Keys to Great Defensive Back Play

by Ernest Blount
Defensive Backs Coach, C.W. Post
American Football Monthly August 2007 Issue OnlineIn developing sound defensive back play I stress eight keys to success.

The keys are precise clear communication, a solid stance, smooth backpedal, plant/drive, interception point, job and mindset. These keys are stressed everyday throughout practice, during every period. On game day the big key is mindset.

Communication –

An important key for the secondary is to communicate during the football game. The importance of talking cannot be overemphasized. They
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