The Quick Game
by Dan KratzerRetired Coach and Consultant for Missouri Valley College Effective use of the quick game will spread the defense and make them adjust to last second match-ups. After spending two training camps with Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh…
Maximizing the 3 x 1 Formation
by Doug Heslip The trips formation has multiple combinations of plays that can give a defensive coordinator coverage nightmares. The 3 x 1 formation is an offensive set that puts your best athletes in a position to use their explosive…
Shallow Cross
by Sean LucasQuarterback Coach, Providence Catholic High School (IL) The “Shallow Cross” is a concept that can help your offense remain simple to your players, keep defensive coordinators scratching their heads by running it out of various formations and attack…
PACKAGE PLAYS part 2
by Rich HargittAssistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator • Ashbrook High School (NC) A run play can be packaged with a quick screen or pass play which can disrupt the defense. In Part I of this series we looked at…
How To PACKAGE PLAYS
Packaging Plays Part I Introduction to Packaging by Rich HargittAssistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator • Ashbrook High School (NC) Packaging plays can not only ignite an offense but also confuse a defense. All offensive play callers strive to make…
Power Play
(GAP SCHEME) POWER PLAY (GAP SCHEME) by Chennis BerryOffensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach Southern University POWER PLAY (GAP SCHEME) By Chennis Berry, Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach Southern University When we install the “Power” play, our goal is…