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Football Basics

This section is designed for the coach looking for a new scheme, block, formation, etc. It's a good starting point for beginning coaches as well as a good reminder for veteran coaches.

Player Numbering  

Player Numbering This is our base numbering system:
QB - 1
WB - 2
FB - 3
TB - 4

Alignment  

Player Alignment

Holes & Gaps  

Holes

Huddle  

Huddle

Blocking Schemes  

Combo Block Cover Block Cross Block Double Block
Down Block Drive Block Fold Block Pull & Kickout Block
Pull and Lead Block Pull & Reach Block Reach BLock Step Block
Trap Block Zone Covered Block Zone Uncovered Block