Seems like polls are all you hear about on the news today. The first poll on NHC asked "How many plays per game did you run last season?" Thirty of you weighed in and the results were interesting. When you look at most teams, the average is somewhere in the low to mid fifties. This was the same for our poll. Nearly 50% (13 out of 30) chose 50-59 as the most accurate answer for their team, while ten respondents chose 40-49 . While there are many variables that could effect these answers, this show that most of the people frequenting this site are looking for ways to enhance their offense through no huddle. Personally, we were in the low fifties last year and after one season in the no huddle we were in the high sixties and seventies each game without pushing the pace to much.
When it is all said and done, the number of plays per game is only important if you can win those games, but it is my opinion that that number can be a determining factor. With more plays come:
- more chances to make a big play.
- more control of the pace of the game.
- more chances to spread the ball around.
- more drives that were over 5 plays.
- and it can counterweight the ball possession statistic that everyone loves to talk about.
CLICK HERE for more information on the importance of plays per game compared to ball possession. The McElroy and Malzahn books are excellent.
Our next question will deal with how people are or would run the no huddle. Check it out to the right. Also, any questions comments or suggestions should be sent to coachnichols@gmail.com.
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