Why Ball Skills Are the Most Important DB Skill in Today’s Game
In today’s pass-heavy era of football, defensive backs face more pressure than ever to be playmakers. Offenses are spreading the field, quarterbacks are more accurate, and receivers are faster and more skilled. As a DB, being “in position” is no longer good e...
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A Complete DB: What I Look For
With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part of my coaching experience involved attending many camps where I evaluated athletes for advancement or MVP opportunities. H...
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From Technique to Teamwork: 5 Ways the All Eyes DB Camp Supports Defensive Backs
When it comes to developing top-notch skills as a defensive back, the right training and support can make all the difference. The All Eyes DB Camp Member’s Area is designed to help players and coaches alike take their game to new levels. Here’s a look at the top fi...
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What Happens If a Cornerback Can’t Tackle?
There was a time in football when you could get away with not being able to tackle as a cornerback. That time is gone. About 25 years ago, when offenses primarily focused on forcing the ball downfield to their top wide receivers and relied on a ground game centered around runs...
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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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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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Playing Defensive Back – How to Stay Focused Under Pressure
Playing defensive back requires a wide range of physical skills necessary to match up against your opponent and win the battles every down in the war. However, all the physical training in the world won’t help you if you are not mentally prepared for battle and cannot ha...
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7 Ways DBs Can Learn A New Defense Super Fast
You’ve spent countless hours in the weight room and on the field in the off-season. You’ve taken your body to the brink and toiled under the sun to be an impact player on your new team, but there is one thing that can undo all of your efforts and keep you on the be...
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Don’t Untrain Yourself
A Message to Defensive Backs About Correct Training It’s that time of year when we turn up the heat on our preparation for the coming season. They say champions are made in the summer, and that may be true, but it can also be a time when you form some bad habits. There i...
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