Understanding Zone Coverage: How to Defend Your Space Effectively
Zone coverage is one of the most fundamental concepts in football, especially for defensive backs. Unlike man-to-man coverage, where each defender is responsible for covering a specific player, zone coverage requires defenders to cover designated areas of the field. This appro...
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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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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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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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How to Disguise Defenses and Mess Up the Offense
By: Chad Wilson – Owner – All Eyes DB Camp IG: @alleyesdbcamp Disguising coverage is a critical aspect of defensive strategy, as it can confuse quarterbacks and disrupt offensive plays. As a defensive back, coach or coordinator, here are some effective ways t...
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4 Big Mistakes You Are Making in Zone Coverage
By: Chad Wilson IG: @alleyesdbcamp Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just line up in man coverage all the time without getting tired or having the offense do things to beat it? Of course, that would be simple but it’s not reality so every defense has to be able to ru...
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A DB’s Confidence is His Armor
By: Chad WilsonIG: @alleyesdbcamp It’s coming down to that one play in that one moment and their leading receiver is jogging out of the huddle to your side of the field. What’s going through your head? Well whatever it is, don’t take it for granted because it...
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This One Thing at Safety Can Help You Make More Plays
By: Chad Wilson IG: @alleyesdbcamp For the casual observer of the game of football and defense in particular, playing safety is easy. When folks compare what appears to be the job of a safety to that of a corner, the instant feeling is that it seems way easier than life on the...
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