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Drills to develop man-to-man coverage skills for defensive backs.(FOOTBALL)
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April 1, 2008
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Man-to-man coverage begins with the proper alignment of the defensive backs to the receivers at the LOS. This will normally place the corner backs 5-7 yards off of the LOS, with an inside shade on the receivers.
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At the snap of the ball the defensive back must maintain that inside advantage throughout the play.
The Strong and Free Safety alignments will depend on the following factors: offensive formation, down and distance, field position, field conditions, score, and time remaining.
For man-to-man coverage, from the SS and FS perspectives, each of these factors will continue to play a role in maintaining the inside leverage on the ...
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