This Undertrained Skill by DBs is Costing Them Big
Training in the offseason as a defensive back can be intense and involves a lot of elements. From foot placement, getting out of breaks, changing directions, backpedaling, and training eyes, the tasks can be plentiful. However, there is one element that is often undertrained, ...
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Top 10 BallHawks in DB History
If you play or coach the position of defensive back, you know that there is no better feeling than getting your hands on the football. Some guys are better at it than others and in this article we will honor the best ballhawks to ever play the game. Getting interce...
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Stop Dropping the Ball! 6 Ways for DBs to Get their Ball Skills Right
Defensive backs (DBs) play a crucial role in preventing the opposing team’s passing game from gaining the upper hand. To do this effectively, DBs need to possess exceptional ball skills. Ball skills refer to the ability to track, catch, and defend passes, and they are an...
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4 Big Mistakes You Are Making in Zone Coverage
By: Chad Wilson IG: @alleyesdbcamp Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just line up in man coverage all the time without getting tired or having the offense do things to beat it? Of course, that would be simple but it’s not reality so every defense has to be able to ru...
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Mastering the Art: How to Read the Quarterback as a Safety in Football
Safeties serve as the last line of defense, responsible for safeguarding against deep passes and providing crucial support in various coverages. One of the key skills that sets great safeties apart is their ability to read the quarterback’s intentions. By studying the qu...
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6 Ways to Boost Your Interception Total Now
If you play defensive back then you are definitely always looking for ways to get your hands on the football more and let’s be honest, by getting your hands on we mean interceptions. Some may think interceptions are about luck but since I don’t believe ...
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Boss Unit: 1994 San Francisco 49ers
It has been a while since I posted a boss unit article but I’m back at it again. I have a good one for you and it involves a team that won the Super Bowl. This boss unit is the 1994 San Francisco 49ers secondary. Everyone knows that the Dallas cowboys were the team of &h...
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Know Your DB History: Ty Law
By now the New England Patriots have developed a nice reputation for developing and producing solid cornerbacks in the National Football League. However, there is an entire generation that doesn’t know or won’t remember the man who kicked it all off.&nb...
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Don’t Forget the Football
This one may sound crazy but bear with me and I think you might agree. There are so many components to being a defensive back. Eyes, hands, feet, body positioning, mirroring the release, reading the routes, determining the formation, tackling. The...
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This One Thing Can Help You Make More Plays at DB
Football is a stressful game and we all know that. Not only is it taxing from a collision stand point but it is taxing on a cardiovascular level. Some guys prepare for the latter better than others. The elite ones are never lacking in this area. You may have ...
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A Complete DB: What I Look ForDecember 10, 2024With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part of my coaching experience involved...
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