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Goal Line Bunch Concept

Goal Line Bunch Concept By Jeff Hancock, Offensive Coordinator McMurry University If you run some Bunch Formation concepts, you may want to consider incorporating this play at the goal line (7-yard line to the 4-yard line). This is a very…



Looking For A Better Way To Grade Your WR’s?

If you are a coach that grades your WR’s with a simple (+) or a (-) for each play during a game you are not alone.  For years I graded my position group this way as that was how I…



Open Letter To Any Parent Considering A Recruiting Service

Dear Parent(s), I would like to take a minute to address a growing concern with you – recruiting services.  I have coached at the collegiate level for 20 years (serving as a Recruiting Coordinator for 10 of those years) at every…



Detecting Possible Solutions For QB Throwing Issues

The following is a basic overview of what potential mechanical issues your QB may be having as it relates to bad balls he may be throwing  (The issue(s) and potential mechanical fixes will be related to a right-handed QB in…



Bunch “Shallow” – A Compliment To Bunch “Double Post”

Bunch Formation – Shallow Concept The “Shallow” concept out of the Bunch Formation is a great compliment to the “Double Post” concept that I talked about in the previous blog.  The “Shallow” is the answer for when a defense drops…



“Take A Shot” Bunch Play With Ball On A Hash, Near The Red Zone (+30 to +25)

Bunch-Double Post If you run ‘Bunch’ or are thinking about installing this formation, then you need to consider this play for when you are on a hash and heading into the red zone (+30 to +25 yard line) as this…



“Flat Path” or “Swing/Bubble” Route On Zone Read?

The “Swing/Bubble” or the “Flat Path” route – which one is better to run out of a shotgun, 2 x 2 formation off of Zone Read? The Swing route, also known as the “Bubble” is the most used route for the…



15 Slight Variations To The “Smash” Concept

I’m certain that one constant of every coaches playbook is the “Smash” concept – the Hitch route by the outside WR and a corner route by the slot WR. It’s a great cover 2 beater and an easy read of…



A Great “Third & Medium” High Percentage Pass Concept

Looking for a good third down and medium (4-7 Yards) play?  Do you use two TE groupings?  If you answered yes to both, then I’ve got a good play for you to consider.  It’s an easy throw for the QB,…



Making Offensive Personnel Groupings Easy For Your Players (And You)

I was recently asked by a friend how to make sense of utilizing multiple offensive personnel groupings and make it simple enough for all players to understand.  Years ago I went from just one personnel group to multiple personnel groupings…