Q1: How many different ways to do you attack the perimeter of the defense with the run?
Q2: What formations do you use to outflank the defense?
Q3: What passes do you use to get to the perimeter quick?
Q4: What do you look for to feel confident you can control the edge of the defense and get outside?
Q5: What does the defense do that makes it difficult to get outside?
Offensive plays were provided and coaches were asked how their defense is designed to defend the play.
Q1: How do you prepare your game plan for the first two possessions of the game?
Q2: How does your first possession directly impact your second possession? How much influence does the result (3 and out, stalled, TD, etc) of the possession play on ensuing possessions?
Q3: How early and how many touches do you aim for your playmakers to get in the first two possessions?
Q4: What shots do you plan in your first two possessions? Does this include trick plays?
Q5: How important are early scores and/or quick strikes in the opening possessions of the game to your offense?
Q1: What motions do you employ to run the ball inside, or to get the ball to the perimeter?
Q2: What is your favorite use of motion when creating mismatches?
Q3: What is your favorite use of shifts to create confusion on the defense?
Q4: How does the defense deter a team from shifting?
Q5: What is your favorite play to get the ball to the receiver or back in motion to keep the defense honest?
Q1: What is your favorite two-back formation and how do you use each as a weapon?
Q2: What creative ways do you incorporate your slot receiver into your run game?
Q3: How do you run Outside Zone and what are your coaching points for the RB? How do you teach OL footwork?
Q4: What is your preference when running the ball are you Zone or Gap Scheme and why?
Q5: Run game counters. You have been running the ball the first half. How do you change thing up in the second half to prevent the defense from taking away your run game?
Q1: How much offense do you carry into each game week?
Q2: Do you package your plays situationally, or is it all fair game at any time?
Q3: What are the limiting factors that determine your weekly offensive package?
Q4: Which part of your offense changes the most from week to week?
Q5: How do you know if you planned for too much as you go through the week?
Q1: When planning your practice, how much time do you spend working fundamental technique compared to installing scheme for your position?
Q2: Do you plan your practice schedule together as a staff, or does your head coach plan it for the team?
Q3: How many different instructional methods (kinesthetic, visual, lecture) do you use during your individual time?
Q4: With contact times being limited more and more, how do you incorporate game like conditions of play into your practice?
Q5: How do you plan for quality reps for the sub-varsity players? What would you say your percentage of reps your sub-varsity players get in your scheme compared to your varsity?