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Slot Blocks Still Count…

Slot Blocks Still Count…

by FirstDown PlayBook on May 8, 2021

This play shows why there is still merit in having your receivers block instead of running screens all day long....

Rookie NFL Receivers Will Need What Justin Jefferson Has

Rookie NFL Receivers Will Need What Justin Jefferson Has

by Will Cinelli on May 6, 2021

In this clip, watch Justin Jefferson create separation by running a double-move that leverages some veteran route-running tricks. ...

Northwestern Takes Down The King

Northwestern Takes Down The King

by FirstDown PlayBook on May 4, 2021

We thought Morningside was in a basic man free coverage but then we thought it was a split field version of quarters. What do you think?...

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. ...

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....

Consider Your Football PlayBook Source…

Consider Your Football PlayBook Source…

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 21, 2021

Having every defense Belichick and Saban ran this season is like having a dictionary and expecting to be like Shakespeare....

The Football Play Drawing Matters

The Football Play Drawing Matters

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 20, 2021

At the end of the day, what separates FirstDown PlayBook from others is that we think the football play drawing matters....