• Strategies for Handling Dominant Defensive Players

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 49 mins
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Strategies for Handling Dominant Defensive Players

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  • In this episode of The Coaching 101 Podcast, hosts Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson discuss strategies for dealing with dominant defensive players in high school football. They cover how to adjust and manipulate tactics against formidable defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs. The conversation includes practical tips such as using formations, RPOs, play actions, and even adjusting practice routines to keep key players healthy. Additionally, they emphasize on leveraging lesser-used players like JV athletes and share insights on simplifying complex game situations to avoid overthinking. The episode wraps up with a motivational quote about optimism and the importance of taking chances.

    00:00 Introduction and Recent Game Recap

    00:54 Playoff Preparations and Injuries

    03:06 Importance of JV and Junior High Games

    05:00 Challenges with Equipment and Resources

    07:26 Quote of the Week and Team Themes

    09:23 Gun T 6.0 and Clinics Overview

    17:26 Handling a Dominant Defensive Lineman

    21:46 Strategizing Against a Dominant Player

    22:26 Adapting Blocking Schemes

    26:44 Handling Dominant Linebackers

    34:32 Dealing with Elite Defensive Backs

    41:46 Coaching Tips and Final Thoughts
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