AFQ X's and O's

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Month: March 2012



TRIPLE OPTION WITH SHOVEL PASS

This is a triple option play with the “shovel pass” being the first option instead of the B-Back Dive.  Notice that the two defensive keys (Shovel Key and Pitch Key) are the very same as they would be if this…

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ATTACKING COVER 3 WITH FOUR VERTICALS

This play is great when you want to get a big gain vs a cover three shell.  Having four of your best athletes go straight down the field and attack the two corners and FS puts the defense at a…

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WARNING!

Just a little reminder to all coaches out there that the only way to ensure that your players execute with both aggressiveness and confidence, is to make things as simple for them as possible!Do not, EVER try to mix two…

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A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Colorado State-Pueblo’s John Wristen

When John Wristen returned to his alma mater to become head coach at Colorado State-Pueblo in 2007, he was charged with restarting a program that had been discontinued in 1984. In the course of just over a year, he had…

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O-LINE: GETTING DEPTH AND LARGE SPLITS ARE KEY TO SUCCESS

It is extremely important that Pistol-Flex O-Line coaches preach two cardinal rules to their charges: a) get depth; b) use large splits. Getting Depth:  O-Linemen need exceptional footwork in order to complete their assignments properly.  Ensure that, with the exception…

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