MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

Three Run Down Stop Calls

Attacking the 'early downs.'

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Cody Alexander
Sep 23, 2016
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The best option on the first play of a drive against most offenses is to line up in your base and see how the offense is planning on attacking the defense for that series. The objective for any defense is to stay ahead of the chains on 1st Down and make the offense work for the rest. Calling a defense is easy when the offense has its back against the wa…

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