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Backpedaling Drills
Backpedaling-The faster an corner can backpedal, the longer they can remain without turning their body to run with the receiver. Remaining in your backpedal gives you an advantage because you can now break on the route fast than if you were running side by side with the receiver. This especially helps with comeback routes.
To practice backpedaling,
- Backpedal for twenty yard lengths. -Four times per Practice
- Backpedal for lengths of ten yards, shift your weight and sprint through your original position. Then do the same, but sprint up at a 45 degree angle to the right. Then do the same once more, but sprint up at a 45 degree angle to the left. -Four times per practice
- Finally, line up four yards off a receiver. Let them run a simple “fly” route and attempt to stay in your backpedal as long as possibly. This will force you to speed up your backpedal pace. -Four times per practice.
The "M" Drill
The “M” drill- This drill is meant to help defensive players quickly accelerate in and out of their back peddle. Linebackers and defensive backs should practice this drill.
Set Up 5 cones in the shape of an M, between 5-7 yards apart. Start at the base of one side of the M, and backpedal to the top of the M. Then shift your weight and sprint up to the middle base cone at an angle. Then shift your weight again and backpedal at an angle to the opposite top cone of the M. Then sprint through the starting line. Complete this at least 4 times per practice.
