3 Points To Immediately Improve Your Quarterback
THE QUARTERBACK POSITION is undoubtedly the most scrutinized position on the team. The QB is repeatedly analyzed — by every coach, player and fan. To…
“13-Quarterback-Iso” Catches Defenses Off-Guard
STARTING A NEW football program from scratch can be a difficult task for any coaching staff. Our staff has been in place since Fort Zumwalt West high…
Veer-Angle Offense Keeps Defenses Guessing
THE VEER ANGLE offense is a 3-pronged attack based upon a combination of options. Its purpose is to combine option and power football and add in a qu…
Developing A Comprehensive Stunt Package Utilizing The Corner Blitz
TO HAVE A FULLY functional and disruptive defense, one must have a wide and effective variety of front and coverage packages to frustrate offensive d…
Developing A Successful, Consistent Coaching Philosophy
A COACH CAN instill pride, boost team morale and inspire athletes by setting a good example. To truly motivate athletes, a coach must respect others…
Draw “55”
DIAGRAM: The receivers take the defender wide and deep, until the defenders begin to recognize the play. At that point, the receivers stalk block the…
Left Doubles, 28 Wheel
DIAGRAM: This “wheel route” puts pressure on all defenses and allows the QB to concentrate on reading half the field. The offensive linemen use slide…
Spread Right, Slam 26 Zone
DIAGRAM 1: Spread Right, 26 Slam Zone (A). The QB hands the ball off deep to the TB, who aims toward the outside hip of the offensive tackle and read…
Goal-Line Play: Sprint Right, Bump
DIAGRAM: The offensive line uses turn-back protection. The FL runs a slant press route 7 to 8 yards deep into the end zone and then works his way par…
Goal-Line And Overtime Short-Yardage Package Produces Points
EVERY COACH NEEDS an arsenal of plays that he can call upon during the times when his team is at the goal-line, needs a 2-point conversion or has a…
“10 Commandments For DBs” Offers Insight
PLAYING DEFENSIVE BACK is one of the hardest positions to master in all of the game. DBs must know all coverage responsibilities, instantly react to…
Critical Differences Between Winning And Losing Teams
MOST COACHES HAVE been there at one time or another. We’ve all coached a team that just couldn’t get the job done. In my coaching career, I’ve had lo…
Teaching Offensive Linemen How To Pick Up Stunts
Teaching Offensive Linemen How To Pick Up Stunts By Tom Bass, 30-Year NFL & College Coach, President of Football Federation U.S.A., Rancho Santa Fe,…