Summary
In this episode, Coach Cooley discusses his offensive system called 'Punch and Pace.' He emphasizes the vertical run game and the vertical pass game, as well as the ability to change personnel sets. He also introduces his wristband system, which simplifies play calls for the players. Coach Cooley then dives into the screen game, explaining the blocking rules and showcasing different screen plays. He provides film examples and highlights the importance of communication and repetition in executing screens effectively. In this part of the conversation, Coach Cooley discusses different screen plays, including the ready, set, go cadence, the bubble screen, the slip screen, and the throwback screen. He explains the strategies and techniques behind each play and shares video clips to illustrate how they work. He also discusses the challenges of running screens and provides insights on how to make them more effective. Overall, screens are an important part of his offensive playbook and have been successful in gaining yards and scoring touchdowns. In this conversation, Coach Cooley discusses different screen plays and their effectiveness in high school football. He emphasizes the importance of screens as an extension of the run game and highlights the simplicity and high percentage nature of these plays. Coach Cooley provides insights into the blocking assignments and techniques for various screen plays, including tunnel screens and swing screens. He also shares film clips to illustrate the execution and challenges of these plays. Overall, this conversation offers valuable information and strategies for incorporating screens into offensive game plans.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
10:36 Key Elements of the Offensive System
27:20 Film Breakdown: Now and Bubble Screens
36:51 The Slip Screen
44:50 Challenges of Running Screens
52:49 The Mazda Screen
01:01:01 Introduction and Dislike for Spot Drop
01:07:45 Reading the Defense and Making Decisions
01:16:38 Double Screen Play
01:23:28 Conclusion and Contact Information
Mastering the Screen Game w/ Coach Cooley