#SpecialForcesChat Archive

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT

It's time! Welcome to tonight's #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Let's Kick it off with intros: @dropmechanix 20+ year college/high school coach. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Make sure to use #SpecialForcesChat on all tweets.

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Joe Gaudio HC/OC St. Max Mustangs Aurora, ON - Canada 20+ years of experience at Canadian University, OVFL and HS #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1/A1 format as usual. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is your KOR alignment and why? #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Matthew Sentes Lethbridge Steel OL/DL/OC #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: We align in a staggered 4 - 3 - 3 - 2. It creates great angles and triangles to allow a variety of different returns. #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A1 5-3-3, maximum coverage of field. See way too many squib kicks. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJHancock May 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Prefer 4-1-2-2-2 #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1) I've kept it balanced. Seen too often overload to the side ball is kicked = no wide side contain #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Go 3-2-3-2-2. Have the 2 on the second line only 5 yards back. Prevents any huge holes for a possible onside kick #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Midgetfb99 Does this give you any trouble with "open areas" behind the front 5? #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@canfbchat Good though! #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@dropmechanix Normally no, have them up fairly tight because of all the ground balls. Don't sacrifice field position. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

We will also adjust slightly based on a hash or middle of field KO. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: For blocking purposes, do you have a counting system or do you get your guys to an area and "wedge" block who comes? #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Have a specific man. Will change week to week based on oppositions kick off team. Allows players to take responsibility. #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A2 Number them up, eliminates guessing on who you need to block. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: We do both. Certain players will do their counts and block them, the back 3 will setup and run the read wedge. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We have a chart and write down the players' numbers of L1, R1 ect.We know where breakdown is based on # that makes tackle #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@canfbchat Keeps them guessing as well on who is gonna block who. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@CoachJGaudio Great thought to know who the playmakers are on Kick Off. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

So if L1 is #33 and that is your LG responsibility - and he makes the tackle, we know where bust came from and correct it #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 coming up. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q3: If you count, how do you handle KO Teams that bunch them all in together and spread out on kick? #SpecialForcesChat

Tpeck2 May 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Tom Peck, Oldenburg Academy WR/DB/ST #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Will bunch the front line (5 people) and spread out as they spread out. Based on scouting will know how they'll likely be #SpecialForcesChat

Tpeck2 May 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

5 2 2 1 1... align our 5 5 yards deeper than normal get a forward start for blocks. Allows for my best 2 ball carriers #SpecialForcesChat

Tpeck2 May 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

To be able to find the ball, also makes my back 4 communicate more, leading to more consistent returns #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: Makes no difference to us as we get a deep drop 20-25 yards before we engage them. Will sort itself out. #SpecialForcesChat

Tpeck2 May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A2) We count 1-5 on each side, K does not count unless he covers, then we designate a non-contributor #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A3 They still need to go 5-5 or 6-4, teach them in practice how to quickly find their responsibility. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 cont: However, we will have some special setups and returns that punish teams that don't expand well. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@CoachJGaudio Makes good sense. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q4: Do you prefer sideline or middle returns? Why? #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Sideline/Hash return...always. Forces better leverage and wider seams for teams that don't maintain lane integrity. #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A4: Middle, stay with the best blockers. Play in lots of bad weather, less risky. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4 cont: Also makes 2-3 KO players on opposite side of the field useless. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Great convo so far guys! Thanks and keep it up. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

We will change up last question to an Onside Kick question. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q5: What does your onside "Hands" team look like? Alignment? Why? #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJGaudio May 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5: We have a general alignment of 5 upfront guys and 5 more behind them, 5 yards back..based on KO align, we adjust #SpecialForcesChat

Midgetfb99 May 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@dropmechanix A5: 5-5-1, best 11 hands guys regardless of position. Speedster on the back end just in case! #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Have 1 deep returner, 6 in the front line and 5 in the gaps of those 6, 5 yards back. Will adjust to match the Ko team. #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

There's always one directly in front of the kicker as that's the easiest onside kick to recover #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5) 1 deep returner, 6 in the front row and 5, 5 yards behind. Adjust to match the Ko team numbers on either side. #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJHancock May 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5: 5 up front, 4 in the "Windows" 5 yds. behind. Shift 2 LT or RT window based on onside kick direction. 1 deep Rtnr. #SpecialForcesChat

canfbchat May 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A5) Need to have 1 directly in front of the kicker though to take away the middle onside #SpecialForcesChat

CoachJHancock May 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: continued. Sorry 5 in the second level Windows. Not 4. #SpecialForcesChat

dropmechanix - Moderator May 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@CoachJHancock We were wondering. Lol #SpecialForcesChat