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Post by flysweep on May 12, 2010 18:40:48 GMT -6
Hi guys, I have been searching for a video/DVD that breaks down several different offensive and defensive formations. This is NOT for coaching, but instead for broadcasting. I do play-by-play (NOT color commentary) and would love to be able to spot formations, sweeps, etc. before the snap of the ball. I recognize some, but not all. Instead of begging a coach to sit in a film room with me and break down film, I figure it is just as easy to do it at home, but I have yet to find a DVD that covers more than just one type of offense/defense. Usually, they are very specific, and about $50 a pop. If anyone can help me out with this I would really appreciate it!  |
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Post by tim914790 on May 12, 2010 18:51:55 GMT -6
I would say that so many people call the same thing different names that you are better off trying to sit down with the coaches in your area and learning what they call things. Maybe see if you can get some of their scouting reports on the teams in your area?
Just do me a favor, when a team gets in the shotgun dont say " Uh oh here we go they are running the spread offense now!" HAHAHA good luck.
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Post by coachguy83 on May 12, 2010 21:49:22 GMT -6
I don't know of any DVDs that cover multiple offenses, but I don't think you need to find anything to indepth. There are a few series of books out there that would fit your needs. I know AFCA has a couple out that might help you out. Check at the local library I know many of them have it or you might be able to get something through interlibrary loan.
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Post by flysweep on May 12, 2010 23:08:35 GMT -6
Good suggestions. And, being in the South, I know better than to assume taking a snap out of the 'gun automatically means "spread". "Spread" is so hard to define anyways. Guys who you read everywhere that run the "spread", like a Dan Mullen...even he admits they don't necessarily run the spread. He calls his a "spread-coast" offense.  The safest route to go is just to say most teams are "multiple", because they are (at least at that level). I-formation, broken I, I out of the gun, tripps out to the nearside/ farside, who's in the slot, wildcat, empty...all of those are easy...I guess I'm looking for more. I do talk to the coaches beforehand and find out what they run, but I'd like to expand and build on what I know. I do a lot of research, online and with books, but I think having something to "see" visually, helps even more. So, any coaches in the Atlanta area who like talking football 24/7 have a day they can sit down and break down film? Or help me find "keys" on offense and defense to look for to make the proper call? Or better yet, anyone hosting a camp that has some of this stuff? I have no problems paying! Thanks for the replies! -Melissa |
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Post by splitricky5 on May 13, 2010 6:37:23 GMT -6
I'm from Ohio, so this isn't necessarily going to be helpful, BUT some of the colleges up my way have been hosting camps for women and/or broadcasters. I know Toledo is having a camp for women and I think Michigan has done it. I have heard of NFL teams doing that in the past as well. Maybe one of the colleges/universities down your way are doing something like that. Also, it may be a little late in the game now, but going to a coaching clinic would be a good way to learn. I went to the OSU clinic a couple of years ago and there was a woman in the front row by Jim Tressel taking notes through every speaker.
Just my two cents.
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Post by nexthc on May 13, 2010 6:50:31 GMT -6
Football for Dummies Book?
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Post by casec11 on May 13, 2010 7:14:43 GMT -6
I have seen in some playbooks (maybe defensive Books) a list of formations/ personnel groupings and what they call them specific to the team. Many are a common terms for the formation. For instance PRO or BUNCH, DOUBLES. It's more about personnel, and what the defense needs to do to adjust but it may help.
Just don't call a Jet (fly, speed) sweep a reverse.... Us coaches hate that.
but from your name i think you know
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Post by brophy on May 13, 2010 7:51:35 GMT -6
“I use the word totally too much. I need to change it up and use a word that is different but has the same meaning
Mitch do you like submarine sandwhiches?
All-encompassingly"The problem you will have is that you have to govern yourself in what you deliver. Your audience is at a "3", so delivering verbiage at a "9" will only get them to tune out (or be utterly confused). If you can understand and dilute simple concepts of a play, you should please everyone. I wouldn't get hung up on formations or fronts; just deliver how many backs (in the backfield) how many receivers split to a side.....and what presnap look the defense can give (what they are playing) and then be able to provide some rationale as to why the offense ran that play (what they were trying to accomplish).
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Post by coachweav88 on May 14, 2010 6:39:32 GMT -6
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The safest route to go is just to say most teams are "multiple", because they are (at least at that level).
