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Play Calling to Avoid 3rd Down

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Overview

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This course focuses on building an offensive approach designed to stay ahead of the chains and minimize third-down situations through efficient, intentional play calling. Coach Rich Hargitt breaks down how to structure an offense that consistently gains productive yardage on early downs, emphasizing sequencing, tempo, and smart decision-making.

Using detailed film analysis, the course explores how first- and second-down play calling can dictate defensive behavior and create favorable situations. It highlights strategies for generating manageable distances, maintaining offensive rhythm, and capitalizing on tendencies to keep drives moving.

Key concepts include situational play calling, maximizing time of possession, and improving overall offensive efficiency. Coach Hargitt demonstrates how to combine high-percentage plays with calculated shot opportunities, ensuring that each call contributes to sustained success rather than reactive decision-making on third down.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear framework for organizing play calls and managing game flow in a way that reduces pressure situations and keeps the offense in control throughout the drive.

Syllabus

  • 3rd Down 1st Down Film
  • 3rd Down 2nd Down Film
  • 3rd Down Film
  • 3rd Down Getting Yards on 1st Down
  • 3rd Down Offensive Efficiency
  • 3rd Down Situational Play Calling
  • 3rd Down Using Time of Possession To Your Advantage

Taught by

Rich Hargitt

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