FirstDown PlayBook
Lavonte David Can Anticipate Because He Studies
For a player of Lavonte David's caliber, hours of film study, seeing the route concepts in practice and walk-throughs come together on gameday in a big way....
Super Bowl Champ Dave Toub’s Point Chart
Longtime NFL special teams coach and recent Super Bowl champion Dave Toub has shared his grading system with us on the FirstDown PlayBook website....
Von Miller Combines Technique & Explosiveness For A Bull Rush
Here you can see how a rusher who might be smaller than the guy blocking him can generate the power and bull rush an OL through technique and explosiveness....
Wisconsin Defense Leaves Few Places For This Ball To Go
Obviously the Wisconsin staff had done their homework because this defense looked like it was designed specifically for this play....
Man Coverage And Then Some
This week we look at Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard. Aligned in Press, he patiently waits for the WR to show his hand with the inside speed release....
Dissecting The Art Of Aaron Donald’s Pass Rush.
You will see Aaron Donald leverage with his speed rush to set up an inside counter. He pins the guard's outside arm and then clubs the his inside arm....
The Scouting Academy Dissects Linebacker Eric Kendricks
This is critical, and not an easy thing to teach young linebackers. He doesn't JUST have to read run/pass, but he has to know what type of run he's seeing....
The Scouting Academy Looks At Off Man Technique
"Off Man" gives you some of the advantages a defender might get by playing zone, while still maintaining many of the pluses that come with press man....
Kickoff Return “Look Off” Technique
A look off technique is when a blocker fakes like he is going to block a cover guy, only to pivot and block the player adjacent to him....
Run Support Corners Are A Rare Breed
He is landing his shoulder into the midsection of a larger WR, with enough power on contact to disrupt the catch point and creating an incompletion....
Teach Tape Thursday Looks At Press Coverage
Defenders who can play their assigned man but also play the ball in the air once it is thrown are truly rare players. Here is an example....
Place Kickers: 2 Eyes Are Better Than 1 Leg
The Better You Are With Your Eyes, The Better Your Chance Of Making The Kick! You will make a lot of kicks if you are good with your eyes....