Backpedal Weave Drill

A football defensive back backpedaling practice drill.

Objective - Teach DB's to stay in control and leveraged in their backpedal technique as they react to a receiver's breaks.

Action - Align your players at the sideline in two lines just like defensive back football drill #1. This time, as the players backpedal, the coach signals which direction to weave. The defensive backs should weave in an "S-pattern" while staying in the proper backpedal technique (use hips and feet to aid each change of direction). At the hashmarks, the coach gives a signal to break right or left.

Coaching Details - Again, don't allow your players to lose proper stance, form or mechanics as they add this new movement to the defensive back drill. The shoulders should remain square to the line. Feet shouldn't be crossed during this defensive back drill. This is a drill you should start slow and work up to full speed so your players have a chance to learn the correct technique. As a variation, you can throw the ball to one of the DB's on the hashmark break.

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David Huizar & Matt Zavadil

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