“The difference between a field goal and a touchdown is a four point swing.” - Brad Aoki

Brad Aoki on Situational Football for Quarterbacks

Late in the half or game, quarterback play becomes situational football.

In this free lesson, Brad Aoki, passing game specialist at Alabama, breaks down how quarterbacks can operate in the two-minute drill with better awareness, clock management, and decision making.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the situation matters more than the play call in two-minute football

• The exact questions quarterbacks must answer before every snap

• A touchdown-first mindset at the end of the half

• How explosive plays increase scoring chances and sacks kill drives

• What quarterbacks need to know about clock stoppage and restart

• How tempo impacts pass rush and decision making

• A simple, repeatable process for identifying coverage under pressure

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About Brad Aoki

Brad Aoki is the passing game specialist at University of Alabama football, where he works with quarterbacks and contributes to the development of the offense.

Before Alabama, he spent two seasons at University of Southern California football as a quality control analyst working with the quarterback position. He also served as a graduate assistant at Colorado State University football working with receivers.

Aoki began his career as a player at USC as a walk-on quarterback and wide receiver before moving into coaching.

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👉 CoachandCoordinator.com – The Quarterback’s Job in Two-Minute Football

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