Man Press Drill
Purpose To give WRs and DBs a chance to get reps in a 1-on-1 game-like coverage situation. Set Up Have players pair off by size and speed. The first pair will step
Defensive Back Drills
DB Zone Break
Purpose To teach defensive backs how to read the quarterbacks eyes and drive on the ball when in zone coverage. Set Up You'll need two WRs and a passer, as well as
Bad Ball Drill
Purpose To work on a players ability to make difficult catches. Set Up Have the receivers form a single file line, and stand about 15-20 yards in front of it. You’ll also
Three Weave Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Purpose Allows players to become comfortable with attacking a receiver three times in different directions. Set Up Place 2 players 5 yards apart, facing each other, with
Zone Mesh Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Set Up Have your quarterback line up with the runner in the backfield waiting on his signal. On the right side on the other side
Linebacker Hole Tackling Drill
This is probably my favorite tackling drill. In this drill, we use four cones to create holes, and the tackler doesn't know where he is going. He is working on
Cutback Drill
Purpose If you find that your players are constantly overcommitting and allowing large cutback lanes, this is a great drill to teach them how to stop and contain the ball carrier. Set
Open Field Tackling
Drill Type: Team Drill Purpose: In this tackling drill drill, we're going to recreate an open field situation and focus on tackling. Set Up: Place your players ten yards apart. Execution: With the bag (or
Ping Pong Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Purpose This defensive back drill allows players to practice getting the best turn situation in terms of covering the maximum amount of ground. The emphasis
“Rush Against the Pop-Up” Drill
Drill Type: Pass Rush Drill Purpose In this pass rush drill, we simulate ball movement without using the offensive line or each other, instead performing a rush against a short pop-up
Score Tackling Drill
Drill Type: Defense Drill Purpose This drill emphasizes getting in front of ball carriers and attacking them square. Set Up Set up 4 bags, or 4 lines of cones (3 cones deep)
Dramatic Break (Inside & Outside)
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Purpose This defensive back drill works on two types of releases: a dramatic break on the inside, and a dramatic break to the outside. The goal for
Cushion Drill
Drill Type: Defensive Back Drill Purpose This defensive back drill focuses on cushioning the receiver so that player cannot get behind the defensive back. Set Up Place the receiver at the line
The Slalom Drill
Drill Type: Agility Purpose This agility drill focuses on lateral change of direction shuffle. Setup Set up a series of cones in two straight rows about 5 feet apart, and your players will
Defensive Back Free Safety Zone Reaction Drill
The wrong zone defense will get beaten no matter how hard you practice or what drills you work on. Having a good scheme is vital. The important piece of running
Defensive Back Corner Zone Reaction Drill
Once we've taught our corners and our safetys a zone flip, in other words, how to transition their hips, open and run and keeping a receiver on the outside, we
Zone Flip Technique for the Defensive Back
The focus of the zone flip technique is to take away the inside release simply by moving your alignment in 2 yards. Zone flip means the defensive back will turn
In Phase Route Drills for Defensive Backs
Football is a game of inches, and for defensive backs, how many times do you see a touchdown made or lost by a simple distance of a football? You want