Post by coachks on Jun 29, 2009 21:19:31 GMT -6
Just curious how other coaches watch a game live. Either in the stands (Whether you're just a fan or you are scouting) or in the box on game night. Even when you're watching a game on TV. Just curious what others do.
Scouting:
I usually watch a combination of demeanor/emotion and try and "feel" their play calling. I'll take cursorary notes on formation and personel, but we never scout without getting film as well so I don't try and break down the game.
From the box:
Obviously this all depends on assignments and such....
When we're on defense I try and watch from the center to the MLB. This will give me my pass/run read and show me any guard movment.
Thats the toughest spot to see from the sideline, and I'll normally catch how they block the playside end. I'll also see if their line is getting to our linebackers.
On TV:
It's tough since cameramen are getting worse and worse about zooming in. I'll try and check out formations-front-coverage if I can. From then I'll normally try and watch the linebackers as they will take me to the play more often than not (and I'll catch patterns peripherally).
Scouting:
I usually watch a combination of demeanor/emotion and try and "feel" their play calling. I'll take cursorary notes on formation and personel, but we never scout without getting film as well so I don't try and break down the game.
From the box:
Obviously this all depends on assignments and such....
When we're on defense I try and watch from the center to the MLB. This will give me my pass/run read and show me any guard movment.
Thats the toughest spot to see from the sideline, and I'll normally catch how they block the playside end. I'll also see if their line is getting to our linebackers.
On TV:
It's tough since cameramen are getting worse and worse about zooming in. I'll try and check out formations-front-coverage if I can. From then I'll normally try and watch the linebackers as they will take me to the play more often than not (and I'll catch patterns peripherally).