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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