Understanding the Basics of Pass Defense
Understanding the fundamentals of pass coverage is essential for defensive backs at all levels of the game. In this article, we will explore the key concepts and techniques involved in pass coverage, including zone coverage, man-to-man coverage, matchup zones zone blitzes along w...
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3 Reasons Why Back Pedaling is Crucial to a DB’s Success
While there are various techniques and skills that a defensive back must possess to be successful, one of the most critical is backpedaling. Backpedaling is the technique of moving backward, often in a diagonal or lateral direction, while keeping your eyes on the ball and the rec...
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4 Tips with Clips: Beat Before the Snap
By popular request I am going to run this series 4 Tips with Clips in the members area. It’s really simple, I will break down four clips from games with two being good reps and two being not so good reps. Of course, there is always something to learn both from the good reps...
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Doing This With Your Eyes Will Lead to More Big Plays
Playing defensive back is all about quick reactions and timing. Hesitate, think too long, fail to read a key and the offense will have success. Your ability to process is every thing and there’s one sure fire way to speed up that process. If you’ve played any ...
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THE BASICS: Understanding Passing Zones on Defense
As with anything, knowing the basics gives you a solid foundation that sets you up for any twists, turns, tweaks or new inventions that may come at some point down the road. Football and playing defense in football is no different. There has been plenty of passing over the la...
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Keys to Playing Zone Defense the Right Way
Most cornerbacks that you run into will tell you that they prefer to play man coverage over zone coverage. There are a number of reasons for this. One is because they think it shows their worth at the position. Second, it’s because zones can be confusing and require...
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Stop Playing Press All the Time
By: Chad Wilson – All Eyes DB CampIG: @alleyesdbcamp One of the funniest things I see at camp every year is when the camp directors tell the defensive backs that they will have to take some reps playing off man. The majority of looks resemble an English speaking man being a...
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5 Things A DB Should Know Before the Snap
One of the biggest things I stressed as a coach and do now as a trainer is preparation. Often times when players think about preparation, they think about offseason work or preparing during the week for the game. However, preparation doesn’t just stop there. Being...
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Playing DB Isn’t All About Man Coverage
By: Chad Wilson – All Eyes DB Camp I’ve heard it many times. In the debate about who are the best cornerbacks, some guys get eliminated from the conversation simply because they play too much zone coverage. “He’s a zone corner” they say and immed...
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