6 Ways to Boost Your Interception Total Now
If you play defensive back then you are definitely always looking for ways to get your hands on the football more and let’s be honest, by getting your hands on we mean interceptions. Some may think interceptions are about luck but since I don’t believe ...
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Basic Tackling Techniques for Defensive Backs
When playing defensive back, the first thing that comes to mind is covering the pass and not allowing wide receivers to catch the football. However, that is only one of the responsibilities that defensive backs are faced with as they play the game. Defensive ...
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3 Big Mistakes You Are Making in Press Coverage
It’s that time of year again known as camp season. Time to line up and take 1-on-1 rep after 1-on-1 rep. There’s nothing like winning in those situations and if you want to do it consistently, you’re going to have to avoid these three big mistakes . Shi...
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How to Play Safety in Football
Playing Defensive Back: Tips and Strategies for Cornerbacks and Safeties If you’re a football player or coach looking to improve your team’s defense, you need to focus on the defensive backfield. The defensive backs, or DBs, are the last line of defense and play a ...
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A Complete DB: What I Look ForDecember 10, 2024With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part of my coaching experience involved...
Why Are You Handsy?December 4, 2024When it comes to man coverage—and press coverage in particular—there’s an order to things. Far too often, defensive backs put the cart before the horse in their press technique, and by that, I mean it...
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