DB Drills | Masters of the Basics Part III

IN the final part of the Masters of the Basics series I discuss my 4 cone drills.  Getting out of breaks are essential and the 4 cone drill series works on all of the basic break situations you will encounter in a game situation.

Getting out of breaks is not just a 45 degree situation or getting out of a back pedal situation.  At times you will have to break 90 degrees.  Sometimes you will have to break out of a shuffle while other times you will have to do so out of a crossover run.  Furthermore,  sometimes you will have to make breaks out of a zone situation when you are facing the QB and other times you will have to do so when you are in a man situation with your back to the quarterback.

The 4 cone drill series encompasses all of those situations and works towards you perfecting your breaks out of these critical situations.  Over the years,  I have been able to build on the basic 4 cone drill series to involve some more advanced situations.  However,  when it comes to really nailing down the break basics,  you can do no better than this 4 cone drill series.

As always,  if you have questions or feedback on this video and or my member’s area,  you can send me an email to: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com.

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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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