The proper [tag]footwork[/tag] is essential for developing good defensive backs. This [tag]football[/tag] [tag]drill[/tag] will help with your [tag]football coach jobs[/tag].
What you need – Four pylons set up in a 15-yard by 15-yard square. The defensive backs can line up to begin at one pylon (all the same pylon).
How this drill works – The DB starts at the first cone with his back toward the next cone. On the whistle, he will back peddle to the next cone, the carioca to the cone, then sprint forward to the next cone, and then finally he will shuffle to the final cone.
Coaches should be watching for the proper footwork, and the proper defensive crouch position. At the first cone, [tag]coaches[/tag] should be watching for proper footwork as the player opens their hips to begin carioca. The player’s shoulders should always remain parallel to the line of scrimmage.
Stop the drill if the players are getting lazy with their form. You can have each player do this three times, and the line can run continuously – with the next player starting after the player ahead of them reaches the next cone.
Results – Improved footwork for the players on defense. You can even have linebackers participate in this drill.
