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Brad Aoki, Asst Coach, USC

Full video on Glazier Drive:  Situational Football for QBs: Thriving in the 2-Minute Drill

KEY SITUATIONS COVERED

MUST - Plays where the clock must stop (no sacks, no in-bounds tackles). Used when preserving timeouts is critical, typically with limited time remaining and needing to save a timeout for a field goal attempt.

SINGLES - One-read plays where the QB throws if open or takes a quick incompletion to preserve time. Critical when you have 8-10 seconds left and need either a score or to set up a field goal.

MILK - Tempo change after gaining a chunk of yardage, slowing down the operation to avoid giving the opponent the ball back with time remaining.

DROP - Quick completion where the receiver immediately goes down. Used with 9-26 seconds left when you need a short gain to reach field goal range. Important coaching point: on fourth down, the receiver must secure the first down before going down.

CLOCK PLAY - Standard spike play with specific rules: two-second runoff, outside receivers run verticals, and QB must take a shot to the end zone if under three seconds remain.

SCORE CONCEPT - Empty formation where everyone runs to the end zone. Used when two seconds remain after a first down (not enough time to spike), or as a clock alternative inside the 15-yard line between 26-14 seconds (only bleeds two extra seconds).

PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

The video emphasizes weekly competitive two-minute scenarios (8-10 plays starting in minus territory), plus "mini two-minute" drills (2-3 play scenarios in plus territory) that maximize reps and teaching while minimizing contact. These shorter scenarios allow 5-6 different situations in just 10-12 plays.

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