AFM SUBSCRIBERS ASK WITH THE GODFATHER OF THE AIR RAID OFFENSE – HAL MUMME
#1 – What formation do you run to set up the screen game? In other words, how do you set up a defense to maximize the screen game? What formation have you found keeps defenses guessing even after film…
Arkansas Tech University RPO Part 2
Part II 6. Power with Deep Out (20 personnel) This is our first gap scheme RPO. The fear with Gap Scheme RPO’s is giving up pressure in the blocking scheme. We will run power into the boundary. In order to…
The “Forgotten” Position in the Air Raid Offense (Running Back)
By Patrick Taylor, Offensive Coordinator North Surry High School (FL) I use the word “forgotten” in quotation marks, because the media seems to forget this important part of the offense. The focus of everyone when talking in this offense…
Using Progressions to Develop Offensive Linemen in the Run Game
By Sam Gooding, Offensive Line Coach/Special Teams Coordinator, Dakota State University It is no secret that progressions are a proven, effective way to teach any essential football skill or concept. At Dakota State, we use teaching progressions as the basis…
Strategies to Structure an Offense
Introduction This time of year is always challenging as a coordinator. Your mind runs wild with the seemingly limitless possibilities of great schemes people are running across the nation. The purpose of this article is to present ideas and concepts…
The Life and Times of Legendary Hall of Fame Quarterback Sammy Baugh
(This excerpt is from “Pigskin Rapture: Four Days in the Life of Texas Football” By Mac Engel. The excerpt is on the life and times of legendary Hall of Fame Quarterback Sammy Baugh). If you’re headed along Interstate 20 in…
Creating Explosiveness Through the Ground and Creating Blocking Angles
Power, balance, and force starts from the ground up. To be explosive it is imperative to create force through the ground with the feet by transferring force through the body. Power and force starts from the bottom-up, not from the…
Qualities – Including the Intangibles – Needed To Be a Successful Quarterback
The one person most responsible for an effective offensive attack is the quarterback. He is an integral and important part of the offense and his ability alone will often make the difference between a good attack and a great one….
8 Parts of the Body That are Crucial to Quarterback Accuracy
by Mitch Dahlen Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, College of Idaho As a quarterback coach, I am always wanting my guys to be more accurate. Getting to the magical 70% completion rate is a tough but attainable goal through constant…
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…