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The Shot Run - Converting Third Downs
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- WN-08305
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About this video
Grinnell College head coach Max Hawsey makes third down conversions a part of practice every week, and this session is the play list that comes out of it. Hawsey presents actual third down plays from his Shot Run offense, sorted by distance - third and short, third and medium, third and long - with runs and passes in each group. He also shows how Grinnell uses the no huddle on third down to take what the defense gives and get the right call on the field.
What you'll learn
- The philosophy behind third down conversions and how to practice them
- Specific third and short plays from the Shot Run offense
- Third and medium calls, both runs and passes
- Third and long answers built into the offense
- How to use the no huddle effectively in third down situations
- Why game tempo changes your odds on third down opportunities
- Making the call based on the specific defensive scheme in front of you
- How each third down play installs into an offense you already run
Who it's for
High school and college offensive coordinators and head coaches who call the game on third down and want a ready-made conversion menu by distance.
About the coach
Max Hawsey served as head coach at Grinnell College, where he built the Shot Run offense and practiced third down conversions as a weekly priority.
Part of Coach Hawsey's five-part Shot Run series, with extensive use of game film. Runtime: about 51 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is covered here?
Hawsey's third down philosophy and the actual plays he calls on third and short, third and medium and third and long, along with how the no huddle is used to attack in those situations.
What coaches should watch it?
Play callers at the high school and college level. Because the plays are sorted by distance and installed simply, a coordinator in any gun or spread offense can borrow a handful for his own call sheet.
How do I watch it?
It streams on demand as a Buy Now, Watch Now title: $19.95 delivers it to your AFM Videos account immediately, playable on any device with unlimited views that do not expire. The 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) includes it.
How does the no huddle help on third down?
Hawsey uses tempo to see the defensive scheme and then make the call to match it, playing to what the defense gives rather than guessing in the huddle. Game film shows those conversions as they happened.