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VITAL ASPECTS OF CORNERBACK PLAY
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Defensive Concepts and Defensive Terminology
2. Qualities of Great Cornerbacks 3. Responsibilities 4. Body Position and Movement 5. Alignment 6. Keys and Reads 7. Coverages 8. Skills 9. Drills 10. Appendix

PREPARATION SO MUCH OF WHAT YOU DO PHYSICALLY HAPPENS BECAUSE YOU’VE THOUGHT ABOUT IT AND MENTALLY PREPARED FOR IT. -Dan Fouts

Qualities of an Great Cornerbacks
Smart Fast Physical Resilient Cornerbacks are the best athletes on the field.

Characteristics of Corners
Movement: be athletic and fast. Toughness: mental and physical. Physical Toughness: shed blocks, tackle, press man Mental Toughness: endure adversity, disappointment, success. Concentration: concentration leads to things being done correctly. Be in the correct position, the correct alignment.

Five Phases of Every Defensive Play
Know and understand the call. Recognize the formation. Align Properly. Read your keys. Execute your responsibility.

Basic Principles of Secondary Play
Call: a coverage call is made on every play. Adjustments may be made. Vison: Alignment: positioning is determined by call, formation, down and distance, hash mark, and field position. Stance: the best starting body position to enable quick and aggressive reactions. Backward Run: the most used fundamental technique executed on the snap of the ball to put you in position to play. Playing the football: ability to effectively know where the ball is and to anticipate and react to it. Play Recognition: identifying the play (run or pass) by your key. Execution: carrying out a defensive assignment to prevent an offensive gain.

GAP RESPONSIBILITIES D C B A A B C D

PURSUIT Effective pursuit is the result of desire and taking proper angles to the ball. It can result in great plays for the defense and eliminate big offensive plays. When a gap responsibility is not carried out, great pursuit can make up for individual errors. Great desire is great effort. PURSUIT: DESIRE AND PROPER ANGLES.

WHAT IS A LOAF? GIVING UP AT ANY POINT DURING A PLAY.
LAYING ON THE GROUND NOT TURNING AND GOING TO THE BALL. CHANGE OF SPEED. GETTING PASSED UP BY ANOTHER PLAYER. TURNING DOWN A HIT. ANY LACK OF EFFORT---MENTAL OR PHYSICAL

FOOTWORK AND MOVEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

MOVEMENT The most important movement skill of a cornerback is being able to open and run. This is a transition from a backpedal to a crossover run once your cushion has been broken. Being able to turn quickly and efficiently with great body control and pad level is crucial.

Allow DB to maintain horizontal relationship
WEAVE DRILL Allow DB to maintain horizontal relationship Head and Shoulders Stay Square to Target Inside or Outside Leverage No Crossover with Feet Maintain Base with Feet (No Heel Clicks) Keep Feet Underneath Core Combine Movements with Weave Backpedal, Weave, Backpedal THREE WEAVE DRILL Receiver Attacks Leverage 3x Three Different Directions Elbows Tight Grab Grass on Angles Maintain Initial Leverage

Angles to the Ball If you can picture the compass while reacting to your respective drops in coverage or breaks on the ball, you will take a straight line route directly to the ball at the correct angle.

Angles to the Ball! NORTH NE NW WEST EAST SW SE SOUTH

STEMS AND ROUTE ANGLES E. D. F. C. A. B.
A. Dig/Square In B. Slant/Comeback, Out, Curl C. Post D. Post Corner E. Vertical F. Hitch, Curl

DEGREE TREE

TO THE BALL: BACKPEDAL CURL
DB DB CP: Push DBs off the ball and then bring them back in a straight line.

TO THE BALL: BACKPEDAL OUT/DIG
DB DB CP: Drive steps out of the break and active arm cycle should be emphasized.

TO THE BALL: BACKPEDAL OPEN CURL
Open hips. Backpedal DB DB CP: Push DBs off the ball, open hips away in a straight line, bring them back in that straight line.

AWAY FROM THE BALL: BACKPEDAL ZONE TURN,MAN TURN/HIGH POINT
Open Run Zone Turn-Open Hips Away Backpedal DB DB CP: Throw ball to the outside. Highpointing the ball is the often the difference between a ball that is caught or a play made by the DB.

SPACING AND FIELD CONCEPTS

DIMENSIONS OF THE PLAYING FIELD
Playing Surface: 53 1/3 yards wide and 100 yards long with two scoring areas---the end zones at each end of the field. The end zones are 10 yards deep. Hash marks: divide the field into thirds. About 80% of the game is played at the hash marks. The area between the hashes is 13 /13 yards. Yard line numbers: top of the numbers-9 yards from the sideline (boundary) and bottom of the numbers is 7 yards from the sideline. The middle of the numbers is 8 yards from the sideline. Offenses use these landmarks to determine their alignments and scheme.

17 Dimensions Field 3 End Zone 13 1/3 End Zone 10 10 17 2 9 7

Cover 3 This a 3 Deep Zone with 5 underneath zones. Deep Outside 3rd
Hook Curl Curl FS Flat Flat LT LG C RG RT TE

COVER THREE DEFINITIONS
HOOK: area 15 yards deep from the center’s head to tight end’s outside leg or the tight slot. CURL: area 15 yards deep from the tight end’s outside leg to the inside leg of the widest receiver. FLAT: area 15 yards deep from the receiver’s inside leg to the near sideline (boundary). DEEP 1/3: area extending from 15 yards deep that divides the field into equal thirds. SEAM: weakest area of the coverage in Cover 3. Receivers must be rerouted out of this area. NO COVER ZONE: area extending 5 yards from the LOS; execute drops out of this area; sprint up and make the tackle. VERTICAL RELEASE: a release straight up the field of 5 yards or more. OUTSIDE RELEASE: a release away from the core of the formation. INSIDE RELEASE: a release towards the core of the formation.

In Cover Three, the seams represent the weakest part of the coverage
In Cover Three, the seams represent the weakest part of the coverage. The deep seams is the vertical space that the secondary is the farthest from. Deep Middle Deep 1/3 Deep 1/3 FS C C Seam Seam Underneath Zones Flat Curl Hook Hook Curl Flat NO COVER ZONE NO COVER ZONE 5 YARDS Line of Scrimmage

Field Width: 53 1/3 yards Deep 1/3 Deep Middle Deep 1/3 Seam Seam
Underneath Zones Flat Curl Hook Hook Curl Flat NO COVER ZONE NO COVER ZONE 5 YARDS Line of Scrimmage

Stretch Principle Vertical Stretch Horizontal Stretch

Stretch Principle The stretch principle is the fundamental concept to the passing game. Offenses will stretch the defense vertically or horizontally in three ways: Formation Releases of Receivers Complimentary Routes

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Alignment You will align at 11 yards in every coverage, except Cover 5. FS WR LT LG C RG RT WR

Cover 3 Alignment In Cover 3, align on the inside eye of the widest receiver (# 1 receiver at seven yards depth (1 x 7). The inside shade protects against the quick slant. The depth may be adjusted based on personnel. Define and maintain initial leverage. Be aware of route tendencies based on ball position (hash, field.). C LT LG C RG RT RT

Cover 3 Alignment The purpose of Cover 3 is to protect the deep zones. As we will see later, once we master landmark drops, we will pattern read the routes of receivers. C LT LG C RG RT RT

Cover 4 Alignment In Cover 4, align on the inside eye of the widest receiver (# 1 receiver at seven yards depth (1 x 7). The inside shade protects against the quick slant. The depth may be adjusted based on personnel. Define and maintain initial leverage. Be aware of route tendencies based on ball position (hash, field.). C LT LG C RG RT RT

Cover 2 Alignments WR LT LG C RG RT WR C
COVER 2-ALIGN HEAD UP AND OUTSIDE SHADE OF # 1 RECEIVER COVER 2 MAN UNDER-ALIGN HEAD UP INSIDE SHADE OF # 1 RECEIVER COVER 2 SKY LIGHTNING AND CLOUD C WR LT LG C RG RT WR

Cover Alignments LT LG C RG RT WR WR FS FS All Cover 2 Coverages
Apply the Hash Rule – in all Cover 2s, align no more than 3 yards off of the hash marks. If the ball is on the - LH/RH– Shift to the inside or outside of the hash, but no more than 3 yards off of hash landmark. M – Align just outside of hash marks. FS FS LT LG C RG RT WR WR

Cover Alignments WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR FS FS All Cover 2 Coverages
Apply the Hash Rule – in all Cover 2s, align no more than 3 yards off of the hash marks. If the ball is on the - LH/RH– Shift to the inside or outside of the hash, but no more than 3 yards off of hash landmark. M – Align just outside of hash marks. FS FS WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Bear Alignments WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR C C
You are man to man with inside leverage on the # 1 receiver to your side. Slot and Clemson: corners are man to man on the # 1 and # 2 receivers. You are on the same side of the formation. Slot and Clemson: there is not a receiver split to one side of the formation. # 1 receiver # 1 receiver C C WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Bear Alignments No split receiver to this side. WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR
You are man to man with inside leverage on the # 1 receiver to your side. Slot and Clemson: corners are man to man on the # 1 and # 2 receivers. You are on the same side of the formation. Slot and Clemson: there is not a receiver split to one side of the formation. Corner Over. # 1 receiver # 2 receiver No split receiver to this side. C C WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR

Cover Alignments TE LT LG C RG RT WR WR
Sky/Cloud/Lightning – Communicate rotation of the coverage to the secondary. Align yourself in the correct position to get to your respective rotation coverage. FS FS TE LT LG C RG RT WR WR

INITIAL KEY AND READ C C 1 T 1 TE
Key through End Man on Line of Scrimmage (EMOL) to Quarterback for Run/Pass Read EMOL can be a tight end (TE) or a Tackle (T) Read High Hat or Low Hat by EMOL High Hat = Pass Low Hat = Run Quarterback: 3 Step Drop or 5 Step Drop? Read # 2 receiver, Feel (Periph) # 1 Low Hat: Proper Pursuit Angle on Run Must have vision! Do not let your eyes get stuck in the backfield! C C 1 TE T 1 QB

READS PASS RUN Read EMOL 3 Step or Five Step Drop by QB
Read # 2, Feel # 1 Define and maintain leverage. Execute pass coverage drops or man techniques. Protect against the vertical. RUN Read EMOL Low hat/down block: get downhill and stay outside in on the ball. Force all traffic inside (fencepost) Be sure ball declares (crosses LOS). Destroy blocks and keep outside shoulder free. Protect vertical first. Always outside in on the football!

READS TE or T blocks down C C T 1 QB

READS PASS RUN Read EMOL 3 Step or Five Step Drop by QB
Read # 2, Feel # 1 Define and maintain leverage. Execute pass coverage drops or man techniques. Protect against the vertical. RUN Read EMOL Low hat/down block: get downhill and stay outside in on the ball. Force all traffic inside (fencepost) Be sure ball declares (crosses LOS). Destroy blocks andkeep outside shoulder free. Protect vertical first.

Receiver Numbering System
3 2 1 2 1 We will identify receivers from the outside to inside on each side of the formation. The widest receiver on each side would be the # 1 receiver. The second widest receiver would be # 2.

1 3 2 1 1

2-3 2-3 1 1 2 2

1 1 2-3 Motion by Slot Changes Receiver Numbering He becomes # 2, Y becomes # 3

PRE-SNAP MENTAL CHECKLIST
Know the Down and Distance. Know Field Position and Tendencies from Scouting Report. Recognize the Offensive Formation. Offensive Line: “Heavy” or “Light”? Time on the Clock

PRESNAP WIDE RECEIVER INDICATORS
Alignment Split (normal, wide narrow) Is the receiver looking at the sticks? Is the receiver looking up the field and trying to find an aiming point (a route)? Is the receiver looking at a possible blocking assignment? Does the receiver have any mannerisms as he comes to LOS?

PRESNAP QUARTERBACK INDICATORS
Does the quarterback delay getting to LOS? (possible quick count) Where is the quarterback looking? Does the quarterback do anything to indicate run or pass (dry his hands, etc.)

The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.
WINNING The price of victory is high but so are the rewards. -Paul “Bear” Bryant

Importance of understanding field dimensions and landmarks
Responsibilities are clearly defined. Defines leverage relative to scheme and call. Understanding of the inherent strengths and weaknesses of a coverage. Field dimensions are a constant. Zones are clearly defined. Gives true meaning to personnel alignments and positioning.

DEFENSIVE TEACHING PROGRESSION
STANCE ALIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUE KEY READ BLOCK PROTECTION BLOCK ESCAPE PURSUIT TACKLING CAUSING TURNOVERS

PREPARATION If you are continually developing your skills and refining your approach, then winning will be the final result. -Bill Walsh

PASS COVERAGE: THREE CATEGORIES
Run package: Outside runs, options, and play action. Secondary has support and fill responsibilities. Flow passes: Two backs start in the same direction and the ball is leaving the line of scrimmage. Ball in the pocket with no fakes: Ball has left the LOS with no fakes.

ROUTE FITS: THREE TYPES OF ROUTES
QUICK ROUTE Three Step Game Out, Hitch, Slant Read receiver body language at 3 yards 2. INTERMEDIATE ROUTE Five, Seven Step Game Dig, Curl Read receiver body language at 8 yards 3. DEEP ROUTE Fade, Corner, Go, Post No cut at 10-12, get depth * Comeback Route

BE GREAT Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. -Theodore Roosevelt

TACKLING COMPONENTS APPROACH CONTACT POINT FOLLOW THROUGH
EYES, SHOULDERS, ARMS, LEGS

PROPER CONTACT PROGRESSION
QUICK HANDS STRIKE TO LEVERAGE FLIPPER PUSH-UP SIX-INCH PUNCH TWO-STEP PUNCH ONE-KNEE DOWN THRUSTS ACROSS THE BOW

DB The WVU Box Drill 9 Backpedal
CP: DB will chop feet in the middle of cones. Use: open and run, bp, sprint, shuffle to get to each cone. Drill ends with coach tossing the ball in the air. Highpoint the ball.

Box and Break Drill DB Break to Post Foot Fire Backpedal Sprint
10 yards CP: Emphasis on low pad level. Throw the ball on each break. DB

Goal: Turn when Receiver is within 1-3 yards Maintain Vertical Cushion
CUSHION DRILL Goal: Turn when Receiver is within 1-3 yards Maintain Vertical Cushion Intersect 1/3 of his Body Make Him Run Up your Back Transition Tight Do not give him a path Transition is Backward PING PONG DRILL Opening and Turning Technique Emphasis, not Speed Accentuate Movement Head Should Fall, Not Rise Throw Elbow Low to Accentuate Transition Transition in One Step Down Back, Down Back

Maintain Upfield Shoulder Leverage
RELEASES Maintain Upfield Shoulder Leverage Do Not Beat Receiver to the Reception Point Intersect 1/2 to 1/3 of Body Do Not Break Too Far Ahead (or Behind) Drive to Low Shoulder if you Have Help Over the Top Maintain Vertical Leverage without Help COACHING POINTS Maintain Relationship on Route Protect on Double Moves No Overbreak to Outside SKATE TECHNIQUE Vertical Shuffle, Wider Base Protect 3-step in 1st 3 Steps Feet Under, Accelerate on Drive Transition to Crossover Run Protect the Vertical

Shut Off Receiver from Getting Vertical Burn Eyes on Hips
PRESS MAN COVERAGE MIRROR DRILL Mirror, No Hands Shut Off Receiver from Getting Vertical Burn Eyes on Hips Put Body in way of Receiver MIRROR WITH HANDS Hands on Numbers Thumbs Up Punch with Near Hand Quick Jab, Bring it Back Not Long or Down from Shoulders WIDE RELEASE (FADE) Jab, Bring Hips, Create Momentum Don’t Chase, Intersect Vertically Stay Square; Shut Off with Feet Not a Chase to Sideline Where does Charles Woodson have his eye placement versus Larry Fitzgerald?

Outside then Inside Release Recover with Opposite Hand
Grind Receiver Down Outside Fake then Inside Recover Use Speed Turn to Get Out of Trouble Inside Hip Open Speed Turn: Protect Yourself Vertically DEEP BALL DRILL Create Confidence in Reaction Aspect Don’t Look Back in Open Space Stay Vertical with Receiver Look for Indicators (Eyes, Hands) Eyes Flash, Big Hands Attack High Point, Attack Upfield Shoulder

Siamese arms and pinkies Eyes to the sky Low pad level Run feet
TACKLING Roll off front foot Siamese arms and pinkies Eyes to the sky Low pad level Run feet Grab cloth Explode the hands through the armpits Roll hips Explosive movement Holster, Shimmy, Hit

Catch with extended arms Reach and attack the football
HIGH POINT DRILL Catch with extended arms Reach and attack the football Create first access to the football Reach and attack at its highest point Use man turn drill Boundary---look up for the ball Field---attack receiver’s hands

QB INDICATOR DRILLS LOW LAUNCH
Read the quarterback Direction and depth Front shoulder, long arm action Break on the long hand action Force weave on direction Move with the shoulders High launch, low launch Don’t break on the pump High launch---break back LOW LAUNCH WR has first access to football We have depth Intersect wide receiver, great collision Ball insignificant, but receiver is Rip up through the receiver QB shoulders down (indicator)

BALL DRILLS DB on low shoulder
Rake drill Upfield shoulder 45 degrees Receiver has first access to football Rake upfield arm down + away from the ball Bat Drill DB on low shoulder Reach in near arm Hand must come down to get ball on ground Back hand secures Hand has to come down, not just intersect Get great break on ball

Outside then Inside Release Recover with Opposite Hand
Grind Receiver Down Outside Fake then Inside Recover Use Speed Turn to Get Out of Trouble Inside Hip Open Speed Turn: Protect Yourself Vertically DEEP BALL DRILL Create Confidence in Reaction Aspect Don’t Look Back in Open Space Stay Vertical with Receiver Look for Indicators (Eyes, Hands) Eyes Flash, Big Hands Attack High Point, Attack Upfield Shoulder

BLOCK DESTRUCTION PROGRESSION
Explode hands to numbers Thumbs up, use heels Stalk On knees Hand placement, aiming point inside Hand placement Drive feet (wide) Good balance Explode through bag Good habits Establish confidence to explode through a target HAND COMBAT Man with hands inside wins Fit hands; establish leverage Slap, rip, break hands down; violent Create hand placement and sense of urgency

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Coverages

Man vs. Free vs. Zone Man Cover 5 – Lock on to #1 receiver unless game plan changes that. Free Cover 1- # 1 Receiver Cover 2 Man under - # 1 Receiver Bear Slot and Clemson: Corner over on # 2 Zone Cover 2 Sky – Deep Outside 1/3 Cover 2 Cloud – Flat Cover 2 Lightning – Deep Outside 1/3 Cover 2 – Flat Cover 3 – Deep Outside 1/3 Cover 4 – Deep Outside 1/4

Cover 5 We are matched up man to man with no help over top. We most likely are blitzing. You need to lock down your receiver for 4 seconds! You will lock on to the #1 receiver. Take away his inside and force him to release outside. CB CB FS WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR

Cover 1 You are man to man with # 1 receiver. Deny inside release. Most dangerous route is the fade. Stay in phase---no more than an arm length behind receiver. Read receiver indicators. FS L CB CB H WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR

Cover 2 Man Under Cover 2 Man Under: Man to Man on # 1 Receiver. Deny inside release. Protect vertical. Most dangerous route is the fade. Read receiver indicators. C LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Man Under Gain depth and help over top of deep threats or mismatches. Break up on the ball as you read the QB’s release. FS LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 3 This a 3 Deep Zone with 5 underneath zones. Deep Outside 3rd
Hook Curl Curl FS Flat Flat LT LG C RG RT TE

Cover 3 You have the deep outside third.
Read your key to adjust your alignment. Read # 2 and feel # 1. (periph). Be aware of ball location (on hash, field). C LT LG C RG RT TE WR

COVER 4 Deep 1/4 Deep 1/4 Deep 1/4 Deep 1/4 Seam Seam
You have deep outside quarter. Read EMOL key. Gain depth. Identify threats. Communicate with LBs and secondary players changing zones. Maintain initial leverage; break on long arm action of the quarterback. Remember the seams are the weakest part of this coverage. In Cover 4, we will have 4 deep quarter zones and 3 underneath zones. Deep 1/4 Deep 1/4 Deep 1/4 Deep 1/4 Read EMOL Seam Seam Underneath Zones Flat Curl Hook Hook Curl Flat NO COVER ZONE NO COVER ZONE 5 YARDS Line of Scrimmage

Cover 2 Zones We disguise a Cover 3 Zone coverage with a Cover 2 shell. Sky –Corner has deep outside third. Cloud – CB rotates up to the Flat, FS covers deep outside or middle third Lightning – LB rotates to the Flat, FS sits on the Hook/Curl, CB has deep outside third. H FS CB CB WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zones Deep Outside 3rd Deep Middle 3rd Deep Outside 3rd
Hook/Curl Hook/Curl H FS Flat Flat Collision, Funnel, Gain Depth. Protect the safeties. CB CB WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zones We will rotate to the strength of the formation.
If balanced, we will rotate to game plan determined tendencies, which could be QB’s arm strength or the field. H FS CB CB WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zone Sky Safety has the flat zone. (Sky – stands for Safety.) You have the deep third. Read the EMOL, recognize threats, get depth. Protect against vertical. C FS LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zone Cloud You will have the Flat Zone. Adjust your angle (width and depth) according to ball location. Free Safety has the deep 1/3. Anticipate complimentary routes. FS CB covers Flat C LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zone Lightning You will have the Deep 1/3. (Lightning– stands for LB covering Flat.) Read your EMOL Key and gain depth. Adjust initial leverage. Recognize threats. CB LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zone You will have the flat in Cover 2.
Collision, funnel, and sink. Gain depth. Protect the hash safety. Weakest spot of coverage is the hole behind you. HOLE C LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

Cover 2 Zones Deep Outside 3rd Deep Middle 3rd Deep Outside 3rd
Hook/Curl Hook/Curl H FS Flat Flat CB CB WR LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR

PURPOSE OF MAN COVERAGE
To cover the receiver. To prevent the completion. To make an interception. To strip the ball or make the tackle immediately if there is a completion.

MAN COVERAGE: POINTS OF EMPHASIS
EYES, EYES, EYES! ZONE-BALL IS FOCUS; MAN-RECEIVER IS THE FOCUS NEVER GET BEAT BY ALIGNMENT. NO TWO WAY GOS. KEEP EYES ON RECEIVER THROUGH THE BREAK POINT. NEVER LOOK BACK TO BALL UNTIL YOU HAVE WR UNDER CONTROL. KEEP THE FEET TIGHT. KEEP SHOULDERS LOW. BIG PLAYS COME ON THE SLANT OR POST! MAKE THE BALL GO THROUGH THE DEFENDER TO GET TO WR

KEY QUESTIONS IN MAN COVERAGE
What are the abilities of the receivers? Who are their two best receivers? What ability do they have to get open in addition to their speed? Who are our best cover personnel? What kind of pressure tie-ins do we have with man coverage? What is their protection scheme? Are there hot schemes? Is there a hot receiver?

MAN COVERAGE: TEACHING COMPONENTS AND TERMINOLOGY
PRESS MAN Stance Stagger Shadow Hands/Active Fingers Reading Receiver Declares Release MDR: fade, slant Open Step Low Elbow Stab/Stab Arm Opposite Hook and Wedge In Phase/Out of Phase Force Width Finish Become WR Trail Technique OFF MAN Eyes Shoulders/Weight/Feet Bubble Key Cushion Inside/Outside Wide Feet/Tight Feet Ball Go Through You Peripheral Vision Three Step Drop Quick Set/Quick Throw Clue QB All Dead Key

OFF MAN COVERAGE DRILLS
Dead Key Weave Dead Key Settle and Break Turn and Run Catch Route Fits (Programmed) Route Fits (Random) Route Fits with QB R R R R4 DB DB DB DB 4 yards DRILL ORGANIZATION

OFF MAN VISION: DEAD KEY/DEAD KEY RECEIVER
CP: Dead key WR if he is close to QB; Clue WR for wide split.

OFF MAN DRILLS: WEAVE DEAD KEY
CP: R take two steps straight ahead, then weave to right or left. Do not allow R to get nose up---two way go. Maintain leverage. Backpedal with low pad level, do not cross over. DB

OFF MAN DRILLS: DEAD KEY
CP: R go half speed. Keep at least two yard cushion with shoulders square. Work four at a time. 4 yards DB

OFF MAN DRILLS: SETTLE AND BREAK
CP: R settle as if they are going to break. Go half speed. Shoulders come down, belt buckle square. Exaggerate. DB maintain cushion, backpedal and settle. Keep feet active. Settle to get ready to transition. DB

OFF MAN DRILLS: TURN AND RUN
CP: R crosses face. Turn and hook the hip. Takeaway inside of body. Work both sides. Lean him into the boundary. 4 yards DB

DB OFF MAN DRILLS: MUSH R Catch/Mush
CP: R breaks cushion. Runs up on toes of DB. DB feels he is beat. Catch and mush the R. Keep feet moving on the mush. 4 yards Catch/Mush DB

PRESS MAN DRILLS SHADOW BASKETBALL CUTOFF HOOK AND WEDGE TO FADE
QUICK TURN PUSH-OFF DRILL COMBAT DRILL QUICK-JAM BAG DRILL QUICK-JAM COVER 2 4 x 4 DRILL ROUTES

UNIVERSAL ROUTES

INFORMATION Smash Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone
Don’t bite on hitch Anticipate complimentary route Read # 2 Intercept ball at highest point Smash

INFORMATION Out and Up Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone
Maintain outside leverage Anticipate double move Out and Up

INFORMATION Two Verticals in Zone
Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone Stay between the two verticals Break on long arm action of QB Intercept ball at highest point Two Verticals in Zone

INFORMATION Run Action Pass RAP Don’t lose leverage on play pass
Maintain vertical leverage. Break on the long arm action of QB Intercept the ball at highest point Run Action Pass

INFORMATION Y Smash, In Call Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone
Anticipate complimentary route Read # 2 Make IN call Y Smash, In Call

INFORMATION Counter Read/RAP Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone
Anticipate complimentary routes Read # 2 Make IN call Break on long arm action of QB Counter Read/RAP

INFORMATION Double Move Maintain vertical leverage in deep third.
Keep leverage on the double move. Fit the hitch on the outside shoulder. Double Move

INFORMATION Wheel Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone.
There is help underneath on slant Stop the wheel route. Wheel

INFORMATION Divide Alert S with “In, In, In!” call
Maintain vertical leverage on #2. Anticipate complimentary route. Divide

INFORMATION RAP/Spacing/Motion Maintain vertical leverage in deep zone
Anticipate complimentary route Don’t bite on short route RAP/Spacing/Motion