Slot Defense Breakdown

By: Chad Wilson

Slot defense is something I have talked about several times in this member’s area as I feel it is very vital.  Nothing can frustrate a defense more than a slot WR who catches balls left and right especially on 3rd down to keep the defense on the field. 

If you know me then you know that I am a big proponent of using catch technique in the slot to guard wide receivers.  I like this technique both in man and zone.  The best defense against pesky slot guys is to get physical with them,  move them off their line and disrupt the timing between him and the quarterback.  

IN the video below,  I am analyzing the slot defense reps in practice against a Southern Mississippi WR that I found on YouTube.  I have no idea when the video is from or who the slot WR is.  However,  I am using it as a teaching tool because I see a lot of what slot defenders try to do in games and practice that is not effective.  So,  in the video,  I talk you through the reps and show you where the defenders went wrong and how applying the proper technique would be more advantageous for them. 

As always,  I welcome your feedback and questions.  Feel free to send them my way 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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