youth football coaching

Run Blocking Variations Save You Time

Run Blocking Variations Save You Time

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 3, 2025

Every run play in FirstDown PlayBook is blocked up vs multiple defenses. The run blocking variations make it simple and easy to use....

6 Man Football Push & More

6 Man Football Push & More

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 30, 2025

If you coach 6 man football and you have suggestions about how FirstDown PlayBook can improve your section, please let us know!...

Youth Football Defensive Line Technique Series

Youth Football Defensive Line Technique Series

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 25, 2025

The hardest position to coach is the youth football defensive line. You're asking young players to do something they've never done before....

FirstDown PlayBook Templates = Time Saved

FirstDown PlayBook Templates = Time Saved

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 23, 2025

Drawing the Buck Sweep against an over front 57 times doesn't make you a better coach. FirstDown PlayBook Templates lets you grow as a coach....

Youth Football Jet Sweep From The Wing T

Youth Football Jet Sweep From The Wing T

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 17, 2025

There are other ways to get to the perimeter with your youth football Wing T offense than the Bucksweep. This Jet Sweep is a good example...

Breaking Down The Duo Run Play

Breaking Down The Duo Run Play

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 15, 2025

It's a pretty safe bet that the Duo run play will be a part of Eddie George's offense when he gets to Bowling Green. So will "Duo Day"....

Do Your Football Players Even See You?

Do Your Football Players Even See You?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 11, 2025

With every passing year, coaches have a harder job competing with your football players' attention. To be succinct, adapt or die....

4-2-5 Defense & 3-3-5 Defense Help

4-2-5 Defense & 3-3-5 Defense Help

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 25, 2025

FirstDown PlayBook has made it very easy to find 4-2-5 defense and 3-3-5 defense help that you can also edit to fit your team....

Scout Team Cards Make Or Break You

Scout Team Cards Make Or Break You

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 23, 2025

Regardless of if you are coaching tackle football or flag football, scout team cards are an important part of your practice preparation....

Football PlayBook Player Sizes By Age

Football PlayBook Player Sizes By Age

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 17, 2025

What you need for your football playbook drawings is as different as the age of the players you coach. FirstDown PlayBook gets that....

Sprint Out Pass Game Advantages

Sprint Out Pass Game Advantages

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 15, 2025

Here are at least four ways the sprint out pass gives you an advantage in the high school football passing game....

Special Teams Hip By Technique Details

Special Teams Hip By Technique Details

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 5, 2025

Too often special teams coaches teach what to do if everything goes correctly. This "Hip By" technique helps a player when things go wrong....