The Speed Report

Defensive back speed is often perceived by coaches as having an athlete with great 40 speed and ability to spring back well, change direction quickly, etc. Normally speaking, the better athletes are your DB’s. So if their 40 is awesome, the ability to leap and change direction is awesome to awesome plus. But then how do we improve DB speed? Simple – the movement spectrum required athletically is probably the most complex of any position on the field of play. Therefore, I am providing a series of drills that will succeed the 40, the leaps and the athletic naturals (i.e., genetics). The following represents a handful of drills I have avaliable for creating intricate movement additives to basic DB movements. The drills and techniques will enhance movement skills for any level. They will serve to help correct improper body control movements as well as add technical procedures that are