Keeping Drives Alive: Effective Third Down Game Planning
by
At Western Michigan University, we utilize a multi-faceted approach
when it comes time to game plan third down. It is a cooperative
effort, involving all of the members of the offensive staff and
the head coach.
Before any meaningful discussion on third downs takes place, you must develop
the down and distance parameters that will guide you through your game planning.
We have two general categories, run situatio