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Role of the Quarterback

In this video, a football coach explains how the quarterback is considered the sport's most important position. Known as a field general, the quarterback is a leader at all times and controls the offense.

Quarterback-Center Exchange

Every football play starts off with an exchange of the ball between the center and the quarterback. This video breaks down the under center snap, with a youth football coach explaining the proper fundamentals for the quarterback to use when receiving the snap.

Role of the Offensive Line

The offensive line protects the quarterback on pass players and open holes for running plays. In short, they make the offense's motor run. In this video, a youth coach explains the football fundamentals of offensive line play, and the roles of the center, guards and tackles.

Offensive Line: Proper Stance

This football video offers a step-by-step look at the proper fundamentals of an offensive lineman's stance. A youth football coach breaks down the technique and mechanics of the stance, making sure the players are in a strong ready position to make the next play.

Running Back Handoff Drill

Here is one of the football drills that youth coaches can use with their running backs to reinforce the concepts of ball security, forming a good pocket, and staying low. A youth coach breaks the drill down for you and explains the many benefits in this video.

Linebacker Responsibilities

Linebackers play a huge role on defense because they must be able to defend against the pass and stop the run. In this video, a youth football coach breaks down the proper stance of the linebacker, where he is typically aligned, and the overall responsibilities of the linebacker in the defense.

Fundamentals of Defensive Line Play

One of the keys to playing on the defensive line is stopping the initial block of the offense and standing your ground. A youth football coach explains the proper stances for defensive linemen and his players demonstrate the right way to take on an offensive lineman's block in this video.

Offensive Line: Finish the Block

The Finish the Block drill is part of the Offensive Line Training Plan. This Training Plan is designed to help you teach your players the basics of blocking and the importance of protecting their quarterback. http://www.playsportstv.com/trainingplans
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QB-Running Back Handoff

Here's a great youth football video that demonstrates the proper technique for handing the ball off from the quarterback to the running back. A youth coach breaks down the mechanics of the handoff and explains the proper fundamentals for a good ball exchange between the QB and the running back.

QB Throwing Mechanics

In this video, follow a step-by-step breakdown of a quarterback's throwing mechanics. A football coach explains the grip and release of the ball off the finger tips and the proper form necessary for a good, strong throw.

Offensive Line: Pass Blocking

Pass blocking requires an entirely different skill set for offensive linemen. In this video, a youth football coach explains the fundamentals of passing blocking and his player demonstrate the mechanics in slow motion and at game speed.

Running Back: Ball Security Drills

Preventing fumbles and turnovers is so important because of the negative impact they can have on a game. This video presents two football drills for developing good ball protection habits. A football coach breaks down the fundamentals and stresses the importance of preventing fumbles for running backs.

Defense: Angle Tackling Drill

A ball carrier does not always run toward a defender. In this video, youth football players learn how to tackle by angling their pursuit to the front of the ball carrier and wrapping up his body. A youth coach provides a variety of great football tips to use during your football drills.

Defensive Line: Pass Rushing Techniques

This video demonstrates two of the main pass rushing techniques for defensive lineman. A youth football coach and his players explain and demonstrate two passing rush moves, the rip move and the swim move, for beating an offensive lineman's block.

Defensive Back: Backpedaling Basics

Backpedaling is a football skill that all defensive backs must constantly work on. In this video, a youth football coach explains how to backpedal and then introduces one of the core football drills for defensive backs focusing on the move.

QB Snap Stance

The QB Snap Stance drill is part of the How to Play Quarterback Training Plan. This plan includes over 50 videos designed to help you develop your quarterback's skills. http://www.playsportstv.com/trainingplans
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QB Five-Step Drop

The five-step drop is ideal for football quarterbacks making longer, downfield throws because of the extra time it gives them in the pocket. This video demonstrates the fundamentals of the five-step drop step and provides some great tips for perfecting it.

Offensive Line: Reach Block Drill

This video demonstrates the fundamentals of the reach block, as the offensive lineman work to turn the defender to the right of left. A youth football coach breaks down the mechanics of the move and then his players demonstrate the reach block in slow motion and game speed.

Running Back: Strong-Arm Running

Ball protection is the subject of this video, which advocates that a running back should carry the football with his strong arm for maximum protection, even in the open field. A youth coach explains the philosophy and his players provide a great demonstration of the techniques.

Wide Receiver: Tucking Away the Ball

Ball security is crucial for all football teams and receivers must pay special attention to securing the ball after a catch. In this video, a youth football coach demonstrates the basic concepts of securing the ball and his players show a simple drill for reinforcing the skills.

Linebacker: Shock and Release

The key to shedding blocks for a linebacker is to gain leverage, shock the blocker with the hands and then quickly release to pursue the ball carrier. A coach provides some great football tips for linebackers in this video and introduces one of the best football drills for working on this technique.

Defensive Back: Backpedal and Break

Defensive backs need to backpedal as they cover a receiver and then quickly break to the ball. This video demonstrates the football fundamentals of the move and introduces one of the football drills used by coaches to work on backpedaling and then breaking on the ball.

Special Teams: The Snap on Field Goals and PAT's

The center, holder and kicker must work in unison on kicks. The snap from the center to the holder should be hard, fast and smooth, so the holder can get the ball down in the right position for the kicker. This video breaks down the process and demonstrates the keys to an effective snap for field goals and points-after.

QB Scramble/Draw Play

The QB Scramble/Draw Play drill is part of the How to Play Quarterback Training Plan. This Training Plan consists of over 50 videos designed to help build your quarterback's skills. http://www.playsportstv.com/trainingplans
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