Decoding Defensive Formations: A Guide to Pre-Snap Reads

QuestionCan you e-mail me how to do pre-snap reads of defensive formations and how to adjust to them? AnswerShawn, are you asking this as QB, a skill posi

Understanding Special Teams Player Roles: Starters, Backups, and Specialists

QuestionYou wrote this statement: In general, you have three classes of special teams players: starters, back up players, and dedicated special teams playe

Resources for Aspiring Football Coaches: Navy & Beyond

QuestionI was just wondering what some are the best websites and books to learn as much football as possible. I have a dream to someday coach my high schoo

Understanding the 3-4 Defensive Line: Positions & Techniques

QuestionIn the 3-4 alignment, where do the defensive lineman, line up in relation to the offensive lineman? What is the terminology used for the nose tackl

Improve Wide Receiver Hands: Drills & Techniques

QuestionHi Louis, Im not sure if this is up your alley or not, but i was hoing you could help me.  I am currently paying high school football in my ju

Deion Sanders Career Statistics: Touchdowns Allowed & Defensive Impact

QuestionHow many times has Deion Sanders been scored on, as in how many touch downs has he given up during his career? I dont care for him, but a colliege

NFL Pre-Season Games: Purpose & Impact Explained

QuestionWhat is the purpose of the pre-season games? Does the outcome of the pre-season games determine something for the season or are they just for pract

Middle Linebacker Responsibilities in a 4-3 Cover 3 Defense

QuestionCan you please tell me the responsibilities of a middle linebacker in a 4-3 defense, with Cover 3 formation? AnswerDear Larry, to answer your ques

Understanding Defensive Line Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI have always wondered the different numbering of a defensive lineman.  One technique, four technique, four I, 7 technique....can you tell me

Understanding the 3-3-5 Offense: Strengths, Weaknesses & Counter Strategies

QuestionWhat are some offensive schemes that challenge the effectiveness of the 3-3-5? AnswerI did a little research on this - I was unfamilair with it a

Football Blocking Terminology: Understanding Offensive Line Positioning

QuestionIM CONFUSED ON WHAT IT MEANS WHEN YOU BLOCK THE MAN OVER YOU AND SOFORTH...COULD YOU EXPLAIN?   THANK YOU AnswerDear GEORGE BAKER, When

Zone Blocking: A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Effective Run Blocking

Questionwhat is zone blocking and how dp you teach it? AnswerDear Jorge, Zone blocks are also known as a gap blocks, and fold blocks. The goal of a zone

NFL Football Positions: Help with a Homework Question

QuestionHelp please! Helping grandaughter with homework question about football, have no clue! question is What position was played by NFL football players

Fantasy Football Trade Advice: T. Glenn vs. M. Muhammed - Should You Trade?

Questionim in a fantasy league and 10 rushing yards is 1 point and 10 recieving yards is 1 point, a touchdown is 6. I would like to know if i should trade

Best Defensive End Training Videos for High School Players

QuestionI would like your expert advice on recomending a dvd or video that you would recomend for a your man that is a junior in high school and plays defe

Coaching Career Path: Insights & Expert Advice

QuestionHello Louis! My name is Preston, and I am a member of the US Air Force stationed in the UK.  For a college course, I am required to ask a few

NFL Drop Kick Rule: Is It Still Legal?

QuestionIs the drop kick still legal in the NFL? AnswerYes.  Rule 3, Section 8 defines the dropkick as, a kick by a kicker who drops the ball and kic

Double TE Formations vs. Traditional Offenses: Pros, Cons & NFL Success

QuestionJust looking for some of the good and bad on running a double TE formation as your base offense as opposed to the HB/FB formation.  Which form

NFL 4th Down Rules: Understanding Downs and Yards

QuestionHi there! Im not familiar to pro football so there is my question.On a fourth down the offensive team punts,right? When can they continue to comple

Understanding Football: NFL vs. CFL - A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI like football howwever I have no idea how to football is played,...how is football play in general?  in NFL?  and what is the differenc