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- Quarterback Fundamentals
The quarterback is the focal point of the offense.
Quarterbacking is a skill. And just like any skill, whether or not you become better or worse depends on whether or not you're practicing the correct quarterback techniques and fundamentals.
You must...
Mon, 21 May 2007 17:55:35 -0700
- RB Fundamentals
The running back fundamentals you must master include running with both power and finesse, catching passes out of the backfield and blocking.
Players - You must dedicate yourself to developing your running back skills. Put the time in on the practice field...
Thu, 17 May 2007 23:19:58 -0700
- Receiver Fundamentals
A good passing game makes a huge difference in your ability to win games. Granted, at the youth football level, running attacks dominate. But there are still situations where a pass is needed: third and long, last two minutes of the half, etc.
Players -...
Tue, 15 May 2007 23:03:26 -0700
- Proprioceptive Training
One of the main components of proprioception is your kinesthetic sense. That is your ability to sense where your body is in space. But that’s only one component unless your sport happens to involve standing or lying in space.
You must also be able to sense...
Sun, 13 May 2007 09:14:25 -0700
- The Finesse Running Game
Even if you run predominantly a power running attack or rely more on the quick-hitting plays, you should have a few finesse plays in your arsenal.
These are the types of plays that involve misdirection, and therefore, can cause defenders to hesitate on that...
Sat, 12 May 2007 08:55:20 -0700
- The Quickness Running Game
In the quickness game, rather than using power blocking such as the wedge, one-on-one blocks are predominant.
Because the backs are hitting the hole very quickly, blockers don't need to sustain their blocks for very long to be effective.
In an I-formation,...
Thu, 10 May 2007 22:43:38 -0700
- The Old Tennessee Wing Power Offense
One of the oldest power running game attacks is the old Tennessee sing-wing attack, used many, many decades ago.
The play series used most often with this attack was the off-tackle play.
This was a play where the strong end and wingback double-teamed...
Wed, 9 May 2007 21:35:49 -0700
- The Running Game
When coaching football, which type of running attack do you want to employ?
Power Football
Finesse Football
Quickness Football
Part of your decision will be made based on your type of players as well as your own football coaching philosophy. Here's...
Mon, 7 May 2007 07:08:32 -0700
- Steve Smith Hopes New Offense the Right One for Panthers
"All the new wrinkles, they're interesting. If you want to compare it, it's like sitting in coach and then moving up to first class.''
That's what Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith said yesterday regarding the new offense being installed...
Sun, 6 May 2007 08:44:02 -0700
- Tight End Drill: Release Drill
Objective - Teach proper release for tight ends.
Action - Place two bags about three yards apart on the line of scrimmage.
The tight end positions himself between the two bags with a defender lined up across from him. Coach should tell the defender which...
Sat, 5 May 2007 19:10:38 -0700