blog db tips Zone Eyes vs. Man Eyes: A DB’s Guide to Visual Discipline July 10, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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…
blog Coaching Reading Route Triangles in Match Zone Coverage June 24, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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.…
Uncategorized Coaching DBs to Read Keys, Not Just Watch the Ball June 18, 2025 alleyesdbcamp I 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…
blog db tips Dead at the Start: Correct These 4 Press Man Mistakes June 11, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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.…
blog Coaching Teaching Leverage and Alignment Across Multiple Coverages: A Blueprint for DB Coaches June 4, 2025 alleyesdbcamp One of the most overlooked, yet critical, components of elite defensive back play is understanding and executing proper leverage and alignment. Without it, even the most athletic DBs will consistently…
blog db tips Top 5 Drills Every Safety Should Be Doing Weekly May 28, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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…
blog Practice Training How Safeties Can Disguise Coverage Without Getting Caught Out of Position May 21, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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…
blog db tips Practice How to Effectively Coach Safeties on Route Combinations and Pattern Reading May 15, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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…
blog Coaching db tips How Safeties Can Identify Run vs. Pass in Under 1 Second May 13, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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…
blog Coaching Practice Training How to Improve Your Open-Field Tackling as a Safety May 8, 2025 alleyesdbcamp 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…
