Charlie Stubbs - Keys to Offensive Success: 1st-Down Production and 3rd-Down Conversions

Keys to Offensive Success: 1st-Down Production and 3rd-Down Conversions, by Coach Charlie Stubbs, discusses the reality that in general, if a team's offense is going to be effective it must move the ball on 1st down and stay on the field by converting on 3rd downs.

Coach Stubbs details the key factors involved in winning both 1st and 3rd downs.

Coach Stubbs points out how offenses can get at least four yards on every 1st down play, as well as provides examples of plays that are more likely to succeed on 1st down.

Coach Stubbs also addresses the concept of dealing with 3rd down as a philosophy.

In addition, Coach Stubbs reviews possible 3rd down plays according to the yardage situation.

Among the topics covered:

• Scripting practice with purpose
• 1st-down production philosophy
• Core runs
• Play-action passes
• Screens
• Special/big plays
• 3rd-down conversions philosophy
• 3rd-down (1-2 yards)
• 3rd-down (3-5 yards)
• 3rd-down (6-9 yards)
• 3rd-down (10+ yards)