Football

In today’s game of football, there is an emphasis on the vertical passing game. Many fans might be under the impression that the game is heavily favored towards the offense, but there are several costly penalties the offense can commit. One of them being “intentional grounding”. What is intentional grounding? Intentional grounding is a penalty … Read more

Football is a game of reactions and assignments. Each player on offense is responsible for certain routes, blocks, and if you are the QB, reading the defense. In the event the QB sees the potential for a big play, they might audible to play action. So, what is play action in football? Play action is … Read more

If you have ever thought about playing football, chances are you thought about playing the quarterback (QB) position and throwing touchdowns. Quarterback is one of the most important positions on the football field and to be successful you need to have what’s called, “good pocket awareness”. So, what is the pocket? The pocket is the … Read more

If you’ve ever watched a football game, at any level, then you’ve surely witnessed a player kicking the football. And just to be clear, we’re not talking about kicking field goals, we’re talking about punting the football. So what exactly is a punt in football? A punt is a kick that punters perform by dropping … Read more

This post contains affiliate links. There are a lot of exciting plays in American football that occur on both ends of the field. When it comes to defensive plays, none change the momentum of a game quite like a “pick 6”. It’s a play we don’t see often, but it certainly gets us off our … Read more

There are a wide variety of high-risk, high-reward plays in the game of football, but none are utilized more often than the defensive blitz. When done right, the defense gains major momentum. When done incorrectly, the offense can break free for a huge gain. So, what is a blitz in football? A blitz is a … Read more

In football, there are few things on the defensive side of the ball that are more exciting than sacking the quarterback (QB). It fires your entire team up, it fires up the fans and it puts your opponent in a tough position. If you’re looking for a momentum-changing play, this is it. So, what is … Read more

The lingo used in football contains a long list of homonyms, making it rather difficult for anyone trying to learn the game for the first time. We’re going to clear up any confusion around one of those homonyms – the term ‘safety.’ So, what is a safety in football? In football, a safety is a … Read more

Of the 11 offensive players on a football team, not many will be asked to work as hard as the tight end. They end up serving several different roles when lining up on the field, yet don’t receive a lot of credit for what they’re able to do. So, what is a tight end in … Read more

If you ever talk to someone who knows a bit about football, eventually the term “audible” will come up in the conversation. But what exactly is an audible in the first place? For a long time, I was confused when my friends brought up audibles when we talked about football, so I finally decided to … Read more