coach thats my point...if you dont know that the diamond is based at least in part off of pistol...then you are not coaching what you know and know what you coach. I understand that the reply to this will be "thats why Im looking into it now" but you do understand the diamond is just 1 of many formations available to you.
The reason I say this is not a quick hitting O is the amount of time from when ball is snapped vs when the ball crosses the LOS in the hands of a running back...especially at the 11 year old level.
Your going to have a certain percentage of snaps that are off mark, a certian % that are bobbled and yes a HOPEFULLY smaller % that are dropped or launched off target. This % is unknown BUT by your own admitting you dont have a C right now with experience, correct? THIS is why I suggested UTC.
Can you do it? sure! BUT why is the question? IF your looking at the power pistol, OK this will get you some more help than asking for diamond.
You also have a 4 back wing t set from shotgun you may be interested in
I have been looking at Offenses and Defenses for many years now and have tried to find ones that I am passionate about... I have, what I feel, is settled because it was just what needed to be done. How can I coach something I am not excited about, quite honestly, fake it because the kids need to be excited about it.
I understand the "Coach what you know" philosophy and I think another post in the General Discussion summed it up pretty good... what do I know? I know the fundamentals that make any defense, offense or special team work, the requirements of the positions, the tactics and techniques. I know how to get kids excited, aggressive, passionate, willing to protect each other and give it all on that field till the end. Am I a pro, do I know it all, do I try to invent my own stuff.. no, I am not at that level and while I can understand and make minor adjustments I come on forums like this to learn. I ask people far more knowledgeable than myself so that I can "Know what I Coach" which that portion of the philosophy is one I agree with whole heartedly.
I had searched Option, Triple Option, Diamond, etc... and until I typed in "Diamond Pistol" it never showed up. Now that I have been introduced to the appropriate scheme that this is derived from I am overloaded with info... that's a good thing!
The center is an issue I am going to have to rectify... I have centers but one with shotgun snap experience, no. I think we will be okay though... I have a plan.
The Plan - I am going to research and put together a plan of attack for the Diamond... I am going to educate myself with the adjustments, reads, strategy, etc...
Come day one I look for my center, see who can make that snap consistently and under pressure...
The why is tougher question... quite simply because I haven't found the offense that makes me excited... the game I am passionate about now I have to find the offense I am passionate about. Question for you - do you run your offense just because its what you know or because its the one you started out with so that's it, that's what you got?
Here is one you will like - If all the pieces don't fit and it isn't going to be successful... I will go to DW cause I know it
