Explode Out of Your Crossover Breaks with these Tips

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As defensive backs, you will quite often find yourself in a crossover run (also known as side run) as you are covering a wide receiver. Whether you are exiting the line of scrimmage in press or have had your cushion broken in off-man or zone, your crossover run is essential. As essential is how you break out of that crossover run. If you want to be explosive out of your crossover run breaks so you can defend the short and immediate routes, follow these 3 tips:

✅ Front Shoulder Down!

Your feet are taking you backwards, but you don't need your upper body to do that too. While your feet are prepping you to cover the deep ball, keep your front shoulder down to be ready for the route that breaks. Keeping it down puts less stress on your legs to shift your weight forward on the break.

✅ Plant Under Your Center

Many defensive backs take a long step and plant way outside of their circle in an effort to stay low. I get the logic, but it is hurting you. When you plant outside of your center, you are pushing across the ground instead of into it. That push across the ground often leads to a slip and, at best, does not transfer the power you need through your hips to get a good break.

✅ Turn Your Back Foot

If you want to line your hips up with your target, turning your back foot after you plant is a must. Keeping your foot pointed out will make it difficult to drive to the point you are trying to reach. It would be like getting in the blocks in a track meet with your feet pointing to the side. Use your foot to align your hips.

Great Drill for Crossover Breaks

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