Tom Olivadotti - Defensive Back Technique From an Off-Alignment

Defensive Back Technique From an Off-Alignment, by Coach Tom Olivadotti, presents an overview of techniques that defensive backs who are in zone coverage can employ when they're in an off-alignment on any receiver.

Coach Olivadotti details the key factors involved in executing three such techniques.

Coach Olivadotti also features a series of game-tested drills that can be used to develop each of the techniques. Each drill is explained and demonstrated in an easy-to-understand and apply manner.

Among the topics covered:

• Nine yards off: reading QB 3-step drop
• Backpedaling
• Head position when breaking on a receiver
• Straight backpedal technique
• Weave-backpedal technique
• The plant-and-go technique
• 2-to-1 reads
• Coaching point
• Coverage on the post
• Corner route
• Initial-movement drill
• Partner-weave drill
• The plant
• The sideline drill
• Breaking drill
• Catching the ball
• Break-the-cushion drill
• Plant drill