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Two QB NFL Flag Football Formation

Two QB NFL Flag Football Formation

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 1, 2024

Even though they are good intentioned, the rules about an NFL Flag football formation can hamstring an offense. Here's a thought. ...

Hudl’s PlayBook Curved Line Wastes Your Time

Hudl’s PlayBook Curved Line Wastes Your Time

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 29, 2024

The ability to draw a football playbook curved line seems like a small thing until your players lose interest in what you are teaching them....

3 Common Youth Football Defense Mistakes

3 Common Youth Football Defense Mistakes

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 27, 2024

FirstDown PlayBook looks at three common mistakes Pop Warner coaches make with their youth football defense and how you can avoid them....

Training Quarterback Fundamentals In Season

Training Quarterback Fundamentals In Season

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 25, 2024

John Shoop has trained quarterback fundamentals at the NFL, college and high school football levels. Add an ELF championship to his resume....

The Detroit Lions & Your Flag Football Hook & Ladder

The Detroit Lions & Your Flag Football Hook & Ladder

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 23, 2024

The Detroit Lions pulled off a version of the Hook & Ladder recently that reinforces why you should have this in your flag football playbook....

Call What You Practice. Practice What You Call.

Call What You Practice. Practice What You Call.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 21, 2024

As you plan your next football practice consider this. Do you call what you practice and do you practice what you call in a game?...

Coach, Girls Flag Football Matters To You Too

Coach, Girls Flag Football Matters To You Too

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 19, 2024

If you are a high school tackle football coach it is a mistake to not see girls flag football as a positive thing for you and them....

3 Reasons You Need A Screen Pass

3 Reasons You Need A Screen Pass

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 17, 2024

Coaching it up requires work and practice time but here are 3 reasons FirstDown PlayBook thinks you need a screen pass in your offense....

FirstDown PlayBook Drag & Drop

FirstDown PlayBook Drag & Drop

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 15, 2024

FirstDown PlayBook Drag & Drop allows you to stay organized. Coaching football requires adjustments as you keep everyone on the same page....

FirstDown PlayBook Help If You Want It

FirstDown PlayBook Help If You Want It

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 13, 2024

The FirstDown PlayBook Help section is a lot like the FirstDown PlayBook website. It is simple and easy for a coach to find their way around....

3 Reasons Your Flag Football Team Plays Slow

3 Reasons Your Flag Football Team Plays Slow

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 11, 2024

When you have a flag football team who is playing slow, it might not be completely all their fault. The culprit might be in your mirror....

Are You Teaching Offensive Line Levels & Splits?

Are You Teaching Offensive Line Levels & Splits?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 9, 2024

How detailed are you about teaching offensive line splits? Good high school football and youth football coaches understand the value....