Running a Blazing No Huddle Offense

It is now apparent that the new wave of football belongs to the fast pace offense. Coaches around the country are making the no huddle the standard for their programs. From junior leagues to the NFL ranks, the no huddle offense is taking over and becoming the main form of weapon to keep defenses off balance.

But there is a form of no huddle offense that literally puts the fear into the opposition. I've only seen a handful of coaches using this tactic. But if used correctly it could guarantee a fourth quarter win every game.

Over the next few paragraphs, I'm going to give you a detailed plan for a new and exciting version of the no huddle offense that will keep your players happy and your opponents players miserable.

Tip one.

Plan on using not only your first string but your second string also. You have to make sure that your players are paying attention in practice because you will be playing 22 or more players on offense during the game.

This offense dictates that the ball will be snapped immediately after the referee blows the whistle to start play. In between the time of the referee's whistle and the end of the last play, the offense will receive the next play it's going to run. It is best to try and not do any substitutions, unless you are doing a mass substitution.

Tip two.

You want all skill position players to stay on the same side of the field on all formations if possible. The least amount of formations you use the more time you will have to perfect your offense. You want your players to be lined up and ready when the whistle blows for the snap of the ball. You also want to make sure your players are trained to look to the side line immediately after the end of a play.

You should keep the snap count on the same snap count at all times unless you have a special call for third downs. If you have a third-down and five or less, you should have a special call, basically known as a freeze call, that lets the entire offense know you are not snapping the ball on the first sound. This is a great way to pick up a free first down especially when the defense is tried. A tired defense is an undisciplined defense.

Tip three.

At any point in time on offense, you can do a mass substitution and bring the second string in. Most defenses will try and rotate some of their players. But for the most part defenses like to keep their best players on the field. You will take advantage of this by having your well-trained second-team going against an exhausted first-team defense.

Use these tips to supercharge your no huddle offense into an unstoppable force.

After about two quarters the defense didn't completely lose their legs. This will allow you to not only control the second half, but be able to dominate the fourth quarter.