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Have A Plan B Pass Rush On The Way To The Sack

Have A Plan B Pass Rush On The Way To The Sack

by Will Cinelli on Apr 29, 2021

Elite NFL defensive lineman like Kansas City's Chris Jones react quickly to what's happening and figure out a plan B on the fly....

Damien Lewis Shows Us Why It’s Called A Pocket

Damien Lewis Shows Us Why It’s Called A Pocket

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to creating a clean pocket to throw a QB's best friends are the interior OL who can stop the rush at the line of scrimmage....

6 Man & 8 Man Football? Yes & Then Some

6 Man & 8 Man Football? Yes & Then Some

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 18, 2021

A coach asked us about our 6 man football plays and it took us a moment to realize that he didn't know we had a varsity and a youth section....

Showcasing Arik Armstead

Showcasing Arik Armstead

by Will Cinelli on Apr 15, 2021

Note how Arik Armstead's hands work in conjunction with his feet. The double-swipe doesn't slow the rush at all....

Lindsey Wilson Makes 4×1 =6

Lindsey Wilson Makes 4×1 =6

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 13, 2021

Empty backfield sets are not necessarily anything different these days. However, 4x1 configurations are a lot less used as opposed to 3x2. ...

Drive. H Post. H Post Pump.

Drive. H Post. H Post Pump.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 11, 2021

After you run the Drive concept with the H post enough this is the home run call you are looking for. The H may be running for days....

3-2-6 Defense Edge Pressure Vs Spread

3-2-6 Defense Edge Pressure Vs Spread

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 5, 2021

Regardless of if it is a zone read, an RPO or passing game read, sometimes the defense needs to dictate the decision....

Strength & Conditioning For Kickers

Strength & Conditioning For Kickers

by Taylor Mehlhaff on Apr 3, 2021

We don't spend enough time talking about the specialists on your team. Here are some things to be considering this time of year....

J.J. Watt Creates Pressure With a Plan

J.J. Watt Creates Pressure With a Plan

by Will Cinelli on Apr 1, 2021

Veteran J.J. Watt knows the best way to consistently pressure the quarterback is to have a plan, and then execute it with proper technique....