offense
December 30, 2011
Football: Expanding the shallow-cross concept
One of the most time-tested and versatile staples of the modern passing game is the shallow-cross concept. Known in some circles as the "mesh route," the shallow-cross concept is a favorite among play-callers because it attacks multiple coverages...
April 27, 2011
Critical elements for teaching a 4-out offense
Many coaches stymie their players by giving them too much structure within an offense. Our program experienced a lot of success after we made the switch from a 3-out motion offense to a 4-out motion. A 4-out motion offense allows the players more ro...
April 27, 2011
Developing proper form for the mid-range jumper
The mid-range game is a major source of point production — if exploited properly. It's an excellent complement to both the low-post and perimeter player, and it has a substantially higher success rate than shooting from 3-point land. When you cons...
December 30, 2010
Football: Complementary plays to the wishbone triple option
The wishbone triple option play is the base play within the greater wishbone-triple-option offensive philosophy. As its name indicates, it's actually three plays in one. There is a dive option to the fullback; a quarterback-keeper, off-tackle option;...
June 8, 2010
‘Slice-Cut’ continuity motion offense carves up defenses
This four-option continuity motion offense that we call the "Slice Cut" has provided our team with excellent scoring opportunities against man-to-man defense. One of the advantages of this offense lies in its continuity. The Slice Cut gives you the ...
June 2, 2010
‘Spread baseline inbounds series’ sizzles
The "spread baseline inbounds series" is a set of plays designed for each player on the floor to have an opportunity to score. Each of the following inbounds plays is designed to score a layup or get a good open jump shot. Each play easily flows into...
June 2, 2010
‘Fist’ offense beats up man defenses
"Fist" provides a different look that's effective against man defenses. This set confuses defenses by what it does not do. There is a three-player stack that's somewhat stationary, as in a lot of pro sets. Many defenders expect motion and movement, ...
May 12, 2010
Box-set, side out-of-bounds series
The following are four sideline inbounds plays run out of a box set that have been extremely successful for our team. 'Carolina' DIAGRAM 1: Carolina. 4 and 3 are lined up at each block, while 5 and 2 positioned at the elbows. As 1 slaps the ball to...
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