1. BASE OFFENSE. You have to establish in your own mind how you are going to handle a base offense. You want to have certain plays to start the game in which you take on your opponent physically and observing tendencies. You get a better feel which way to run, what kinds of plays work and where your best matchups advantages are.
2. SET UP CERTAIN THINGS. We want to run a given play so that later we can run the play pass that can win the game for us.
3. SPECIALS. Get your special play into the game quickly (I prefer the very first series). Set up your special plays early and run them early. Get them done, it affects your opposition.
SITUATIONAL FOOTBALL
1. BACKED UP OFFENSE. Have four runs and two passes for the backed up offense. You should have a quick and play action pass designated for just this scenario.
2. 3RD AND 3 OFFENSE. Go to your best back with your best running play and depend on him to get the extra yard or two with his ability. It is best to have three running plays and a play action pass for this situation. Teach your back to bust up in in the hole and use his blocking to get his three.
OPPONENT'S 20 YARD LINE
Throw the ball and get a touchdown as the defense will blitz in this area of the file 95% of the time. We know the man to man coverage is far more likely as they will be blitzing. You can also have a special run play set up such as a trap or draw.
3RD AND 8 YARDS OR MORE TO GO.
The best route for this situation is the hook. On a hook route, the receiver can see the ball leave the quarterback's hands and adjust to coverages. And you do not need to run the route past the first down marker as half of the yardage you get from passing comes after the catch.
