Question: How can I learn more about football strategy? (X's and O's)

[Probius]

I've learned quite a bit about the strategy of football over the years, and I would say that I have a decent grasp of football strategy for a fan who only played pee wee football and have never coached the game, but compared to any coach or player my knowledge is pretty weak. The more I understand the strategy of the game, the more I enjoy football. So, I would really like to learn more. Where would y'all recommend going to learn more? Books, videos, etc. Thanks!

 

[dWarriors88]

I was curious too, and so I used the chatbot and this is what I got:

1. Books: "The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football" by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian offers an in-depth look at the culture of college football, including the strategies and tactics used by top programs like Alabama. "Saban: The Making of a Coach" by Monte Burke is a biography of Alabama head coach Nick Saban that offers insights into his coaching philosophy and strategy.
2. Video analysis: Alabama football games are broadcast on national television throughout the season, and many sports networks offer analysis of games and strategy. The SEC Network, ESPN, and CBS Sports are all good options for in-depth analysis of Alabama football games.
3. Podcasts: There are several podcasts that cover Alabama football strategy and analysis, such as "The Alabama Football Podcast", "The Bama Insider", and "Locked On Bama".
4. Coaching clinics and seminars: The Alabama football program offers coaching clinics for high school and youth coaches, as well as an annual Coaching Clinic for fans. These events offer a chance to learn about Alabama's football strategy from the coaching staff and other experts in the game.
5. Online courses: The University of Alabama offers online courses in sports management and coaching, which could be a great way to learn about football strategy and analysis from a top-ranked university.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I recommend some books by Chris Brown - he starts off pretty rudimentarily but builds on it. If you miss some of the simple stuff you can easily misunderstand the more complex.

Posting this as someone who does not consider himself an expert by any stretch, but rather someone who has been down this path. Good stuff here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-B.-Brown/author/B0083LDIA2

 

[Ole Man Dan]

I've learned quite a bit about the strategy of football over the years, and I would say that I have a decent grasp of football strategy for a fan who only played pee wee football and have never coached the game, but compared to any coach or player my knowledge is pretty weak. The more I understand the strategy of the game, the more I enjoy football. So, I would really like to learn more. Where would y'all recommend going to learn more? Books, videos, etc. Thanks!

Books, Videos, and bending the ears of Offensive guys in the know, and Defensive guys who believe in playing tough.
You are going to have a lot on your plate.

 

[Tidewater]

You could always take Pete Golding to lunch. He'd be a wealth of knowledge.

 

[Tidelines]

Watch the replay of a game and don’t follow the ball but watch how the LBs react, or the DBs. Watch the routes the WRs run and how they should build a route tree for the QB to read. You can get caught up in just following the ball and miss the nuts and bolts of how a play should operate, or why it broke down. After a while you’ll start to see these things in a live game.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I recommend some books by Chris Brown - he starts off pretty rudimentarily but builds on it. If you miss some of the simple stuff you can easily misunderstand the more complex.

Posting this as someone who does not consider himself an expert by any stretch, but rather someone who has been down this path. Good stuff here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chris-B.-Brown/author/B0083LDIA2

I'll add on that his website has a good amount of info as well.

http://smartfootball.com/#sthash.kCjIbKOD.dpbs

He also lists his "favorite coaching resources" on his site

http://smartfootball.com/resources#sthash.HKuwU60q.dpbs

 

[pigsinspace]

This forum is a good source of knowledge. I have learned a lot from lurking here.

 

[Ledsteplin]

There's always our resident coaching guru, Coach Jeff.

 

[Tidelines]

There's always our resident coaching guru, Coach Jeff.

I actually like his insights. He has mentioned things I haven’t thought of more than once. To each their own.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I actually like his insights. He has mentioned things I haven’t thought of more than once. To each their own.

Yes, he has several times.

 

[tidefan39817]

Watch the replay of a game and don’t follow the ball but watch how the LBs react, or the DBs. Watch the routes the WRs run and how they should build a route tree for the QB to read. You can get caught up in just following the ball and miss the nuts and bolts of how a play should operate, or why it broke down. After a while you’ll start to see these things in a live game.

Wish they would show the "all 22" camera angle on something like espnu after the game.

 

[Tidelines]

Probably just be depressing seeing all the holds, pass interference, and late hits they didn’t call on our opponents.

 

[AlistarWills]

Probably just be depressing seeing all the holds, pass interference, and late hits they didn’t call on our opponents.

It’d be kinda hard to see with the camera angle backed off far enough to get all the players in frame.

 

[Coach D]

It’d be kinda hard to see with the camera angle backed off far enough to get all the players in frame.

We used end zone views to show all 22 for practice and game film. Also side views.