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Two Tight End Hitch Screen

Two Tight End Hitch Screen

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 31, 2020

Someone who had previously worked with Andy Reid said that Reid thought the screen game was so important that they had a screen period every practice....

If An NFL Running Back Can’t Do This… They Can’t Start.

If An NFL Running Back Can’t Do This… They Can’t Start

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 30, 2020

We have seen fights almost break out in NFL draft meetings over whether we should draft a running back who had questionable protection capabilities....

Super Bowl Champ Dave Toub’s Point Chart

Super Bowl Champ Dave Toub’s Point Chart

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 12, 2020

Longtime NFL special teams coach and recent Super Bowl champion Dave Toub has shared his grading system with us on the FirstDown PlayBook website....

6 Man Football Demands Creativity

6 Man Football Demands Creativity

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 28, 2020

6 man football has many of the elements of 11 man football, but there are huge differences. For instance, every player is eligible to catch a pass....

Wisconsin Defense Leaves Few Places For This Ball To Go

Wisconsin Defense Leaves Few Places For This Ball To Go

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 26, 2020

Obviously the Wisconsin staff had done their homework because this defense looked like it was designed specifically for this play....

Wing T Counter Boot Can Be A Pain

Wing T Counter Boot Can Be A Pain

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 20, 2020

FirstDown PlayBook has an extensive play selection in your Boots, Waggles and Nakeds section. Have you checked it out?...

Crossing Them Up In The Red Zone

Crossing Them Up In The Red Zone

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 13, 2020

The red zone is a popular part of the field for crossing routes. The defense understands this. That's why you need this on your call sheet....

Sprint Out Pass: Get Your Young QB To The Edge

Sprint Out Pass: Get Your Young QB To The Edge

by FirstDown PlayBook on May 9, 2020

As I have been watching a lot more high school and youth football video over the years I have become a fan of the sprint out passing game....

Beating Press Coverage With Technique

Beating Press Coverage With Technique

by Will Cinelli on Apr 30, 2020

After he expands the Corner, he opens up a window for the curl and does an excellent job of using his upper body and lower body at the same time. ...

Kickoff Return “Look Off” Technique

Kickoff Return “Look Off” Technique

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 28, 2020

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....

Place Kickers: 2 Eyes Are Better Than 1 Leg

Place Kickers: 2 Eyes Are Better Than 1 Leg

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 5, 2020

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....

Kickoff Coverage With Defensive Terms

Kickoff Coverage With Defensive Terms

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 29, 2020

If you coach defense don't turn your nose up at coaching kickoff coverage. It is your first defensive play and if it goes badly you are going to pay for it....