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Post by triploption on Jul 27, 2008 11:15:13 GMT -6
Hello all,
I have been hearing some talk lately about a 2 point stance for your lineman. Just curious, how many of you have tried it, and what were the results. Logically it makes great sense to me. Typically leg strength in the kids usually cannot support their body weight, so the first thing they do on the snap is to relieve the pressure and stand up.
I believe the kids may be more explosive from the 2 point stance, but would love to hear the pros and cons from those that have tried it. Thanks
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Post by triploption on Jun 22, 2007 14:27:36 GMT -6
I dont remember either of those.....feel like I have missed out. When we would play that atari x's & o's our hands got so beat up that we actually wore padded fingerless gloves, we must have looked like a bunch of punks drinking our slurpees and playing that game. We would play for hours.....so simple yet so much fun.....now my son is running tripleoption out of the maryland I....on the xbox.
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Post by triploption on Jun 22, 2007 14:13:02 GMT -6
Does anyone remember that Atrai football game with the X'S & O'S....table top video game. I am sitting here watching my son play NCAA 2007 on the Xbox, and it got me to thinking....I need to find one of those old Atari games...see if I can buy one.....show my son what we used to play. That roller ball on top, I can remember many a nights pinching the hell out of my hand trying to score. What a great game.
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Post by triploption on Oct 29, 2007 17:09:49 GMT -6
The only problem I have with what happened on Sunday, was playing the starters as long as he did. There are knucklehead players like Godfrey out there that will look to take out a knee or looking for the big shot. The Patriots have turned into the most hated team with Darth Vader at the helm. I wouldnt chance my season with the game well in hand by leaving Brady in there. If they lose Brady, although they would still be better than most, it would definitely kill their chances at a ring. Brady is just throwing darts.....Dont mess with a good thing.
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Post by triploption on Jun 21, 2007 1:54:04 GMT -6
I am looking for a plastic tape that simulates the line of scrimmage. I think it is a good tool to help your lineman get to the right spot. I must be googling the wrong words, but does anyone know what I am talking about and where I might be able to pick one up. Also thanks for all that posted in regards to the compression suits.
Jeff "11 as 1"
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Post by triploption on Jun 20, 2007 10:55:06 GMT -6
Has anyone ever worn these suits before. I like the idea of all the pads in the suit and the wicking ability similar to under armour. I am having a hard time locating a place that sells them. If anyone knows a place, it would be much appreciated. Thanks
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Post by triploption on Oct 10, 2007 18:14:39 GMT -6
I originally looked at the Polecat as way to score an extra point or a 2 point play, however, after looking into it further and my brain scheming it seems that there is a possibility to actually run plays from this formation during any part of the game. My question is: Has anyone ran plays from this formation, other than as a gadget? It seems to me that jet sweep would work real well from this formation. Maybe I am just up in the night but I really see some possibility to incorporate this into a game plan. Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions.
Jeff "11 as 1"
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Post by triploption on Aug 13, 2007 22:30:11 GMT -6
Going from traditional wing t......to the Wild Bunch Offense and from 6-3.....to the 2LD......Thanks Ted
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Post by triploption on Jun 25, 2007 14:07:59 GMT -6
Dave, dont get me wrong. I am not implying that a youth team pass the ball 20 times a game. I think thats where most people assume that the Wild Bunch is this super pass intensive offense. It can be if you choose, however the running game in the WB is fantastic. The fly rocket sweep and the dives and off tackle slam. Add to that the shotgun, which is what I have decided to do and you can actually incorporate some single wing half spin and full spin off the fly. I simply told him what offense I was running but that there are many to choose from, but whatever it be, as a coach learn it forwards and backwards......inside and out. I still say the hardest thing to do in youth football is cover a receiver. When a youth team does pass the ball it is usually after the run has set it up...and when the ball is snapped the kids are looking for the run...and a simple bubble screen or flat route, which does not require a stud to throw.......is wide open. Im not suggesting pass it all day long, but to have some pass plays in the arsenal and when you use them....they usually work great.......and then at least it will keep them honest.......hence the running game becomes more effective......just my 2 cents
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Post by triploption on Jun 25, 2007 13:22:35 GMT -6
You need to speak to Jim his name is snibblet on the WB forum. He won a championship running the WB at your age group. Remember , you still have the fly and rocket sweep along with the dives and the QB waggle which is a killer at the youth level. The base pass plays are pretty simple...I believe it is very possible to run the WB at your age. I am coaching 12's and I see no problem what so ever. Think about this. The hardest thing to do in football is cover a receiver, at any age.....at the youth level it is a nightmare. Your QB and receivers no what spot the ball is going to be thrown....the defense on the other hand is clueless. Just my observation.
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Post by triploption on Jun 25, 2007 11:13:05 GMT -6
I have seen youth coaches attempt to play 11 on offense and 11 different kids on defense. Fact is there just aren't that many talented kids too choose from, at least where I play. I usually have a core of about 10 kids that are pretty solid. The rest you fill in with average to below average talent. I always look for the kid who is most athletic but maybe doesn't have a clue about football. I can teach him the game....hard to teach kids to be better athletes. I am also a big believer in smaller linemen for 2 reasons.....I I like to pull my line man and 2 it is hard physically for for them to come out of there 3 point stance. Their first movement is straight up....to relieve the stress on the knees, more times than not they just get in the way of the play. I am personally running the Wild Bunch offense....sort of a combination of wing-t and the bunch passing game. Hard to recommend 1 particular offense. There are many places here where can find information on certain schemes. I would find an offense stick with it and then keep it simple simple simple. Better to run 8 plays great than 16 plays OK.
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Post by triploption on Jun 25, 2007 9:31:18 GMT -6
I would start off by getting some help....assistants and such. Then I would get together find a good youth based offense and defense. The idea is to be prepared as much as you can. Keep it simple, for you and the kids.....Dont over complicate things, after all you are coaching a youth team.....Make sure the kids have fun....I almost quit playing after my pee wee year. NOW WHAT I AM ABOUT TO TELL YOU IS VERY IMPORTANT. Draft a parent letter that outlines your season.....what you expect from the kids, and more importantly what you expect from the parents. You need to be firm on this......THERE WILL BE NO YELLING AT ME, CONFRONTING ME HITTING ME, DURING A PRACTICE OR GAME OR EVER IN FRONT OF THE KIDS. If the parents need to speak with you about anything it is always away from the kids. You put this all in the letter.....and then you have them sign it. I am serious about that. This way they cannot use the excuse that they didnt know. I hope this helps. There are other little things you can do....just keep it fun for these kids, so that next year they can t wait to get back on the field and play the greatest game EVER!!!!!!
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Post by triploption on Aug 1, 2007 20:49:33 GMT -6
Dave
Would you mind sharing some of the dynamic stretches you do in that first 5 minutes. Thanks. Appreciate the response.
Jeff "11 as 1"
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Post by triploption on Aug 1, 2007 19:10:23 GMT -6
I am very curious to hear what some of you think. I have been told everything from dynamic is best to static to they are young and need very little stretching or warming up. The last one I don't agree with at all. Anyone who has a suggestion or an opinion on this I would love to hear it. The idea behind dynamic warm ups makes perfect sense, but I am no expert. Maybe someone out there is in the sports science field and can shed some light. Thanks.
Jeff " 11 as 1 "
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Post by triploption on Jul 13, 2007 15:42:00 GMT -6
How many of you High School coaches help out the little league program that feed into your system, and of those how many ask or require that the youth programs run your offense and defense. The reason I ask is that our High school is extremely helpful with the youth program. Just last night we had a coaches meeting for all youth coaches at the high school. The high school coach actually put us through a circuit workout that they use to help condition and teach at the same time. It was one of the best sources of info I have ever received as a youth coach.....and one hell of a workout. It has been 20 years since I played high school ball, and most of us youth coached were dragging at the end. Myself I thought it was the beaching teaching tool for me. The hands on is the way to go. Just curious how you High school coaches run things.
Jeff "11 as 1"
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Post by triploption on Jun 25, 2007 14:21:18 GMT -6
I agree with Dave......in my parents letter after myself and the parents have gone over everything, I make them sign it. This way during the season, if they should step out of line they cannot claim that you never discussed it in the parents meeting, because you have their signature.....works great.
I also agree with Dave in regards to the interviewing of the coaches. I would not dream of letting a coach onto the foeld without first meeting with him and asking many questions, and give him scenarios, and see how he would handle them. Then I want to find out just how much he knows about the game, and of course we do a background check as well.
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