Steve Hauser identifies the techniques required for avoiding penalties and finding the little edges necessary to win games decided by smaller and smaller margins. Set up your program with an appreciation for preparation, focus, and football IQ.

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Show Notes:

(1:29) Offensive Pre-Snap Penalties

>Must Have Team Buy-In

>Must Have Sideline Engaged

>Close Your Eyes

>Cross Your Fingers

>Even the Top Teams Can’t Overcome Too Many Pre-Snap Penalties

(10:41) Defensive Pre-Snap Penalties

>Reinforce Alignment in Practice

>Understand Situations

(13:20) Offensive Holding

>Start with Great Base and Posture

>Teach How to Reset Hands and Feet

>Feel the Technique, Don’t Just See It on Film

>Expect the QB to Scramble

(19:08) Avoiding Unnecessary Roughness

>Can’t Fall Around the QB When Things Are Drawn Out

>Shut It Down After You’ve Done the Hard Work

(20:54) Offensive Pass Interference

>Avoid Locking Out Arms on Contested Catches

>Play Low on the Hip

>Push Out From the Elbow

>Just Run the Route

>#TEACHrb

(24:07) Defensive Pass Interference

>Clamp Technique

>Break Up the Back Shoulder Fade

>Consider Changing Scheme, Not Just Technique

>Understand Field Position

>Lobster Claw

>Philadelphia Eagles Three Drill Set

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