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Do This to Improve Your Defensive Back Footwork
By: Chad Wilson Owner All Eyes DB Camp Whether you’re shadowing a receiver in man coverage or reading the quarterback’s eyes in zone defense, your footwork sets the foundation for success as a defensive back. In this article, we’ll explore key techniques and ...
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What is the Air Raid Offense?
By: Chad Wilson Owner: All Eyes DB Camp If you have been watching and paying attention to football, college football in particular, over the last few years, you have no doubt heard about the Air Raid offense. It has been largely responsible for the expl...
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Paying Attention to this One Thing as a DB Can Speed Your Feet Up 10x
By: Chad Wilson Owner All Eyes DB Camp When the offseason hits, the evaluation of the in season starts. If you are a high quality player, you are going to cut the film on, watch yourself play and take a good look at where you need to improve. For ...
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The Evolution of Quarters Coverage in Football
By: Chad Wilson All Eyes DB Camp IG: @alleyesdbcamp In the ever-evolving landscape of football strategy, defensive specialists continually strive to develop schemes that can effectively counter the dynamic offenses of the modern game. One defensive strategy that has undergone ...
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Top 10 BallHawks in DB History
If you play or coach the position of defensive back, you know that there is no better feeling than getting your hands on the football. Some guys are better at it than others and in this article we will honor the best ballhawks to ever play the game. Getting interce...
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Mastering the Art of Man Coverage
As a defensive back, excelling in man coverage requires a combination of athleticism, technique, and football IQ. In this guide, I will break down the essential elements of playing man coverage effectively. Some of these things are very basic but they bear repeatin...
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How to Disguise Defenses and Mess Up the Offense
By: Chad Wilson – Owner – All Eyes DB Camp IG: @alleyesdbcamp Disguising coverage is a critical aspect of defensive strategy, as it can confuse quarterbacks and disrupt offensive plays. As a defensive back, coach or coordinator, here are some effective ways t...
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You’re Not A Starter and That Won’t Change …
By: Chad Wilson – Owner All Eyes DB Camp IG: @alleyesdbcamp Do I have your attention? I should. You have been toiling around on the lower part of the depth chart and are failing to make an impact. Most guys in this position have a ready-list of outside reason...
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How to Lock On in Man Coverage
If you are going to be an effective cornerback at your level or even a quality nickel back, at some point you are going to have to be able to play some form of press coverage. A big part of being good at it is going to be your ability to stay with the route &hellip...
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Why Are You Handsy?December 4, 2024When it comes to man coverage—and press coverage in particular—there’s an order to things. Far too often, defensive backs put the cart before the horse in their press technique, and by that, I mean it...
Understanding Zone Coverage: How to Defend Your Space EffectivelyNovember 20, 2024Zone coverage is one of the most fundamental concepts in football, especially for defensive backs. Unlike man-to-man coverage, where each defender is responsible for covering a specific player, zone coverage requires defenders to cover designated...
Prime Time Made it Cool to Play CornerbackNovember 18, 2024“Chad, I think you should play cornerback.” Those words from a childhood friend in 1986 lit a fire in my belly. “Man, I’m a running back,” I fired back. I was going to be the...
