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Use 7on7 To Teach Receiver Speed Cuts
As you get into the thick of your 7on7 season, teaching receiver speed cuts should be on, if not at the top of your checklist....
Difference In Gun Wing T & Flank? Nothing.
We have always loved Flank formation. When you stop and look at it there is no difference in Flank and the Gun Wing T formation....
The Overlooked Slot Receiver
The slot receiver is one of the most under appreciated people during recruiting and NFL draft season, but not on third down in the fall....
3 Types Of Run Game Advice To Avoid
This is a "buyer beware" blog. Specifically, we are going to look at 3 types of run game advice to avoid on the internet. ...
Youth Football Unbalanced Formations
FirstDown PlayBook is not real sure that youth football unbalanced formations should even be allowed. Here is our case for and against....
Punt Return Unit Vs Shield Punt
One of the special teams phases that can be overwhelming for a young football coach is the punt return unit. There are so many moving parts....
Gun Wing T Slide Naked Pass
The Gun Wing T is one of the most innovative high school offenses out there now. Let's look at how to push the ball down the field with it....
7v7 Flag Football 3 Level Read
This 7v7 flag football 3 level read checks all of the boxes when it comes to getting the football out of your quarterback's hand quickly....
5-2 Cover 2 Youth Football Defense
The FirstDown PlayBook youth football 5-2 Cover 2 defense bridges the gap between a high school football and a youth football defense....
How To Add Zone Coverages
We have had some questions about how we draw zone coverages on our defenses. More on the way but here is your immediate solution....
Youth Football Split Backs Counter Blocking
You need a punch, but you also need a counter punch. That's exactly what this youth football split backs counter run provides....
“My Templates” Let You Draw Practice Cards Your Way
Every football coach thinks they draw the best practice cards. The new FirstDown PlayBook "My Templates" area lets you all be right....