Strong Side, Quick Side
Episode description
There are many ways to configure your best 5 players on the offensive line. Some guys want to look like an NFL team with 5 of the biggest guys possible, some play small ball and choose mobility over everything. Coach Simpson utilizes a “Strong Side” and “Quick Side” when building his line.
On this episode Kenny and Daniel discuss how to use a Strong and Quick side, why you use this method, and how to prevent people from gaining tendencies.
What are your Strong and Quick Side Linemen?
- Usually in a TE/H back based offense
- Generally smaller more athletic to quick side and larger to the strong side
- Strong for Downs, Quick for pulls/ folds/ etc
Why do you use Strong Side, Quick Side vs traditional OL alignment?
- Personnel challenges
- Teach plays 1-way
- Protect deficiencies
- Highlight strengths
- Pair weak Pass Setters with TE/H help to keep the edge secure
How do you prevent this from becoming an identifier?
- Must run plays to both sides
- Must be able to shift the “strength” of the TE/Wing
- Not a bad thing to have “tendencies”
- Use it to your advantage when you need it
- Tackle Over becomes easier
- Coaches can’t see everything, and kids don’t know any better
- DE aligned on OT… even though the opposite OT was in Tackle Over
What NOT to do as a Coach
- Today’s Lesson: “Don’t over think how you are being seen by an opponent on offense”
Social Media
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- Twitter: @CoachChamboOK
- Email: chamberlainfootballconsulting@gmail.com
- Kenny
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Daniel Chamberlain:
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Kenny Simpson:
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