ITP Glossary: Shallow Cross Concept

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]The shallow cross is a passing concept commonly used in the NFL that involves…

ITP Glossary: Slam Release

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]A slam release is a technique for tight ends on play action pass plays.…

ITP Glossary: Closing Speed

The speed with which the defender exhibits moving from Point A to Point B to decrease…

ITP Glossary: Punch / Drive Step

Route-running is about telling lies with your body language. In order for receivers to get open…

ITP Glossary: Pocket Mobility

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]The ability of a quarterback to use their feet, peripheral vision, and awareness of…

ITP Glossary: Hank Concept

The Hank concept is a traditional piece of the West Coast offense that involves three routes…

ITP Glossary: Bump and Run Technique

[dt_divider style=”thick” /] Bump and run technique is used by defensive backs to disrupt wide receivers,…

ITP Glossary: Boundary Side

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]The boundary side of the field is the short side based on where the…

ITP Glossary: Field Side

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]The field side of a football field is the wide side, determined by the…

ITP Glossary: Offset i-formation

[dt_divider style=”thick” /]A variation on the traditional i-formation, an offset i-formation is when the fullback lines…

ITP Glossary: Counter Trey

[dt_divider style=”thick” /] The counter trey is a running play that perfectly combines deception and physicality.…

ITP Glossary: Illegal Contact

Different than defensive holding or pass interference, the penalty constitutes contact initiated beyond five yards from…

ITP Glossary: Defensive Holding

Defensive holding is called when a defender grabs an offensive player, or their jersey, or when…

ITP Glossary: Street Free Agent

[dt_divider style=”thick” /] A street free agent is a non-college eligible player not currently signed to…

ITP Glossary: Wham Block

A skill player executes a wham block when he runs behind the line of scrimmage to…

ITP Glossary: Slice Block

A skill player executes a slice block when he runs behind the line of scrimmage from…