Changing the Tempo

hokiesfb Member Posts: 27	Changing the Tempo Apr 25, 2007 5:39:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hokiesfb on Apr 25, 2007 5:39:07 GMT Coaches -- How many of you change the tempo throughout the game offensively? Hurry up, regulat, slow down. If so, do you have code names for each tempo and what are they? Thanks for your input.

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Changing the Tempo Nov 10, 2008 11:02:36 GMT

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Post by Eagle football on Nov 10, 2008 11:02:36 GMT

Each week we have a three plays that we practice together as part of our "change of pace" package. During the game we have a code word from the sideline that when the kids hear it they know to run those three plays without a huddle or any substitution. Usually a power run, counter, pass.

Also good for a end of half sequence.

jrkelly Senior Member Posts: 820	Changing the Tempo Nov 10, 2008 11:53:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jrkelly on Nov 10, 2008 11:53:42 GMT If we need the team to quicken the pace (end of half, etc) you'll hear "Rabbit" yelled out from the sideline. "Turtle" means milk the clock! Usually don't have to do that much in HS.
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Changing the Tempo Nov 10, 2008 12:03:13 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Nov 10, 2008 12:03:13 GMT

This isn't exactly the "tempo" you had in mind - but we feel that we must use "CADENCE" as a WEAPON!

We always go on FIRST SOUND unless a man is in motion (50% of the time) - then we go when he gets where we want him. This drives defenses NUTS!!!!!!!

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jrkelly Senior Member Posts: 820	Changing the Tempo Nov 10, 2008 13:54:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jrkelly on Nov 10, 2008 13:54:58 GMT I agree, Bill. The quick snap is a pain in HS football. I don't see why more teams don't use it.
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cocy Junior Member Posts: 1	Changing the Tempo Nov 13, 2008 8:59:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by cocy on Nov 13, 2008 8:59:25 GMT Coaches, How do you make any calls on the line with the quicksnap ? if you go on first sound your QB can't change anything or am I wrong ?

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Changing the Tempo Nov 13, 2008 9:30:47 GMT

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Post by jrkelly on Nov 13, 2008 9:30:47 GMT

calls would be limited, yes. but for some offenses you don't need to make many calls. Also, if you are quick-snapping things, the defense is also unable to make adjustments. They are forced to line up quickly and go--I've seen plenty of defenses get run right over because they are not able to recognize an overload, backfield alignment, etc...or they are just not set. there are times when calls and adjustments need to be made, but I find quick snaps and hard-charging tempo are great in high school. Personally, in a veer option offense, I can have the QB very quickly see the bubble and adjust to to it while still going on a quick snap. For offenses like the wing-T, there is not any calls that need to be made. Adjustments are made by the coach and the playcall.

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Post by hokiesfb on Apr 25, 2007 5:39:07 GMT

Post by Eagle football on Nov 10, 2008 11:02:36 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Nov 10, 2008 12:03:13 GMT

Post by jrkelly on Nov 10, 2008 13:54:58 GMT

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