formerharvardquarterback Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I think I understand the game somewhat well, but I've never gotten this question answered: how do they all know the play during no-huddle two-minute drills? During slow-ish no-huddle, early in games, I see the quarterback shouting and signaling for a while at the line. But at the end of games, I don't see that communication - it's rapid-fire snap after snap. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I think I understand the game somewhat well, but I've never gotten this question answered: how do they all know the play during no-huddle two-minute drills? During slow-ish no-huddle, early in games, I see the quarterback shouting and signaling for a while at the line. But at the end of games, I don't see that communication - it's rapid-fire snap after snap. Thanks for your help! Two minute drill is designed to be quick. usually plays are scripted and there is less movement by the defense that the QB has to adjust to so the offense can go quick. My two min offense was very simple in HS. I think it was 4 maybe 5 plays all out of the same formation. We just had to call the route number at the line based on how the LB and Safety set up and if there was a blitz to call left/right/middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I think you're asking about running plays while an offense is in a hurry-up no-huddle vs. a regular no-huddle. The "hurry-up" or "two minute offense" packages are installed in preseason and practiced each week for any particular opponent. Hand and verbal signals are used but the QB is gonna be making play decisions based on pre/post snap reads much of the time. Same with the receivers. Much of the play selection depends on game situation, time on the clock, and TOs available. Teams practice these various scenarios regularly. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I think Peyton Manning has said that much of what he sez in a no-rush no-huddle is subterfuge. ie so the Defense doesn't know what you're really calling. Once they're in a rush, I think as the Capt alluded to, it's simple enough to convey a simple play by only 1 word or gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'd say captain has the rough of it together- obviously more to it at higher levels but not brain surgery. You script small packages out of personnel groupings and situations. call can be as simple as package and play - if everyone's done the homework the hand signals don't have to be elaborate or lengthy. Any time you get a break (incomplete, out of bounds, etc - you can update any groupings and communicate things to key on for the next 3-4 snaps. It's rare you go very many plays without any stoppage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I think Peyton Manning has said that much of what he sez in a no-rush no-huddle is subterfuge. ie so the Defense doesn't know what you're really calling. Once they're in a rush, I think as the Capt alluded to, it's simple enough to convey a simple play by only 1 word or gesture. I think that's what gets so complex with these modern offensive schemes. One code word can mean x-number of things depending on what the defense is doing. The whole offensive has to be on the same page to make it click. I think that's why there's such a premium on smart players, especially at QB, who read defense quickly and efficiently vs. the old strong armed, drop back and chuck it types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Something worth mentioning is that there is very little variation in the types of two-minute defensive schemes around the league. Makes it a lot easier on the QB to make the proper reads. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Captain Hindsight is right- the two-minute drill and no huddle is scripted. Our 2-min drills in HS were scripted just the same as he said. As for the difference between no huddle early or late, it's just what you have time to do- they're both the same philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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