Free preview clip
Defensive Back Techniques and Drills
- Item #
- WN-08221
- Format
- Buy Now Watch Now + instant streaming
About this video
Head coach Billy Rolle of Miami Northwestern High School opens a two-part series with the defensive back fundamentals his secondary was built on. Northwestern's defense was the backbone of an undefeated season that ended with a 41-0 win in the Florida state championship game and included ending Southlake Carroll's 49-game winning streak in a nationally televised matchup. This video breaks the position down to stance, start and break, then gives you five drills you can run every day in practice.
What you'll learn
- Proper stance, start and break for a defensive back
- Why the plant step decides whether a DB can drive on the throw
- Five practice drills: the Line Drill, Cone Drill, 4 Corner Drill, Ladder Drill and Weave Drill
- How to implement each drill into your own program's daily schedule
- Coaching repetition so technique holds up under game speed
Who it's for
High school and college secondary coaches and defensive coordinators who want a simple, repeatable footwork progression for corners and safeties in any coverage system.
About the coach
Billy Rolle was the head coach at Miami Northwestern High School, where his teams built a reputation on secondary play, completed an undefeated season with a 41-0 state championship win and snapped Southlake Carroll's 49-game winning streak.
Part 1 of Coach Rolle's two-part series. This session contains on-field demonstrations. Runtime: about 39 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What technique does this video teach?
Defensive back fundamentals, starting with stance, start and break, the plant step that makes a break sharp, and five drills that develop all of it: the Line, Cone, 4 Corner, Ladder and Weave drills.
Does it work in any coverage scheme?
Yes. These are position fundamentals rather than scheme rules, so high school and college coaches can drop the drills into a man, zone or pattern-match secondary without changing their calls.
How do I watch after purchase?
It streams the moment you buy. $19.95 places the video in your AFM Videos account for unlimited views on any device, and the 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) includes it with the rest of the library.
Are the drills demonstrated or just diagrammed?
Coach Rolle shows them on the field with players running each drill, so you can see the spacing, footwork and coaching points before you install them at practice.