O’Neil Blake is a former university football player currently
studying for his Master of Business Administration at the Lenoir-Rhyne
University in Hickory, North Carolina. He lettered in three sports,
football, soccer, and track and field while attending Osceola High
School in Kissimmee, Florida in 2007. In 2010, O’Neil Blake graduated
from high school and received a football scholarship to attend Glenville State College in West Virginia. He later transferred to the
Lenoir-Rhyne University. Here are a couple of defensive backs coaching tips you can use.
Think “Pass”
One of the first things for the defensive player to do in a game is to think “pass”; however, when he is sure it is not a pass, he can run and pursue the ball carrier. Your keys for determining runs are when the ball crosses the scrimmage line, or when the opposite team’s linemen are moving downfield.
Backpedaling
Backpedaling is an essential technique your cornerback needs to learn. To execute this technique, your defender should maintain a posture with his torso forward, shoulders over his knees, and chin over his toes. The head is kept down, with the elbows bent at 90 degrees. Maintaining this posture will help him maintain balance and allow him to execute sudden breaks on short passes.
O’Neil Blake started playing football in high school after moving to the United States from Jamaica. He is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration with emphasis on healthcare administration and is expected to graduate in May 2016.
Source; http://www.active.com/football/articles/6-tips-for-coaching-defensive-backs
Think “Pass”One of the first things for the defensive player to do in a game is to think “pass”; however, when he is sure it is not a pass, he can run and pursue the ball carrier. Your keys for determining runs are when the ball crosses the scrimmage line, or when the opposite team’s linemen are moving downfield.
Backpedaling
Backpedaling is an essential technique your cornerback needs to learn. To execute this technique, your defender should maintain a posture with his torso forward, shoulders over his knees, and chin over his toes. The head is kept down, with the elbows bent at 90 degrees. Maintaining this posture will help him maintain balance and allow him to execute sudden breaks on short passes.
O’Neil Blake started playing football in high school after moving to the United States from Jamaica. He is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration with emphasis on healthcare administration and is expected to graduate in May 2016.
Source; http://www.active.com/football/articles/6-tips-for-coaching-defensive-backs
