Abstract: A football training apparatus teaches new football players such as quarterbacks and running backs to identify and execute plays through a simulated football line of scrimmage that is configurable to communicate strategic movements through the assignment of holes. In some embodiments, multiple stand-up vinyl displays are organized to simulate a line of scrimmage. In further embodiments, a training device includes multiple tagged belts when worn by live players organized in a scrimmage line, that communicate position identities and denotes hole assignments for learning to execute strategic plays for offensive players. In yet further embodiments, a training device includes multiple football jerseys when worn by live players organized in a scrimmage line, that communicate position identities and denotes gap assignments for learning to execute strategic plays for defensive players.

Abstract: A football teaching system and method is disclosed that promotes rapid learning by novice football players who are thereby able to better visualize offensive and defensive football formations and correct stances for the individual positions thereof. The system includes twenty-two life size, vertical, two-dimensional football player models that can each be positioned at the appropriate places in the field. The football player models are labeled with a position name so that each position is easily identifiable. Football players on the line may also be numbered for easy set up by the novice players. Each football player model is in the correct stance from a frontal and rear view, such as three-point or four-point stance, as would be appropriate for the position. The overall size of the football player models corresponds to the size of the novices.