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Teaching the Rip Move in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
The rip move can be an effective move, but it’s critical that it is combined with the pressing block destruction. This allows the defender to put the blocker on the back foot and control contact. The rip move is a great way to deal with a blocker while still maintaining your responsibility. The key to […]
Eight Boo-Tacular Swim Drills to Spice Up the Season
June 2, 2023
Everyone has seen or experienced a cringe-worthy race where goggles fall around the swimmer’s neck, fill with water, or worst of all, in their mouth after they dive off the blocks. It truly is Spooktober for many college, high school and club swimmers, as their coaches begin to draw brackets around their main sets. Coaches […]
Drill: Run Serve Receive
June 2, 2023
Make sure the pace of the drill is such that players don’t have to stand around in the court waiting to pass a ball for very long after they’ve done their run. Synopsis: This drill forces players to pass under pressure and when fatigued. It has a conditioning element and is good for working on mental […]
Why I Prefer Inside Zone
June 2, 2023
If you are able to double team the majority of defensive linemen this ensures that you will not have many negative plays. There are many great run schemes that you can build your offense around. I have chosen the Inside Zone because it’s easy to teach, it’s highly versatile and it can create easy double teams […]
The Standard Defensive Header Is Easy to Learn
June 2, 2023
You don’t need to be 6 feet tall to be great at heading. In fact, the most important factor is not how tall you are, instead it is the technique. The most used heading technique in soccer is the standard or defensive header. Regardless of your position you will always need to use the defensive heading technique in […]
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Boxing Tactics for Beginners
June 2, 2023
The boxer’s tactics are aimed at making sure they outpunch and therefore outscore their opponent. Once boxers have established a good stance, nimble footwork and a few basic punches they should start thinking about developing tactics to outsmart their future opponents. Counter attacking boxing tactics There are four main punches used in boxing: the jab, […]
Attacking a Defense: Where to Start Play Calling
June 2, 2023
When preparing to attack a defense the most important thing to do is to understand the nature of the defense. Every defense has strengths and weaknesses that are built into its structure. Looking at a defense can be overwhelming. The first time you go to plan out a game many offensive coordinators will spend hours […]
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Flag Football Drills
June 2, 2023
For young players it’s a good idea to use language that they can relate to. Explain to your team that a good defense is like a swarm of bees around a hive. As you get to know your team, choose drills that will address your team’s weaknesses (flag pulling, taking the right angle of pursuit, […]
How to Be a Good Football Kicker
June 2, 2023
Strike the bottom center of the ball with the inside of the top of the foot. Your foot should be at a 45-degree angle to the sideline when you make contact. Kickers may spend most of the football game watching from the sidelines, but when time’s running out and their team needs three points, then […]
Four Limited-Contact Drills to Drive Competition, Teach Defensive Skills
June 2, 2023
Align the defender on one side of the circle and the runner with the flags on the other. On the coach’s command, the defender must try to take both flags from the runner. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll‘s book “Win Forever” was where I first realized the importance of the development and cultivation of competition in practice. The truth is, […]
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