Cody Alexander & Felix Johnson

Let's Talk Ball!

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High-level football discussion for coaches and serious fans. Join Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters and Felix Johnson as they break down defensive schemes, offensive trends, and interview the best minds in the game — the home for real X's and O's talk. www.matchquarters.com

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Cody Alexander & Felix Johnson

Episodes

Art of X Show Ep. 5: The Heavy Technique 15.06.2022 30:25

In this episode, I talk about: * The rise of the 4-down defense (Again!) * The 4-down math problem * Heavy Technique * Run Fits The film is located on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Art of X Show Ep. 4: The Mex Path 15.06.2022 28:53

In this episode, I talk about: * Attacking Zone-centric 2-back offenses * The Aranda Mex Path (Sim) - I call this Allen * Why "Floating" the Center? Film examples are found on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Art of X Show Ep. 3: Press Techniques 15.06.2022 32:57

In this episode, I talk about: * Why press? * "Soft" vs "Hard" Press * Basic fundamentals * Different press techniques Film examples are on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

Art of X Show BONUS Ep: 3-Hi Structures 15.06.2022 12:25

In this episode, I talk about: * How does a typical 3-Hi team structure its alignments? * Coverage variations vs Trips * Defending a Trips Nub formation This pod is brought to you by… Pro Quick Draw is a powerful platform used on Microsoft® Visio & PowerPoint to allow football coaches to organize, format, and export Playbooks, Scout Cards & Presentations efficiently. Click below to start your fre...

Art of X Show Ep. 2: Bracket, the key to modern coverage. 15.06.2022 27:47

In this episode, I talk about: * Why is Bracket the key cog to modern coverage? * Coverage explanation * Translating split-field Bracket into single-high variations * Film examples can be found on YouTube: This pod is brought to you by… Pro Quick Draw is a powerful platform used on Microsoft® Visio & PowerPoint to allow football coaches to organize, format, and export Playbooks, Scout Cards & Pre...

Art of X Show Ep. 1: Welcome/Tulsa's 3-Hi Defense 15.06.2022 23:30

In this episode, I talk about: * 3-Hi Basics * Tulsa's iteration of the Iowa St. 3-Hi system * MQ's #BOTM - Tulsa's SPURS (Back) ADD 0 * Joe Gillespie to TCU * Hybridization Related Content: #BOTM Dec. ’21 – Tulsa’s Back SPURS “Add” 0 blitz This pod is brought to you by… Pro Quick Draw is a powerful platform used on Microsoft® Visio & PowerPoint to allow football coaches to organize, format, and...

Art of X Show Ep. 7: Rams Defensive Primer 14.06.2022 40:20

In this episode, I talk about the uniqueness of the Rams’ defense and how it fits into the Fangio culture and philosophy. Topics include: * What’s in a 5-man rush? * The Under Tackle is back! * Base Front mechanics & structures. * What’s a 2-High defense? * Cover structures & their Fronts. * Where are we headed? …& check out the articles: * Part 1 * Part 2 Make sure to check out MQ’s 20% off sub s...