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Post by neothecoach on Oct 16, 2006 16:52:59 GMT -6
Me and a friend of mine want to organize a youth football team next year. I'm trying to expand my knowledge of the "game within the game" of football, but as I search the website, there is a lot of terminology and concepts being discussed that I have trouble following at times. I have a basic understanding of offensive routes, formations and defenses, but I get bogged down by some of the more advanced terminology. Kind of like learning a whole different language. I really want to get a better understanding of the various concepts being discussed. If anyone can give me some advice on where to start or have any info to share, I'd really appreciate it.
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bigcroz
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Post by bigcroz on Oct 16, 2006 17:18:19 GMT -6
I would suggets that you pick one O and one D and learn as much about them as you possibly can, so that you may teach those to a group of youth. The terminology can change from system to system, so learn one thing to start with and then expand your horizons after you get that one thing down. Just MHO.
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Post by neothecoach on Oct 16, 2006 18:19:13 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice! I've heard a lot of terms being used that seem to apply regardless of the offense or defense being run. Things like jet sweep, veer, smash route, alley screen, different route combinations, 1-high, 2-high, mesh, 2x2, etc. I guess I'm trying to better understand the terms and concepts so I can better understand the information coaches are exchanging on this website. Like I said, it's like trying to understand a second language.
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Post by brophy on Oct 16, 2006 18:26:00 GMT -6
I would highly suggest not getting caught up in minutiae.
Personally....I would recommend you studying and understanding defensive coverages. Once you learn coverages, their weaknesses and strengths....how to run them, how run support is determined from it, and how to attack each on offense....
EVERY THING else will be gravy and a breeze.
That's just my two frigging cents.
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Post by coachjblair on Oct 16, 2006 18:51:50 GMT -6
Thier are also a lot of books out thier that talk about youth football. I would try and read a couple of these.
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Post by neothecoach on Oct 16, 2006 22:30:33 GMT -6
Anybody know some good resources for understanding defensive coverages?
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Post by tedseay on Oct 17, 2006 1:56:02 GMT -6
Neo: Take the blue pill, dude. ...or was it the red one? In any event, welcome to the nuthouse. This may help some: savefile.com/files/33719
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Post by neothecoach on Oct 17, 2006 11:05:14 GMT -6
Thanks a TON for the info. I'll be pouring over this for weeks. If I have any questions, I'll let you know. Keep it coming guys!
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Post by davecisar on Oct 17, 2006 17:50:27 GMT -6
It depends on what age group you are coaching. If is age 8-10 they throw the ball 2-5 times a game and most do it poorly. Going coverages there first probably isnt a priority. Taking away the most prevalent long ball plays in Youth Football are priority one, the sweep and reverse, then the plain ol "A" gap dive. There are many things a post pubescent High School kids can do thats out of the ability range of certain youth age strata, like a 15 yard out etc. With the limited practice time you have, very unlikely you could put in veer etc. There are significant limitations you face that the High Schools do not and that has to be taken into consideration. There are also a number of forums that are strcitly youth football related and may be of more use to you than one that focuses on High School Football.
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