90 Game

Coach: Position: School:

Tim Sperber Head Coach Colton High School This is Coach Sperber's packet from the Treasure State Clinic.

Explanation: This is his second contribution to the web site and his 90

series pass would be a great addition to any 8-man playbook.

1 AND 3 STEP DROP PASSING SCHEME

Definition - The quick pass or 90 game is designed to take what the defense gives you. By throwing the ball quickly
using timed routes, the offense can stretch the defense and take advantage of man coverage.

The Must Do's

1. Protect the passer - We use a zone scheme to protect our quarterback. The rationale we live by is simple. We have a left handed QB, therefore, we zone block to the left. The end man on the line of scrimmage away from the QB is blocked either by a down lineman (which is truly man protection) or by the tailback or by an outside receiver. Examples:

2. Throw uncovered ( a receiver who has a defender 10 or more yards off of him) - If a receiver is uncovered by a defender throw to him immediately. If a receiver on the single receiver side is uncovered, throw immediately. If a receiver on the multiple receiver side is uncovered, only throw on 1st and 2nd down. Uncovered receivers are a first priority. Uncovered Receivers:

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3. Throw hot - In multiple receiver sets, we always designate a hot receiver and give him top priority. The hot receiver is only ignored for an uncovered receiver. Hot Receivers:

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4. Adjust to squat corners - If a corner squats or plays tough technique , throw the fade adjustment. Use the stop route as a line audible. Squat Corners:

TEACHING PROGRESSION
MUST SPRINT FULL SPEED ON RUN AND PASS PLAYS

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THE 90 GAME WILL NOT WORK IF YOUR RECEIVERS ARE LAZY COACHING POINTS Stance 1. Upright and Balanced (Tall) 2. Inside foot forward 3. Hands still and loose 4. Eyes focused on football Take off 1. Eliminate false steps Teach run blocking first 1. Stalk - play basketball defense 2. Reach - aim for outside number Routes 1. Inside routes A. Hitch -sprint at the defender -Force defender to leave back peddle -Sprint exactly 6 yards -Slam on the brakes -Chest over knees, almost to the ground -Practice stopping -head and hands together, basket -Come back to the ball -Don't drift B. Slant -1 outside step -Sharp 45 degree angle -Find QB immediately -Sprint hard, but under control -Catch ball on 3rd step -Keep eyes

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from jiggling -Route has two levels 1st level sprint 3 steps and break down 2nd level sprint 3 steps and break down C. Fade -arc release -Get separation -Don't get touched -12 yard route - catch on the run ***If ball is under thrown Stop and come back Catch ball at highest point Rebound Technique Don't allow interception Catch it, chin it, tuck it away 2. Outside Routes A. Out -Use 45 degree cuts (cones) -Don't drift -Head and hands together D. Streak -not the bomb!!!! -3 steps and throw -Run @ Defender -Beat defender inside then vertical

B. Stop -Break fade @ 8 yards -Throw hand high -Break to the boundary

QUARTERBACKS
*MUST BE SMART AND PATIENT *MUST BE WILLING TO EAT IT

COACHING POINTS
Throwing 1. Ball must be above the ear 2. Stand tall 3. Point the toe at the target
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Routes A. Hitch 3 steps - timed toe at target C. Fade 1 step - tip toes, throw ball up, get hand over Aim at receivers near ear Think up and over P.A.T line to pylon Practice E. Out 3 steps Point toe to far Never under throw

B. Slant 1 step - touch pass D. Streak 3 stops - zip it Not the bomb!!! Throw ASAP

F. Stop Fade - pump fake 1 step and shuffle

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