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The Bills' Maxwell Hairston's "Hook, Look, and Lean" Bail Technique Clinic

Mastering the Footwork and Finish in Bail Coverage

» In this episode:

  • Break down Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston’s “clinic” bail technique.

  • Analyze the critical footwork, including the plant and “kick step,” to get into a crossover run.

  • Detail how Hairston properly closes space by attacking the receiver’s hip instead of creating a “track meet”.

  • Introduce the “Hook, Look, and Lean” method for legally disrupting the catch at the contact point.

  • Explain how to avoid penalties by using a legal “hook” technique versus an illegal arm bar or grab.

Timestamps:

00:04 - Intro: Why Maxwell Hairston is a Perfect Fit

00:27 - Analyzing Footwork: The Plant

00:58 - The “Kick Step” & Crossover Run

01:31 - Using a Speed Turn to Get Eyes Back

01:46 - Closing the Space (Don’t Create a “Track Meet”)

02:33 - The “Hook” Technique: Swipe & Hook the Elbow

03:00 - Getting Chest-to-Chest & Finding the Ball

03:43 - Why the “Hook” is Legal (vs. an Arm Bar)

04:02 - The “Hook, Look, and Lean” Method

04:08 - Full Speed Replay & Summary

04:33 - Final Thoughts: Hairston’s Future with the Bills


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