How I watch football
How I watch football Everyone loves those play breakdowns all over YouTube and talk shows. On the screen are twenty two men moving and this person with a clicker can explain what is happening so effortlessly. They throw in some jargon and lingo and leave you in awe. This can feel similar to finance bro's overwhelming you with words you don't understand so you don't ask questions and they feel smart. In this blog I hope to explain how I watch football so that you can begin breaking down plays yourself and notice why things are happening. This is mainly for watching on tv, but you can apply these principles to in-person viewing as well. We will start with what to look for pre-snap and then move into where to watch (or not watch) during the play. Pre-Snap Pre-snap is important because it gives us clues as to what both teams are looking to do. Football is a game of chess, played in six second bursts for an entire afternoon. If you only follow the ball during the six seconds th...