Play Football The NFL Way: Position-by-Position Techniques and Drills for Offense, Defense, and Special Teams (Paperback)

by Tom Bass (Author) "There is no question that quarterback is the most glamorous position on a football team..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Play Football the NFL Way is the finest instructional book I have ever read. It examines, explains, and illustrates the important fundamental and skills so vital in playing the game. I found it to be concise and complete. It is ideally suited for the young aspiring athlete, to the developing high school or college player, and yes, even the top professional player. For coaches at all levels of competition, this is an excellent handbook that can be used as a reference or serve as the basic source of their work."--Bill Walsh, NBC Sports and former head coach, San Francisco 49ers.

"The most complete book of drills and techniques I ever have read. Play Football the NFL Way is must reading for every coach, no matter where he coaches for the level of competition." --LaVell Edwards, head coach, BYU, and past president American Football Coaches Association

"Tom Bass has taken his years of experience and organized them into an easy-to-read coaching manual that covers every phase of the game." --R.C. Slocum, head coach, Texas A&M University

"One of the most thorough, informative, and complete football books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Tom Bass has a great gift as a teacher and fundamentalist. His position-by-position drills and 'Winning Points' comments are invaluable for any coach at any level."
--John B. Featherstone, head coach, El Camino College

"Tom Bass is one of the great minds of the game of football...I have read his book and heartily endorse it as a teaching tool for coaches and football classes." --Jim Sweeney, head coach, Fresno State University

"Play Football the NFL Way is without a doubt the most complete detailed, and descriptive book on football drills and techniques that I have read. A masterpiece for coaches--Bass knows football." --Spike Dykes, head coach, Texas Tech University

"Whether you play pro football, aspire to play pro football, watch pro football on television, or broadcast pro football, Tom Bass's book is a must." --Charlie Jones, NBC Sports
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"Play Football the NFL Way is the finest instructional book I have ever read. It examines, explains, and illustrates the important fundamental and skills so vital in playing the game. I found it to be concise and complete. It is ideally suited for the young aspiring athlete, to the developing high school or college player, and yes, even the top professional player. For coaches at all levels of competition, this is an excellent handbook that can be used as a reference or serve as the basic source of their work."--Bill Walsh, NBC Sports and former head coach, San Francisco 49ers.

"The most complete book of drills and techniques I ever have read. Play Football the NFL Way is must reading for every coach, no matter where he coaches for the level of competition." --LaVell Edwards, head coach, BYU, and past president American Football Coaches Association

"Tom Bass has taken his years of experience and organized them into an easy-to-read coaching manual that covers every phase of the game." --R.C. Slocum, head coach, Texas A&M University

"One of the most thorough, informative, and complete football books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Tom Bass has a great gift as a teacher and fundamentalist. His position-by-position drills and 'Winning Points' comments are invaluable for any coach at any level."
--John B. Featherstone, head coach, El Camino College

"Tom Bass is one of the great minds of the game of football...I have read his book and heartily endorse it as a teaching tool for coaches and football classes." --Jim Sweeney, head coach, Fresno State University

"Play Football the NFL Way is without a doubt the most complete detailed, and descriptive book on football drills and techniques that I have read. A masterpiece for coaches--Bass knows football." --Spike Dykes, head coach, Texas Tech University

"Whether you play pro football, aspire to play pro football, watch pro football on television, or broadcast pro football, Tom Bass's book is a must." --Charlie Jones, NBC Sports

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Product Details

• Paperback: 413 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1 edition (June 15, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312059477
• ISBN-13: 978-0312059477
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #152,257 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT PRESENTATION ON THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF FOOTBALL., September 20, 1999

By A Customer

IF YOU ARE A COACH LOOKING FOR NEW DRILLS FOR YOUR PLAYERS, OR A PARENT WHO IS TRYING TO SHARPEN YOUR KIDS SKILLS, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU. IT IS FULL OF DIAGRAMS AND DRILLS FOR EACH AREA OF THE TEAM. ESPECIALLY USEFUL ARE THE FOOTWORK DIAGRAMS WHICH ARE EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND TO TEACH. ALSO HELPFUL ARE THE COACHING POINTS THAT ARE GIVEN FOR SELECTED DRILLS. IN CLOSING, THE BOOK DOES NOT GO INTO MUCH DETAIL IN REGARDS TO STRATEGY, BUT IF THE DRILLS ARE FOLLOWED, YOU WILL HAVE TECHNICALLY PROFICIENT PLAYERS WHICH WILL SUIT ANY GAME PLAN YOU CHOOSE.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for coaches who believe in technique, November 9, 2000

By	B. Zall (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This book covers a lot of territory in a hurry, but is packed with information. The book is divided into sections (offense, defense, etc.), and within each section, covers each position. Unlike Jack Reed or other authors, Bass is teaching technique, not theory or strategy. For example, learn eight ways to block, with a few drills to reinforce each method. I give this book to other coaches as presents.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Thorough Position Book - A Must Have !!!, March 21, 2005

By	Richard Totten - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Once you look at the table of contents you will see that this book is complete. Every position, a ton of variable technique, and information on personal adjustments.
As a youth coach of over 10 years, I feel I may be better prepared to break down the game than I have ever been. Some stratagies are discussed, but mostly this book will enhance your fundamental football knowledge like no book ever written. Get it today, I am certain that you won't be sorry.

Coach Totten
PSA Football -Lebanon, OR