College Football Strong Safety: Guidance for Aspiring Players

QuestionDear Coach Louis, I am currently a soldier in the US Army seeking help on how to become a great strong safety at the college football level. I am

Football Goggles & Tinted Lenses: Understanding Regulations & Exceptions

QuestionI understand tinted Visors are illegal in High School Football. My son has an eye condition which causes, hemeralopia, an excessive sensitivity to

College Football Eligibility for Former Military Personnel

QuestionI am 22 and recently left the military to pursue a degree. I am currently in a community college that does not have a football program. I have two

NCAA Eligibility Appeal & Scholarship Concerns: Seeking Advice

QuestionIn regards to answer earlier regarding my brothers ineligibility status with NCAA , the school stated they are making an appeal but we would have t

Coaching the 3-4 Defense: Resources & Strategies

QuestionAre there any books on coaching the 3-4 base in its entirety? I already have Leo Hands books on 3-4 stunts and fire zone blitzes.There doesnt seem

Using DL Technique Numbering for Database Alignment: Considerations

QuestionCan I use the DL technique numbering system to align DBs? AnswerDear Brad, If it is your team, you can do what ever you want to do. Make sure eve

Understanding the 3-4 Defense Alignment: DL Numbering & LB Positioning

QuestionUsing the DL technique numbering system, at what numbers do the DEs, NT, and the 4 LBs line up? 1-gap and 2-gap 3-4s have different numbering, so I

Workout Plan for D-Line Walk-On: Recovering from Injury & Academic Ineligibility

QuestionDear coach,  I just graduated high school this past may, and Ive played football since I was in the third grade. I sadly missed out on most

Football Game Controversy: Illegal Procedure & Holding - Refereeing Errors?

QuestionRecently I observed this situation at local high school game: 4th and 2, the offensive team lines up to punt and as the ball is snapped to the punt

Holding Penalty on Kick Returns: Enforcement Spot Explained

QuestionIf the receiving team is called for holding before the ball is caught by the return man is the penalty assessed from the spot the ball was returned

The Legal Loopholes of Trick Plays in Football

Questionif you go on youtube and look up the dirtiest trick play in football history the first video that shows up is about a center who simply HANDS the b

Defensive Strategies Against the 5 Wide Receiver Spread Offense

Questionwhat is the best defense for 5 wide recievers?   AnswerDear Tony, Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I wrote you an e-mail and forgot t

Can a Center Hike the Ball Without a QB Signal? NFL Rules Explained

QuestionMy friends and I are having a debate with no definite answer to the question; Can the center just hike the ball if he sees the play clock is about

NFL Officiating: Pylon Rule Explained - The Exploding Pylon

QuestionIS THE ENTIRE PYLON CONSIDERED TO BE PART OF THE GOAL LINE ? AnswerThe following is an officiating philosophy - Exploding Pylon If a runner approa

Football Rules: When is a Runner Down?

QuestionIf a ball carrier is in possession of the football and his knee or elbow does not touch the ground as he slips but he touches the ground with the f

Starting Football at 21: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionIm 21 with no playing experience. I had domestic issues in high school that lead to academic inelligibilty, so I never got to play. Its always bee

Football Visor Rules: Are Black Visors Allowed? - NCAA & NFHS

Questioncan i get a permitt to wear a visor black AnswerNo, black eye shields or visors are not permitted by rule. The exact rule addressing visors under

NFL Touchdown Rules: When Does a Catch Count?

Questionif a recvier cathes a ball in the front of the end zone but the ball has not crossed the plain is that still a touchdown AnswerJames If the catch

High School Football Rules: Illegal Field Goal Attempts & Defensive Positioning

QuestionHigh school football team lacks a punter or decides to kick from field goal formation on 4th down regardless of field position: A) is this legal;

Legal Backward Pass vs. Illegal Forward Pass in Football

QuestionQUESTION: Player A pitches the ball to player B that is trailing, but both players are in motion towards the opponents endzone. The ball is pitched