Inside the Session | Catch Technique Tips to Remember

Slot wide receivers have become more and more important to offenses over the years.  At this point,  they are relied upon heavily to extend drives with 3rd down catches.

With that being the case,  defending slot wide receivers has created job openings for the defensive backs and opportunities for linebackers that can cover.

In my opinion,  the best way to cover slow wide receivers is by using the catch technique.  However,  it takes a certain mindset and the diligence to master it to make it work for you.

In this Inside the Session clip,  I am talking to my young defensive backs in a session in Palm Beach, Florida about the most important things they need to remember when playing catch technique.  Those things are:

(1)  Keep your eyes down

(2) Slide quickly to head up and get your feet set to make the WR move.

(3) Hold your line.  Act like a sliding glass door moving only side to side as necessary when the wide receiver approaches.

(4) Think contact when the wide receiver is near

The video gives you more of a visual of how these things work.  There are some windy parts in the audio as it was a windy day during the session.  However,  the most important things I had to say during this part of the training session are audible.

As always,  feel free to email me with with any comments or questions 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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