MatchQuarters' Drill Archive
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Philosophies & Sequencing
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DB 101: Drill Work From Winter to Fall
Like in the classroom, it is vital to have a syllabus or “calendar” for when and how coaches will teach certain things. Most coaches are familiar with a fall install and usually follow that for their individual periods in the fall, but what do you do with the rest of the calendar year?
Creating a Fall Camp Indy Schedule
Fall Camps across the country differ depending on the state, but the basics are there for every program. For example, in Texas, if you are a 5A or 6A program and have a Spring Camp (18 Practices), you are only allowed one scrimmage and two weeks of practice before your first Game Week. 4A and below, plus those “big” schools who didn’t go through Spring …
Quit using the ball during pattern match drills early in Fall Camp.
Last year I posted a video on Twitter about why I don’t use a ball during Fall Camp. One of the great debates in defensive back coaching is when and where to use a ball. Some coaches want to use a ball every time they rep a drill, footwork or scheme based, while other coaches (
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Install Clinics
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DB 101: Defensive Backs Technique for Man, Zone, & Press Pt. 1 - Off Coverage
» As seen on YouTube! Now exclusively on MatchQuarters. In this clinic, I offer a comprehensive guide to various techniques for Off-Coverage. I cover everything from the basic stance and alignments for playing off coverage to specific techniques that are best practices for all levels of football.
MQ DB 101: Defensive Back Techniques for Man, Zone, & Press Pt. 2 - Closed Stance & Press Coverage
» As seen on YouTube! Now exclusively on MatchQuarters.com In the second part of this clinic, I will provide a detailed breakdown of different techniques that can be used from a 'Closed Stance'. The clinic will explain the basic stance and alignments used while playing from a closed stance. Each specific technique is based on the best practices followed …
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Footwork Drills
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» Off-Man / Quarters Technique Drills
MatchQuarters DB 101: Expanding the Vision of Your DBs
» As seen on YouTube! Now exclusively on MatchQuarters.com — In this clinic, I demonstrate a drill that uses game-like scenarios to improve the peripheral vision of young defensive backs. The drill also includes a running back to help the defensive backs, primarily the Safeties, understand run-pass options (
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» Cloud/Palms Drills
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»Press
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» Safety Drills / Clinics
Playing Safety in Split-Field Coverage
» As seen on YouTube! Now exclusively on MatchQuarters.com In this clinic, I describe the nuances of split-field safety play, including hash rules, examples of coverages, and three plays illustrating multiple techniques and reads. Topics discuss: Split-Field Coverage
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Linebacker & Overhang Drills
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Linebacker Drills and Fundamentals
» Author’s Note: The original post was lost when I converted the ‘OG’ MatchQuarters to Substack and was asked if I could reupload the clinic video. This is one of the most comprehensive drill tapes out there, and Coach Gush is one of the best coaches in the country.
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