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Coach Fries
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New DC Sept 26, 2007 4:46:17 GMT

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Post by Coach Fries on Sept 26, 2007 4:46:17 GMT

Coaches:

I am new DC and often feel frustrated in our 4-4 defense. I have studied and coached with some great coaches. I feel confident in our techniques and teaching abilty, however, depth is always an issue at our small school. Any coaches have their 4-4 package that I could review and compare to ours? I have coached other sports, but I am always amazed how generous and open football coaches are to one another. Whether it be college or high school, FB coaches truly care about their kids and profession. Thank you.

Coach F

Oneback Senior Member EMAIL: billmountjoy@yahoo.com Posts: 6,169	New DC Sept 26, 2007 6:01:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Oneback on Sept 26, 2007 6:01:00 GMT I assume you are coaching on the HIGH SCHOOL level? If you would like - email me at: billmountjoy@yahoo.com and I might be able to help. PS: What seems to be the problem?
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Lou Cella
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New DC Sept 26, 2007 18:23:21 GMT

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Post by Lou Cella on Sept 26, 2007 18:23:21 GMT

Coach Fries, two questions:

1. Are your players stronger and faster than your opponents?

2. Are your players lining up (alignment) and knowing what their job (assignment) is 100 percent of the time?

If you answered NO to these, FIX THAT/THOSE PROBLEM(S) FIRST AND THEN WORRY ABOUT YOUR SCHEMES! Coach Mountjoy can definitely guide you from there.

The problem may be that your players just aren't good enough (TOO SLOW/WEAK... THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MUST BE CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2008-JULY 2008) or that they do not know what they are doing... if that's the case FIX IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!

I hope this helped.

Lou Cella
Head Varsity Football Coach
Greater Nanticoke Area High School (PA)

Coach Fries
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New DC Sept 28, 2007 11:16:28 GMT

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Post by Coach Fries on Sept 28, 2007 11:16:28 GMT

Thanks coach. We are in the proccess of building a new weightroom. The previous coaching staff did not place a high priority on weight training. Strength is definitely a concern for our team. I confident in our scheme and approach to teaching the 4-4. Coach Bill has sent me some very good stuff.

We teach our 3 and 1 technique to slightly tilt on the OG/C and attack 1/2 the the man. The tilt seems to help some of the time (pulling Guards or down block), however, sometimes it allows the OT and OG to cut our 3 and 1 respectively.

One other problem/concern we have is our 7 tech. What aiming points? technique? and expectation do you have for this position? I believe this has to be your biggest and best athlete. Any thoughts?

Thanks again.

Coach F

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New DC Sept 28, 2007 12:26:58 GMT

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Post by Oneback on Sept 28, 2007 12:26:58 GMT

SEVEN TECHNIQUE: (TAKE A SHORT STEP WITH OUTSIDE FOOT READING TE – STAB WITH HANDS AND EXPLODE OUT OF HIPS). C GAP RESPONSIBILITY!
A. Vs. DOWN BLOCK OF TE: Squeeze TE over to D gap. Stay square and keep inside arm free. Control C gap and locate ball.
B. Vs. TURNOUT BLOCK OF OT: TE blocks out - dip inside shoulder and attack hip of OT. maintaining proper leverage. Keep outside leg and arm free. Bend to near back. Maintain outside leverage and bend to football.
C. Vs. TRAP (OR KICKOUT – BY ANY INSIDE BLOCKER): TE blocks out and OT blocks inside – point toe to OT, locating near back (if near back goes away, locate ANY OL coming inside out). Bend inside and treat kickout by near back and OL the same. Take out his inside shoulder with your outside shoulder. Come underneath kickout.

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