Talent Code and the Tony Franklin System Chapter 1

I am going to go through each chapter of book Talent Code and out line specifics that also align in Tony Franklin System. 

Talent Code makes a case that talent is something else besides the nature and nurture stuff. Author based on his field research says that there are three ingredient's to talent which are

1. Deep Practice

1. Ignition

1. Master Coaching

Chapter 1

Sweet Spot Chicken wire Harvard
In Talent Code Coyle describes chicken wire Harvard where all of these hot beds of talent.  Example the slums of Sao Paolo Brazil where a young boy is working on a soccer move called the Elastico. he is trying to acquire the skill  of moving the ball very slowly in order to do the skill at a faster rate Elastico is gained using deep practice.

The example of deep practice of the Elastico is a lot like the two main drill staples of the System which is the Noose and Pat-N-Go.

PAT-N-GO

PURPOSE: Fundamentals drill where QB and other skill players perfect techniques at less than full speed as they continue to loosen up. Catches over shoulder.

TEMPO: 1/2

ORGANIZATION/SET-UP:  Basically a circular drill with two groups.  Player will align on either the right or left numbers (1 side a day).  QB will align just inside the player line.  Players will dummy down to work release as in noose drill.  On QB command, player will execute outside release and get back over top (which is the top of #s).  QB will take one-step drop, fire feet, and make a short throw with slight air over outside shoulder of receiver.  Receiver runs ball to other line, careful to stay out of QB’s way.

COACHING POINTS: Emphasize all details of receiving as in noose (stance, release, noose, exaggerate look & tuck).  Do not allow QB to over throw receiver or leave ball inside numbers.  Drill should move quickly with little down time.

NOOSE 

PURPOSE: Most important drill of the day – done in early stages of practice and sets tempo and focus.  Emphasizes stance, 

release, getting over top, sticking cuts, noose, exaggerating 

look and tuck, dipping and turning straight down field.  QB will 

work on drop, reads, slides, fast feet, and accuracy of throw.

TEMPO: ¼ - ½  MAX

ORGANIZATION/SET-UP: Set two cones on sideline three yards from a yard line.  QB aligns on yard line, can use center to work on exchange.  WR align as shown – R1 is on offense, R2 is defender and next in line.  R2 tries to jam R1.  R1 works release, gets back over top, sticks 2-3 times, settles closer to one cone or the other, forms noose, and works slightly back to QB.  On catch, exaggerates look, tuck, and turns straight downfield, ball high and tight.  QB works a drop and a play read, slides in pocket on 3rd read, waits for R1 to settle, places throw away from the nearest cone on R1’s shoulder, which simulates a defender.

COACHING POINTS:  

Coach with tremendous detail and intensity in this drill

Emphasize developing perfect techniques and habits

Everything must be perfect!!!

Look at the Tempo speed is 1/4 to 1/2 and the way Coyle describes deep practice.