Inside the Session | Why We Hip Flip

In this edition of Inside the Session, I am talking with my young upstart defensive back group in Miami, Fl about hip flips. It is not something that a lot of young defensive backs practice but it is essential.

In the video, I talk about why it is crucial to learn how to and use hip flips while you are in coverage. Speed turns are easy but they lead to defensive backs getting taken advantage of quite often. Many defensive backs opt to use speed turns because again, they are easy but what is easy is not always good.

Being able to effectively execute a hip flip or series of hip flips is also very important. Having confidence in flipping your hips makes you more likely to choose that over the speed turn when you are in the middle of covering someone. So in the video, I talk about the proper body positioning, focus and steps to executing the hip flip correctly.

Needless to say, this is very important stuff for you to learn as young defensive back. Building the right habits early on makes things easier for you as you continue to progress through the game.

As always, if you have any questions regarding this video, playing defensive back or the member’s area, feel free to contact me via 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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