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Improving Your Passing Game
Jeremy Scheufler Offensive Coordinator • Bethany College (KS)

This past season at Bethany College, we were able to capitalize on some great offensive talent. We produced the nation’s leading rusher in the NAIA and the second leading receiver in yards per game. We developed an offense that was the nation’s 11th ranked offense with 442 yards per game. We incorporated a passing attacked that ranked 13th in the nation with 267 yards per game. We feel the passing game is a vital part of any offense and do several things every day in practice to enhance its production.

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Offense
Zone Blitz Read it for Success
Ben Bullock Defensive Coordinator • Hartwick College

Our base package at Hartwick College is a 4-2-5 alignment which allows us to be multiple, but simplistic for our players. With the flexibility of our 4-2-5 attack, we can zone blitz from a 4-3, a 4-4, and a 3-4 alignment with the same terminology and keys. The system allows us to be successful with different levels of abilities and skill sets. W ...more.

Drills
The Quarterback ‘Pop Drill’
Peter Jennings Quarterbacks Coach • Carroll University (WI)

I have been playing and coaching the quarterback position for almost two decades, but only recently did I arrive at Carroll University. My arrival at Carroll coincided with our spring practices, meaning I was able to immediately evaluate talent and implement drills to refine any technique issues that I came across. The drill that was implemented ...more.

From The Playbook
Draw “55”
Kim Nelson Head Football Coach, Washington High School, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Goal-Line Special: 28 Sweep Pass (Throwback)
Jerry Vallotton Retired Football Coach, Foothill High School, Palo Cedro, Calif.

Right “I” 33 ISO Trap (“Boot”)
Mike Dammann Head Coach, MacCray High School, Clara City, Minn.

Trey Right, Up The River
Andy Thomas Head Coach, Garrett High School, Garrett, Ind.

Option Right, Reverse
Dave Loebach Special Teams Coordinator, St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, Mich.


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Defense
Defending Trips
Mike McDaniels Former High School Coach • Rockford (IL)

Part 3 of this series will discuss our adjustment to motion and how we use certain coverages against certain formations and different situations. Before we cover motion, we have to remember what our defense does in part 1, and how our blitzing scheme will affect the offense in part 2.

Motion, for the most part, has little effect in our game plan up front because of the blitzing that can be used between the nose tackle, the Mike linebacke ...more.

Special Teams
Maximizing the Success of Your Punt Team
Dave Ragone Special Teams Coordinator • Monmouth College (IL)

The punt: the most important play in football. At Monmouth College, we believe sound execution, communication, and efficiency in the kicking game are the cornerstones for success. Special teams demand a great deal of preparation, organization and attention to detail. In order to be a successful punt unit, we believe we must use the best players ...more.

Strength & Conditioning
Exercises Specific to Tackling (Part II)
Dr. Michael Yessis President, Sports Training, Inc

Note that most football strength training programs do not target specific skills. They are usually general in nature and target multiple joints, actions and muscles. As a result, exercises specific to the skill of tackling are usually omitted. For example, the overhead press can often be found in strength programs. However, in the overhead posit ...more.

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