A spike play in football occurs when a quarterback intentionally throws an incomplete pass at the start of the play in order to stop the clock. When spiking a football the quarterback snaps the ball and throws it at the ground immediately using as little time as possible. Spiking the football will cost you a … Read more
A cushion in football is the distance between the receiver and the closest defender. When playing with a cushion defensive backs will line up seven to eight yards away from the line of scrimmage. What are the benefits of a cushion as a defensive back? One of the main reasons why corners leave a cushion … Read more
A possession receiver is a player whose skill set offers incredible consistency catching the ball and picking up needed yards. These types of receivers typically don’t beat defenders over the top. But despite their lack of straight-line speed possession receivers are often the go-to guy on the offense. What is A Possession Receiver’s Role? A … Read more