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Home Magazine Issues August 2001 Getting the Ball to Your Playmaker

Getting the Ball to Your Playmaker

Our motto at Stephen F. Austin is \"Let players be playmakers,\" and we as coaches attempt to put the players in an environment where they can succeed and we get out of the way! We emphasize the importance of \"explosives.\" Explosives are defined as plays (run or pass) that gains twenty yards or more. We want our players to understand that these gain have a positive impact on the game. Not only do they lead to scoring opportunities, but they also lead to huge shifts in field position that accompany these types of dynamic plays. We had a total of 68 explosives that were registered in eleven regular season games. Reiterating our policy, \"you get what you emphasize.\" Our offense showcased not just one, but numerous playmakers that included the tailbacks, receivers, and quarterbacks. To increase the percentage of having these types of plays, we were always conscious of whether or not we

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