What’d HE Do Wrong | Got Him Spinning?

I decided to do a What’d He Do Wrong segment on this video since it got a good amount of attention on my Instagram page and the criticisms were harsh.

What is highlighted in this rep are the dangers of wanting to do speed turns all the time in training.  What you do in training eventually becomes a habit in games.  Speed turns look pretty but they are detrimental.  I call speed turns an extreme emergency move.  They should be a last resort and you will be shown why in the video.

Some defensive backs and their trainers make it an integral part of their training.  They feel like there is no situation that doesn’t deserve a speed turn.  Essentially a speed turn is literally turning your back to a WR in hopes of him being there when you turn around.  No one reading this that plays defensive back would think it wise to close their eyes for a second or even two while covering a WR.  Basically,  that is what you are doing with a speed turn.  You are removing your eyes from the WR for a second or two hoping for him to be there when you open back up your eyes.

In this 1-on-1 rep from the Senior Bowl you will see how unnecessary speed turns put this DB in a losing position vs. a route he most certainly could’ve covered with the proper technique.

Enjoy.  As always if you have any feedback or questions about the video or my member’s area,  you can reach me via email 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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