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What Stops Most Defensive Backs from Being Great?

It’s hard to boil it down to just one thing. One of the keys to being great at anything is consistency, and for most players, it starts there. Many DBs fall short of their potential because they haven’t developed consistent habits. They don’t consistently practice technique, they don’t consistently study—and that leads to inconsistent performance. It’s crucial for defensive backs to set routines and have the discipline to stick to them.

The other big factor is confidence. It’s tough not to let results dictate your mood, but you have to be almost obsessive about this. Always keep a high opinion of yourself—not arrogance, but a steady belief that you are good and that when a play needs to be made, you will make it. Much of that confidence comes from preparation—and preparation comes from consistency.

Bottom line: consistency is the key.

Technique Clip: Covering a Curl with Outside Leverage

• ✅ Align outside but don’t overplay outside

• ✅ Attach to hip on inside release

• ✅ Keep your weight and your eyes down

• ✅ Close space on the WR when ball arriving

• ✅ Use off hand to break up the throw

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What Is It? “MOD”

MOD stands for Man On Deep (often said “Man On Demand”). It’s a pattern-match rule used in Quarters/Match coverages:

• Rule: You play man on your receiver if he goes vertical (threatens deep). If he goes under/inside/out quick, you zone off and help elsewhere.

• Who uses it: Commonly the corner on #1 and the safety on #2 in 2×2 sets.

• Why it’s useful: It gives you man coverage on verticals without wasting defenders on short routes, so you can overlap crossers, rob seams, and close windows.

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Stay sharp, keep grinding, and always keep your eyes on the ball.

Chad Wilson
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