Coaching Football's Multiple Formations Offense

by Gilliam, Joe W., Sr.

• ISBN13: 9781585189519
• ISBN10: 1585189510
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-28
• Publisher: Coaches Choice

Summary

The second edition of this best-selling work by Coach Joe Gilliam, Sr. offers step-by-step instructions on how to develop and execute a multiple formations offense. Explains how multiple formations will confuse the defense and offensive line run blocking techniques and rules. Also covers pass protection, running backs, receivers, quarterbacks, multiple formations running game, the passing game, play-action and sprint-out passing game, and complementary packages. Features over 350 easy-to- read diagrams and illustrations.

Author Biography

Joe Gilliam, Sr. is one of he most respected coaches in the history of football. He began his 35-year coaching career on the high school level in Kentucky, where he eared the Kentucky High School Football Association's Coach of the Year title. He went on to coach on the collegiate level at Jackson State College in Mississippi, helping lead the Tigers to the National Black Championship title. From 1963-1981, Gilliam was the assistant head football coach and defensive coordinator for Tennessee State University. In 1989, he took the helm as head coach for four seasons. His career record of 254-93-15 included coaching five undefeated teams and five other teams that lost only one game. In the process, he helped guide 144 players into professional football careers.

Table of Contents

Dedication	3	(1)
Acknowledgments	4	(3)
Preface	7	(1)
Diagram Legend	8	(1)
Multiple Formations Will Confuse the Defense	9	(12)
The Multiple Formation Offensive System	21	(8)
Offensive Line Run Blocking Techniques and Rules	29	(15)
Pass Protection	44	(5)
Running Backs	49	(18)
Receivers	67	(13)
Quarterbacks	80	(15)
Multiple Formations Running Game	95	(20)
The Passing Game	115	(21)
Play-Action and Sprint-Out Passing Game	136	(8)
Complementary Packages	144	(11)
Glossary	155	(1)
About the Author	156