Catch Technique How To

Catch technique is a very effective tool for a defensive back to have in his tool belt.  It’s so effective that I have maybe a half dozen posts in this member’s area talking about it.  One of the problems with it though is that it is difficult to teach.  That’s also another reason why there are half a dozen posts in this member’s area about it.

One of the biggest reasons that catch technique is difficult to teach is because it plays on the biggest fear that defensive backs have in coverage and that is getting beat deep.  With that in mind,  it is important that all elements (eyes, feet and hands) are working correctly.

In this video,  I am showing you clips from a segment during one of my high school sessions.  In the video,  I tell you the key things that I teach when running the drill.  It is important for athletes to have a visual when they are playing or trying to execute.  I tell you the visuals I have them use and the mindset they need to have when playing catch technique.

While the technique can be difficult for some to grasp,  I will say that once you get the technique down,  it is gold especially for guys that are covering in the slot.  Slot receivers make a living off of short routes.  Effective catch technique can severely limit their effectiveness.

I hope you enjoy this and if you have any questions,  you can use the comment section below or send an email to me at: 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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