Improve Your Football Catching: Drills & Techniques

QuestionDo u know Drills that will help to ketch the football better? AnswerDear Aaron, One important skill that a receiver must have is a strong desire t

College Football Intentional Grounding Penalty: A Rule Analysis

QuestionDear Vic, What is the incentive for a QB who knows he is going to get sacked for *NOT* intentionally grounding the ball?  The current college

Is It Possible for a Girl to Play Football & Reach the NFL?

QuestionIve loved football for a majority of my life.  My favorite team is the patriots, and Ive liked them since 4th grade.  I am currently 14 y

Tryout Tips for First-Time Tackle Football Players

QuestionWell heres the situation, I have found out about a recreation/semi-pro adult football league in my city that I am interested in playing in.  I

Improve Your Football Catching Skills: Drills & Techniques

QuestionIve been playing WR for about 2 years now after being removed from the RB position. Last year, my first year playing, I had alot of trouble catchin

Understanding Zone Blocking in Spread Offenses: A Coach's Guide

QuestionHey Coach, I started at quarterback in college for four years in a wing-T and triple option offense.  I now am fascinated by the spread offens

Understanding Center Audibles in Football: Blocking Schemes & Disguise

QuestionCoach, I am guessing the Center is directing blocking schemes.  Can you tell me more about what he is doing.  How does he disguise his a

Improving Your Son's Football IQ: Defensive Reading Strategies for Young QBs

QuestionDear Coach   Your ask a question piece on line is awesome, so here is my main question.  My sons coaches love his athleticism, (hes

40-Yard Dash Time for College Football Recruits: What's the Target?

QuestionHow can I improve my 40 time? ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- What does your 4

First Down Rules: NCAA vs. Professional Football - A Deep Dive

QuestionThanks for your response.  Just a follow up question.  Is this the same in the NCAA.  We received a response, via phone today that t

NCAA Football: Ball Spotting After a Knee-to-Ground Contact

QuestionHow do the officials mark the ball after the ball carriers knee hits the ground and then the ball carrier leans forward with the ball.  Is the

Beginner's Guide to Teaching Football to Kids: Coaching Tips for 8-Year-Olds

QuestionHi Coach Perl,  I recently entered my Girlfriends 8yr old son (Jesus)into flag football.  I thought that it would be helpful for him to l

Defensive Strategies Against the HB Draw in Cover 2 Football

QuestionI am a defensive coach for a high school football team.  We usually play a 3-5 scheme but in passing situations versus teams who like to run

Networking with Coaches: How to Request Mentorship & Volunteer Opportunities

QuestionCoach, I am attending college for Sports admin. in the fall. I called a local high school coach to meet with him and get some pointers about a futu

Football Advice for a Young Player: Offensive Guard & Defensive Tackle

QuestionHey Coach. My name is Mike. I am 13 years old. I currently play football for my middle school team.I start at Offensive Guard and Defensive Tackle.

Improve Your Football Throwing Mechanics: A QB's Guide

QuestionI play with a group of friends ages around 15, and I usually play QB if no one else would like to try it.  It is tackle football and it is com

Safe & Effective Backyard Football Tackling Techniques

QuestionThe question is, what is the proper way to open field tackle in backyard football, and how should i tackle a man who is in front of me sprinting an

Tight End Improvement: Strength, Speed, and Blocking Techniques

Questionhi my name is Dainen Green. I am in 10th grade at Glassboro high school. This is my first year starting at tight end. We have made it to the playof

Improve Your Football Throwing Distance: A Guide for Young Players

Questionhi i wanted to know how i can throw a football farther. im 13 and cant throw very far.my throw the average length of our football team teams throws

Clarifying Shovel Pass Rules: Trailing Receiver & Forward Laterals

QuestionThank you for your reply.  I must follow up though. I am under the impression that this pass must me thrown to a trailing receiver.  In m