Push and Bump Call Explained

Sometimes, motion by the offense can be tricky. Offenses use motion to confuse defenders and gain leverage. The use of motion can be almost limitless before the ball is snapped, as seen with Andy Reid in a couple of Super Bowls. So, what do we do when the offense is using fast motion to gain leverage? We can use a push or a bump call to negate their advantage.

In the video below, I explain both the push and bump call in coverage to help out the secondary when the offense is using fast motion. In a nutshell, it allows defenders to trade off receivers and take away the offense’s leverage. It also prevents the traveling defender from being fooled by return motion. Return motion is what we saw from the Kansas City Chiefs in their recent Super Bowls. This is when the receiver takes off at full speed as if he’s going across the formation, then stops right when the ball is snapped and heads back out to the flat on the side that he started from. This can be very difficult for the defender in man coverage. A push and bump call helps the defender in this situation.

Check out the video below where I explain the call, including an example of the return motion that has been giving defenses trouble. As always, feel free to reach out to me with any comments or questions about the video. You can send me an 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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