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X’s & O’s: Running The Duo At San Diego

Duo fits well in our system for multiple reasons: simple rules, all-around versatility, and the physical mindset it manifests throughout every offensive position group. Duo gives us a great opportunity to impose our will on defenses with two and sometimes three double teams on the line of scrimmage (LOS). As an offense, we take pride in dominating first-level defenders from the start. This mindset allows for 3 or 4 yards early in the game to become 7 or 8 yards as those double teams begin to take their toll.

X’s & O’s: Running Back Angle Screen

The key to this screen is timing. The QB must get the ball to the RB in stride, and the OGs must do a great job of blocking in space.

X’s & O’s: Fake Kneeldown For First Down

On a late September evening in 2019, the Tulane Green Wave looked set to accept their fate and take their game against Houston to overtime late in the fourth quarter. With just 18 seconds on the clock, and the score tied at 31, Tulane ran a fake kneeldown that sprung their offense for a first down, setting up what would be a 53-yard catch and run for a touchdown in the final seconds.

X’s & O’s: Halfback ISO From Spread Look

Spread out the defense using your formation, then use your halfback to lead the way on a fast downhill ISO play.

X’s & O’s: Y-Seam Tackle Position

With this trick play, the aim is to get the Y up the seam with no one covering. The tackle can get depth to be an outlet for the quarterback.

X’s & O’s: Fundamentals Of Kickoff Coverage

We feel that special teams are legitimately one‐third of the game and create some of the biggest plays in the game. While all special teams are important, the bedrock is kickoff. We tell our kickoff team that we are the first defensive play of the game or the first play in second half.

Just Play Sports Solutions: Elite Pass Rusher

X’s & O’s: Developing Elite Pass Rushers

Our rush rules create rush integrity for our defense, and we emphasize playing fast and physical without overthinking it. To become an elite pass rusher, players must focus on four aspects: eyes, get off, hands and finish.