Skill players often get all the credit by successfully converting an exciting play, but it usually takes many players working together to pull off the big play. The positions of an offensive unit are critical to success, and Andy Miley goes over all their roles in detail.
Andy Miley discusses all three levels of a defensive unit and outlines the responsibilities of the players at each position.
Jonathan Stewart takes you inside the Nickel defense, explaining the formation, the positions played, and the assignments generally taken on by each position.
Designed to stop the pass, the Dime defense can be played a couple different ways. Jonathan Stewart goes over the different alignments, along with all the positions and their responsibilities.
The 4-4 defense, which is designed to stop the run, is usually only used in short-yardage situations or near the goal line where the offense is most likely going to call a running play. Scott MacKerron outlines the players and their responsibilities.
One of the most utilized defensive formations in the sport of football, the 4-3 is used commonly in both the NFL and college football. Scott MacKerron gives an overview of the formation, along with the responsibilities of the players playing it.
The term "3-4" comes from how many players are on the defensive line and how many linebackers there are. In this video, Scott MacKerron talks about the 3-4 defense, its strengths, and how it is utilized in football.
An accomplished quarterback like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady can make throwing a nice tight spiral look incredibly easy. And it's not that hard if you follow the basics as explained by Will Fidler, former Quarterback from the University of Kentucky.
Kicking a field goal isn't as simple as just running up to the ball and putting a solid boot into it. J.J. Housley, former kicker for the University of Kentucky, explains the proper footwork, kick positioning, and ball position.
Often overlooked, blocking is one of the most basic and important skills a player can develop. Dustin Luck, a former offensive guard at the University of Kentucky, demonstrates the basics of a solid block.
Making tackles safely and effectively is critical to a defender's success. Shomari Moore explains the basics of a textbook tackle.
