Ways to get the play into the QB or team.

[TTUmatador8]

What are some ways you know of that coaches use to get the play called into the QB/Team.

The only experience I've ever had with this as a player was the coach giving the play to a player that was about to be substituted in then that player would tell the QB who would then tell the team in the huddle.


But more recently I've seen teams use other methods i.e. wrist bands and hand signals.

What do you think is the most efficient way to get the play in, and how does it work?

[jakerz]

At Waco High, we have 3 rotating recievers. One stays in all game, and 2 switch out. When the recievers that switch out are on the sideline, they get the play and run it into the QB. The QB then tells the huddle. Out comes the other reciever. Etc, etc.


I think the most effective is hand signals though. The worst was when I watched the Everman game against SLC. They had thier QB run over to the sideline and back to the huddle every single play. Had to be a killer for him

[big guy 65]

I know several teams especially in the spread have gotten to just using wrist bands or hand signals, probably for me I think the best I've seen is simply both i've seen a few teams who actually send in a reciever with the paly and also signal it in to the secures the playe you want getting called not to bad of an idea if you ask me

[The King]

The Problem with signals is that 11 guys have to see the same signal, and a few of them are quiet aways from the coach.

[scooter!]

I wish in the NCAA game it was a way i could use signals.

[slorch]

i like the wristbands and handsignals. It is much quicker than physically sending in the play.

as for the NCAA game, Just use hot reads and audibles, you get the same effect.

[drgnbkr]

At Waco High, we have 3 rotating recievers. One stays in all game, and 2 switch out. When the recievers that switch out are on the sideline, they get the play and run it into the QB. The QB then tells the huddle. Out comes the other reciever. Etc, etc.


I think the most effective is hand signals though. The worst was when I watched the Everman game against SLC. They had thier QB run over to the sideline and back to the huddle every single play. Had to be a killer for him

Carroll has never played Everman...are you thinking of someone else?

[jakerz]

Carroll has never played Everman...are you thinking of someone else?

That team from Louisiana? I thought thier name was Everman...

[garlandowl08]

That team from Louisiana? I thought thier name was Everman...

Evangel?

[J-Rock Mom]

I think it would be better with hand signals to the QB then he conveys it to the rest of the team. There are some many times I have seen a team get a delay of game penalty due to miscommunication on the play being told from the coach to a player to the QB.

[blackcat]

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[Kilt-Boy]

While I don't suggest using this method, it's what they do. At TWHS the QB runs back and forth to the coaches on the sideline. He's bound to log an extra mile every game.

[2ManyExperts]

While I don't suggest using this method, it's what they do. At TWHS the QB runs back and forth to the coaches on the sideline. He's bound to log an extra mile every game.

G-Ball uses this same method, I believe this wears the QB out. Dang by the 4th Qtr he's beat. Especially when our team runs alot of options, playactions, and bootlegs. Also takes up 2 much time. You dont even have time 2 audible. We'll get @ least 5 delay of game penalties per game, and forced 2use our timeouts.
Numerous times throughout the season when we faced a 3rd &short we'd get flagged for time or a lineman false startin.
I prefer rotating WR or RB's. At least gives them a chance 2 get some playtime.

[dragonsdaddy]

the evangel qb, at least in the 2nd half was their third string qb, and probably didn't know the signals nearly well enough to use them from the sidelines. he played a pretty good game early, but was tired and ready for some home-cooking by the 4th.

[G-Man]

While I don't suggest using this method, it's what they do. At TWHS the QB runs back and forth to the coaches on the sideline. He's bound to log an extra mile every game.

Woodlands use to use the color cards to signal formation and hand signals to signal the play. Do they not use that method anymore. Saw the Lufkin game on TV but didnt pay attention to the signals.

[Firebird]

Handsignals are great, because they prevent confusion/lack of understanding due to crowd noise and just plain forgetfullness by a hyped up sub. I don't know who many times some WR just stood their and said..uh....uh....uh...

I like signals and wristbands.

[BlackandRed05]

Handsignals are great, because they prevent confusion/lack of understanding due to crowd noise and just plain forgetfullness by a hyped up sub. I don't know who many times some WR just stood their and said..uh....uh....uh...
I like signals and wristbands.

HaHa, seen it happen more than once! His eyes big as saucers,all you can do is just go " Oh s***! Time Out Ref!!!! "

[North Texas Football]

As mentioned above, there are many ways to do this:

1) Have QB run to sideline after completion of every play.

2) Substitute personnel and send in the play with a different player every down.

3) Have one "live signaler", like Todd Dodge at SLC.

4) Have multiple signalers with some being live and some being dummies.

5) Have a large number card or dry erase board and put numbers on it to communicate to the QB and offensive players who are wearing wrist coaches.

6) Have colored cards to designate personnel groupings, etc.

[Mr Evangel]

You are right when saying that our starting TB did not have the signals down when he had to start playing QB. We will have six QB that will have some type of starting experience at QB when the 2007 season comes around. We use QB wristbands at ECA for transferring the play. Each person on offense has a wristband. For example play number one may have Regular 9229. The Regular is seen on the wristband as Reg which is the formation, the 9229 is a 2 by 2 formation which describes each receivers route which is a streak, 10 yd out, 10 yd out, streak, and the lineman on their card is saying the how to block it. Even our defense has wristbands that descibe stunts,blitzes, and coverages. It is a great asset.

[AZTiger]

At Katy, a signal is sent in from the sideline for the formation, and the play itself is sent in by a WR.

[ACM Dad]

Hmm.... consol went to wristbands the past two seasons. There are pros and cons. All these are just my opinions from my observations.

Pros
1. Linemen don't have that extra 6-7 yard hustle from huddle to line. Add that up over a game and the big eaters stay fresher. That really helps in this offense since those guys are always pulling and such.

2. It keeps your best receivers in the game. No rotating.

3. It allows you to go into a hurry up with ease.

4. No guys shuttling in and out so the legs are fresher.

5. You'll average an extra series per half. It might be what you need to win the game.

6. I think it messes with defensive players' heads some.

Cons
1. Your QB loses out a lot of "leadership" opportunites. Sure when backed up on their own goal line or when in the red zone, they go back into the huddle. But, for most of the offensive plays, the QB is just another player. I think you lose a bit as the QB isn't taking charge in the huddle.

2. There's no opportunity for players to talk about what's going on. Receives can't tell the QB they are open, help on assignments, etc.

3. If you get a quick 3 and out, the defense is back on the field that much quicker.

4. There's a chance that one out of eleven won't get the signal right and you get a busted play.

5. Depending on the formation, you might see all the receivers switch sides of the field, thus eliminating the fresh legs advantage of not shuttling the plays in.

It seems to be most effective when used as a tool to push the tempo a bit. If you're going to take a long time to signal in the play, they might as well huddle. I like it when they mix it up a bit. Keeps the defense guessing. The players still have to make the plays either way.

[FeeltheHaka]

At Euless Trinity, the QB gets the calls from the sidelines. Either the QB runs to the sidelines, or the QB comes about halfway where the call is given. Sometimes Coach will meet the QB halfway. Then the play is given in a huddle. This works for us I think because, it calms down the QB. the season before Last year, Trevor Vittatoe was very energetic, and that run to the sidelines is just what he needed.

[twcpfan1]

While I don't suggest using this method, it's what they do. At TWHS the QB runs back and forth to the coaches on the sideline. He's bound to log an extra mile every game.

Did they do it that way under Coach Willig too? Pretty sure they did. Just not 100% sure.

[ktCarl]

Hmm.... consol went to wristbands the past two seasons. There are pros and cons. All these are just my opinions from my observations.

Pros
1. Linemen don't have that extra 6-7 yard hustle from huddle to line. Add that up over a game and the big eaters stay fresher. That really helps in this offense since those guys are always pulling and such.

2. It keeps your best receivers in the game. No rotating.

3. It allows you to go into a hurry up with ease.

4. No guys shuttling in and out so the legs are fresher.

5. You'll average an extra series per half. It might be what you need to win the game.

6. I think it messes with defensive players' heads some.

Cons
1. Your QB loses out a lot of "leadership" opportunites. Sure when backed up on their own goal line or when in the red zone, they go back into the huddle. But, for most of the offensive plays, the QB is just another player. I think you lose a bit as the QB isn't taking charge in the huddle.

2. There's no opportunity for players to talk about what's going on. Receives can't tell the QB they are open, help on assignments, etc.

3. If you get a quick 3 and out, the defense is back on the field that much quicker.

4. There's a chance that one out of eleven won't get the signal right and you get a busted play.

5. Depending on the formation, you might see all the receivers switch sides of the field, thus eliminating the fresh legs advantage of not shuttling the plays in.

It seems to be most effective when used as a tool to push the tempo a bit. If you're going to take a long time to signal in the play, they might as well huddle. I like it when they mix it up a bit. Keeps the defense guessing. The players still have to make the plays either way.

Do you remember in '79 at the NFL Divisional Playoff game Oilers vs San Diego?
The Oilers staff figured out the hand signals the Chargers were using and called the correct defense thoughout the game. I think the Oiler safety, Vernon Perry, had 5 interceptions that game. The Chargers had dummy hand signalers also. The Oilers won that game with Earl Campbell and Dan Pastorini out of the game with injuries. That would be one weakness of hand signals even though that might be a rare one.

[Oiler99]

pearland uses the same method mention by aztiger signal in the formation and send in the play. atleast that way the qb can anticipate whats comin and takes less time to get the play out.

[svrangerfan]

Ennis High School has been using the wristband system for a number of years and it works well for them. It looks like the whole team checks their watch all at once.

[The-P]

I ahve watched teams like lamarque run the qb to the sideline every play you talking 20 yards each way @ times.So the qb. runs an extra 40 yards per play. totally dumb to me