Adjustment Series - Add Stressors by Keith Grabowski

Adjustment Series - Week 1 Add Stressors

On Monday’s each week throughout the season, after a weekend of watching football, I will discuss adjustments on offense, defense, and special teams as well as discussion of adding wrinkles. We will also discuss how these changes can be implemented in practice.

A few seasons ago I was talking with a coach on my podcast about in-season adjustments and he made a great point that any changes during the season should be “micro” adjustments. Those would be things like an adjustment versus a certain front on offense, a variation in alignment on defense, a refinement of technique, etc.

“Macro” or big changes should be saved for the off season.Those would be like changing an offensive system or installing a completely new coverage. Those take a lot of time to install and get ready for game day.

So our focus is on the “micro” changes in this series. Those are the things that can give you the edge you need to stay ahead of your competition.

The focus today is on adding stressors to your game plan.

Offense:
Procedures - One word calls for situations
Movements - Shifts and Motions
Easy Adjustments to Formations
Coach Communication
Trick Plays

Defense:
Best 11 on the field
D-Line Movement and Maintaining Gap Integrity
Engaged Tackle - The One Arm Tear
Substitution communication

Special Teams:
Kickoff/Kick Return
Quarterback as the Punter