Virginia Tech’s Agility Circuit
Posted on May 27, 2012 by xandolabs in Defense, Practice
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Virginia Tech’s Tackle Circuit
Posted on May 27, 2012 by xandolabs in Defense, Practice
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Virginia Tech’s Turnover Circuit
Posted on May 27, 2012 by xandolabs in Defense, Practice
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DB Press Technique Report
Posted on May 30, 2011 by xandolabs in Defense
By Mike Kuchar Senior Research Manager X&O Labs mikek@xandolabs.com We all want that lock-down corner, the Derelle Revis shut down stud who has the potential to alter an opponent’s game plan and change the course of the game. If the technique is played right, it can make an offensive one-dimensional or even cut the [...]
Defending the Ace Formation
Posted on May 30, 2011 by xandolabs in Defense
By Mike Kuchar Senior Research Manager X&O Labs mikek@xandolabs.com Now that spring football has firmly entrenched itself in the college football landscape, most X&O Labs researchers are out pounding the pavement for the newest trends and innovations in the coaching industry. Your first evidence of that will be our report next week on the midline [...]
Odd Front: Leveraging the Strong Side Run Game
Posted on May 29, 2011 by xandolabs in Defense
By Mike Kuchar Senior Research Manager X&O Labs mikek@xandolabs.com One of the most appealing aspects of playing an odd front is that it is a “mirrored” style defense – both sides of the front look exactly the same. By definition, an odd front means that you have three down lineman – with the offensive guards [...]
Secondary Play in the “Robber” Concept Vs. Pro and Spread Personnel
Posted on May 29, 2011 by xandolabs in Defense
By Mike Kuchar Senior Research Manager X&O Labs mikek@xandolabs.com This week’s X&O Labs’ Coaching Research Report features the “robber” concept, a coverage that was made notorious by top-tier defensive programs such as Virginia Tech. Ironically enough, the Hokies matching wits with Stanford University in the Orange Bowl last night. Known for their defensive dominance, the [...]
Split Coverage Concepts Vs. Spread Formations
Posted on May 29, 2011 by xandolabs in Defense
By Mike Kuchar Senior Research Manager X&O Labs mikek@xandolabs.com When teaching coverage to players, the install progression is becoming all too familiar with defensive coaches. It’s the whole, part, whole theory. First teach the entire coverage (whether by whiteboard or walk though), next break it down by position grouping and finally rep it on the [...]