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Youth Football Play Action Pass
If we were coaching 9-10 year old players we might never throw a drop back pass. We would depend almost exclusively on the play action pass....
Swinging Gate Formations
The Swinging Gate formation can be very effective if for no other reason than it eats up your opponent's practice time preparing for it....
Teach Proper Blocking Angles
Defensive coaches talk a lot about "poor angles" to the football. It is important for offensive coaches to teach proper blocking angles too....
12 Man Football Facelift
We have seen growth in Canada in several areas including flag football and 11 man football and of course 12 man football....
FDPB Quarters Coverage vs Quarter Quarter Half
Was that quarter quarter half or Tampa 2? Maybe it was pure quarters coverage? If any sane person walked in they would know we are nuts....
Create Your Custom Route Concepts
You can now create your own custom route concepts on FirstDown PlayBook. This is a game changer for offensive coordinators....
Spring Football: Good on Good
Spring football is an interesting time for a young coach. Then comes the fall and the reality of practice cards....
How To Protect Your Puller
When you pull your backside guard, your center will block back to protect the puller. If possible get your tackle involved too....
Big Field Kickoff Returns
Big field kickoff returns allow your return team to use the entire width and depth of the field as you game plan each special teams week....