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Post by coachd379 on Sept 2, 2011 8:58:19 GMT -6
Hey coaches,
Tonight will be my first night in the pressbox. I am pretty nervous because I have never been in there before. I am responsible for relaying information for the offense. I have made a few documents such as an offensive formation chart to mark which formations we are running. A play chart to document plays being called. A field chart to mark where we are throwing the ball, and a defensive chart to mark where they are aligning. Can you guys think of anything else I would need? Is this too much?
Thanks!
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Post by superpower on Sept 2, 2011 9:37:39 GMT -6
I always have my pressbox coach keep track of who is making the tackle. That helps me to get things fixed or know where to attack.
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coachriley
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Post by coachriley on Sept 3, 2011 0:49:27 GMT -6
When I worked up in the box my first year, I watched the defensive box and checked for any blitzes or stunts they ran and also if they did anything particular versus a certain formation.
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Post by mattharris75 on Sept 15, 2011 9:24:57 GMT -6
I'd ask your OC the specific things he wants you to look for.
I was similar to you when I started in the box, and I quickly realized I just had too much stuff going on to keep track of everything.
So you need to be focused on what he thinks is important.
Once you do it for a while you'll begin to know what he's looking for when you run a given play or formation.
It gets easier once you've done it for a while, but I'm in my 3rd year in the box and still improving on a weekly basis.
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Post by flingt on Sept 15, 2011 9:34:24 GMT -6
I'd ask your OC the specific things he wants you to look for. I was similar to you when I started in the box, and I quickly realized I just had too much stuff going on to keep track of everything. So you need to be focused on what he thinks is important. Once you do it for a while you'll begin to know what he's looking for when you run a given play or formation. It gets easier once you've done it for a while, but I'm in my 3rd year in the box and still improving on a weekly basis. Ditto to above. I spent years in the box, calling plays and being eyes. I had a blank notepad for anything new and I would even take a small white board and pen with me to write down things. I charted Play/DD/Yards gained/and all fronts. Also keep track of timeouts and let the OC know about the clock and if you have a quick turnaround play after a long run or turnover. I would ask the OC exactly what he wants because it may be something as simple as watch the secondary. I would also help the defense out too by watching backside of the play. Helps them in the event the opponent likes to run reverses. |
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Post by turney on Sept 15, 2011 10:47:04 GMT -6
Basically I always wanna know who made the tackle and what they are doing to formations/motions........ After each series I want to talk about who made the play and try to figure out why or how we can take advantage of it.
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Post by coachd379 on Sept 15, 2011 13:16:38 GMT -6
Thanks coaches! The first week was a bit overwhelming. I had way too much stuff up there. I am getting better and more comfortable each week. It is a lot of fun!
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Post by turney on Sept 15, 2011 20:46:24 GMT -6
Your not gonna see everything. Just look for specific things that you can take advantage of.
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