The only time success is in front of work is in the dictionary.-Dick Vitale 👔🐂
Defensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator at Rudder HS #RecruittheRud
Fundamentals Before Scheme – Crossover Run
Once the WR breaks our cushion (steps on our toes), we transition into a crossover run. This is where technique and discipline take over.
Primary area of focus is the WR waist on down. The hips don’t lie—key the lower body to stay grounded and avoid getting lost in upper-body movement.
Maintain your distance. In the WR’s mind, if they’re even, they’re leaving—so we cannot afford to be flat-footed or out of phase. Stay in control of the leverage and match their speed with urgency.
You’ll see some DBs shoot that off hand to the WR’s shoulder. When they’re in trouble or dealing with a speed guy, they’re taught to shoot that hand to the near shoulder. This helps them stay on top of the route and remain in phase without panicking or overextending.
Everything ties back to fundamentals—eyes disciplined, feet efficient, and hands intentional.
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You can’t just go through life doing whatever you want. Just like in the game of football, you have to learn to read and follow your keys📖🔑 When you know what you are 👀 for & you develop the habits & discipline to remain consistent, great things are bound to come your way
Mirror drill!!!
Simplicity never gets old!
Keeping a great base…
Eye discipline-eyes on near hip
feet never get outside of your shoulders!!!
***Wide feet get you disrespected***
stepping and replacing
Staying half a man
You may not like it - but if someone is 💯 with you & genuine in their feedback, be willing to work & follow through on your end. Appreciate the fact that they are real with you & will hold you to a higher standard
Ole Miss Co-DC Marcus Woodson - Level 3 Man Coverage Techniques/Drills (Playing The Ball)
- Level 3 = 15+ Yards to Finish
- In Phase Drill: Wedge the hip, paralyze the inside arm, get inside foot in ground to go up and high point.
- Out of Phase Drill: Play through the outside wrist.
- Press Bail: Stay within the frame of the WR.