AFQ X's and O's

Free football coaching strategies, play diagrams, X’s and O’s for coaches at all levels

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FREEZING YOUR OPPONENT

Every coach knows of the constant chess game between the offensive and defensive coordinators during a football contest.  Any edge that a coach thinks he can get in winning that match he will surely take.  I find the use of…



ARMY SPRINT WINS ALLEGIANCE BOWL

Army (2-0) beat Post University (0-1) today at the annual Allegiance Bowl played in Saratoga Springs, NY before a capacity crowd!  The final score was 63-28 as Army once again put up nearly 500 total offensive yards.  Black Knight QB…



USING YOUR QB AS ANOTHER RUNNING BACK

There are many triple option coaches who do NOT want their QB to be the ball carrier in their offense.  I do not agree with his philosophy.  It is my opinion that your QB should ALWAYS be one of the…



ALLEGIANCE BOWL 2012

This year’s Allegiance Bowl will pit Army (1-0) vs Post University (0-0) in a game that promises to be very entertaining.  The game is being played at a neutral site in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Kickoff is at 1 pm.  …



ARMY SPRINT POUNCES ON THE PRIVATEERS

The Black Knights of Army put up almost 500 yards on SUNY Maritime College as they trounced the Privateers 42-0 in the Bronx on a bright and sunny day. The Army defense was stellar as they allowed only 180 yards…



ARMY SPRINT TO TAKE ON TRIPLE OPTION

The Black Knights of Army are set to take on the triple option running game of SUNY Maritime University this Sunday in the Bronx.  Game time is at 3:00 pm. This will be Army’s first test of the 2012 season. …



4- VERTS

This play is one of our 90’s (5 step drop) passing plays.  4-Verts stresses the defense to its max.  The possible outcome can be worth the effort exerted during this play.  Against 5 down linemen, the O-line would call a…

 

CONFIDENCE MATTERS

There is a significant amount of information available to coaches regarding “what to do” in certain game situations while running the triple option scheme.  Of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and what works for one coach may…