Offense

Offense

This FirstDown PlayBook category will house any and all blog posts about offense. The style of offense may vary as we serve many different versions of football. However, the mission here remains focused on offense.

There will be run game help that will include the various run categories like trap, sweeps and of power run game. The numbers may vary too as we include, not just 11 man football but also other versions like 8 and 9 man football.

FirstDown Playbook has always been the industry leader when it comes to the passing game. This will never change. We will provide a lot of help in this area for coaches at all levels. This includes 7on7 coaches too.

Larger Better FirstDown PlayBook PlayGrids!

Larger Better FirstDown PlayBook PlayGrids!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 9, 2025

The new FirstDown PlayBook PlayGrids offer you a much bigger and better teaching tool. A small improvement that brings big teaching benefits....

Run Blocking Variations Save You Time

Run Blocking Variations Save You Time

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 3, 2025

Every run play in FirstDown PlayBook is blocked up vs multiple defenses. The run blocking variations make it simple and easy to use....

6 Man Football Push & More

6 Man Football Push & More

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 30, 2025

If you coach 6 man football and you have suggestions about how FirstDown PlayBook can improve your section, please let us know!...

FirstDown PlayBook Templates = Time Saved

FirstDown PlayBook Templates = Time Saved

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 23, 2025

Drawing the Buck Sweep against an over front 57 times doesn't make you a better coach. FirstDown PlayBook Templates lets you grow as a coach....

Teaching A Receiver Defensive Coverage & YAC

Teaching A Receiver Defensive Coverage & YAC

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 20, 2025

Receivers who understand defensive coverage have the answers to the test before they take it. The yards after catch are the reward....

Youth Football Jet Sweep From The Wing T

Youth Football Jet Sweep From The Wing T

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 17, 2025

There are other ways to get to the perimeter with your youth football Wing T offense than the Bucksweep. This Jet Sweep is a good example...

Breaking Down The Duo Run Play

Breaking Down The Duo Run Play

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 15, 2025

It's a pretty safe bet that the Duo run play will be a part of Eddie George's offense when he gets to Bowling Green. So will "Duo Day"....

A Two Tight End Hitch Screen Keeps The Defense Honest

A Two Tight End Hitch Screen Keeps The Defense Honest

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 9, 2025

If you line up with two tight ends it screams that you're running the football. That's why a hitch screen can be an explosive play for you....

For The Price Of One Football Helmet…

For The Price Of One Football Helmet…

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 7, 2025

For the cost of one football helmet you can help your coaches put important knowledge in every player's head you are protecting....

Red Zone Double Move & Return Route

Red Zone Double Move & Return Route

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 3, 2025

Defenses understand how lethal crossing routes can be in the red zone. They prepare for them. Good Offensive Coordinators have a plan B....

FirstDown PlayBook Wing T Counter & Boot Pass

FirstDown PlayBook Wing T Counter & Boot Pass

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 1, 2025

The FirstDown PlayBook Wing T Counter is hard enough on any defense. Throw in the Boot off of it and you might just have an explosive play....

Scout Team Cards Make Or Break You

Scout Team Cards Make Or Break You

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 23, 2025

Regardless of if you are coaching tackle football or flag football, scout team cards are an important part of your practice preparation....