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Drop 8 Coverage from “31” and “32” Box Structure
2020-02-16 12:52:44
By Josh Franke, Head Coach, Toronto High School Toronto (OH)
With the rise of heavy passing teams, Coach Franke knew he had to evolve defensively. After implementing this defense two years ago, it has become a solid foundation of his...
The Four Quarter Calendar in Building Culture
2020-02-16 11:22:51
By Jake Novotny, Head Football Coach, Fountain-Fort Carson High School (CO)
This four-quarter approach allows several schools across the country to build rich history and traditions, align cultures, and refine skills and schemes for their players as they grow-up in...
One Coach’s Perspective on Never Punting
2020-02-15 05:45:05
By Tyler Hales, Head Coach, La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
The "Never Punt" concept has been out there for a few years now, but we wanted to find out how it is working from someone that had adopted the philosophy...
Combo Coverage 3-High Alignments
2020-02-09 15:03:28
By Jeff Zerfas, Safeties Coach, Northside High School (GA)
The next advancement of 3-High Safety defense lies in coaches being creative enough to design split field coverage concepts while keeping a middle of the field defense.
By Jeff Zerfas Safeties...
Rotating Strong/Quick Side Offensive Line for Gap Schemes
2020-02-09 14:58:46
By Will Theobold, Offensive Line Coach/Offensive Coordinator, Park High School (MN)
As an offensive staff, it was decided that since we were implementing new blocking rules, going from zone blocking to gap scheme blocking, that we could help our players...
11 Personnel Empty SRO Package
2020-02-08 16:46:32
By Josh Barge, Assistant Coach, Red Mountain High School (AZ)
Rather than relying on downfield throws for its 11 personnel RPO package, Red Mountain High School (AZ) banks on higher conversion rates by pairing quick screens with QB runs. Check...
“Expand to Build” Teaching Progression for Play Side OL in Wide Zones
2020-02-01 21:03:35
By Shawn Byrnes, Offensive Line Coach, Ottawa University (AZ)
Wide Zone blocking can be employed in a variety of different ways. Here at Ottawa University – Arizona (OUAZ), we determine our lateral vs. horizontal displacement of defenders depending on their...
“Duo” Philosophy in the Inside Zone Concept
2020-02-01 11:02:39
By Adam Hovorka, Managing Editor, X&O Labs
Our inside zone is a little different than a typical zone read. First, our offensive line is looking for double teams and vertical push at the point of attack. Our offensive linemen are...
11/20 Personnel Unbalanced Gap Schemes
2020-01-31 23:34:33
By Scott Girolmo, Head Football Coach, Battlefield High School (VA)
Born out of creative necessity, the use of the unbalanced 5-man surface does two things: helps to maximize the stronger personnel within the OL and two helps protect weaker personnel...
