Making the Chip Shot (Part II – The Snapper)
(Part II, The Snapper) Perhaps the most important element in the snap – hold – kick process is the snapper. The play starts with the snap and if the snap is “off”, the play has a reduced chance of success….
Making the Chip Shot (Part I – The Coach)
The offense has moved the ball down inside the 15 yard line. Now it’s time for the coach to send in the FIELD GOAL TEAM for what clearly is a “chip shot FG”…… Come on Man! There is no such…
Bubble Screen in the Air Raid Offense
The Ducks Screens have evolved into a major part of the air raid Offense. These plays are almost more of a quick passing package than they are screens but because there is blocking down the field, almost exclusively by skilled…
The Play-Action Pass: Tying Runs to Pass Concepts
As I’ve mentioned before in my first article in this column, I believe that offenses should be set up to evolve rather than have to make major changes from year to year because of changes in personnel. As part of…
MIDLINE OPTION
Midline Option is a great play when you are facing a very tough 3-tech DT. QB reads this 3-tech and either gives the ball to the diving B-Back or keeps it himself as he replaces the 3-Tech who has pinched…
Rob Taylor’s interview with Baylor Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Ruf
Chris Ruf joined Baylor University’s Department of Athletic Performance in January of 2008. He previously was the assistant strength and conditioning coach at South Florida and also coached at Iowa State for eight seasons. Ruf holds a Bachelor’s Degree from…
Defending the Big 5 Run Plays
When installing or designing defenses, all of us line up our defenses vs. an assorted number of formations. That is, formations specific to our opponent’s offensive tendencies. We do this to make sure our defense is sound vs. the formations…
Four Keys to a Successful Four Vertical Package
Four verticals has become a staple in many offenses. It’s a great plan of attack versus any eight man box whether that is something that the defense aligns in or rotates to. Executed correctly the defense is stressed horizontally. We…