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Mind on Lock; 5 Key Mental Elements You Need In Press Coverage
When It comes to training and improving your press man skills, the emphasis is most often put on developing the physical characteristics that are necessary to stay in front of and on the hip of a wide receiver. However, there is a big mental component to play...
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How to Train for DB Speed in the Offseason
Enhancing Speed in the Offseason: Training Tips for Defensive Backs Speed is a vital attribute for defensive backs in football, enabling them to keep up with receivers, close gaps, and make crucial plays. To excel on the field, defensive backs must prioritize speed training du...
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7 Ways to Improve Your IQ as a Defensive Back
If there was one “skill” that I favored over others from a player when I was coaching it was intelligence. Your brain controls everything else on your body when you are on the field. What good is running fast if you don’t know where to go? W...
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7 Ways to Master Learning Your Defensive Playbook
The playbook is the foundation of a team’s defensive strategy and coordination on the field. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the game, learning your defensive playbook efficiently is essential for success. In this article, we will take a look at some of...
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Understanding the Basics of Pass Defense
Understanding the fundamentals of pass coverage is essential for defensive backs at all levels of the game. In this article, we will explore the key concepts and techniques involved in pass coverage, including zone coverage, man-to-man coverage, matchup zones zone blitzes alon...
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3 Reasons Why Back Pedaling is Crucial to a DB’s Success
While there are various techniques and skills that a defensive back must possess to be successful, one of the most critical is backpedaling. Backpedaling is the technique of moving backward, often in a diagonal or lateral direction, while keeping your eyes on the ball and the ...
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3 Ways to Communicate Better as a DB
If there is one area where young defensive backs struggle, it’s in the area of communication. Unfortunately, communication is a big part of success in defensive back play. Sure it’s great to have speed, strength and technique but those are just individual att...
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Win With Nick Saban’s Pass Defense Principles
Nick Saban is widely regarded as one of the greatest football coaches of all time, and his success is due in no small part to his innovative defensive strategies. Saban is known for his emphasis on pass defense, and he has developed several philosophies that have become hallma...
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Know Your DB History: Darren Sharper
Darren Sharper is a former NFL safety who played for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints over the course of his 14-year career. Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1975, Sharper attended Hermitage High School, where he excelled in both football and track...
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I’ve seen it time and again. Players come out, they get excited about training and the physical aspect of playing the position of defensive back. They love drills and workouts because they can physically feel...
6 Things DBs Need to Know to Master Pass CoverageApril 30, 2024On the surface, when you are just starting out playing defensive back in the secondary, covering wide receivers and making plays can seem difficult. However, as with all seemingly difficult tasks, breaking them down into...
Building Trust with Your DB Coach: Key Steps to Earn Playing Time and Starting PositionApril 23, 2024As players in the secondary, our first pursuit is playing time and the starting position. To do this, we must earn favor with our coaches. By favor, I don’t mean becoming his pet, but that...
