DB Drill Progression: Structuring a Defensive Back Practice for Maximum Impact
As defensive back coaches, we all know the mantra: “Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals.” But how do you actually build a practice that effectively teaches, refines, and then tests those fundamentals in a game-like environment? It’s not just about runnin...
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How DBs Can Watch Football to Up Their IQ
Football is watched by millions of fans every week. Some fans are checking on their bets, tracking their fantasy points, or simply rooting for their team. Others are watching purely for the players’ “drip” or the entertainment value. If you are a defensive ba...
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The DB’s Guide to Continuous In-Season Improvement
The off-season is over. You’ve put in the work, you’ve honed your strengths, and you feel ready to dominate. But for elite defensive backs, the work doesn’t stop once the season kicks off. In fact, if you stop improving, you risk becoming a major liability wh...
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3 Key Things to Remember in Press Coverage
As human beings, we tend to complicate things. It’s in our nature to believe things can’t be that simple, or to overanalyze in search of an edge. When you’re on the football field—especially playing defensive back—overanalyzing can neutralize your...
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Teaching Leverage and Alignment Across Multiple Coverages: A Blueprint for DB Coaches
One of the most overlooked, yet critical, components of elite defensive back play is understanding and executing proper Read More
Top 5 Drills Every Safety Should Be Doing Weekly
The safety position is one of the most demanding on the field. You’re expected to tackle like a linebacker, cover like a corner, and think like a quarterback. That’s why your weekly training needs to sharpen every tool in your toolbox — speed, awareness, reac...
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How NFL Draft Evaluations Can Help You Improve Your Game as a DB
Every year, NFL teams invest millions into evaluating college defensive backs ahead of the draft. They analyze film, interview players, review testing numbers, and dig deep into football IQ and character. As a high school or college DB trying to level up, you can use the same ...
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How to Read a Wide Receiver’s Body Language to Anticipate Routes
One of the biggest advantages a defensive back can have is the ability to read a wide receiver’s body language. Being able to anticipate where the receiver is going before they make their move can help you stay in phase, break on the ball faster, and make more plays. Wid...
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Elite Cornerbacks Can Do These 4 Things Very Well
It’s recruiting season, and if you’re looking to elevate your profile as a high school cornerback, there are certain areas of your game that need to be on point. If you’re trying to grab the attention of recruiters, the best thing you can do is make yourself ...
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Why Ball Skills Are the Most Important DB Skill in Today’s Game
In today’s pass-heavy era of football, defensive backs face more pressure than ever to be playmakers. Offenses are spreading the field, quarterbacks are more accurate, and receivers are faster and more skilled. As a DB, being “in position” is no longer good e...
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