Game Planning

Joe Daniel / December 3, 2020

Linebacker Strength Calls | JDFB Quick Clinic 241

On this week's JDFB Quick Clinic, I answered a question about strength calls. The focus of the discussion is on Linebacker strength calls. The question came …

Joe Daniel / September 10, 2020

New Playbook Isn’t Working? Try This. | FBCP S07E22

An entire off-season down the drain... or not? Any time you decide to install a new playbook for your football team, you could run into trouble. It takes …

Joe Daniel / September 2, 2020

5 Tips for Defending RPOs | Quick Clinic 228

How to Shut Down Run-Pass Option Plays When they hit the football coaching scene a few years ago, defensive coordinators were scratching their heads …

Joe Daniel / August 12, 2020

Defending a Running Quarterback | Quick Clinic 225

When you look at that exchange film and find out you'll be defending a running quarterback this week, it gives you the chills. The best athlete on the field is …

Joe Daniel / July 23, 2020

The 5 Defensive Schemes that Dominate

There are many good defensive schemes in football today. What is the best defense for your football team to use this season? Whatever you know best. Or …

Joe Daniel / July 22, 2020

Football Play Call Sheet | Quick Clinic 222

When you see that big time coordinator on the sidelines covering his face with that football play call sheet, it's pretty exciting. You think that's just what a …

Joe Daniel / July 15, 2020

Defending Jet Sweep Motion | QC Episode 221

There's a special challenge for linebackers in defending jet sweep motion. When they see it, they forget everything they've been taught and start chasing the …

Joe Daniel / January 11, 2019

How Many Fronts Does your Multiple Front Defense Need?

The idea of having a Multiple Front Defense sounds really good. Until you realize that your kids see every front as a whole new defense. That doesn’t always …

Guest Author / February 23, 2018

4 Keys to Defensive Game Film Breakdown

This is a Guest Post from Coach Brent Wasche, a Texas High School Football Coach. If you would like to write for Joe Daniel Football, check the information at …

Guest Author / January 2, 2018

How To Get Critical Football Game Film Analysis For Your Defense

At the end of the season, football game film analysis is critical for off season development. Properly analyzing the previous season helps you to better come up …