Post Views: 2,425 For safeties, there’s a lot of land to cover back there and you can’t be lazy in your movements. One of my favorite drills to teach safeties to cover land and get to the football is the Climb the Ladder Drill. In this video, I talk you through the finer points of the success of this drill. There are three major point of emphasis. (1) Keeping the shoulders open when running at 45 degrees (2) Keeping the shoulders at the same height when changing direction (3) Efficient footwork. Use only two steps to change direction [plant & replace] Perform this drill often and watch how your ability to get to the football from the hash or the post increases dramatically. If you have any questions or comments about this drill or the member’s area, send me an email to: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com Author Recent Posts alleyesdbcampOwner at All Eyes DB CampChad 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. Latest posts by alleyesdbcamp (see all) The Secret to Elite DB Play: Striving for Technique Perfection - March 17, 2026 The Alien Era: How Defensive Backs Can Win vs Athletic Tight Ends - March 4, 2026 These 4 Drills Will Drastically Improve Your Off Man Coverage - February 25, 2026 Related Posts:Ladder Drills to Give DBs Better FeetDrill Video - All Eyes DB Camp Press Man Drills Part 3Drill Video: 4 Cone Star Drills for DBsDB Drills | 3 Releases Press Man Drill (video) Post navigation Know Your DB History: Troy Polamalu What’d He Do Wrong? 3rd & 15 in Super Bowl LIV
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