When you go to break down a future opponent there are a variety of different things that you can look at as you prepare your game plan. Regardless of your style of offense, there are a few basic things that stay consistent as you are evaluating future opponents.
Defensive football has become more of a challenge over time and this is seen on every level of football from youth to the pros. The challenge of a defensive coordinator is how do you get your players to play fast, play aggressive, and play against every offense that you could possibly see with keeping your […]
Playing cornerback is difficult, there’s no doubt about it. It is a position where you need confident kids that are also a great athletes.
Here’s a look at our Storm Blitz out of the 4-2-5 defense. This blitz is execute from the wide side of the field.
The Overload Blitz sends more defenders than the offense has can block. This overload attacks the off-tackle and edge of the offense.
The Inside Zone is one of the top offensive schemes in football. This play is so dominant because it can be run from so many different formations and personnel groups.
By Ross Maddalon (Assistant Coach, Cinnaminson High School – formerly the OC at Old Bridge HS and Nottingham HS, NJ) Having coached the triple option for over 11 years, I have seen many different ways teams have tried to stop it. Here are three things teams have done in the past that have given us […]
The Tornado Blitz out of the 4-2-5 Defense is an overload blitz that works very well against spread formations. This blitz is great because it defends the off-tackle gap and it will also do a good job of containing the outside.
Playing Championship Defense Offenses sell tickets, defenses win championships! Championship Defenses: Tackle well Create turnovers Get off blocks Proper alignment vs.
Defending the Spread Offense The Spread Offense is becoming a popular youth football offense. There are more and more youth football teams across the country that are implementing the spread offense.
Prevent Defense Prevent defense is all about not giving up the big play. Prevent defense should be used when there is little time left in the game or a half and the other team is trying to score.
Defensive Installation Week- Shark Week Coaches, I decided to try something new this season during our defense install week. I decided to actually create a theme for our defense.
Cover 2 zone defense is a good coverage scheme that is popular on the high school- profession level of football. I have not seen much cover 2 zone defense at the youth level.
Playing great youth football defense is all about playing with attitude. Stress these four defensive goals and you will have great success on D.