Coaching that survives contact with practice
Position technique, drill design, and film study — written by a coach, for the people who actually run the drills.
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Down the Tunnel is practice-first football coaching: technique in coachable pieces, drills with reps and spacing stated, and film concepts read from what you can actually see.
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Publishing since2026
Last updated11 September 2026
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Press-Bail vs. Catch vs. Pedal: Film Cues. Compare the first steps: press-bail opens early, catch limits retreat in the cited system, and pedal gains depth in a square off-coverage backpedal. Feature · 9 September 2026
Football Neck Roll: Types, Fit, Safety & Evidence.
Compare roll and collar types, verify shoulder-pad compatibility, and check fit—plus what research does and does not show about injury prevention.
Feature · 6 September 2026
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