Coaching Discussion http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:46:41 +0000 35 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1825
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Athletic Speed University
Canton, Ohio
Football-Speed.com
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Here is a link of him talking about how to defend an out route: http://www.ehow.com/video_4459176_defend-o...e-football.html]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1813 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1810 I've read this forum for awhile, and finally decided to sign on and get some input from other youth coaches out there.

First, a little back-ground. I am the head coach and defensive coordinator for a 4th grade team. We play in a league that requires players over 90lbs to be "patched", meaning they cannot carry the ball, and must play the line on both sides of the ball. I have coached many of these boys since they began in 2nd grade, and we have made the play-offs both of the past two years.

The first year, we were beat 39-16 in the first round by the eventual champion. Then last year, we were beat 13-0 in the first round by the eventual champion.

As for our team, we are the biggest team in our conference (21 players on the roster, 8 of which are patched (over 90 lbs)).

You would think with a team this big, it would be a youth coaches dream. Well, not so much. Of the 8 patch players, only 3 are athletic and have a love of the game. The other 5 are all over the board in terms of ability: 1 that has the ability, but only exerts himself a few times a game, 1 that is brand new to football and will be a good little player by the end of the season. 2 that are there more for their parents and don't really seem to care one way or another about the game. And finally, my biggest player: 165lb. 5'0". He does next to nothing. Seriously, he will only block the nearest man IF someone else is already blocking him...it's very frustrating.

Now, on to my issue:

We lost our opening game 39-13 against the second best team in our league. We have a week (well, really only three practices) until we play the best team in our league. They run a wing-t, with a very shifty back. I've had the 5-3 defense installed since our first year, and we consistantly finish in the top three or four teams in the league (12 team league) in defense. HOWEVER, with this years group, we are getting almost nothing from our front 5.

I probably made a mistake in putting our two best D-linemen at the ends, with our third best at NT. I'm not convinced a 5-3 can stop the wing-t, and even less convinced we can do it with these big men (boys).

I have to play each player a minimum of 15 plays (that includes special teams plays).

Is there something I am not doing that could make a 5-3 better against a wing-t? Is a 5-3 even the best option, and if not what can I install in only three practices.

I don't mind not winning, it's the lack of effort that frustrates me.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:39:41 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1810 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1808 Mayb the league im in is crazy but we play flag 11 on 11 the ages r 5 and 6... this is my first year but i have the honor of takin over a defense of the flag team who did not lose a game last year... well last this past sat we win 12-7 but my defense looked bad. please someone help me wit a denfense that can stop the run... it has 2 b simple member they r only 5 and 6..... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:01:45 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1808 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1777 First year Coach for 3/4th grade. In our league we have a non-rush punt. How far should the C and P lineup? Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:00:17 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1777 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1776
We use "r u fired up" "fired up" " I can't hear you"

Some stuff like that. Anyone have some good ones I could use?]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:48:01 +0000 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1776 http://www.y-coach.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1762
I developed this formation to do numerous things to the defense. First the splits of the linemen are a yard to a yard and a half to create running lanes and angle blocks. Then ofcourse the QB is in the shotgun 4-5 yards deep.
There are 2 split ends or "receivers" to each side. A slot receiver or slot back to the right side. Now this is where it gets a little tricky. You line up 2 Backs or inside the guard / tackle hole about 2 and half to 3 yards deep. This creates power and sweep action but also a balanced set.


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