Designed to reduce player-on-player contact and the overall incidence of injuries suffered during football practices, the Mobile Virtual Player (MVP) also helps improve player performance and technique by replicating in-game experiences.

According to Dartmouth football, the team saw a significant reduction in concussions in the first two years where MVP's robotic tackling dummies were implemented into practice, and during the 2018 season, 21 out of 22 starters played in every game, leading Dartmouth to a 9-1 season.

Recently, the drill capabilities of the MVP|SPRINT were demonstrated at U.S. National Team High School Training Camp in Ohio.

Often, it’s defensive drills that are the first to come mind when using the MVP|SPRINT. However, offenses can reap the same benefits as their opponents on the opposite side of the ball through the MVP|SPRINT. Below are several drills to consider when using the MVP|SPRINT that coaches can utilize to build better offenses.

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MVP QB Pocket Presence

Skills Trained:

• Footwork
• Reaction
• Throwing under pressure
• Pocket awareness
• Maintaining focus downfield under pressure

Drill Description:

• MVP|SPRINT(s) will simulate rushing defenders
• The quarterback will take appropriate drop, react to avoid the rushing MVPs

 

MVP Rush QB with Pass

Skills Trained:

• Pocket presence
• Throwing under pressure
• Finding throwing lanes/windows

Drill Description:

• MVP|SPRINT(s) will simulate rushing defenders
• The quarterback will take appropriate drop, react

 

MVP Blitz Pickup

Skills Trained:

• Reaction
• Cut-block technique
• Blitz-pickup

Drill Description:

• Running back/full back will track and react to the MVP|SPRINT as it simulates a blitzing linebacker

 

MVP Ball Carrier Reaction

Skills Trained:

• Reaction
• Elusiveness
• Being physical

Drill Description:

• Player will run at the MVP|SPRINT, which simulates a defender
• Player will then react by stiff-arming, juking, cutting, or lowering a shoulder on the MVP

 

OL vs. DL 1-on-1 MVP = QB

Skills Trained:

• Competition
• Pass rushing technique
• Pass set/blocking

Drill Description:

• An offensive and defensive lineman will perform a 1-on-1
• The MVP|SPRINT will simulate the movements of a quarterback
• Offensive lineman will attempt to block the defensive lineman, who is trying to defeat the block and tackle the MVP

 

Blocking in Space

Skills Trained:

• Cut-block technique
• Pulling
• Blocking in space

Drill Description:

• Line up full offense
• Run a screen or play that includes pulling offensive lineman
• On the snap of the ball, a MVP|SPRINT will simulate how a cornerback or safety would react and play a screen
• Offensive lineman has to pull, react and make the appropriate block in space

 

The MVP|SPRINT will begin shipping in August for the 2019 season and is now available for order. Reserve yours today with a $350 down payment. For more information on MVP, visit www.mvpdummy.com.