Athlete Development · Caj’s Playbook
Film Study That Builds Football IQ
How players can turn film from passive watching into recognition, correction, and better decisions.
Start with the assignment
Before judging a result, know the responsibility. Alignment, key, leverage, communication, and situation explain why the play unfolded the way it did.
Name the decision
Useful film study identifies what the player saw, what choice followed, and what clue should become faster next time.
Carry it to the field
A correction becomes real when it changes preparation, technique, communication, or decision-making in the next rep.