Things You'll Need:
- Quarterback wristband
- Index cards
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Step 1
Robert Michael, CorbisCreate a play-calling card. Divide a 4-by-6 index card to create six equal-sized boxes in which to diagram your plays. Each diagram should clearly label the responsibilities for each running back and wide receiver on the field. Every player should have a copy of the card, which can be kept in a quarterback wristband (can be ordered online) and worn on the arm.
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Step 2
In order to prevent the defense from easily deciphering your play calls, each formation and pass pattern should correspond to a number or code word. Your code words could be names of states, cartoon characters or types of cars. The key is to create a series of words that have something in common and can be easy for everyone to remember.
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Step 3
At the line of scrimmage, the first call will be the formation that lets the players know where they should line up.
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Step 4
After the formation is set, the quarterback will call out the pass patterns. Each pattern should be called out starting from the left and moving to the right.
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Step 5
Occasionally you may have an idea that the defense is ready for whatever play you have called. In that case, you can call an audible--another play that can either be run from the current formation or with a slight shift in formation. Make sure all of the players hear and know the code word that signals the change in plays.
