Greg Vincent asked:

my team hasnt had the best year(2 - 7) how can we beat the big teams that we have trouble with each year

Toby’s answer:

Well you won 2 games so you probably have something going right. How did your defense do ? the reason I ask is because it has been my experiance on every successful team i have had we have had exceptional defense, a great place to start improving is th... Continue reading »

Tiffani Miller asked:

my son is being taught to tackle chest to chest. I have heard many conflicting stories on this method. What is your opinion. He is 14 years

Toby’s answer:

God Bless and have a great holiday season.

Davell Reed asked:

Youth football question ... what are some good drills to teach offensive linemen to fire off the ball?

Toby’s answer:

there are tons but whatever you do use smaller faster defensive linemen to challange them they certianly wont like being beat by the smaller guy's and will begin to give more in the drills also have them pull and trap it will take more effort and there... Continue reading »

Mario Galvan asked:

my QB is afraid 2 cut 2 the inside he is fast

Toby’s answer:

good advice greg. I'll only add have him thank the line after each block he gets as he repeats this he will enjoy the role of being a leader and not only will he have a impact on there game he will begin to trust the offense to be with him.

Greg Vincent asked:

im a QB and i got the legs and speed of a tailbac. im not sure if i should run the ball and risk getting hurt.shoul i slide. wat should i do

Toby’s answer:

as Qb u help the team out by doing your job, as the starter you have been given what responsability you should put first. It's great u wan't to do more, but you have to think whats best for the team and if your being asked to slide then thats probably ... Continue reading »

Tiffani Miller asked:

my son is being taught to tackle chest to chest. I have heard many conflicting stories on this method. What is your opinion. He is 14 years

Toby’s answer:

Tiffani it's not the end all there is plenty of equipment out there to protect the midriff let me suggest a hex pad under garment with any of the many rib protectors our players were these and i haven't seen any injury's that have occured. I know it is... Continue reading »

Skylar Williams asked:

How do i increas my passing acuracy in Football

Toby’s answer:

keep moving while you throw accuracy is just timing so role out and practice hitting a target on a cross route and drop back while throwing a flag these increased difficulties are more in tune with game situations and will get you ready, don't get disc... Continue reading »

Greg Vincent asked:

im also the QB on my team ( Myrtle Point Bobcats), how can i get the ball into tight spaces without it being intercepted.

Toby’s answer:

I don't like passing there but if thats all you can get, Practice with the recievers on timing, perfect the jump pass keeping it knee high to your reciever the sharp angle down makes it much harder to judge for the defense on the jump pass your motion ... Continue reading »

Michael Wysocki asked:

When do you allow a child to begin playing tackle football so that they're not too young but also don't get too far behind?

Toby’s answer:

It's all in the kid there are 6yr old's doing fine yet on average I would say 8 tends to be when whining is the exception and not the rule. since you started him out in flag, "not an option where I live," I would say he isn't going to have to worry abo... Continue reading »

Tiffani Miller asked:

my son is being taught to tackle chest to chest. I have heard many conflicting stories on this method. What is your opinion. He is 14 years

Toby’s answer:

the technique has a bad reputation as seen but is in many ways safer. yet less effective it does have a place for defensive linemen and linebackers while stacking the hole, ask that he learns when to do what.