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Post by jackedup on Feb 3, 2013 21:56:28 GMT -6
Just heard Shannon Sharpe talk about the 3 momentum swings in an NFL game. How does this translate to high school football? Do you feel there are more? Less? None at all?
And how do you handle a momentum swing? I know defensively, I like to send pressure and be aggressive.
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Post by dsqa on Feb 3, 2013 22:07:21 GMT -6
I'll bite...Probably more considering there is more parity in the NFL talent pool...High school players tend to be more emotional as well, leading to more swings...
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Post by joboo59 on Feb 3, 2013 22:11:54 GMT -6
I would say there is the potential for more in an evenly matched game mainly for the above reason. HS kids will likely have more mental and emotional breakdowns and high points than pros.
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Post by groundchuck on Feb 3, 2013 22:31:36 GMT -6
Mojo in high school is huge. If you have momentum its almost like your team is playing downhill.
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Post by coachbdud on Feb 3, 2013 23:58:20 GMT -6
HS players are more easily influenced by the idea of momentum
Their highs are higher, their lows are lower
Offensively I'm a big believer in taking a deep shot after a big turnover or when you have em on the ropes, mortal Kombat line, "Finish him "
I also think onside kicks are not attempted nearly enough, I feel the momentum swing this generates far outweighs the field position
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Post by coach2013 on Feb 4, 2013 3:43:52 GMT -6
Sometimes high school kids chalk up a loss or win before the game is played.
I imagine some NFL players are that way but very few.
Ultimately a team reflects its coaching after awhile.
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Post by brophy on Feb 4, 2013 8:38:52 GMT -6
it is a theory we've always embraced and told the kids - and it is usually true for HS, as well.
There may be typically 3 key moments that determine the outcome of a game (big explosive gain, turnover/takeaway, special teams play). It only takes 1 play to make a difference in a game and it could come from ANYONE on the field (tipped pass, force a fumble). Extraordinary effort is what will make something happen.
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Post by groundchuck on Feb 4, 2013 9:59:38 GMT -6
Before every game we talk about the fact that of the 150 some odd snaps there will be 5-7 plays that will have a huge bearing on the outcome of the game. Be ready to make those plays and stop those plays, as well mentally ready to be resilient if one of those plays is missed by us or made by them.
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Post by gators1422 on Feb 4, 2013 19:40:03 GMT -6
It's definitely a big deal. We played a team in the playoffs we had beaten already by 2 Td's earlier. Everything went there way early they were up 19-7 with 50 seconds in the half and we're pinned on our own 1. Our kid pops a midline out the back door for 90 yards, we score the next play. Go in down 19-14, but it was over. We rip off 28 more unanswered to go up 42-19 all because of one play, my opinion.
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Post by silkyice on Feb 4, 2013 20:22:58 GMT -6
Momentum does exist becasue we have all felt it.
But is just a perception. Sometimes perception is reality sometimes it is not.
If momentum was all mighty, then how does it ever swing back?
If momentum was everything, then why didn't the 49ers score on their last drive to win?
Momentum is just a feeling. Sure, I want momentum. But I want the lead, or better team, or better position, or better situation way before I want momentum.
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