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.

Three 7on7 Mistakes To Avoid

Three 7on7 Mistakes To Avoid

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 21, 2025

Cautionary tale. Avoid these 7on7 mistakes this spring and you will live a much happier life this fall when the real chips are down....

A Variety Of Flag Football Snag Concepts

A Variety Of Flag Football Snag Concepts

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 19, 2025

Run your flag football Snag concept from a variety of different numbers and formations as long as you understand the quarterback's read....

Bait The Defense With Your Receiver Splits

Bait The Defense With Your Receiver Splits

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 13, 2025

You line up with tight splits and they are salivating at the mouth to intercept that mesh concept. What happened? A Smash concept touchdown....

New Honest NFL Formations This Week!

New Honest NFL Formations This Week!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 11, 2025

Been more than a minute since we gave you this, but it is time. FirstDown PlayBook will be giving you new Honest NFL formations this week!...

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....