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How to be a College Defensive Back

Stance as a defensive back

Steps to become a defensive back.

  1. Master your position stance first/Master a good back pedaling/ Have good eyes.
  2. Study the coach’s basic defensive scheme.
  3. Practice regularly with your team.
  4. Watch game film of defensive backs.
  5. Study the opposing offence.
  6. Watch for tells that give away the offensive play call.
  7. Stop the WR from catching the ball.
  8. Force the QB to make turnovers.
  9. Chase the ball even when it gets past you.

 

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