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Zone Eyes vs. Man Eyes: A DB’s Guide to Visual Discipline
One of the biggest challenges for defensive backs at every level is understanding where to put their eyes — and keeping them disciplined when the action starts. Whether you’re playing press-man, off-man, or zone coverage, the difference between making a play and ge...
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Reading Route Triangles in Match Zone Coverage
Unlocking Smarter DB Play Through Route Recognition In today’s pass-heavy game, defensive backs are no longer just covering grass — they’re processing route combinations, reading threats, and making real-time decisions. One of the most important tools a DB ca...
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Dead at the Start: Correct These 4 Press Man Mistakes
If you do or watch something long enough, you get really good at predicting the future. Needless to say, I’ve been playing, coaching, and training football for quite some time. The majority of that time has been spent on the defensive side of the ball, primarily teaching...
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Teaching Leverage and Alignment Across Multiple Coverages: A Blueprint for DB Coaches
One of the most overlooked, yet critical, components of elite defensive back play is understanding and executing proper Read More
Top 5 Drills Every Safety Should Be Doing Weekly
The safety position is one of the most demanding on the field. You’re expected to tackle like a linebacker, cover like a corner, and think like a quarterback. That’s why your weekly training needs to sharpen every tool in your toolbox — speed, awareness, reac...
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How Safeties Can Disguise Coverage Without Getting Caught Out of Position
Disguising coverage is a valuable tool — but if you’re not careful, it can hurt more than help. Safeties need to walk a fine line between deception and discipline. Let’s break down how to disguise your coverage — without getting caught out of position. ...
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How to Effectively Coach Safeties on Route Combinations and Pattern Reading
In today’s spread-heavy game, safeties must be more than just the last line of defense. They need to diagnose route combinations, anticipate concepts, and match patterns to shut down passing attacks. Here’s how to coach your safeties at the high school and college ...
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How Safeties Can Identify Run vs. Pass in Under 1 Second
One of the most overlooked skills in safety play is diagnosing run vs. pass — fast. A delay in reading the play can pull you out of position or get you beat over the top. Great safeties don’t just react — they anticipate. This guide gives both players and coa...
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How to Improve Your Open-Field Tackling as a Safety
Open-field tackling is one of the most challenging — and most critical — skills a safety must master. Whether you’re the last line of defense or filling the alley in run support, your ability to get a ball carrier on the ground often makes the difference betw...
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One of the biggest challenges for defensive backs at every level is understanding where to put their eyes — and keeping them disciplined when the action starts. Whether you’re playing press-man, off-man, or zone coverage,...
Reading Route Triangles in Match Zone CoverageJune 24, 2025Unlocking Smarter DB Play Through Route Recognition In today’s pass-heavy game, defensive backs are no longer just covering grass — they’re processing route combinations, reading threats, and making real-time decisions. One of the most important...
Coaching DBs to Read Keys, Not Just Watch the BallJune 18, 2025I run a company called All Eyes DB Camp, so that just goes to show you how important I think eyes are when playing the position of defensive back. If you’ve been coaching for any...
