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1 1 S (Da Bm Squad) Psitin Philsphy Expectatins 's play the tughest psitin in ftball. The physical and mental attributes needed are unequaled in any ther psitin. Yu play against the best athletes in the hardest part f the field...space. Yu must understand that it is inherent in the psitin that yu will have less than perfect plays. Sme caches may have a prblem with that statement, but yu cannt play the psitin and expect t play at 100% efficiency. It is simply nt the makeup f the psitin. Yu must strive and push yurself fr maximum prductivity, and yu can expect it every play, but it may nt happen (there are things called flukes and bad-luck). Mst f the battle is desire and effrt at yur psitin. If yu d expect perfectin, it puts the psitin ut f perspective and puts yur fcus n things that yu have n cntrl f in the curse f yur respnsibilities. When less than perfect plays ccur, yu must acknwledge the situatin, learn frm them quickly and then flushit...mve n t the next snap. Again, the expectatin is t desire and put frth the effrt t get it dne. Make Plays There is a big difference between great athletes and great ftball players. They are nt mutually exclusive, but there are a lt f great athletes wh can't face the physical and mental demands that the greatest game in the wrld requires. As a gifted athlete, r a three-ted slth, if yu make plays n a cnsistent basis - yu will play. It desn't matter what yu lk like - it's hw prductive yu are. It is a given that yu must wrk t imprve yurself spiritually, mentally, and physically. Whether yu are a 4.5, r a the standard yu will be held t is the number f psitive plays yu prduce cnsistently. Just get it dne. Hang in there and keep swinging...gd things will happen. Exert Yur Will: Be relentless...yu must exert yur abilities n the ffensive team. They need t knw that they better prepare and bring everything they have when they try t explit yur respnsibilities. Ftball is a physical game - put fear aside and unlad every unce f yur ability n every snap. Intensity = High Emtin + Intellect. Let them knw that yu d nt knw any ther way t play than t thrttle up bring it every dwn. This peak-perfrmance effrt level will als elevate the level f play f yur teammates Everyday, Everyway.

2 2 Technique Will Override Talent: We will be fundamentally sund - that is my jb t impart n yu. What yu may lack in Gd-given talent can be made up in slid technique. Make plays. Yur ability t d s will nly be enhanced by great technique and effrt. It als plays int what is ging n with a player lined up acrss frm yu. Even if he is a mre gifted player frm a matchup standpint, technique and smarts will deal with him. It s all abut head & heart. It's the trtise and the hare analgy - the turtle will always get the jb dne in the 4 th quarter. Play at Full Speed Yu can always slw dwn yur defensive mentality. Yu cannt speed it up if it is a level f intensity yu are nt used t. Practice is where it starts...the game shuld be the easy part. Either yu play at full speed, r yu dn't - it's that simple. Play fast t be fast. Purpse and Accuntability Everything we d must have a purpse related t what we are trying t accmplish each week. We will nt meet t meet. Everything we d must transfer t the field f play. We nly have a few hurs a week f practice and time spent n the game. We must be efficient and fcus n what will make us better everyday. We becme what we think abut. Simply stated, we are accuntable and respnsible fr ur actins as s and hw we affect ur teammates. The same ges fr yur cach - ask questins t make sure yu truly understand the why s, and why-nt s f things yu are being taught. Yu must knw and understand the big picture - if yu dn't knw, yu must ask. EVEY QUESTION IS A GOOD ONE. WE AE ALL VALUED MEMBES OF THE UNIT. BE AOUNTABLE FO YOUSELF, YOU ESPONSIBILITIES, AND MOST IMPOTANTLY- TO YOU TEAM. lse the GAP everyday... A + T + T + I + T + U + D + E = 100% misn Saint-Luis Defensive Backs ach HF Ftball By: Jud Keim

3 3 s (Da Bm Squad) Manual (Skills and Drills) By: misn Saint-Luis EDD s Big Hips: Dwn a line feet tgether hips rtating side t side. 180 degrees. Emphasis n turning it all the way and jumping high. Quick Hips: Same as big hips but emphasis n speed. Ft Fire (ver a line): Stepping ver and back dwn a line withut tuching the line. Emphasis n speed. Eyes n hands: s break when frnt hand cmes ff ball. wrks a back pedal/shuffle and then break and call ball when frnt hand cmes ff ball. 1) Stance -2 pt, narrw stance -n balls f feet, ready t slide backwards -knees bent, butt ut, bent at waist, shulders ver knees cver the numbers = cach shuld nt be able t clearly see players frnt numbers. This ensures the players are bent ver with shulders ver tes. -pad level lw, eyes up, head up and back -arms hanging lse, hands inside f frame MOVEMENT DILLS 2) Frm Backpedal/shuffle -Start in stance, usually 3 lines -On g cmmand by cach players execute back pedal/shuffle5-8 yds -Maintain narrw base, keep pad level same -Arms pumping, eyes up, gd balance - Backpedal: Same side break. Finish with tackling air. Stick the ft: Wrks n prper planting ut f the shuffle. The frnt ft is the plant ft. Finish at line and tackle air. 2A) Frm backpedal/shuffle thrugh chutes: Wrks n staying lw. 2B) Frm B.P/shuffle sled press: Wrks n breaking dwn and taking n blcker. -Als d thrugh chutes and sled press

4 4 2D) Sprint and backpedal/shuffle: Backpedal/shuffle, turn hips t a sprint, turn hips t a backpedal/shuffle change every 10 yds (All ne mtin) 3) Back and Up -Backpedal/shuffle n g, n break quick feet stp and back up t cach -Lk fr quick feet t change directin, nt wide base -Players must accelerate after break, nt jg back up 4) Back and Out -Backpedal/shuffle, break 90 degrees n caches break cmmand -G left and right, then g n cach s pint directin (react t stimuli) -Keep eyes up field, sprint after break at least five yds. (use lines) 5) Back and rner -Backpedal/shuffle; break 45 degrees t crner r pst -G left and right, then g n cach s pint directin (react t stimuli) -Players must accelerate ut f break 5i) Duble Mve Drills a) Back and crner, spin t ther crner -Player backpedal/shuffle, break t crner n cmmand, n spin cmmand spin arund snapping head arund and g 45 degrees ther way O b) Back and ut and up -vering the wheel r chair pattern -Player s backpedal/shuffle, break t ut n cmmand, n spin they spin (1/2 turn really eyes stay n man ) and turn up field O ***On these drills a ball can be thrwn fr the player t intercept nce the mvements have been executed crrectly. Players must d these Everyday and the ball intercept will keep them int the drill. They must yell bing n interceptin and hustle back t SOE Yu may r may nt have a cnsequence f pushups fr drpped interceptins.

5 5 ALTENATE MOVEMENT DILLS A) M Drill-(W Prgressin) -Players back pedal/shuffle n angle, plant, and sprint 45 up and repeat dwn the line D B) Small M Drill -Quick feet, back 2 yds., plant, cme up quick, repeat -Shrt chppy quick steps, stay lw, eyes up ) Quick Feet Drill -nes are place dwn line -Players d quick circle feet arund cnes then accelerate up t next cne O D) Back and Spin -Player s backpedal/shuffle, n cmmand d 360 spin, cntinue backpedal/shuffle -Wrking n balance, crdinatin, ftwrk, maintain pad level, arm mvement E) Partner hase -Players are lying n back, ne is 4 yds. ahead f the ther -On g cmmand players spin arund, get up, and back player tries t catch up t frnt player. ***Hand slap technique t catch up t player can be taught may want t start in trail psitin t teach hand slap n catch up

6 F) Wave Drill with tip return: -3 at a time, Players backpedal /shuffle and react t caches directinal cmmand -Drill can be 45 r 90 breaks -ach thrws ball, ne player catches, and then thrws ball up

6 6 F) Wave Drill with tip return: -3 at a time, Players backpedal /shuffle and react t caches directinal cmmand -Drill can be 45 r 90 breaks -ach thrws ball, ne player catches, and then thrws ball up simulating a tip -Anther player catches ball, yells bing, and returns it with ther players leading G) Weave -Defender faces mck receiver with prper cushin alignment -Mck receiver runs dwn line weave n either side f line 2-3 yds. each way -Defender must mirrr, maintain psitin, and cushin H) Mirrr Speed Stutter Drill -Mck receiver runs directly at defender -When receiver stutters (simulates break cming) s must stutter and get ready t break -Teaches ftwrk and reading receivers rute, see his break cming I) Play the ball: Helps wrk n different psitins they will be in cvering rutes. - will back pedal/shuffle and break n hitch Secure back arm swat frnt arm - un t ut : Secure back arm swat frnt arm - Speed turn t flag play thrugh W hands - Speed turn t pst Jump ball highest pint J) Buddy Drill: Tw s BP tgether. aching pints t a directin, that side is the W the ther is the. Wrk shrt 45 breaks, 90 breaks, and deep 45 breaks.

7 ATHING 1) High Ball, Lw Ball, Scp and Scre (me t me) -Line facing cach -On cach s hand cmmand players cme t cach and catch ball -Highest pint catch, lw-ball catch, and t each side catches -Player

In Phase: hands n hip lean and lk up fr ball. Out f phase: un t hip and play his hands. 4) Hand lap: Wr hands ges up Db hands ges thrugh it cming frm underneath ging upwards.

7 7 ATHING 1) High Ball, Lw Ball, Scp and Scre (me t me) -Line facing cach -On cach s hand cmmand players cme t cach and catch ball -Highest pint catch, lw-ball catch, and t each side catches -Player must yell bing after catch, give cach ball 2) Jump Ball: backpedal/shuffle tgether and cach thrws a jump ball in-between them. 3) In Phase/Out Phase: unning with W. In Phase: hands n hip lean and lk up fr ball. Out f phase: un t hip and play his hands. 4) Hand lap: Wr hands ges up Db hands ges thrugh it cming frm underneath ging upwards. 5) Hustle t ball (Tip-Intercept): Multiple s drp t zne. ach thrws it t a spt. First tips it up secnd intercepts it. Dne with all zne drps. ver 2, rll 3 etc. ADIO!!!!! ALTENATE ATHING DILLS A) Break 90, 45 degrees -me t me drill, n caches cmmand players make break then catch ball B) Tip Drill -me t me setup, first player cmes frward, tips ball t next defender -May need cach t be tipper t get better reps (need thrwer) ***Drills with balls being thrwn and tipped can als be OMBAT drills, this is when players in drill bth attack ball and try t make catch r knck ball away withut pass interference. mpetitin drills will rekindle players enthusiasm. ) Turn and G-(B.P/shuffle Quick 180) -Players backpedal/shuffle, turn n cmmand and sprint -Eyes up field n receiver until hear ball call as cach thrws ball and teammates yell ball. Lk back n ball call, catch ball, yell bing, and return it

8 8 D) Knck it ut -First player hlds ball up high as if just caught ball at highest pint -Mck receiver jgs frward, next player in line is defender -Defender catches up, grabs back f receiver, punches ball ut f his hands -Mre reps, every rep has high quality E) Layut Drill: s drp in zne and ball is thrwn and makes diving catch nt bags. Frmatin ecgnitin s are lined up and ffensive frmatins are thrwn ut at them and they must make crrect calls. Mtins ccur ff f thse frmatins and they must make crrect calls and adjust prperly. ute ecgnitin Shrt t lng thrw: This drill will help understand which thrw is shrter and easier fr QB. must wrk n staying clser t the shrter thrw. W W s g thrugh cverage drps and read and react n rutes. (N ball then with ball) MOF, ed zne, Gal line Disguise Drill Optin1: GIVE TWO HIGH SHELL LOOK ALL THE TIME Optin2: Oppsite f true technique Optin 3: ll frm ne cverage t anther cverage s wrking n disguise t an ffensive frmatin and cadence then read and react.

9 9 Blck recgnitin 1 n 1 reads + B 2 n 1 reads +B HALF LINE EADS + B Blck Destructin Butt and Press (Stalk): Player lines up in 1 yds. away frm wr. They attack each ther. presses and thrws wr ff (practice bth sides). They get ff blck and finish by tackling air. Butt and press with B: Get ff blck and tackle ball carrier. Als smetimes W runs ut fr pass. rack 1) A) ip Drill b) Swim Drill -Bag hlders, defenders facing -Player execute rip t bth sides -Teach in phases at first, juke step-elbw slap-arm rip-get skinny-step past ALTENATE A) Frce Drill -Start with ne defender versus mck blcker -Player attacks blcker, squeezes him inside, maintains utside cntrl -Incrprate ball carrier fr tackler t get t -an becme 2 vs 2-Blcker and ball carrier versus rner frce and Safety pursuit -Simulate respnsibility versus tss / sweep play (als reverse, btleg run etc. D

10 10 B) Mirrr Escape -Within 5 yd. area -Defender facing mck blcker -On g cmmand receiver shuffles side-t-side, defender mirrrs maintaining psitin f leverage (Ink=inside, Orc=utside) -On secnd g cmmand blcker attacks defender, defender must get by blcker as quick as pssible, get Up field break dwn n cne 5 yds. behind blcker, -ft fire till cach says break, switch lines Tackling Drills Sideline (1 n 1, 2 n 1, 2 n 2) Open Field (1 n 1) Defeat Blck Tackle (2 n 1) Frm Fit (Head up, /L) B.P Fit (Head up, /L) B.P Sideline Angle (/L) G Get him -Bx drill, player in middle, and player n each side f bx -Middle player catches ball frm cach, turns and runs tward ne defender -That defender makes frm pen field tackle -Other defender catches up, gang tackles, and rips ball ut frm ball carrier D D Trap Ball 1 n 2 Drill: Players stands in frnt f cne. 2 defenders vs 1 ffender. On whistle ball carrier runs at persn directly in frnt f them, in between the defenders r at the persn diagnal frm them. Defenders must trap B and keep him inside. After few reps switch sides.

frm LOS) unner runs thrugh gaps created by cans with arm shield. Defender BP then breaks and mirrr runner meeting him thrugh the gap and thuds up player with arm shield.

11 11 un Stpper: S S S Backpedal, ead un, and break twards cach. Breaks dwn and tackle stand up Dummy cach PUSHES. must g thrugh all psitins. Make it a Mving un Stpper Drill by having a player run with agile bag behind them at a 45 r 90- degree angle. Dwnhill/Alley Shield Tackle Drill: (10 yds. frm LOS) unner (5 yds. frm LOS) unner runs thrugh gaps created by cans with arm shield. Defender BP then breaks and mirrr runner meeting him thrugh the gap and thuds up player with arm shield. 1) Angle Tackle -2 lines, ball carriers and defenders, switch after rep -Players break at 45 degrees tward each ther (use cnes t set path) -Tackler executes frm tackle, head in frnt, pads lw, arms club -Defender must drive runner back after tackle 1a) Angle Tackle and Strip Ball -Defender punches dwn with hand near ball (head side) -Ensure prper angle while attacking ball in attempt t create turnver 2) Knee Tackle

12 12-3 lines, facing bags, ne knee dwn -Execute frm tackle and lift bag -Hit with shulders and side f neck, arms club, hips explde, eyes t sky -At beginning f year this drill shuld be first tackling drill ALTENATE A) Behind Strip -Defenders in chase psitin f ball carrier -B jgs frward hlding ball, defenders chase, grab, and punch ball ut -Use uppercut r tmahawk chp t get ball ut B) Open Field Tackle -Ball carrier and defender in 10 yd. bx, defender must make tackle -Start with frm temp tackles, finish with live speed tackles ) Alley Tackle -nes set up t simulate ffensive receivers; defenders are in their nrmal psitin -Ball carriers in backfield, pint t defender wh is t make tackle -Ball carrier runs t Pint f Attack, defender cmes up making frm tackle -Get players used t make tackle frm their psitin -Ball carriers can attack a pint then bunce it either way, s must adjust S S unner chses side f cne t run D) Ball Wrestle -Gang tackle simulatin and turnver drill -Defender is put n ball carrier as if already has wrap -Defender starts in fit psitin n side f ball, hands n ball -On g ball carrier runs up field, defender tries t rip ut ball -Defender must use vilent arm rip t get ball ut a) ach shuld be able t see this rip actin -Simulates jining gang tackle, 2nd, 3rd, 4th man ges fr ball E) rss bdy Tackle -Open field tackle, especially versus bigger man

13 -me up t make tackle, breakdwn, lay ut sideways t bring ball carrier dwn -Desperatin tackle ne n ne, use bags t simulate ball carrier F) Odd man ut: This drill is a cmpetitin drill that will have

13 13 -me up t make tackle, breakdwn, lay ut sideways t bring ball carrier dwn -Desperatin tackle ne n ne, use bags t simulate ball carrier F) Odd man ut: This drill is a cmpetitin drill that will have players wrk n giving all they have. Fur players will g ut at ne time. There will be three cnes r bags t each side. The cach will start players in a backpedal and pint t a directin. Players will run and fight nt t be the ne withut a bag. ver 0 Drills 1 vs 1 patterns -ver in man cverage simulatin, n ball then with ball -vs Hk, Out (shrt, medium deep), slant, pst, rner, Pst crner (duble mve), g, cmeback, wheel, and hk and g etc. LOUD -Trail drill -Defender ne yard behind receiver n a Ink / Orc psitin -Defender fllws receiver up field, TEMPO EAD WITH NO BALL -eceiver makes break, defender mirrrs -Ball can be thrwn, defender lks back n teammates ball call Bump and un -Jam eceiver at the line -an use ne hand r tw hand jam -D nt lunge at receiver, maintain balance -D nt get beat at line, keep receiver in frnt f yu -an als drill fake bump and bail thrw ff receiver and QB reads Hand Sht (n knees) Fade Drill: Get in phase, fight fr hand psitin, lean and lk up.

14 14 ver 1 Drills Hand ead Drill: This drill wrks n yur s getting eyes n crrect receiver. 1 t 2 r 2 t 1 etc. Tw s and tw receivers are lined up, n g s wrk their drps and simultaneusly yell ut the number the receivers are hlding up. Pick r Stick: Wrks n s decisin-making skills f ging fr an interceptin r securing a tackle. starts in middle f stand up bags and B.P/shuffle and breaks n cach cmmand. Break n ball: Helps players time breaking n shrt rute ut f a zne drp. Temp ead (Mirrr Drill): Has wrks n keeping spacing and leverage n W. When W thrttles dwn slw pedal /shuffle when W speeds up speeds up. a) Add utes and must maintain prper psitin. 1 vs 1 patterns -ver in man cverage simulatin, n ball then with ball -vs Hk, Out (shrt, medium deep), slant, pst, rner, Pst crner (duble mve), g, cmeback, wheel, hk and g etc. LOUD-Trail drill -Defender ne yard behind receiver n a Ink / Orc psitin -Defender fllws receiver up field, ADD TEMPO EAD -eceiver makes break, defender mirrrs -Ball can be thrwn, defender lks back n teammates ball call

15 Bump and un -Jam eceiver at the line -an use ne hand r tw hand jam -D nt lunge at receiver, maintain balance -D nt get beat at line, keep receiver in frnt f yu -an als drill fake bump and bail;

15 15 Bump and un -Jam eceiver at the line -an use ne hand r tw hand jam -D nt lunge at receiver, maintain balance -D nt get beat at line, keep receiver in frnt f yu -an als drill fake bump and bail; thrw ff receiver and QB reads Tw in a Zne (APEX) -Defender facing tw receivers five yds. in frnt 8 yds. apart -eceivers run up field, defender back pedals/shuffle -eceivers lk back t cach inside, cach turns t ne receiver befre thrw -Defender breaks n lk, intercepts r kncks dwn ball D ver 2 Drills Hand ead Drill: This drill wrks n yur s getting eyes n crrect receiver. 1 t 2 r 2 t 1 etc. Tw s and tw receivers are lined up, n g s wrk their drps and simultaneusly yell ut the number the receivers are hlding up. Pick r Stick: Wrks n s decisin-making skills f ging fr an interceptin r securing a tackle. starts in middle f stand up bags and B.P/shuffle and breaks n cach cmmand.

16 16 Break n ball: Helps players time breaking n shrt rute ut f a zne drp. Temp ead (Mirrr Drill): Has wrks n keeping spacing and leverage n W. When W thrttles dwn slw pedal /shuffle when W speeds up speeds up. a) Add utes and must maintain prper psitin. Depth & Width: Helps players get width and depth t be able t play a deep r a shrt rute while playing clud technique. will backpedal/shuffle and react t rutes. Fill the vid: This drill helps reinfrce the clud technique in cver 2 against high lw cncepts. Their respnsibility is t be between bth players in rder t make a play n the ball. Thrw a lt f different rutes at them. Withut ball and with ball. B W 2 W 1 1 vs 1 patterns 2 W in zne Zne Drps -Defensive backfield practice prper zne drp technique -flats frm psitin, deep thirds r halves frm psitin

17 17 Tw in a Zne (APEX) -Defender facing tw receivers five yds. in frnt 8 yds. apart -eceivers run up field, defender back pedals/shuffle -eceivers lk back t cach inside, cach turns t ne receiver befre thrw -Defender breaks n lk, intercepts r kncks dwn ball D ver 3 Drills Hand ead Drill: This drill wrks n yur s getting eyes n crrect receiver. 1 t 2 r 2 t 1 etc. Tw s and tw receivers are lined up, n g s wrk their drps and simultaneusly yell ut the number the receivers are hlding up. Turn, Burn, Melt (TBM): This drill will help safety imprve prper technique t get t their cver 3 zne. Emphasis: Turn and run straight t the middle f yur zne while reading receivers, then get depth. If threaten quickly can make the turn and burn a little deeper. If nt threaten by receivers keep the turn in burn at 90 degrees. W W Pick r Stick: Wrks n s decisin-making skills f ging fr an interceptin r securing a tackle. a) Wrk ver 3 drps: Have player start in frnt f bag then TBM twards middle then break n caches cmmands. TBM

18 18 Break n ball: Helps players time breaking n shrt rute ut f a zne drp. Spin in Bx: Helps safety rlling dwn in cver 3. Safety must read and react t rutes. Must funnel #2 vertical t the utside (Get W ut f bx). Fill vid n cmb rutes. Wrking deep t shrt. All frmatins can have third receiver cme frm ppsite side n shallw rute. W 3 W 2 W 1 Fill the vid: This drill helps reinfrce the rlling safety technique in cver 3 against high lw cncepts. Their respnsibility is t be between bth players in rder t make a play n the ball. Thrw a lt f rutes at them, with ball and withut ball. Emphasis: When yu see the shrt rute slw dwn but keep sinking in between the shrt and deep ball. W 2 W 1 Temp ead (Mirrr Drill): Has wrks n keeping spacing and leverage n W. When W thrttles dwn slw pedal/shuffle when W speeds up speeds up. a) Add utes and must maintain prper psitin. 1 vs 1 patterns

19 19 Zne Drps -Defensive backfield practice prper zne drp technique -flats frm psitin, deep thirds r halves frm psitin Tw in a Zne (APEX) -Defender facing tw receivers five yds. in frnt 8 yds. apart -eceivers run up field, defender back pedals/shuffle -eceivers lk back t cach inside, cach turns t ne receiver befre thrw -Defender breaks n lk, intercepts r kncks dwn ball D ver 4 Drills Hand ead Drill: This drill wrks n yur s getting eyes n crrect receiver. 1 t 2 r 2 t 1 etc. Tw s and tw receivers are lined up, n g s wrk their drps and simultaneusly yell ut the number the receivers are hlding up. Pick r Stick: Wrks n s decisin-making skills f ging fr an interceptin r securing a tackle. starts in middle f stand up bags and B.P/shuffle and breaks n cach cmmand. Break n ball: Helps players time breaking n shrt rute ut f a zne drp.

20 20 Temp ead (Mirrr Drill): Has wrks n keeping spacing and leverage n W. When W thrttles dwn slw pedal /shuffle when W speeds up speeds up. a) Add utes and must maintain prper psitin. 1 vs 1 patterns Zne Drps -Defensive backfield practice prper zne drp technique -flats frm psitin, deep thirds r halves frm psitin Tw in a Zne (APEX) -Defender facing tw receivers five yds. in frnt 8 yds. apart -eceivers run up field, defender back pedals/shuffles -eceivers lk back t cach inside, cach turns t ne receiver befre thrw -Defender breaks n lk, intercepts r kncks dwn ball D

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