Back to the Film Room

I was sitting here thinking how best to approach the season coming up and I could think of nothing more important than Film Study. Do you realize that each team has its own idiosyncrasies and tendencies? These repetitive actions are their trademarks and we can all capitalize off of them to our benefit. Why bring it up now Bags? Well... the sooner you get your mind right the better off you'll all be for next season. I can think of no other film analyst than Bill Belichick and he has a great DB film plan. Read it after the jump--->

Film Study Objectives

You can develop a great sense of recognition by running a play back and forth before its completion. There is no substitute for film study when preparing for an opponent.

Know the receiver you are covering. Study him in all the film we have. Know his strengths and his weaknesses.

Study the other defensive backs when watching film or the teams that have already played our next opponent. Don’t be a spectator and simply watch the ball carrier or play evolve.

Every time there is a pass completed on us someone is at fault! Know the reason and study it on tape. How can we get better?

The video unit should be available at any time of the week plus the coaching staff can burn you copies of the films we have to view at home. A good defensive back will look at more film than anyone else on the defensive team.

Preparation

You have to analyze each play and have a tremendous amount of mental concentration on each and every play. You have to remember that because there is so much area to cover, and only four people to cover it, that every mistake ends up being a first down or a touchdown. But, by all means, never worry about a previous mistake: it is past history and the next play is a new game. Your coaches realize that the other side is trying too and sometimes will be successful. Learn when to play a receiver tight and when to play him loose. Know the Formation, personnel, Down & Distance and Field Position. All of these are vital and must be taken into consideration before each play.

What is the speed of the receiver relative to yours?

Can you afford to play him close and tough? Does he mind being hit?

What tips does he give when running his pattern?

Going deep and inside?

Going deep and outside?

Going short and inside?

Going short and outside?

Quick passes?

 i    individual patterns I must take away from my receiver.

How will I cover him in this situation?

Short sideline

Open side of the field

Blitz

Long yardage

Short yardage

What is his favorite?

Inside Pattern?

Outside Pattern?

     Do they favor him on long, medium or short passes?

     

     Is he the primary target in a “must” situation? 

     If yes, what patterns do they favor?

TD area

10 yard line and in

20 yard line to 10 yard line

Third down & long yardage

Third down & Medium yardage

Third down & short yardage

What does your receiver do when…

He is not the primary receiver?

Running a play to his side?

Running a play away from him?

What team patterns must we stop? Free Safety…where should you give help? Does the QB stare does or look where he wants to throw?

Blitz situation

Ball control situation

Normal down

Red Zone

20 yard line to 10

10 yard line and in

You must get in the habit of not only out-working your opponent but also out-thinking your opponent. What you see in the film room translates to success on the field. A huge part of success on Friday is due to your preparations during the week in the film room.

Have a Bad Day All Day!!!