5 DOWN LINEMEN - 3 LINEBACKERS - 3 DEFENSIVE BACKS. PLAY MAN COVERAGE ON THE 5 ELIGIBLE RECEIVERS COUNTING OUTSIDE IN. CORNERS COVER #1 FREE …

Prerequisites for a great defensive back includes great speed, perfect body control, toughness to stop the run, great hands, and most importantly confidence. Defensive backs must have an “I …

There is times when defensive backs can force fumbles due to the type of pass thrown. A technique that is very effective is to club the catch hand of the receiver after the catch has …

Defensive Backs are tough players who always are alert to the snap on every play, react quickly and decisively in pursuing the play, make solid tackles, stay between the receiver and the goal …

Therefore I will limit my explanations to basic fundamentals for all Defensive Backs. Additionally, I will cover a few techniques of secondary play and show you some drills.

Step with gap foot, throw hands at OL you are lined up on. Read the hip of inside OL and mirror his feet. On the O linemen’s movement the D Lineman throws his hands at his aiming point …

Everyone can see that you are the leader, and that you dictate the tempo and aggression of your defense. Confidence is evident when a player is prepared. Your preparedness will show itself …