Isolating the X in Trips
By Curt Fitzpatrick
With 7 on 7’s and summer workouts right around the corner, Utica College’s offensive coordinator Curt Fitzpatrick writes about how he gets what he calls his “show pony” the ball by mixing various free access throws and route combinations with the single back.
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Perfecting the Shallow Cross Concept
By Rich Holzer
An in-depth look at the shallow cross passing concept from different receiving positions complete with detailed coaching points and installation drills.
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Insiders Login Instructions
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Protecting “Hot” vs. Multiple Pressures
By Rich O'Connor
Why slide protect and match a back on a defensive end when you can train your QB to get the ball out quickly and effectively against various pressures. Rich O’Connor, the Offensive Coordinator at Montclair State University (NJ) explains his “hot” protection and how his QB and WR’s communicate that system.
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Clinic Reports
Perfecting the Shallow Cross Concept
By Rich Holzer
An in-depth look at the shallow cross passing concept from different receiving positions complete with detailed coaching points and installation drills.
Isolating the X in Trips
By Curt Fitzpatrick
With 7 on 7’s and summer workouts right around the corner, Utica College’s offensive coordinator Curt Fitzpatrick writes about how he gets what he calls his “show pony” the ball by mixing various free access throws and route combinations with the single back.
Insiders Login Instructions
By the X&O Labs Staff
Follow these simple instructions to login to the Insiders.
Protecting “Hot” vs. Multiple Pressures
By Rich O'Connor
Why slide protect and match a back on a defensive end when you can train your QB to get the ball out quickly and effectively against various pressures. Rich O’Connor, the Offensive Coordinator at Montclair State University (NJ) explains his “hot” protection and how his QB and WR’s communicate that system.
Add Passing Efficiency with the Sail Concept
By Brian Hayes Find out how Anna.....
3-5 Firezone Pressure Package
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Add Offensive Versatility with the Middle Zone
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Developing A Potent Spread T Play Package
By Paul Cornwell Coach Cornwell.....
Hokie’s Short Yardage Coverage
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Motions, Shifts and Stems with TEs
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Old Dominion University’s Scramble Rules
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Variations of the Dart Scheme
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Research Reports
“Tagged Zone Pressures” in the Odd Front
By Kean University (NJ) Defensive Staff Editor’s Note: X&O Labs Senior Research Manager Mike Kuchar spent time this spring at Kean University (NJ) talking with head coach Dan Garrett and the rest of his defensive staff about the Cougars 50 front zone pressures. The Cougars finished 2nd in the NJCA in total defensive in 2012 and qualified for the Division 3 playoffs in.....
Protocols for a Defensive Identification System
By Mike Kuchar Senior Research Manager X&O Labs Introduction It’s that time of the year when offenses are either being constructed or retooled, so we felt there was no better timing than now to release our latest study on defensive identifiers. The following information is based on a collection of surveys designed towards offensive coaches in an attempt to decipher the.....
Varying Supports in Zone Pressures
By Wagner College Defensive Staff Insiders Members: Click here to login to the Insiders and read the full-length version of this report including game film. Editor’s Note: After starting the season at 0-3, Wagner College rolled off nine consecutive wins en-route to a FCS playoff birth-the first time in school history- and they did it with defense. Wagner was first in.....
Unbalanced Shield Punt Scheme
By Jon Kyte Special Teams Coordinator University of Dubuque Insiders Members: Click here to login to the Insiders and read the full-length version of this report including game film. Editor's Note: Coach Kyte entered his first season on the University of Dubuque staff in 2011, directing the defensive line and coordinating the special teams. Prior to coming to Dubuque he.....
Marrying Inside and Outside Zone Schemes
By Chris Fisk Offensive Line.....
Advantages of Turn Protection
By Justin Iske Offensive Line.....
Defending the Spread with Quarters Coverage
By Matt Puffenberger Defensive.....
Attacking Protections Using Odd Front Pressures
By Wallie Kuchinski Defensive.....
Cover 2 Press Corner Techniques
By Richan Gaskins Defensive.....
Route Variants in the Boot and Naked Pass Game
By Mike Kuchar, Senior Research.....
Training Corners to Read the 3-Step Drop
By Doug Langley Head Coach Avon.....
Pistol Two Back Zone Run Game
Kyle Schmitt Head Coach Atholton.....
Drill Reports
Press Man DB Technique
By Desmar Black
The summer is a perfect time for coaches to get back to the basics of technique. Coach Black has outlined a great set of drills to help your corners prepare for both press and shuffle techniques off the line.
Running Back Drills for Zone Schemes
Jeff Ketron has been the head coach at Douglas County High School (CO) for the last eight seasons and captured the 5A state championship in 2005. Below, Coach Ketron details four of the every day drills he does with his running backs to improve their vision and agility. All of the coaching points of the drills are explained in Coach Ketron's PowerPoint slides below......
Tampa Bay Defensive Back Drill Video
Watch part of the defensive back drill catalog used by Monte Kiffin when he was the defensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Insiders Members: Click here to login and watch the 38 minute version of this drill video. Watch All 38-Minutes of This Video! Join X&O Labs' exclusive membership website - Insiders - and gain full access to the full-length version of.....
VIDEO: Gallia Academy's Linebacker Drills
Mike Eddy, Head Coach at Gallia Academy (OH) which finished the 2012 season at 9-3, details his entire catalog of linebacker drills including the techniques he uses to develop agility, tackling, hand explosion and coverage in his players. Like this video? Get instant access to X&O Labs' Video Library featuring drill videos from programs like Kansas State, Ohio State,.....
VIDEO: Temple's Defensive Line Drills
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Fort Hays State Offensive Line Drills
Justin Iske, Offensive Line.....
2 Drills to Improve Your Tackling
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VIDEO: Temple's Offensive Line Drills
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USC Linebacker Drills
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Defensive Line S.O.P. Drills
6-Steps to Mastering the.....
Kansas State Defensive Line Drills
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Mid-Season WR Drill Series
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