 4-3 Cover-2. The midline option has been one of our most productive plays. We ran it as a double-option with the FB a…
Right Doubles, Zap 22, Shot-Gun Series
DIAGRAM 1: Right Doubles, Zap, 22 Option. This play is a shot gun version of the triple option. The Z wide receiver goes into motion and becomes the…
"Skills And Assignments Checklist" Monitors, Evaluates Player Developm
"Skills And Assignments Checklist" Monitors, Evaluates Player Development By Jeff Shutter, Quarterbacks Coach Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaste…
Unorthodox 5-2 “Okie” Slanting Defense Is Often Unstoppable
OVER THE PAST four seasons, we have enjoyed a 38-2 record with four league championships. During this stretch, we’ve employed a 5-2 “Okie” slanting d…
Defining Principles Deserve Boldness
WITH THE PLAYOFFS now in sight, it’s constantly gut-check time on the sidelines and up in the coaching booths. Prior to every snap, a coach is making…