Getting the Most Out of Spread Formation Youth Football
If you've spent any time on a sideline lately, you've probably noticed that spread formation youth football is taking over the weekend landscape. It's not just for the high school Friday night lights or the NFL anymore; even the seven and eight-year-olds are lining up with three or four wide receivers. Some coaches love it because it looks modern, while others roll their eyes and wish for the days of three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust. But if you're coaching a group of kids today, you have to ask yourself if stretching the field is actually the best way to get a win and, more importantly, help your players develop. ...