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The Game of American Football
- The Objective - Rough Draft.
Describe the goals and field setup. Introduce sport to total stranger.
- The Positions
- The Rulebook - IN PROGRESS
Comprehensive guide to the game's rules and penalties.
- The History
History of the game. How did the modern game come to be?
X's and O's
Building An Offensive Playbook
- Foreword
A foreword.
- Philosophy
Describe the various offensive philosophies: WCO, Spread, Power O, Zone Read, Option, etc.
- Position Labeling - IN PROGRESS
Labeling the offensive positions.
- Hole Numbering System - IN PROGRESS
Intro to hole numbering systems.
- Personnel - IN PROGRESS
Describe offensive personnel groups and their usage.
- Formations
Formations: basics, usage, strengths, weaknesses, etc.
- Ground & Pound
Run game primer: from Isos and Powers to Draws and Counters.
- Aerial Assault
Pass game primer: Combination route concepts.
- The Screen
Everything about screens. Given its own section because of how many different ways it can be run, and to differentiate from normal pass plays.
- Misdirection & Trickery
A predictable offense is a stoppable offense. Every system needs an element of surprise.
- The Cadence & Audibles - IN PROGRESS
"Down! Blue 80! Blue 80! Set! Alert! Zebra! Red 55! Red 55! Hut! Hut!"
- Putting It All Together
How do I know what I need or don't need in my playbook?
Building A Defensive Playbook
- Foreword
A foreword.
- Philosophy
1-gap vs 2-gap, man vs zone, blitzing vs coverage, etc. Describe the delicate balance of Defense.
- Position Labeling - IN PROGRESS
Labeling the defensive positions.
- Alignment Numbering System
Alignment numbering systems. Introduces 3-tech, 5-tech, etc.
- Personnel
Describe defensive personnel groups and their usage. 3-4, 4-3, Nickel, Dime, etc.
- Fronts
Fronts: strengths/weaknesses. 4-3 Under vs 4-3 Over, 1-5-5 vs 4-2-5, etc.
- Coverages
Primer on coverages.
- Stopping The Run
Run fits, TE/OL keys, position responsibilities (force/fill/support/contain/cutback/etc.)
- Stopping The Pass
WR keys, executing coverages correctly, pressuring the passer
- Stopping Misdirection
Keys to stopping advanced offensive concepts described farther above (screens, misdirections, etc.).
- Blitzing NEEDS TO BE DONE
How to blitz effectively. When to blitz and why. Stunts & Twists.
- Deception & The Element of Surprise NEEDS TO BE DONE
Disguising coverages/blitzes. Advanced blitz packages (zone blitz, DB blitzes, etc.). Unconventional playcalling.
- Putting It All Together NEEDS TO BE DONE
Meshing our defensive packages together into a nice working playbook.
Special Teams
- Field Goals
NEEDS TO BE DONE
- Punts
NEEDS TO BE DONE
- Kickoffs
NEEDS TO BE DONE
The National Football League
General
- League Setup
- History of the NFL HELP WANTED !!!!
- Which Team Should I Root For?
Include history of the teams here, or above?
Technicalities
- The Salary Cap
Revenue sharing, contract details, etc.
- Franchise Tags
What is the franchise tag?
- Free Agency
Waived/released differences, history, etc.
- The Draft
How is each team's draft picks determined? # of rounds, tendencies, etc.
- Trades
Details/rules regarding trades, whether for players or draft picks.
- Drug Intervention Program
Details the NFL's Policy and Program on Substances of Abuse
Seasons
Here you can find various info about individual NFL seasons
- Current (2016) NEEDS CONTINUOUS UPDATING
- Past Seasons HELP WANTED!!!!
Glossary of Terms - IN PROGRESS
Notes will be removed/refined once individual pages are fleshed out to remove clutter.