Books with author David Weitzman

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 story of a steam-powered wonder The John Bull -- now on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution -- was imported from England in 1831, and its cutting-edge design had a huge impact on American locomotive history. Used to help build and then run the first successful New Jersey railroad, the John Bull transported passengers and freight between New York City and Philadelphia more quickly and efficiently than ever before. And within a few years, more than a dozen locomotives were constructed following the John Bull's design, helping to spawn a vigorous and vital new American industry.With detailed text and exacting pen-and-ink artwork -- including here's-how-it-works diagrams -- David Weitzman re-creates the John Bull's colorful history for young train buffs.

Skyscrapers define the American city. Through a narrative text and gorgeous historical photographs, Skywalkers by David Weitzman explores Native American history and the evolution of structural engineering and architecture, illuminating the Mohawk ironworkers who risked their lives to build our cities and their lasting impact on our urban landscape.

With poetic language and striking illustrations, Weitzman tells the story of how one of the greatest boats of ancient Egypt came to be built—and built again.In the shadow of the Great Pyramid at Giza, the most skilled shipwrights in all of Egypt are building an enormous vessel that will transport Cheops, the mighty pharaoh, across the winding waterway and into a new world. Pharaoh’s boat will be a wonder to behold, and well prepared for the voyage ahead. But no one, not even the Egyptian king himself, could have imagined just where the journey of Pharaoh’s boat would ultimately lead .s.s.