How Florida State is hoping virtual reality can help its quarterbacks – The Athletic

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida State quarterback James Blackman was wearing more equipment than usual when he dropped back to pass during 7-on-7 drills in the first spring practice under coach Mike Norvell on March 7.

There was no extra padding. Instead, he had a cell-phone sized camera affixed to the top of his helmet on a small stand.

Blackman wore a green non-contact jersey and the drill wasnt at full speed, so the accessory didnt pose a hazard to him or anyone else on the field. Quarterbacks Jordan Travis and Tate Rodemaker also wore cameras during their reps. At other points in practice, safeties wore them as well.

The purpose was simple: Capture everything transpiring on the field through the eyes of the players. All of the footage later was parsed together to create a virtual reality experience that can be accessed through a headset for simulated practice.

Thats a new feature that we have, Blackman said after that practice.

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How Florida State is hoping virtual reality can help its quarterbacks - The Athletic

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