Off Coverage Progression Drill

In order to completely capitalize on training “Route” recognition you must understand what routes are run from what specific QB Drop.

The purpose of this drill is to develop vision, position maintenance and an awareness of the reception area.

This drill requires a QB, a receiver and a defensive back. The drill starts at ¾ speed and increases in tempo as proficiency is developed into a full speed drill. It is important that the QB and the receiver give the DB a proper read on the three types of routes that are run consistently by each opponent.

Defensive Back Techniques

Take a base alignment of 7-8 yards and as receiver comes off the ball maintain vision on him as well as the QB. As you start your creep and you read “Quick Pass” immediately shift eyes to the receiver and drive to the proper “Reception Area”.

If no Quick Pass get into your backpedal and maintain your relative position on the receiver. The QB and the receiver will tell you Medium versus Deep route. Upon read of Medium route, settle down and prepare to drive to a specific “Reception Area”. If a Deep read, turn and run for the goal line then adjust to the “Post” or “Go” routes.

This drill can be isolated into one area (All Quicks, all Mediums or all Deep routes or you can mix in all three at once. You can also include the #2 receiver in order to “Pattern Read” 2 on 1 in 1/3 zone coverage. With #2 Vertical in the Seam you must get to your midpoint in Deep 1/3 and get depth quickly to play the “Double Seam” route.

Certain Routes for certain drops!