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rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT

9pm - tell your wife and kids to go away for an hour: it's time for #swarmfbchat Welcome all coaches - go ahead and say HI!

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Tonight's chat is about working in Special Teams & Conditioning during your practices - lots of opinions on this over the years #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Bobby Curran STC LB Coach Gilman School Baltimore, MD #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Be sure to follow each other and use the hashtag #swarmfbchat in all tweets to maximize exposure. Feel free to ask your own ?s during chat.

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

John Grayson Linebackers Coach Glenbard South High School Glen Ellyn, IL #SWARMFBCHAT

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello all Matt Sertich DC Clifton Central #SWARMFBCHAT

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Bob Simard, OLine, PAT, Sutter HS, CA #swarmfbchat

Coach_ZC May 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Zach Carlton - DC/DBs - Palmer Ridge HS, CO #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

We use the typical Q1/A1 format - go ahead and say HI - we will have the first Q up in a few minutes. #swarmfbchat

coachjlord May 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Jacob Lord Defensive Coordinator Jeff Davis High School, GA #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Alex Duda Defensive Coordinator Dearborn HS (Dearborn, MI) #swarmfbchat

BenClubb32 May 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Ben Clubb, Linebackers Coach at Balko HS. Excited to talk some special teams!#swarmfbchat

coachjsam May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Joseph Sam Mansfield Legacy LB/DC #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Cody G Park City, UT DC/RB/LB maybe STC not sure #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Quick one: How many of you have a hand in coordinating special teams? What is your other/main duty? #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I was in charge of Kick Off and Punt Return as the DC #swarmfbchat

WR_CoachHepp May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Steven Hepp DC Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln HS #SWARMFBCHAT

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Jeff Lutt DC & GBLB Coach Great Bend HS, KS #swarmfbchat

CoachDiG May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Have been part of a few different ways. Always been position coach too. Even when was STC #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Quick one: How many of you have a hand in coordinating special teams? What is your other/main duty? #swarmfbchat

CoachMHochard May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 I have no idea. I hope so - special teams is the X Factor! I coach safeties #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Quick one: How many of you have a hand in coordinating special teams? What is your other/main duty? #swarmfbchat

coachjsam May 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: we all help in certain aspects of special teams #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I am the special teams coordinator this upcoming season. Also LB's... #swarmfbchat

CoachDiG May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Vin DiGaetano @Wagner_Football Def Asst #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Tonight's chat is about working in Special Teams & Conditioning during your practices - lots of opinions on this over the years #swarmfbchat

CoachBullNY May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: seems like most defensive guys do punt return and kickoff and PAT/FG block. Usually fits the generic defensive traits. #SWARMFBCHAT

In reply to @rmacblue

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1)Ran all Spec Teams, only input The HC gave was he wanted shield punt. In addition to coaching o & d position. #swarmfbchat

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I'm a linebackers coach, and finally got the special teams nod at a new school. #RugbyPunt #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Quick one: How many of you have a hand in coordinating special teams? What is your other/main duty? #swarmfbchat

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1. Besides DC, I coordinate KO, Punt Return, XP Block, & work with LS's. #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I coach OLine and PAT/FG #swarmfbchat

MightyJoe54 May 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: DC and LB coach. We split the special teams between coaches. I have KR, KO, PAT block. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

My take in specials is all about expense of install and up keep vs chance of gaining or giving up points. #swarmfbchat

BenClubb32 May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I've had zero experience with special teams. Gonna be learning a lot tonight #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: Quick one: How many of you have a hand in coordinating special teams? What is your other/main duty? #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1) In charge of Punt return and Kickoff team during week. Have in game coach who handles KO and substitutes. #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1. DC/ DL Coach. We are going to split ST amongst the coaches; esp for ST Indy. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2: Honestly, does any staff use Special Teams during practice for conditioning? Esp at the end of a practice? Thoughts? #swarmfbchat

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Just got mustard on my phone. Can't multi task. Eating dinner during #SWARMFBCHAT

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1) Continued In game i handle Punt return since I'm DC. HC has Punt and KR also has in game manager of things #swarmfbchat

CoachBullNY May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: OC does punt and PAT/FG. Have next best guy do KOR again usually an offensive guy. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue

ChrisEndress1 May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

#swarmfbchat Chris Endress Co-DC Seneca (MO).. In charge of PR

CoachMHochard May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 we did at old school. Special teams circuit was skill based and conditions based during camp week. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2: Honestly, does any staff use Special Teams during practice for conditioning? Esp at the end of a practice? Thoughts? #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Expensive but musts(time): KO, KOR, PUNT Intentionally kept super simple(little time): Pu Ret, KOR #swarmfbchat

NickyT4098 May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: We use kickoff coverage as conditioning sometimes. OLine guys drive the blocking sleds during this time #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Andy Swedenhjelm DC/LBs Newton High School Newton, IA #swarmfbchat

ColbryL May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1) We all share special tean duties. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I can reacall using STs at the end of practice for conditioning a while back - my thoughts - really bad idea. #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2) Yes we do a punt drill for conditioning. Snap ball from 40-50. Work on fanning out into lanes. Have scoring system #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: My previous school did at times. I didn't love it only because it feels as though it loses a bit of importance.... #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1) All of us assistants are in charge of a different special team. I am in charge of punt block and FG block. #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: contd: When we're working on teams I want that sole focus. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) KO...... yes. But also a chance for me to hype some young dudes, see if they can fly down & find it #swarmfbchat

mikestauffer May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Mike Stauffer, DC/LB, Patriot HS, SoCal #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) We don't use ST much as conditioning. We tend to do ST in the middle of practice. Kind of breaks our practice us a bit. #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2) continue 3 points downed inside 5, 2 points between 5-10, 1 point between10-15, Touchback or +20 is -1, bad snap -3 #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: We haven't, but I believe we will start this yr. Otherwise we've got 22 dudes engaged, the rest shootin the sh_t on the sd #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2. Our ST is not used for Conditioning; rather, we use it as an extra Indy Session for our OL/DL. #swarmfbchat #WinUpfront

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: Yes for sure. Old school used to have a pre practice kick off drill, got your heart rate up. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2: Honestly, does any staff use Special Teams during practice for conditioning? Esp at the end of a practice? Thoughts? #swarmfbchat

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2. We did in the past with Punt & KO. Have gotten away from that the past 3-4 seasons. Do ST early in practice now. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Little time doesn't mean you can't execute at a high level. Punt after the initial 15 install, 5-10 a week. No ret yds til wk 5 #swarmfbchat

BenClubb32 May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Have done it before, but doesn't seem as effective when players are dog tired. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue

ColbryL May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: We use kickoff as a conditioning method, everyone has to participate. #swarmfbchat

MightyJoe54 May 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 cont: Have done FG as a team conditioner. How many we miss determines our 🏃. Like it because kicker gets pressure on them. #SWARMFBCHAT

In reply to @rmacblue

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) continue part 3. Do this a lot in preseason with 3 group #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3: When practicing STs - do your run them as whole team only? How do you divide certain positions up if you don't? #swarmfbchat

CoachBullNY May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: great concept and skill work. https://t.co/00psLXqGkX. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I love installing packages for those Oh SH*T moments. Kicker or punter goes down. Swing gate, Ace punt with motions #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: 5 minute Indy (ST focus) 5 minute team. Depends on team for the day, etc. #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: We platoon, so O focuses on receiving, PAT, D on kicking/punting. Makes it easier to get "As on As" #swarmfbchat

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: specialty breakdown. Snappers, returners, gunners, etc then you bring it together for a whole team specialty period. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3: When practicing STs - do your run them as whole team only? How do you divide certain positions up if you don't? #swarmfbchat

NickyT4098 May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Teach different techniques early on. Get skinny in PAT block. Buzz your feet on KO coverage. Then turns into whole group #SWARMFBCHAT

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) Done both. Give O line more Indy time while rest does KO. Numbers dictate it for now, need a scout...........#swarmfbchat

BenClubb32 May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: We always go with the whole unit. In 8 man that's about the only way to do it due to numbers #swarmfbchat

In reply to @rmacblue

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) We have done special teams circuits that work on certain aspects of the special team. Gunner types, all blocking types etc #swarmfbchat

CoachMHochard May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 we do whole team on air, vs scout, and Indy for certain ones. Really hammer ST on Thursday. #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3: When practicing STs - do your run them as whole team only? How do you divide certain positions up if you don't? #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Indy ST's then bring it all together for the entire unit to practice in live action. #swarmfbchat

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3. KO & KOR we will break down into smaller groups early on to teach them. As season hits, usually whole team. Punt & PR all. #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Ten Minute Individual ST period Tue and Wed, Snappers, Kickers and Returners OL with Pos Coach Skill kids warm up with qb #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: We divide each ST so that we get indi time with each group within the unit - huge difference in the way we execute in games #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) Try and get as many kids to know the basics as possible. Helps in injury situations and discover diamonds in the rough #SWARMFBCHAT

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: cont - only fallback w/DBs receiving punts, they will let the ball hit the dirt vrs catch. MADDENING for an O coach!! 😡😡😡 #swarmfbchat

mikestauffer May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: That's how we do it too... #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: 5 minute Indy (ST focus) 5 minute team. Depends on team for the day, etc. #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) continued 2 Special teams on wed and thursday 5 Minutes each one. Sometimes on air sometimes vs scout. Rest for the rest #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

I like making the coaches work with different dudes for specials. New voice, break from routine, DB coach working with shield #swarmfbchat

CoachDiG May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: could workout. Especially run on and run off #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2: Honestly, does any staff use Special Teams during practice for conditioning? Esp at the end of a practice? Thoughts? #swarmfbchat

NickyT4098 May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Anybody have a good drill/technique on getting skinny when rushing on Punt Block or PAT Block? #swarmfbchat

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 Cont. Do 5 min period each day to start - Snappers, holders, Kickers, Punters. OL/DL in Indy. Work XP each day at end. #swarmfbchat

CoachDiG May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: usually team. Get into a lot of stations in spring #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3: When practicing STs - do your run them as whole team only? How do you divide certain positions up if you don't? #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Sorry late, love the ideas so far, we have a st coordinator, but each coach is in charge of leading a st, cord breaks film #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

QUESTION: Anyone willing to share their best fakes for FG/Punt? Maybe a Google Folder share? Also call sheets/documents? #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

And leads on friday nights, wanted to add more buy in from while staff, instead of have 2 coaches run all ST and others stand #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

What do you do when your kicker cant kickoff??? Squib??? Hash Kick cross field??? Onside??? #swarmfbchat

ThompsonDub May 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

All D dudes love special teams. We understand the importance. Did my fair share of heavy lifting of ST first few years. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Punch it, aim at the second row, knuckle ball, condense the formation clog it up with bodies. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @CometBacker2011

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

squib to where they're NOT. Make the returner work for the ball. If he wastes time chasing, that's a bonus. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @CometBacker2011

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Last year was rough tried to do that and Kicker ended up putting it right down the middle of the field #coachingprobs #SWARMFBCHAT

In reply to @CODY_GARDNER

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4: What are things you do to keep all players involved during TEAM time of Specials? (we haven't done a good job here) #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Young guys, break down special teams to the finest degree. Prove your worth by grinding out the special teams scouting report #swarmfbchat

CoachMHochard May 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 1s up with 2s behind ready for quick rep against scout team. JV running on another end. #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4: What are things you do to keep all players involved during TEAM time of Specials? (we haven't done a good job here) #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

We put all 11 from far hash to sideline, ball on hash, kicked on the numbers, it's a traffic jam. #swarmfbchat

In reply to @CometBacker2011

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: Keep it random. Switch it up. In the middle of a period, scream PUNT! Makes everyone scramble and be ready to go in waves. #swarmfbchat

CoachDiG May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: take lineman out to do indy. Stations for 5 scheme for 5 script and keep count of reps just like o and d #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4: What are things you do to keep all players involved during TEAM time of Specials? (we haven't done a good job here) #swarmfbchat

FootballFHC May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Expensive - 2pt plays, KO (onside) start these in the summer Simple - Quick Kick, FG Block, OR, KOR #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Expensive but musts(time): KO, KOR, PUNT Intentionally kept super simple(little time): Pu Ret, KOR #swarmfbchat

MightyJoe54 May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Most of the time except for FG/FG block we get extra Indy for the OL and DL so they aren't just standing around 👀. #SWARMFBCHAT

In reply to @rmacblue

CoachWelden May 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 OL split to Indy if they are not involved, small school so besides a few OL all will be on them. 2 groups on air #swarmfbchat

NickyT4098 May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4:OLine DLine on the sleds or extra Indy work.Others are either a 1 or 2 on the special team.If not, the kids play scout team #SWARMFBCHAT

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) If you are not rotating every 3rd play, you will run. 50 yd sprint, if you are rotating in, you are saved. Fixed instantly #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: Ditto - I don't feel we've done a good job on this as well... to much standing around #swarmfbchat

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Used to condition (5bk-10bk), or constantly getting new team out. "new punt team! 5-4-3-2-1" creates depth, a little chaos #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4: What are things you do to keep all players involved during TEAM time of Specials? (we haven't done a good job here) #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4) This is something we have struggled with at times. Skill circuits are good. We have the JV run the scout ST. #SWARMFBCHAT

CoachDuda May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: OL/DL work Indy & the kids not on the ST Units work on Tackling Drills. #swarmfbchat

CometBacker2011 May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Co-Sign Guilty as well #SWARMFBCHAT

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: Ditto - I don't feel we've done a good job on this as well... to much standing around #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4) I have been places where the people not on a special team get an extra individual period in though. That tends to work ok. #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: I think I'd like to try giving a verbal quiz to all backups; asking who they backup; landmarks, goals, assignmnet, etc #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Rich Worsell, OC University of La Verne #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A1. As the OC I assist on ST but don't have a group. Working on that for this year though! #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q5: How many of you use conditioning as a form of punishment? If not, do you always do it at the END of practices? #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I think having a depth chart with all your back ups and rotation on it, is crucial. #useApencil #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A2. We don't use it as conditioning, we practice too fast in season to use time condit. Although condit is a chance to improve. #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A3. Skills in drills over group work. Most of the time is skill work, we all have a hand in that on our staff #swarmfbchat

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: You have to. Some kids don't get it otherwise. And I can't stand this "we practice fast" thing. You need to condition!! #SWARMFBCHAT

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q5: How many of you use conditioning as a form of punishment? If not, do you always do it at the END of practices? #swarmfbchat

CoachWelden May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: we try not to but sometimes, we try and run practice at a tempo where we don't need to condition in season, summer theywork #swarmfbchat

CoachDuda May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: I like having fast paced, up tempo practices that take place of your traditional "conditioning". #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5) We tend not to use conditioning as punishment. We make kids that miss make up the work they missed through conditioning. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5) Nope. Punish them by making them do nothing. Go sit down, #icedOUT #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4. This is tough, I think you have to be creative. Hence skills and drills where the skills transfer between units. #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5) For the most part we will do conditioning at the end, but we tend not to do a ton. Practice staying focused vs run a lot #SWARMFBCHAT

mikestauffer May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5: Wouldn't call it punishment, but certain times I will impose takeaway quotas, reduce sprints with each takeaway. #swarmfbchat

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5. Early on, do conditioning at end of practice. Also keep tempo quick on O & D to help with that. Don't use as punishment. #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 pt4, hence spending less team time teaching a few guys, that's for the classroom #swarmfbchat

mikestauffer May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Also, do punish loafs #swarmfbchat

tsbulldawgs64 May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5) If they do the running well, we don't go long. An incentive to do things right and give good effort #swarmfbchat

CoachMHochard May 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 conditioning st the end is for mental toughness and physical. Can you push through this w/your team? Leaders win those reps #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5. We do not condition. Although we don't view it as punishment anyway. We work hard all summer and spring to be in shape #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:47 PM EDT

"You are not helping us, please go away. Let me know when you are ready." Or "Go talk to Coach, before I make this worse" #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: absolutely punish LOAFS or lack of effort! No excuse for that! 🏈 #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: Do it right, do it light. Do it wrong, do it long! #swarmfbchat

Coach_Worsell May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5 we have the best strength and speed coach. Coach Durant has them right!!! #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: Tough one - For Loafs in games, YES. Practice its up to each position coach. w/OLine no - I have enough PT blt in-4 to 6!⚒️ #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT

My favorite conditioning is setting 2 Offenses 40-50 yds apart & making the D run between for team. Sub are tagged in. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q6: Final Q: How many days per week and how many sessions do you script Specials? Any "surprise" moments for focus? #swarmfbchat

JRGrayson May 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Best on Best - 2 minute drill. Move the football. Literally kids begging to get out. (Some coaches too) #SWARMFBCHAT

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:49 PM EDT

My favorite conditioning is setting 2 Offenses 40-50 yds apart & making the D run between for team. Sub are tagged in. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6: We do 2 units per practice (middle of practice) and will throw some in at random times as well to stay focused. #swarmfbchat

JDfbRecruits May 2 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Punishments are handled on a case by case basis. But punishments are held on the players time, not my practice time. #SWARMFBCHAT

CoachWelden May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6 Thursday o d st script ko d punt rt o punt...during week 1 period after flex then 2 periods middle of practice #swarmfbchat

CoachAltmanWM May 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT

this is a killer and kids really get used to teams who go up tempo #SWARMFBCHAT

In reply to @CODY_GARDNER

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6. Typically 10-15 mins T & W. Cover all on TH. Will have special session if see something odd (swing gate or Spread XP) #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6: In season we split them over Tue-Wed, then go thru all during walk thru Thur. #swarmfbchat

CODY_GARDNER May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6)everyday. Tough on Thursday lower level away games. I like to talk to ever kid about there job(s) pre game, those weeks #swarmfbchat

CoachCurran42 May 2 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6: 2 ten minute periods a day. Circuit on Wed. Surprise moments are completely for focus and being ready. #swarmfbchat

rmacblue - Moderator May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

That's it for tonight - seemed to be a bit rough - numbers were low as were tweets; we shall try again next week! #swarmfbchat

CoachSimard May 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: cont - We'll shake it up last minute, eg change the zone we're kicking to - chgs coverage to ensure all are engaged #swarmfbchat

mikestauffer May 2 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: 2periods on Wednesday for tricks and such #swarmfbchat

Skillutt28 May 2 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks @rmacblue Needed that after a long day & a MS track meet. Good stuff! Appreciate your time. #swarmfbchat

coachjlord May 2 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A5:why is conditioning a punishment?That's what helps us make plays it's a privilege! The punishment is letting your team down #swarmfbchat