Books with author David Weitz

Most coverages were designed to combat offenses based out of formations with two running backs and a tight end. While these coverages were great for their time, the game has evolved and defensive coverages must evolve with them. Modern football has created pass first offenses that can shred an unprepared secondary quickly. The days of drop back zone coverages where defenders drop into space and hope the receivers run to them are dead. Pattern Matching Coverages takes the principles of zone defense and combines it with the pressure of man to man techniques. The simple schemes are designed to combat the major passing concepts of modern football and pressure Quarterbacks into making a mistake. Equip your players with the tools to shut down the modern passing game!

Most coverages were designed to combat offenses based out of formations with two running backs and a tight end. While these coverages were great for their time, the game has evolved and defensive coverages must evolve with them.Modern football has created pass first offenses that can shred an unprepared secondary quickly. The days of drop back zone coverages where defenders drop into space and hope the receivers run to them are dead.Pattern Matching Coverages takes the principles of zone defense and combines it with the pressure of man to man techniques. The simple schemes are designed to combat the major passing concepts of modern football and pressure Quarterbacks into making a mistake.Equip your players with the tools to shut down the modern passing game!

Modern football is defined by two things, Spread Formations and Variable Tempos. Across all levels teams are basing their offense around formations that stretch the defense across the field to create mismatches in the passing game. In The Spread to Run Passing Game you will learn a system for attacking the defense. This book does not have every passing route in football. Instead it has trimmed down the the plays to only a handful of plays that, when combined, can attack all areas of the defense.The effect is that the players spend less time learning routes and more time learning technique.Included in the SystemQuarterback Progression3 Step Quick Game5 Step Mirror Game7 Step Full FieldPerimeter ScreensInterior ScreensRollout Passing ConceptsAdjustments for Each Route to TripsMake the investment in your program today and eliminate any confusion in the passing game!

All offenses across the country are dealing with the same problem. How do I create multiple looks to confuse the defense while keeping things simple for my players? The Inside Zone Blocking Scheme is the solution to this universal problem. The Inside Zone is the most run blocking scheme at the Professional, College and High School Level. This is due to its simple rules and multiple applications. By keeping the rules very simple the offensive line is able to master the concept. This allows them to spend valuable practice time working on the specific skills they need to master their role. The rules for the offensive line are simplified which allows the skill players to be used to control and confuse the defense. This simple window dressing has the effect of making the offense look complicated while the heart of the play never changes. In Coaching the Inside Zone you will learn the details of the Inside Zone Scheme including: • A simple universal set of blocking rules that will eliminate second-guessing from your linemen • The different responsibilities of the backfield and how they can be changed to confuse the defense • How to run the Inside Zone scheme from Under Center while still forcing the defense to defend the whole width of the field • How to run the Inside Zone scheme from the Shotgun and how to change defensive reads • Likely defensive responses and counters to keep them guessing Take the step to ignite your offense using one of football’s fundamental blocking schemes!

Modern football is defined by two things, Spread Formations and Variable Tempos. Across all levels teams are basing their offense around formations that stretch the defense across the field to create mismatches in the passing game. In The Spread to Run Passing Game you will learn a system for attacking the defense. This book does not have every passing route in football. Instead it has trimmed down the the plays to only a handful of plays that, when combined, can attack all areas of the defense.The effect is that the players spend less time learning routes and more time learning technique.Included in the SystemQuarterback Progression3 Step Quick Game5 Step Mirror Game7 Step Full FieldPerimeter ScreensInterior ScreensRollout Passing ConceptsAdjustments for Each Route to TripsMake the investment in your program today and eliminate any confusion in the passing game!

All offenses across the country are dealing with the same problem. How do I create multiple looks to confuse the defense while keeping things simple for my players?The Inside Zone Blocking Scheme is the solution to this universal problem. The Inside Zone is the most run blocking scheme at the Professional, College and High School Level. This is due to its simple rules and multiple applications. By keeping the rules very simple the offensive line is able to master the concept. This allows them to spend valuable practice time working on the specific skills they need to master their role.The rules for the offensive line are simplified which allows the skill players to be used to control and confuse the defense. This simple window dressing has the effect of making the offense look complicated while the heart of the play never changes.In Coaching the Inside Zone you will learn the details of the Inside Zone Scheme including:•A simple universal set of blocking rules that will eliminate second-guessing from your linemen•The different responsibilities of the backfield and how they can be changed to confuse the defense•How to run the Inside Zone scheme from Under Center while still forcing the defense to defend the whole width of the field•How to run the Inside Zone scheme from the Shotgun and how to change defensive reads•Likely defensive responses and counters to keep them guessingTake the step to ignite your offense using one of football’s fundamental blocking schemes!

The Counter Scheme is the most explosive scheme in college football. With teams like Clemson and Oklahoma using this powerful scheme to supercharge their offense, coaches from across the country are starting to add it as an element into their offense.In Coaching the Counter you will learn the secrets of what makes this explosive play so powerful. With detailed breakdowns on both the traditional Counter scheme and the Counter GT scheme, this book will provide you with everything you need to install this scheme into your offense. Broken down with over 20 diagrams and over a dozen different variations, this book is all you need to not only learn the scheme, but find the perfect way to match it with your athletes. Take the next step in developing your offense by learning about one of the most dynamic offensive schemes in football today!

The QB-RB mesh is one of the most universal, and under coached, skills in modern football. From Flexbone/Wing-T based option attacks to Spread Zone Read concepts the mesh is the one skill that must be mastered to have an effective offense. The mesh is the one skill with the highest return on investment for coaching time. If done successfully a well read and executed mesh can cancel out up to three players. A poorly read mesh will result in a loss of yards in a best case scenario, and a turnover in a worst case scenario. Coaching the Quarterback Mesh gives coaches a system to teach this skill by breaking it down into five steps. These steps are then broken down further where the specific coaching points for each step are detailed. Lastly the book takes the system and applies it to the main plays that have a QB-RB mesh. This includes; Midline, Inside Veer, Outside Veer, Inside Zone, Outside Zone and Inverted Power. Take the next step in coaching your Quarterbacks and created a high powered offense with Coaching the Quarterback Mesh.

Great Teams Have Great Offensive LinesThe quality of the offensive line is the number one predictor of the success of the offense. In Coaching the Spread Offensive Line you will learn a complete system to create a dominant offensive line unit. This book is jam packed with the essential information you need to coach the offensive line in the Spread to Run system. Designed to only focus on the essentials, this system will allow your players to master the skills they need to be successful on Friday nights.Whether you are a veteran offensive line coach or a new coach looking for a starting point, this book delivers a complete system that will leave your players prepared for Friday night!

The Counter Scheme is the most explosive scheme in college football. With teams like Clemson and Oklahoma using this powerful scheme to supercharge their offense, coaches from across the country are starting to add it as an element into their offense.In Coaching the Counter you will learn the secrets of what makes this explosive play so powerful. With detailed breakdowns on both the traditional Counter scheme and the Counter GT scheme, this book will provide you with everything you need to install this scheme into your offense. Broken down with over 20 diagrams and over a dozen different variations, this book is all you need to not only learn the scheme, but find the perfect way to match it with your athletes. Take the next step in developing your offense by learning about one of the most dynamic offensive schemes in football today!

Great Teams Have Great Offensive LinesThe quality of the offensive line is the number one predictor of the success of the offense. In Coaching the Spread Offensive Line you will learn a complete system to create a dominant offensive line unit. This book is jam packed with the essential information you need to coach the offensive line in the Spread to Run system. Designed to only focus on the essentials, this system will allow your players to master the skills they need to be successful on Friday nights.Whether you are a veteran offensive line coach or a new coach looking for a starting point, this book delivers a complete system that will leave your players prepared for Friday night!

The QB-RB mesh is one of the most universal, and under coached, skills in modern football. From Flexbone/Wing-T based option attacks to Spread Zone Read concepts the mesh is the one skill that must be mastered to have an effective offense. The mesh is the one skill with the highest return on investment for coaching time. If done successfully a well read and executed mesh can cancel out up to three players. A poorly read mesh will result in a loss of yards in a best case scenario, and a turnover in a worst case scenario.Coaching the Quarterback Mesh gives coaches a system to teach this skill by breaking it down into five steps. These steps are then broken down further where the specific coaching points for each step are detailed. Lastly the book takes the system and applies it to the main plays that have a QB-RB mesh. This includes; Midline, Inside Veer, Outside Veer, Inside Zone, Outside Zone and Inverted Power.Take the next step in coaching your Quarterbacks and created a high powered offense with Coaching the Quarterback Mesh.