Using a Wristband to Signal On Defense
We talk so much about offensive signals, but the defense needs a lot of signals and communication methods as well. In today’s article we’ll look… Read More »Using a Wristband to Signal On Defense
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How to Add Motion to your Signals & Play Calls
One of the most common questions coaches ask when talking about signals, especially in a no huddle offense, is “How do you build the motion… Read More »How to Add Motion to your Signals & Play Calls
Using the “Body Clock” Signal System
There are an endless number of potential gestures to use when trying to convey information to your players via signals. One way many coaches have… Read More »Using the “Body Clock” Signal System
3 Ideas for “Opposite” Words in your Playbook
Choosing your playbook terminology can be a chore, especially when you’re starting from scratch. Anything you teach is going to be helped by making it… Read More »3 Ideas for “Opposite” Words in your Playbook
3 Rules For Choosing Your Playbook Verbiage
It’s that time of year when so many coaches are building their playbooks in anticipation for the fall. Whether you’re getting ready for spring practice,… Read More »3 Rules For Choosing Your Playbook Verbiage
Teaching Linebacker Run Fits
Even in today’s modern game where every high school QB can throw a ball down the field accurately, It all starts on defense with stopping… Read More »Teaching Linebacker Run Fits
How to Teach Zone Pressure Coverages
Getting after the quarterback with zone pressure can feel tricky—how do you dial up the heat without confusing your own players or leaving gaps in… Read More »How to Teach Zone Pressure Coverages
Fundamentals of Press Coverage: Insights from Texas Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
In the competitive realm of college football, defensive backs are pivotal in disrupting the opposing team’s passing plays. A key technique in their toolkit is… Read More »Fundamentals of Press Coverage: Insights from Texas Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
Do You Know The 2.5 Second Rule?
The Eat The Captain Defense isn’t just about crazy blitzes and weird alignments, it’s so much more. This defense isn’t just an exotic package, but… Read More »Do You Know The 2.5 Second Rule?
Staying sound vs the run with exotic alignments
The Eat The Captain Defense is known for some truly WILD fronts and alignments, but the core of the scheme is based on sound defensive… Read More »Staying sound vs the run with exotic alignments