DB Drill Video | Double Move Drill

Double moves can be deadly for the offense and are put together to get chunk yards.  However,  they don’t have to be if you know what to do when a wide receiver runs one against you. In this drill video we work on double moves and emphasize two key factors in defending yourself against the double move.

First lets talk about the drill.  There are 3 different double moves that are being worked on in this particular drill in the video.  The first moves is the whip route.  A whip route is when the WR is selling the slant route to the defender,  getting him to run inside and then planting to go out.  IN this drill we add one extra move to increase the difficulty.  The second move that we are working on is the hitch N go which is a popular double move.  The final move we are working on is the out and up which is another big play double move.

So what are the two points of emphasis.  The first,  of course,  is eye discipline.  When the defensive back gets his initial read whether it’s a turn of the shoulder by the QB or a hard plant by the wide receiver,  it is important for the DB to drive his eyes to the WR.  Failing to do so means that the DB will fail to even see the double move.  If that happens then you are just praying and trying to get lucky.  Hopefully the ball is overthrown.

If your eyes are in the right place,  meaning you drive them to the wide receiver out of the break then you will see the double move.  So,  the first important thing is to drive your eyes so you can see the double move.

The second point of emphasis,  which is for the hitch N go, out N up or any other double move that sends the wide receiver deep is once you recognize the double move,  get vertical right away.  Many times,  when fooled on a double move,  the DB will try to attack the WR to impede his progress up the field.  Most of the time that is a move that will fail.  Instead,  get vertical as soon as possible and race the WR to the spot up the field.  As the WR looks back for the ball,  you will have a chance to gain any ground he may have gotten on you going up the field.

I talk at length about both of those points of emphasis in the video below. You will also get a visual of how the drill is set up so that you can do it the next time you are in a training session yourself.  As always,  if you have questions or feedback on the video,  feel free to email 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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