I am a varsity RB coach at the high school level. Our running game is subpar, and so is the passing game. Our OC is constantly ripping into the RBs if they dare leave the Center Line before reaching the back of the O-Linemen. In your video clip, the RB almost immediately tracks to the open field. My OC wants the jump cuts at the line before deviating off the center line with the belief the two LBs in the middle will close down on the center. I am a “see green and go” believer! Just get frustrated when on a 24 yard gain by my RB, I get lectured that he left the Center Line! I want to stay on my OCs same page, and I know his philosophy will work on a piece of paper with Xs and Os, but a football field is a fast moving dynamic with players moving and plays not always going to plan.
Okay, this video on the bucket step and j step for the backfield changed my life lol. I focused so much on the OL and neglected this very important aspect. Awesome video.
I think of the old term “stepping in the bucket” with his backside foot…aka bucket step. If that doesn’t make sense then just simplify and tell the Q to take a “drop step” with his backside foot. It’s a subtle step to lose a little ground and set the path for the RB.
Thanks coach! Very clear and easy to pass on to others. Do you have any tips or pointers regarding the actual exchange (or no exchage) of the ball between the RB and QB? Does the RB not really squeeze the ball until he passes the QBs play side leg? Or are there any communication signals between them that will determine who gets the ball?
Hey coach, great questions. No communication. I put all responsibility on the QB. I want the RB to clamp at the mesh. QB will “rip” it out if he has to keep. The QB has to have a firm grip with two hands to be able to rip. RB can also feel the difference when QBs rip and when they let it go on the give. We get a lot of reps together so there’s no indecision or confusion at the mesh
On the first cut up that O line executed perfection. So beautiful. That combo on the right. Its always was a pain trying to zone block away from a 3 tech. Gr8 job
Thanks for watching coach. RB starts his steps on the snap. He has to be patient with his feet and not hurry through the mesh so he can see the different holes created up front. My rule is if I have a fast back and he’s too quick, then I move him back a bit. A slower back will move up a bit for me.
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I am a varsity RB coach at the high school level. Our running game is subpar, and so is the passing game. Our OC is constantly ripping into the RBs if they dare leave the Center Line before reaching the back of the O-Linemen. In your video clip, the RB almost immediately tracks to the open field. My OC wants the jump cuts at the line before deviating off the center line with the belief the two LBs in the middle will close down on the center. I am a “see green and go” believer! Just get frustrated when on a 24 yard gain by my RB, I get lectured that he left the Center Line! I want to stay on my OCs same page, and I know his philosophy will work on a piece of paper with Xs and Os, but a football field is a fast moving dynamic with players moving and plays not always going to plan.
Okay, this video on the bucket step and j step for the backfield changed my life lol. I focused so much on the OL and neglected this very important aspect. Awesome video.
Hah glad it’s working out for you. Hopefully that cleans up the mesh point for you. Thanks for watching!
Coach besaw would like to zoom soon
I can give you my number and we can look at some of what I wanted to do
Might be open to that
Hey coach, what do you mean by a "bucket step" for the QB? Thanks for the great video!
I think of the old term “stepping in the bucket” with his backside foot…aka bucket step. If that doesn’t make sense then just simplify and tell the Q to take a “drop step” with his backside foot. It’s a subtle step to lose a little ground and set the path for the RB.
Thanks coach! Very clear and easy to pass on to others. Do you have any tips or pointers regarding the actual exchange (or no exchage) of the ball between the RB and QB? Does the RB not really squeeze the ball until he passes the QBs play side leg? Or are there any communication signals between them that will determine who gets the ball?
Hey coach, great questions. No communication. I put all responsibility on the QB. I want the RB to clamp at the mesh. QB will “rip” it out if he has to keep. The QB has to have a firm grip with two hands to be able to rip. RB can also feel the difference when QBs rip and when they let it go on the give. We get a lot of reps together so there’s no indecision or confusion at the mesh
Good explanation, I am a French coach and it is very difficult to have techniques analyzed in this way. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
On the first cut up that O line executed perfection. So beautiful. That combo on the right. Its always was a pain trying to zone block away from a 3 tech. Gr8 job
They played it pretty well for sure
Do you have any footwork videos for 1 back power or 1 back GT Counter?
I coach the same footwork for power and GT counter
Could I get away with QB @ 4 yds at the middle school level?
Yes, it will just make the read happen quicker on the DE, and it will also create less space for the DE to cover while in conflict.
Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thoughts on running this with 13u 8th graders?
It can be done. QBs and RBs should be working together on this every day in practice.
Hey coach like your stuff, do you have the RB start his steps on the snap or wait until the ball get to the QB?
Thanks for watching coach. RB starts his steps on the snap. He has to be patient with his feet and not hurry through the mesh so he can see the different holes created up front.
My rule is if I have a fast back and he’s too quick, then I move him back a bit. A slower back will move up a bit for me.
Thanks coach very helpful video.
No problem! Happy to hear that it helped 👊
Great video, thanks!
No problem. Glad it was helpful for you!
Thanks
Very sound explanation of basic footwork, mesh point, that is necessary between Qb and running back when executing the spread offense.
Great video thanks
No problem coach. Thanks for watching and I hope it helped!
Awesome! What video software are you using to draw on the screen?
Hudl
Less talking more action, you don't have a warming video voice, too many humns and hanhs kills the learning...
😂 😂
Good stuff, I appreciate it.
Thanks for watching coach