Quinton Hancock

#26
#26
ut 4 me said:
Just think about this. If you can't get open by creating separation, the QB can't get you the ball. It doesn't matter how fast you are. That is why you have routes, to get open and to be on the same page
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So is good route running and the ability to get separation from a defender the same thing? I would think getting separation from a defender would have more to do with quickness and foot work.
 
#28
#28
Brave Volunteer said:
So is good route running and the ability to get separation from a defender the same thing? I would think getting separation from a defender would have more to do with quickness and foot work.
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I'll give you an example. At Ensworth, when we run, say, a 5 yard hitch, we are advised to pump our arms when we come to a stop and keep our eyes up. This is done to confuse the defender. If you start looking down at the ground, or if you're running and suddenly stop your arms, the defender can look at you and be able to tell that you are about to stop and turn around. When he sees this, he can jump your route and will at least tackle you right away if he doesn't pick the ball off. If you keep your eyes forward and your arms moving, it is much more difficult for him to anticipate the route like that. There are little nuances like this one to every route, whether it be head fakes, false steps, or other things like that. These little nuances make it harder for the defender to predict what you are doing and, therefore, makes it harder to defend you. These little things get you more open, but most players (and their coaches, until they get to college) do not focus enough on it. Who wants to practice stopping on a hitch route when you could be practicing highlight-reel catches?
 
#29
#29
VKAman said:
I'll give you an example. At Ensworth, when we run, say, a 5 yard hitch, we are advised to pump our arms when we come to a stop and keep our eyes up. This is done to confuse the defender. If you start looking down at the ground, or if you're running and suddenly stop your arms, the defender can look at you and be able to tell that you are about to stop and turn around. When he sees this, he can jump your route and will at least tackle you right away if he doesn't pick the ball off. If you keep your eyes forward and your arms moving, it is much more difficult for him to anticipate the route like that. There are little nuances like this one to every route, whether it be head fakes, false steps, or other things like that. These little nuances make it harder for the defender to predict what you are doing and, therefore, makes it harder to defend you. These little things get you more open, but most players (and their coaches, until they get to college) do not focus enough on it. Who wants to practice stopping on a hitch route when you could be practicing highlight-reel catches?
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Ahhh gotcha! So you're saying that being a good route runner is not just knowing the route to take, it's being able to execute all the little nuances with eye and body language that confuse the defender. Makes sense! Hey thanks for the explanation.
 
#30
#30
Brave Volunteer said:
Ahhh gotcha! So you're saying that being a good route runner is not just knowing the route to take, it's being able to execute all the little nuances with eye and body language that confuse the defender. Makes sense! Hey thanks for the explanation.
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Yeah exactly. No problem - I had no idea how many little things went into route running either, until I started playing football.
 
#34
#34
Currently
X: Hancock/Moore/Warren/Paige
Z: Jones/Roger/Campbell/Maples

Route running is not just about running the pattern you see in the playbook. It also has to do with reading the DB and coverage, as well as how many steps you are suppose to take and getting in and out of your breaks the right way and being fluid.
 
#35
#35
we are running a fb, rb, te, 2wr set as a base

hancock and jones are the 2 wr's
stocker is the te
cooper and hardesty in the backfield
 
#36
#36
i think that set allows us the ability to run the ball better and also get some mismatches with stocker and cooper out of the backfield when needed
 
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