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Transitions in The Secondary
Transitions in The Secondary
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We have
changed ours
slightly over the
past two years,
but create a
practice
schedule that
helps remind
coaches of
skills that need
developed.
Stance
Alignment
Transition (fast
bp/crossover run)
Assignment
Break (transition)
Tackle/pbu/pursue
Big Play
Keys (EMOL/QB/#2/#1)
Read Steps
I. Pre-Snap IQ
A. Quick Reads- Simple way for players to show mastery of stance, alignment, assignment.
II. Skills
A. Footwork
i. Generic- Backpedal Program emphasizing transition. (Arm Action)
ii. Specific- 2 on 1 Drill, 3 on 2, Man, Hard Corner, Soft Corner, GL, Cut Off, Trail
B. Ball Skills w/Transition
i. bp, bp with hip flip, bp with hip flip and 45 break.
C. Eye Discipline
i. Key Reads (Diagram Only)
D. Block Avoidance/Defeat
i. Avoid (Slide or Skate, Dip and Rip, Flatten and Dive)
ii. Shock Snap- Be the Aggressor
E. Transition- Key to Good DB Play
i. Drills (in-season/out of season)
III. Finish
i. Pursuit (Last play, pass pursuit)
ii. Tackle
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Bursts
Sprint Backpedal
W DRILL
3 HURDLE TRANSITION
PRO-AGILITY
180S
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