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