Football's Best Offensive Playbook (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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""What makes the book extra special are the coaches' insights and in-depth descriptions of each play. This kind of information is rarely shared outside of our clinics or team meetings. . . .This play book allows coaches, players, and fans alike to be students of the game.""
Dennis Erickson
Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks

""Any offensive coach that wants to move the ball will benefit from this book. What you get are the best offensive plays, run by the most successful coaches in football. Each play includes the blocking rules that will handle any defense!""
Don James
Retired Head Football Coach, University of Washington

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Product Description

Every offensive playbook gives you Xs and Os that look good on paper. Football's Best Offensive Playbook goes the extra yard, providing precisely illustrated plays that are proven point-producers in games.

Each of the 100 running, passing, and special plays comes with a clear, accurate diagram and coaching pointers that highlight key player positions and responsibilities. Many coaches list alternate formations, and most of the plays can be adapted to any offensive system. A convenient Play Finder index lists plays by type of run, pass, and formation. And since the book features contributions from coaches at the high school, college, and pro ranks, you'll find plays that work at all levels.

Strengthen your playlist with help from many of the game's most successful coaches—with Football's Best Offensive Playbook.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (September 9, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873225740
• ISBN-13: 978-0873225748
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #115,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT a playbook!, April 15, 2001

By	Derek A. Wade "Derek A. Coach Wade" (South Prairie, Washington. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a collected work of the most successful football plays from a variety of systems. If you purchase this book, as I did, looking for a PLAYBOOK you will be sorely disapointed.

The individual plays are well diagrammed and explained, as well as the philosophy behind their use, but there is no consistency within the book. You could not, for example, take this document to your football practice and install the plays with your high school team and expect to have a successful offense.

Rather, if you are running an offense SIMILAR to the offense of one of the coaches who contributed to the book, then you may find ONE OR TWO plays that you can add to your existing system. This is a far cry from being a "playbook" as the title claims.

I do not recommend this book for any coach below the high school level, or for parents wishing to learn the sport better. You will only be confused.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent look at offensive football plays., November 5, 1997

By A Customer

I highly recommend this book for both offensive and defensive coaches. Dee Hawkes has persuaded many coaches of note to talk about the things they have always kept a closely guarded secret: the ins-and-outs of their favorite offensive plays. Detailed descriptions and diagrams accompany each play.

Fans of the game will find this book interesting and educational as they seek to understand more about offensive play and techniques. At least an intermediary knowledge of football is suggested for non-coaches.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome offensive playbook!, August 26, 2000

By	Bobby L Ratliff Jr (Greenacres, WA USA) - See all my reviews

If you are looking for a comprehensive playbook this is it! It lists plays submitted from some of the best and well respected High School, College and Professional coaches in the nation. Not only does it diagram the X's and O's but also give detailed position by position responsibilities for each play against various defenses! Even if you don't implement these plays into your own offense, it is a fantastic reference book.