Welcome to the NFL…Here’s Your 1st Playbook

May 27, 2014   ·   Matt Bowen   ·   Jump to comments

As the transition to the NFL continues for rookies through OTAs, coaching sessions and the mandatory minicamps that will start next month, the playbook install is a vital piece of the developmental process.
Today, let’s talk about the learning curve for these rookies and discuss some key aspects of the playbook that will allow them to line up, adjust and execute complex schemes at the pro level.
 
Line up and Play Fast
If you want to play fast (at any level of the game), you can’t worry about your alignment or the basic checks before the snap of the ball. This forces players to hesitate (and get beaten) when they are thinking about their responsibilities, stance, etc., instead of reading their keys and playing with speed.
And that’s why it’s crucial for rookies to grasp the core schemes in the playbook so they can go out and compete with the veterans during OTAs and minicamp this spring.
Coaches will start with the basics ...

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