Category: Defensive Backs
Type: Drill
BACKPEDAL
Purpose
- To teach defenders to move backward with chin over toes.
- To teach defender to drive for ball at 45º angle coming back towards the LOS.
Description
- Defenders assume stance 10 yds. away from coach.
- On command, he drives straight back executing proper technique.
- Reads coach’s eyes and shoulders and attempts to get jump on the ball.
- When the ball is released, he calls out "Ball" driving towards the football and intercepts at its highest point.
- Calls out "GO" on interceptions and sprints back to LOS.
Coaching Point:
- Stress proper body position during backpedal and drive for ball.
Submitted by: Toby
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