Shore Up Your Secondary – AFM’s compilation of tactics, drills and strategies to make your secondary your primary line of defense.

If you’re heading into post-season play, you’re likely to face a situation where your defensive backfield is forced to come up with a big play. If you’re ahead late, your secondary will be tested in coverage when your opponent goes to the air game. If you need to get the ball back to mount a last-minute offensive of your own, you’re going to need your defenders to prevent the other team from getting game-clinching first downs. Either way, your secondary can mean the difference between your team advancing or going home. Is it too late in the season to implement new tactics that can help maximize your players’ performance on the field? According to four collegiate D-backfield coaches that AFM spoke to, it’s never too late. Here, we present their easy-to-implement late season strategies and drills that can help your secondary become your primary defensive weapon. First,