Marty Ball is a philosophy of football associated with and named after former NFL and UFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer. In simple terms, it means a focus on the running game, with passing used only to further the running game. Schottenheimer emphasizes offensive attacks that work as follows: * First down: a rushing play. * Second down: another rushing play. * Third down: a pass attempt. * Fourth down: punt (or field goal, if within range).