The Most Important Skills for Defensive Backs — And How Parents Can Help Build Them
As a parent of a young defensive back, you don’t need to know every coverage call or technique term to be a valuable part of your child’s football journey. In fact, your support off the field can make just as much of an impact as any coach or trainer. If your child...
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Coaching DBs to Read Keys, Not Just Watch the Ball
I run a company called All Eyes DB Camp, so that just goes to show you how important I think eyes are when playing the position of defensive back. If you’ve been coaching for any amount of time, then you are in the same boat with me. The question is: how do we train play...
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Why Are You Handsy?
When 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 becomes hands first. I hate to break it to you, my friends...
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Where’s My Help in Man Coverage? (Cover 1)
Man coverage is a very important element of a defensive game plan and a defensive back’s skill set. The common thought process when it comes to man coverage is that you are “on an island,” but in reality, that is not the case. There is always help, and in thi...
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