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.

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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.