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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…

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“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…



Getting Outside with the Inside Zone

One thing I’ve noticed over the last few years is that it is becoming increasingly harder to get outside with the Outside Zone/Toss Sweep play. I’m not talking about the stretch play that often cuts inside the end man and…

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The No Huddle No Mercy Offense

The No Huddle No Mercy Offense Package is the most complete, most comprehensive learning system ever assembled for football coaches. There are over 400 files included in this package, which includes hundreds of video cutups, webinars, drills and the video…



Practicing vs. Option Offenses: What We Do to Teach Assignment Football

One of the hardest things to teach a defense to do is to play assignment football. When we are faced with this problem, we do some things to help out players to play their assignments and slow down the option…



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,…



Power Play

This play looks like our triple play at first yet turns out to be a very different beast altogether! The key blocks are the B-back must kick out that DE and the Backside OG pulls into the B-gap and blocks…



Get Your #2 Quarterback Ready

Most high schools are nearing the midpoint of the season. Most likely, only a small percentage of those teams have given their second quarterback meaningful work. Part of our problem is in our mentality as coaches. We grow to trust…



Less is More – Keep it Simple

Summer for football coaches is usually a time to re-charge and plan for the upcoming season.  As we get ready to start the month of August, I wanted to share some thoughts/observations that have been reinforced this summer.  Less is…

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The Triple Option B-Back

The B-Back is the heart and soul of any triple option offense.  Sometimes called a “fullback”, the B-Back must above all be a tough runner, not afraid of contact.  Whether or not he ends up getting the ball during the…

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