Backpedal Drill

A defensive back football drill for backpedaling.

Objective - Teach DB's the proper fundamentals of the backpedal.

Action - Align your defensive backs into two, single-file lines at the sideline. Coach stands between the two lines and on his signal, the first player in each line backpedals out to the hashmarks. Continue with the next one in line until each defensive back has a sufficient number of reps.

Coaching Details - Their feet should be shoulder-width apart. Keep your DB's low, bent at the waist, shoulders over the thighs with their weight distributed evenly over the balls of the feet. Be sure the players' eyes are locked on yours as they backpedal in a straight line (use the yard lines to keep them straight).

You need to basically relate to your defensive backs that they're reversing the mechanics of running forward. Have them swing their arms back as they take each step to help move the body backward (just like you do to get the body going forward when running normally).

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Drill provided by:

David Huizar & Matt Zavadil

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