3 Ways for the Secondary to Decode the Offense

Playing defensive back involves a wide array of physical skills, but none of those skills will be worth anything unless you can embrace the mental side of the game. Having a strong understanding of what the offense is trying to do is crucial to you becoming a playmaker on the ...

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Playing Defensive Back – How to Stay Focused Under Pressure

Playing defensive back requires a wide range of physical skills necessary to match up against your opponent and win the battles every down in the war. However, all the physical training in the world won’t help you if you are not mentally prepared for battle and cannot ha...

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This is Where You Will Fail as a Defensive Back

I’ve seen it time and again. Players come out, they get excited about training and the physical aspect of playing the position of defensive back. They love drills and workouts because they can physically feel themselves getting better. This is all well and good, but when...

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Off Season Film Study 101

When the season is over and you begin preparation for the next one, you can’t ignore film study as a part of the process. In this article, I will discuss a few factors that need to be explored when you are entering into your off-season film study. Studying Yourself I put...

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How Did You Make that Play? I Saw it On Film

The Importance of Film Study for a Playmaking DB By: Chad Wilson Owner – All Eyes DB Camp If there is one downfall for young defensive backs in the game of football it is their unwillingness or inability to study film.  Time and again,  I have come across defen...

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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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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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Mastering the Art of Film Study: A Guide for Defensive Backs

Film study is a crucial aspect of success for any defensive back in football. It allows players to gain a competitive edge by understanding opponents’ tendencies, recognizing formations, and anticipating plays. In this blog post, we will explore the essential steps and s...

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Avoid these Top 5 DB Coach Mistakes

Coaching Defensive Backs: Avoiding the Biggest Teaching Mistakes Whether you have been at it for a while or you’ve just been given the tall task,  coaching the last line of defense can be quite the challenge.  Outside of quarterback and left tackle,  no ot...

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Mind on Lock; 5 Key Mental Elements You Need In Press Coverage

When It comes to training and improving your press man skills,  the emphasis is most often put on developing the physical characteristics that are necessary to stay in front of and on the hip of a wide receiver.  However,  there is a big mental component to play...

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