cap28
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Post by cap28 on Dec 9, 2008 6:09:13 GMT -6
Hi, football in the UK is very different to the states!
We have recently started a new team and have recruited the following....
30 complete rookies, a 2nd year qb, a small but athletic rookie O line and do not want anything to complex due to the short amount of time uni guys get to learn the playbook.
From chats with other coaches I'm considering the single wing T. The main points are the small O line and probably having only 8 weeks (12 training sessions) before the first friendly game
Thanks
Glenn
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Post by touchdownmaker on Dec 9, 2008 6:39:11 GMT -6
Run 6 plays very well. 4 runs and 2 passes. Focus on the blocking and tackling, do that better than the opposition and you will win many games.
Choose your offense based on your typical talent. What do your players do well right now?
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Post by jpdaley25 on Dec 9, 2008 7:59:18 GMT -6
What age group are you working with? A 20 year old rookie will learn a lot faster and can handle more than a 13 year old can.
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Post by groundchuck on Dec 9, 2008 8:00:33 GMT -6
I would include some type of option in your overall scheme. If the rest of the teams are like yours and have limited experience and time some veer or midline could cause them fits.
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Post by bigdog2003 on Dec 9, 2008 9:00:10 GMT -6
Double wing would be a good bet, double teams and power, not to much pressure on the line or any one player.
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Post by khalfie on Dec 9, 2008 9:05:56 GMT -6
I would use the offense that intrigued me the most.
Whatever you do, it will be new to the guys, as well as to yourself? Unless you are currently familiar with an offense... then that's the one you should use.
Otherwise... find that offense that you don't mind buying books on, watching film of, and willing to talk about on hours on end. Don't do something simply because its the offense dejour...
What do you like about the game a football? Expand from there. There's nothing new in football, but there is a lot, and I'm sure you can find your area of interest.
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tedseay
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Post by tedseay on Dec 10, 2008 11:33:20 GMT -6
From chats with other coaches I'm considering the [glow=red,2,300]single wing T[/glow]. Hmmm...do you mean this:  [glow=red,2,300] Single Wing[/glow] Or this:  [glow=red,2,300]Wing-T[/glow]...as you can see, there's a bit of a difference. Both are fine offenses, but it depends on your comfort level with the direct/shotgun center snap, among other things. I know of at least one team in the UK running single wing, and would be happy to put you in touch with their staff if interested. |
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Post by mmqb14 on Dec 12, 2008 5:13:17 GMT -6
cap28: I have been coaching up a new football team here in Basel, Switzerland for the last 3 months. Season will start in April 09. Very few experienced players, lots of rookies. Having 2 practices available per week and maybe a Saturday/Sunday afternoon every month, your focus should be on "simplicity". With a "simple" offensive scheme, you are assured of getting enough reps. With enough reps, you are assured that you *can* build player confidence to actually be able to execute the plays on the field. SIMPLICITY + REPS = CONFIDENCE Also with a simple scheme you can coach up more detail per play. More play detail will also get you better execution. For my program, I have chosen to implement the Double Wing offense. The biggest advantages that I get out of it are that 1) my QB does not really have to be able to throw the ball or option-pitch, and 2) the very tight line splits automatically neutralize the most popular defensive strategy in Euro football - namely to shoot the gaps. Also 3) with a small but quick line you actually play to the strength of the DW in that you pull your linemen to the point-of-attack. The Double Wing is certainly an offense that you might want to look into. Regards from Switzerland, Coach K
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Post by windigo on Dec 12, 2008 11:22:12 GMT -6
There are lots of good offenses you can choose. But the important thing is not to get obsessed with your system. You have a bunch of rookies. You will get a lot more out of teaching fundamentals than you will with teaching a system. So what ever offenses you choose follow the KISS method. I'd say at most 6 running plays 6 passing plays and run them to perfection. If you spend more than 20 min a day scrimmaging you are in trouble. Spend the vast majority of your time working on fundamentals.
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Post by coachorr on Dec 12, 2008 12:31:19 GMT -6
If I were in your position, I would consider running the doublewing for the simplicity of formations, the double teams and more people at the POA. I think more time can be spent coaching fundamentals with this type of offense. Just my humble opinions.
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fugulookinat
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Post by fugulookinat on Dec 12, 2008 13:33:42 GMT -6
Isn't it spelled Offense??? ;D
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Post by coachorr on Dec 13, 2008 22:47:55 GMT -6
Well that may be the case, but defence is definitely spelled defence.
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