Press Man Trail Technique for the Defensive Back
Once you have established a good stance and inside alignment, with focus on the inside number and the cross hand jam, you are ready to move into teaching your defensive
Defensive Back Drills
“Out of Phase” Defensive Back Drill
So, maybe you've done a good jam, but the receiver gets a great release and is able to get open on you and create some space. It doesn't do you
Jamming Technique for Defensive Backs
Once you have covered stance, back pedaling and re-tracing techniques, and general principles about breaking on the football, you are ready to implement technique drills that teach man-to-man coverage. Press
Breaking Down the “W” Defensive Back Drill
In today's video blog post, we are demonstrating another fantastic defensive back drill. It's called “The W Drill” and it works the back peddle as the runner retraces his steps
The “Figure 8” Circle Footwork Drill
The “Figure 8” Circle Footwork Drill The Figure 8 is something that you should incorporate into your practice plan every day. It is fantastic drill for quick footwork, that uses PVC
The Shed Tackle Drill
There are a number of different ways to run a good solid, fundamentally sound shed tackle drill. Incorporating a popsicle sled that you can actually let the kids put
Tackling Basics: The 4 Point Explosion Drill
Tackling Basics: The 4 Point Explosion Drill This tackling basics drill relates to not only tackling, but also taking on a block, shutting a block and attacking. A basic principle of football
The Eye Opener Tackling Drill
In this video, we are demonstrating "The Eye Opener Tackling Drill". This is a fantastic tackling drill that has been used throughout the years because it incorporates good tackling technique,
Breaking Down the Side Tackle
Breaking Down the Side Tackle Football is a game of angles, and we must be great side tackling defensive players. We want to be able to put our youngsters in a
The Angle Drill for Tackling and Pursuit
In today's blog post, we're taking a deeper look at the Angle Drill for tackling and pursuit. This drill is set up two yards by two yards with the cones. The
Tackling Progression Drill for Balance and Leverage
In today's video blog post, we are looking at a great drill for conditioning and developing good tackling technique! This Tackling Progression drill helps develop good tackling position,
“Cup-It” Tackling Drill
In today's video blog post, we are talking about the "Cup-It Drill", which is a great football drill for incorporating “team-ness”. This is a great team tackling drill, and
Video: Defensive Back Drill – The Buddy Drill
This defensive back drill is very helpful with teaching defensive backs to read the quarterback, get their eyes inside, read the front shoulder and transition their feet. It also helps
Check Out These Awesome Defensive Back Drills!
Today, we're focusing on football drills ideal for helping your defensive backs improve and become more skilled. Three Weave Drill Working against a receiver, we're going to work on the weave in
Defensive Back Drills Sure to Increase Your Players’ Skills
The following drills are fantastic for working with your defensive backs during football practice. Baseball Turn Technique Drill This is a turn designed to obviously maximize our speed and protect the deep
Focusing on Your Defensive Back Players During Football Practice
Today, we're going to give you the fundamental core drills and techniques of defensive back field play that you can focus on during football practice. Football Practice: Explaining Defensive Stance and
Souvenirs from Revis Island – Cornerback Secrets
As a defensive back, your job is split into two parts. First, you have to shadow your assignment, attempting to discourage the quarterback from making a throw in your direction.
Defensive Back Drills – Don’t Be Odd Man Out!
Heart and desire is a huge aspect of Football. In a game where every inch is absolutely vital, teaching players to give it everything they have out on the field, all