Football Defensive Back – Read and Recognize

Reading what the offense is doing is essential for the [tag]football defensive back[/tag] in having a jump on making the tackle for a loss, or giving up a big play.

What you need – Without the offensive or defensive lines, line up a quarterback, two RB’s and two WR and a TE.   On the defensive side of the ball, have linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties line up opposite.

How this drill works – Reading what is going to happen on a [tag]football[/tag] play is a key element of a great [tag]defensive[/tag] player.   If you can build the recognition skills of players it will improve your overall defense.

Upon the snap of the ball, cornerbacks will cover their men, but keep an eye on the play.   Linebackers may drop into zone coverage, or they may be waiting to pick up their men on coverage.   But, they also have to be aware of a running play.   This is when they read the way the play develops.  

Results – Players will learn to read the actions of offensive players and be able to react better.