Play the Fade Drill

This is one of my favorite drills to work on man-to-man coverage. The fade is one of the most, if not the most, feared patterns in football.

The Play the Fade Drill works on the defensive back’s ability to get in position, get his head around, and make a play on the ball. This is something that a good number of defensive backs struggle with. Often, they are afraid to get their head around on fade patterns, either because they don’t want to see the ball coming or they are afraid they will not find the ball or be in position.

The key aspects of defending the fade and how this drill is set up are discussed in the video below, so there’s no need for me to repeat them here. It’s a solid drill that really helps with defending the ball down the field. It’s a shame to do good work at the line of scrimmage, be in position, but not make the play when the ball comes. The Play the Fade Drill works wonders to correct this problem with defensive backs. Should you have any questions about this video or the drill, feel free to reach out to me via email at Steve, cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com. Thank you for being a member.

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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