By Coach Martin | Football Basics
In football, as in any sport, there are some easy-to-understand rules and some not-so-easy-to-understand rules. The “illegal shift” falls into the latter category. Not many people truly understand what an illegal shift in football is, why the rule is in place, and how referees can spot the infraction. However, one thing is for certain… It’s easy to understand how […]
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By Coach Martin | Football Basics
One of the most overlooked parts of training is learning how to catch a football. A lot goes into a passing play in football… From the perfect snap from the center, to good pass protection by the offensive line, to good routes run by the receivers, to finally a good pass thrown by the quarterback. But once all […]
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By Coach Martin | Football Basics
Understanding the many different football routes is important for every player and coach. On any given play, each receiver on the field will be asked to run a specific route to attack the different levels of the defense, and to keep the defenders off balance. But let’s first start with the basics…What is the “Route Tree”?Every pass […]
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By Coach Martin | Football Basics
No football team likes to stall and not make a first down. No football team likes to have to punt the football away to the other team. However, punting a football is one of the most important (yet over-overlooked) parts of the game that can swing the score one way or the other. But before we get into […]
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By Coach Martin | Football Basics
Being a quarterback in football is not as simple as picking up a ball and heaving it downfield. The position requires years of practice – from learning how to set players up in difficult offenses, to understanding how to read complex defenses. But let’s start with the basics: Learning “exactly” how to throw a football. Because trust me… it’s […]
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