Post by Coach Biggers on Aug 23, 2007 20:26:09 GMT
Hello everyone. I am new and found this site tonight! What a great site.......
I am coaching 8-9 year olds in most of their first year in tackle football. Last year, we were very successful in keeping things simple. I'd like to do the same again this year. I have 23 players. I have about 5 badass players. Two of them are huge, athetic, and fast. I am having trouble deciding if I should run the I, Pro I, Wishbone, Split, Wing or what?!?!?! Earlier today I was leaning towards the wishbone, but now am leaning towards the I with a wing back......or a split with a wing back. Both of these formations seem to be easier to teach, run, effective, and to be successful. Using the two big/fast kids as the FB and TB. Then I have a smaller kid that can FLY (fastest on the team) and loves to hit. Note......we aren't in pads yet so all of this may change. I only have one year experience coaching, and it was flag, so I am learning just like my kids are. Can kids at this age understand "32 Dive"....."Fake 38 Sweep, 47 Reverse"
.......or would they be better off by using word plays like "Dive Right"......or Fake Right Sweep, Reverse Left" Please offer any suggestions in regards to the offensive formation......Also, should the linemen be taught "directional" blocking? I think so......
And defense.........5-2? 6-2? No idea on this side of the ball......
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am coaching 8-9 year olds in most of their first year in tackle football. Last year, we were very successful in keeping things simple. I'd like to do the same again this year. I have 23 players. I have about 5 badass players. Two of them are huge, athetic, and fast. I am having trouble deciding if I should run the I, Pro I, Wishbone, Split, Wing or what?!?!?! Earlier today I was leaning towards the wishbone, but now am leaning towards the I with a wing back......or a split with a wing back. Both of these formations seem to be easier to teach, run, effective, and to be successful. Using the two big/fast kids as the FB and TB. Then I have a smaller kid that can FLY (fastest on the team) and loves to hit. Note......we aren't in pads yet so all of this may change. I only have one year experience coaching, and it was flag, so I am learning just like my kids are. Can kids at this age understand "32 Dive"....."Fake 38 Sweep, 47 Reverse"
.......or would they be better off by using word plays like "Dive Right"......or Fake Right Sweep, Reverse Left" Please offer any suggestions in regards to the offensive formation......Also, should the linemen be taught "directional" blocking? I think so......
And defense.........5-2? 6-2? No idea on this side of the ball......
Thanks in advance for your help!