Let's Talk Ball!

Let's Talk Ball!

By Cody Alexander & Felix JohnsonSportsFootball
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Let's Talk Ball! episodes

  • Let's talk about run fit spacing...

    » In this episode, I talk about:

    - What is Odd and Even spacing

    - Examples of 7, 8, & 9-man run spacing

    - Examine different run-fit structures 7-man

    Spacing Resources:

    » Belly-Key

    » Gap Exchanges

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    © 2023 MatchQuarters.com | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    50 min
  • The Art of X Show: The 49ers' game plan against Dak & the Cowboys.

    »» In this episode, I talk about how the 49ers:

    - Eliminated Lamb

    - Closed off the MOF

    – Run-throughs

    - Forced Dak to throw into contested windows

    - Gave up the low throws & played top-down coverage

    - Made the other WRs win the game

    ...& Fred Warner is an alien

    © 2023 MatchQuarters.com | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    22 min
  • The Art of X Show: The Comeback Kids - Chargers vs. Jaguars

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - Trevor Lawrence's early struggles against the Chargers

    - Big play to end the half

    - 2nd Half adjustments by the Jags

    - Detail several plays that led to an improbable comeback



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    15 min
  • The Art of X Show: Defending the Flexbone Part 3

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - Ways to attack the Flexbone offenses using pressure

    - Coverage Pressure - ILB "Pops"

    - Field & boundary reductions

    - Adjustments

    Part 1: Defending the Flexbone

    Part 2: Defending the Flexbone - Motions

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    25 min
  • The Art of X Show: Defending the Flexbone Part 2

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - Defending the basic motions from the Flexbone offense

    - How to communicate in a split-field coverage structure

    - The How & Why behind defending motions

    - Answers for how the offense will attack

    —

    **This is Part 2 of 3, so make sure to tune in next week to learn about applying pressure to the Flexbone offense.

    Related Content: Listen to Part 1 of Defending the Flexbone

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    35 min
  • The Art of X Show: Defending the Flexbone Part 1 - Formations

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - Defending the Flexbone from a 3-4

    - Specific formations & alignments

    - Basics of coverage

    - Basics of defending motions

    - Techniques & responsibilities of all positions

    —

    **This is Part 1 of 3, so make sure to tune in next week to learn how to defend the main motions from the Flexbone offense (Part 3 will cover pressures).

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



    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
    38 min
  • The Art of X Show: Attacking the Guards in Pass Protection

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - The NFL is a pass-protection league

    - How to attack the 3 main pass pros

    - How to create 1-on-1 matchups

    - 5-O alignments

    - Blazers/Split Front

    - Broncos vs Texans blitz

    - Wrap-up

    Read the article: Attacking the Guard in Pass Protection

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    29 min
  • The Art of X Show: Weekend Countdown

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - 5 games I’m looking forward to

    - 4 things we learned from last week

    - 3 predictions

    - 2 articles from the MQ archive

    - 1 bias to make you think

    External Pod Links:

    > Apple:

    > Spotify:

    > Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/04cd8c81-2f16-4ab3-9dbd-c4ac234c751c

    »» Watch on YouTube:

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    31 min
  • Art of X Show: Weekend Countdown

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - 5 games I’m looking forward to

    - 4 things we learned from last week

    - 3 predictions

    - 2 articles from the MQ archive

    - 1 bias to make you think

    External Pod Links:

    > Apple:

    > Spotify:

    > Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/04cd8c81-2f16-4ab3-9dbd-c4ac234c751c

    > Watch on YouTube:

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



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    36 min
  • Art of X Show: Top 5 Cover 3 rotations.

    »» In this episode, I talk about:

    - Standard types of Cover 3

    - Pros/Cons of MOFC

    - Why focus on 3x1?

    - Skate, Cross, Skinny, Buzz, & Site

    - Wrap-Up

    © 2022 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved.



    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
    31 min

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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…

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