Prevent Defense (Coaching Guide With Images)

By Coach Martin | Football Defense

The prevent defense can be run by any team no matter what their base defensive formation looks like.

However, it should only be run in certain game situations in which the defensive team has a big lead late in the game.

If the prevent defense is run in the wrong game situation, it could result in doing nothing but preventing that team from closing out a win.

Let’s take a closer look at how the prevent defense is run and when it should be run.

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What Is a Blitz in Football? (Explained)

By Coach Martin | Football Strategies

Simply put, a blitz is a play call by a defense that’s designed to rush the quarterback with more defenders than there are blockers.

For example, if there are 5 blockers on an offensive play (the 5 offensive linemen), then a blitz would be a play that has 6 players rushing the quarterback.

It’s easy to understand, but it’s not so easy to execute it properly. There are also different types of blitzes as well as different reasons why you’d want to call a blitz.

Let’s take a closer look at why you’d want to run a blitz and what type of blitzes you can run.

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70 Inspirational Football Movies to Watch Right Now

By Coach Martin | Miscellaneous

Whether you’re looking for more football-related content to satiate your thirst for the sport while waiting in between seasons, or you’re just scrambling for more binge-watchable films to pass the time during the lockdown, this list of 70 football movies is for you.

From silent movies of the 1920s to blockbuster films of the 21st century, this collection will make you laugh, cry, and feel inspired.

It’s got a whole range of genres – biographical, comedy, and even fantasy and action.

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Goal Line Defense in Youth Football (Using the 6-3 Defense)

By Coach Martin | Football Defense

A goal line defensive formation in youth football has only one aim in mind — to prevent the offense from scoring a touchdown.

Ultimately, it would be great if they stopped the offense or forced a turnover, but even keeping them out of the end zone and forcing a field goal attempt would be considered a success.

Let’s take a closer look at the formation of a goal line defense in youth football and the responsibilities of each level of the defense.

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Kick Return Formation and Schemes to Score

By Coach Martin | Football Strategies

The kick return formation can be rather boring in football.

It’s a special teams play that occurs at the start of both the first half and second half of a game, as well as after every scoring play.

There are two parts to a successful kick return: The formation and the scheme. Let’s take a look at both.

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What is a Wheel Route in Football? (Full Explanation)

By Coach Martin | Football Strategies

The wheel route in football is one of the simplest, yet most devastating passing routes.

The route forces the defender to move quickly laterally, and then quickly turn around and start running upfield in hopes of covering the receiver.

It’s a great route to teach football players of any age because it’s so easy to learn and can be run from pretty much any area of the field.

Let’s take an in-depth look at what the wheel route is, why it’s called that, and how to run it.

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How to Tackle in Football (7-Step Guide)

By Coach Martin | Football Basics

Following the proper tackling form will not only allow you to avoid injury — and to avoid causing injury to another — but it’ll also ensure that you tackle the most effectively, accurately, and with the most power.

Practicing the fundamentals will also keep you from being faked out by a ball carrier and left in the dust as he runs downfield.

Let’s take a step-by-step look at how to tackle in football properly.

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75 Football Books That Can Change Your Life

By Coach Martin | Football Basics

This list of football books is a great reading list for all football junkies out there.

Whether you’re a coach or player trying to develop your skills, a novice fan just trying to learn the ropes, or a devout follower who wants to read something football-related while waiting in between seasons, these 75 football books are for you.

This list is complete with biographies of legendary coaches, memoirs of star players, inspirational messages from respected football figures, and manuals for strategies and schemes.

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Teaching the Three Point Stance in Youth Football (7-Steps)

By Coach Martin | Football Basics

Almost all offensive and defensive linemen start every play bent halfway over with their hand touching the ground.

It’s a technique that is done to get these big-bodied players lower to the ground from the start, so that when the ball is snapped, they can remain low and burst through the opposing team’s line.

This is known as the three point stance.

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What are Special Teams in Football? (Explained)

By Coach Martin | Football Strategies

What’s so special about special teams in football?

A lot, actually.

When most people think of football teams, they think of only two units — the offense and the defense.

But special teams is that often-forgotten third unit that can have a huge impact on the game.

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