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Snap count in Youth Football
I am amazed each year by opponents that do not take the time to practice different snap counts. I have read many coaching books, and some of them endorse the practice of only going on one. This is insane, taking away a great advantage from the offense.
The excuses below are the common ones I hear or observe
- Coach is too lazy
- Coach is a rookie
- Thinks it is a waste of time
- Believes the team needs to worry about running the plays
- Afraid of losing yardage
Changing the snap count is simply a matter of practice and priority. You will need to let the team know it is important, and then make sure there is a dedication in practice.
I have always used the silent snap, going on set and the long snap with great success. It is a great weapon for getting FREE yardage. Most youth defenses blitz too much and this is a way to slow them down.
I mix up the count on almost every series, and it keeps the defensive lineman timid.
I have used multiple snap counts on every team I have coached, including the four-year-old flag teams and 13-year-old tackle travel teams.
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