What Did He Do Wrong | Know Where Your Help Is

We all know that covering in the slot can be difficult, and when it calls for us covering the number 3 wide receiver, things can get really tricky. That is the source for this,  What Did He Do Wrong episode.

There is always help when you are playing man-to-man coverage even when you are playing zero coverage. When you are playing zero coverage your help is the pass rush and the fact that the quarterback has to get the ball out quickly. You are also helped by the wide receiver’s relationship to the sidelines, i.e. where he lines up. However, we are not talking about zero coverage in this post and the video down below.

The defensive back in this video has help to the inside. However, by his alignment, he chose not to use that help and pays the ultimate price. I talk about that in my analysis on the video down below. You can’t just lineup and play this game. Everything that you do has a purpose and you must pay attention to the details. Those little details are what are going to help you in the most difficult coverage situations that you face in each and every game.

Listen to the tips and clues that I give you in this video and remember to apply them when you find yourself in these type of coverage situations. Bottom line, know where your help is and lineup accordingly. If you have any questions on this video, feel free to email me at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – thank you for being a member.

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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