Field and boundary are two terms that are often used by offensive and defensive coaches in football. What do the terms mean, and why are they important? Field and boundary refer to the spacing on the football field. The field is the wide side of the field, and the boundary is the short side of …
Coach Kenny Simpson, head coach of Southside high school in Batesville, Arkansas, joins us to talk about his new book “Find A Way – What I wish I ‘d known when I became a head football coach.” Coach Simpson has been coaching for 12 years now and has come across all of the head coach …
Before the coin toss, players can be seen holding hands or interlocking arms before they walk toward midfield. The coin toss is one of the most important parts of the game. When a team defers the coin toss, it means they will decide what to do in the second half. The opponent picks whether they …
An effective football practice requires both time management and efficiency among coaches and players. To practice every situation and technique in football, you must be organized. Running a high school and youth football practice requires a script, coaches knowing exactly what they’re doing, and players moving around as fast as possible. We’re going to be …
In football and life in general, preparation is everything. Contrary to popular belief, 90% of a professional football player’s preparation occurs in the classroom and film room rather than on the practice field. Watching football films requires attention to detail in both scheme and technique. Opponents’ tendencies stem from consistent behavior that can be recognized …