Principles of Play Glossary · PDF
One shared language for your offense
A glossary of 70 terms and principles behind a conceptual offense, so you and your players describe the game the same way.
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The Language of a Conceptual Offense
The glossary defines 70 terms and principles. Here are a few of the concepts you will find explained inside.
- 01
Dominoes
How one advantage topples into the next when players keep the defense in rotation.
- 02
Floor Is Lava
The spacing principle that keeps players out of the areas that let the defense recover.
- 03
Two Side
What it means to play two-side and why it stretches a defense across the floor.
- 04
MIG
The "most important guy" idea and how it focuses a player on the right read.
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A Real Page from the Glossary
A genuine excerpt from the PDF: the Advantage and Dominoes entries.
Is it right for you?
Who this is for
A good fit if
- You run, or want to run, a conceptual offense.
- You want players and coaches using the same words for the same things.
- You want a reference to share with your staff.
Not the right fit yet if
- You want the whole conceptual offense taught step by step. That is the Youth Conceptual Offense course.
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Principles of Play Glossary
- 70 terms and principles defined in a downloadable PDF
- Concepts like Dominoes, Floor Is Lava, Two Side and MIG
- Print-ready to share with your players
- Instant access the moment you purchase
- Lifetime access: download again any time
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What format is this in?
It is a downloadable PDF glossary of 70 terms and principles you can read on any device or print for your players.
Is this a playbook?
No. It defines the shared language and principles behind a conceptual offense rather than diagramming set plays.
Can I give it to my players?
Yes. It is written to be player-friendly and print-ready so your players can study the language themselves.
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You get instant access to download the PDF the moment you purchase, with a confirmation emailed to you. You keep lifetime access.
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