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Tired of Getting Bombed? Check Your Turn
Football is a game made up of a bunch of techniques and movements designed to give one man an advantage over another in hopes of making a play. At no position is that more obvious than at defensive back. Despite what I wrote in that first paragraph, many a defensive back take...
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Inside the Playbook | What Do Those Personnel Numbers Mean?
You may have heard your coach saying it or maybe you’ve even heard announcers on TV say it during a game. “The offense has come out in 11 personnel”. Perhaps it’s something you have ignored in the past but if you are playing ball, especially in the b...
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Know Your DB History: Troy Polamalu
Many of our most recent generation may only know Troy Polamalu for his hair but he was so much more than that on the football field. Though he was born in California, Polamalu played his high school football in the state of Oregon. Oregon is hardly a hotbed for college footba...
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Know Your DB History: Steve Atwater
Before Kam Chancellor patrolled around the Seattle Seahawks secondary looking huge and unleashing pain on wide receivers and running backs trying to advance the football down the field, there was another big safety that wrecked guys who liked the carry the football. His name ...
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When it Comes to Stopping A Passing Attack, Communication is Key
This current era of football, at all levels, has seen the most prolific passing offenses in history. High school quarterbacks are breaking state passing records, college football signal callers are setting new marks and professional football gunslingers are piling up yar...
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Want More Ints? Know Where Your Teammates Will Be
Interceptions and pick 6’s are what define the defensive back position for the most part. So what can we do to get more of them? The answer may lie in your teammates. While we must admit that Pro Football Focus has made no catches and pass break-ups much more exciting ...
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You Can’t Just Drill Your Way to DB Success
One of the questions I get asked the most in my Instagram DMs and via email is “coach do you have any drills to make be a better DB?” Of course I do and there are a ton of drills out there but are those drills the magic pill to you become an all state … Read More
3 Things A DB Must Do To Make Plays In Big Moments
It’s a crucial 3rd down late in the game. You come to the line of scrimmage, your legs are trembling, your mouth is dry and your hands are shaking. What will they say on Twitter if you give up a touchdown pass here. You read about this wide receiver and how great he is. P...
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DB Tips | How to Back Pedal as a Defensive Back
Back pedaling may be a lost art for many and it’s getting DBs killed. Having a strong back pedal can keep you out of many bad situations on the field while covering WRs and this video is going to show you how to pedal correctly. The growing trend by defensive backs and th...
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Coverages Explained: How to Play Cover 4It has become quite popular on all levels so it’s time you learned how it works. From high school to pro and even in some youth football leagues, Cover 4...
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Tired of Getting Bombed? Check Your TurnFebruary 18, 2020Football is a game made up of a bunch of techniques and movements designed to give one man an advantage over another in hopes of making a play. At no position is that more obvious...
Inside the Playbook | What Do Those Personnel Numbers Mean?February 12, 2020You may have heard your coach saying it or maybe you’ve even heard announcers on TV say it during a game. “The offense has come out in 11 personnel”. Perhaps it’s something you have ignored...
Know Your DB History: Troy PolamaluFebruary 2, 2020Many of our most recent generation may only know Troy Polamalu for his hair but he was so much more than that on the football field. Though he was born in California, Polamalu played his...
