The Role of the DB in Complex Blitz Packages
In today’s fast-paced and high-powered football, the role of the defensive back (DB) has evolved far beyond traditional coverage responsibilities. One area where DBs are increasingly making a significant impact is within complex blitz packages. These schemes require defe...
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Where’s My Help in Man Coverage? (2 Man)
Continuing my series on man coverage and playing to your help, in this article, we will discuss 2-man coverage. Two-man coverage involves five men underneath playing hardcore man coverage, with two safeties on the hash over the top providing help on deep throws. That explanati...
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Leveraging Split-Field Coverages: A Guide for Defensive Backs
In modern football, offenses have become increasingly adept at exploiting defensive weaknesses, particularly when it comes to coverage schemes. To counteract this, many defenses have turned to split-field coverages as a way to balance the need for versatility and adaptability....
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Integrating Hand Techniques in Coverage: Elevating Your DB Play
In the world of defensive back play, mastering hand techniques can be the difference between breaking up a pass and watching a receiver make a catch. While footwork and positioning are crucial, the use of hands in coverage adds an extra layer of control and precision, allowing...
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Understanding Offensive Route Combinations: A Defensive Back’s Guide
As a defensive back, one of the most critical skills you can develop is the ability to recognize and understand offensive route combinations. The more you can anticipate the routes that are coming, the better you can position yourself to make a play on the ball or prevent a co...
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This Undertrained Skill by DBs is Costing Them Big
Training in the offseason as a defensive back can be intense and involves a lot of elements. From foot placement, getting out of breaks, changing directions, backpedaling, and training eyes, the tasks can be plentiful. However, there is one element that is often undertrained, ...
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Where’s My Help in Man Coverage? (Cover 1)
Man coverage is a very important element of a defensive game plan and a defensive back’s skill set. The common thought process when it comes to man coverage is that you are “on an island,” but in reality, that is not the case. There is always help, and in thi...
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This Important Skill Will Improve your Press Man Reps 10x
One of the biggest issues I see when I work with defensive backs is a lack of lateral movement. It’s understandable since the position requires a lot of unnatural moves. In particular, young defensive backs struggle when it’s time to move left or right against a wi...
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What College Scouts Look for in High School Cornerbacks
When it comes to recruiting high school cornerbacks, college scouts are meticulously detailed in their evaluations. Cornerbacks play a critical role in any football defense, responsible for covering some of the most athletic players on the field. Here are the top five attribut...
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3 Ways for the Secondary to Decode the Offense
Playing defensive back involves a wide array of physical skills, but none of those skills will be worth anything unless you can embrace the mental side of the game. Having a strong understanding of what the offense is trying to do is crucial to you becoming a playmaker on the ...
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The Role of the DB in Complex Blitz PackagesSeptember 10, 2024In today’s fast-paced and high-powered football, the role of the defensive back (DB) has evolved far beyond traditional coverage responsibilities. One area where DBs are increasingly making a significant impact is within complex blitz packages....
Where’s My Help in Man Coverage? (2 Man)September 3, 2024Continuing my series on man coverage and playing to your help, in this article, we will discuss 2-man coverage. Two-man coverage involves five men underneath playing hardcore man coverage, with two safeties on the hash...
In modern football, offenses have become increasingly adept at exploiting defensive weaknesses, particularly when it comes to coverage schemes. To counteract this, many defenses have turned to split-field coverages as a way to balance the...
