Expectations for these objectives are 90% of the team. There are always kids on a different learning curve, both faster and slower. Expectations are that most kids should be aware of the techniques for each position.
Offensive Line
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Cadence Hole numbering Drive block Stay with block - whistle blows Lead blocking Pulling.
Reach blocking Lead block Trapping Pulling Pass blocking Formations Release block Down field blocking
Down Field Blocking Audibles Reading blocking assignments
Offensive Ends (include all blocking techniques for Offensive Line)
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
1-2 pass patterns Release block Stalk block (timing)
2-4 pass patterns Stalk Block (timing) Down field blocking Reverse
4+ pass patterns Position numbering Audibles Reading coverage
Offensive backs
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Lead blocking Ball handling Hole numbering Back numbering
Pass blocking Play action 2-3 pass patterns Running techniques (blockers back)
Finding the open hole
Offense in General
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Stance and start Dives Leads Sweeps 1-2 pass plays
Counters (traps) 2-4 passes Play action
Options Veers Audibles
Defensive Line
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Fighting off the block Form tackling Shooting the gaps
Swim and bull technique Angle of pursuit Stunts
Defensive Ends
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Contain (box or fan) Stay home (discipline)
Fighting off the block Playing the sidelines
Read triangle (OE, QB, HB) Drop into pass coverage
Defensive Line backers
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Angle of pursuit Meet the runner at the hole Open field tackling
Fighting off the block Pass coverage Keying on players Covering the gaps (stunts) Angele of pursuit Stuffing the hole
Zone vs. man to man pass D Blitzing
Defensive backs
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Angle of pursuit Open field tackling
Pass defense Fighting off the block Angle of pursuit
Zone vs. man to man pass D
Defense in General
Bantam:
Junior:
Senior:
Stance and start Following the ball Staying home
Reading blockers
