A sensible and
practical manual for
coaches, players, and

students of the game

This book presents technique that is sound
and practical—technique that will produce
results if properly taught and _ correctly
executed. It contains little theorization—it

   

offers plain, sensible, definite plans, instruc-
atria tion, suggestions, and advice, based on long

Breaking away through tackle in a Princeton game experience.

Practical Football

BY
H. O. (Fritz) CRISLER,

Head Football Coach, Princeton University
AND

E. E. (Tad) WIEMaN,
Line Coach, Princeton University

Illustrated with play diagrams and photographs showing proper technique

$3.00

Pe as a guide in teaching and developing better
technique and better coaching methods, this book assumes
a working knowledge of football on the part of the reader and
omits all superfluous explanation and theoretical exposition.

Ideas are presented concisely and briefly and only
practical, ready-to-use methods are considered. Special
emphasis is given to blocking, tackling, position play, the
kicking game, the passing game, the running game, offensive
plays, generalship and defensive planning.

Dan E. McGuégin says:—

“PRACTICAL FOOTBALL, by the two brilliant coaches at Prince-
ton, is indispensable to the experienced coach who desires to learn and
grow. It is so sound and comprehensive that a man who masters it
might be a good coach without ever having played. It isa remarkable
piece of work by two great teachers.”

Dan E. McGucin

Head Football Coach and Athletic Director,
Vanderbilt University; President in 1933,
American Football Coaches Association.

Some special questions discussed in this practical manual—

 

—Preparing for the game —Causes of injuries
—Stunts for ball carriers —Coaching problems
—Proper use of the forward pass —How to punt
—What formation to use —Forward-pass defense
—What to teach quarterbacks . Handling the ball

—Specific defensive assignments