Mastering the Screen Game w/ Coach Cooley

Summary

In this episode, Coach Cooley discusses his offensive system called 'Punch and Pace.' He emphasizes the vertical run game and the vertical pass game, as well as the ability to change personnel sets. He also introduces his wristband system, which simplifies play calls for the players. Coach Cooley then dives into the screen game, explaining the blocking rules and showcasing different screen plays. He provides film examples and highlights the importance of communication and repetition in executing screens effectively. In this part of the conversation, Coach Cooley discusses different screen plays, including the ready, set, go cadence, the bubble screen, the slip screen, and the throwback screen. He explains the strategies and techniques behind each play and shares video clips to illustrate how they work. He also discusses the challenges of running screens and provides insights on how to make them more effective. Overall, screens are an important part of his offensive playbook and have been successful in gaining yards and scoring touchdowns. In this conversation, Coach Cooley discusses different screen plays and their effectiveness in high school football. He emphasizes the importance of screens as an extension of the run game and highlights the simplicity and high percentage nature of these plays. Coach Cooley provides insights into the blocking assignments and techniques for various screen plays, including tunnel screens and swing screens. He also shares film clips to illustrate the execution and challenges of these plays. Overall, this conversation offers valuable information and strategies for incorporating screens into offensive game plans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

10:36 Key Elements of the Offensive System

27:20 Film Breakdown: Now and Bubble Screens

36:51 The Slip Screen

44:50 Challenges of Running Screens

52:49 The Mazda Screen

01:01:01 Introduction and Dislike for Spot Drop

01:07:45 Reading the Defense and Making Decisions

01:16:38 Double Screen Play

01:23:28 Conclusion and Contact Information