Pass Protection

Communication & Recognition Help Pick Up This NFL Twist

Communication & Recognition Help Pick Up This NFL Twist

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 27, 2020

Risner, while blocking the DT, is able to identify the looper. Watch the synergy and timing as the RG picks up the center’s man....

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....

Can You Solve This Pass Protection Problem

Can You Solve This Pass Protection Problem

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 23, 2020

What pass protection adjustments can you make with your offensive line that week in practice so that they can solve this problem on their own?...

Tight End Hot Route Fundamentals

Tight End Hot Route Fundamentals

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 4, 2020

Sometimes it is a case that the tight end doesn't understand he is hot. Other times the tight end knows he is hot but the technique is poorly executed....

Protect Your Empty Passing Game With Hots & Sights

Protect Your Empty Passing Game With Hots & Sights

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 14, 2019

If your Center and quarterback understand Empty protection it can be as solid protection wise as anything in your pass game football playbook....